12/29/2015
Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland
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SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
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Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and an anti-theft alarm
→ Anti-theft alarm
.
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the
vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
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.
Function
Action
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK
mechanism.
Press the
button on the vehicle key
once
→ Locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the outside
.
Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK
mechanism.
Press the
button on the vehicle key
twice
→ Locking and unlocking
the vehicle from the outside
.
Press the central locking button
in the driver door once
→ Locking and
unlocking the vehicle from the inside
.
Press the button for switching off the interior monitor and the anti-tow alarm
once
→ Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated
SAFELOCK mechanism (SAFELOCK).
Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism
The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways:
Press the
button on the vehicle key
twice.
Before locking the vehicle, press the button for switching off the interior monitor and anti-tow alarm
once
→ Interior monitoring
system and anti-tow alarm
.
Switch on the ignition.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
The anti-theft alarm is active.
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.
Anti-theft alarm
Take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism to avoid accidents or injuries.
Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In
an emergency, people locked inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
WARNING