Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2014 year). Instruction

Vehicle key set

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Remote control vehicle keys

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

More information:

  Volkswagen Information System
  Power locking and closing system
  Starting and stopping the engine
  Consumer information
  Emergency closing and opening

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even
death within a short time if swallowed.

Always keep remote control vehicle key fobs with batteries, spare batteries, as well as

dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It can be used to start the engine

and operate vehicle systems such as the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.
Children or other unauthorized persons could also lock the doors and the luggage compart-
ment.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could leave people
trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-
larly to small children.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a

stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Remote control vehicle keys

Fig. 17 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Remote control vehicle key

The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock the vehicle from a distance, Power locking and
closing system.

The remote transmitter and battery are inside the remote control vehicle key. The receiver is inside the
passenger compartment. The operating range of the remote control vehicle key for a fresh battery is
several yards (meters) around the vehicle.

If the remote control vehicle key will not lock or unlock your vehicle, you probably need to replace the
battery in the remote control vehicle key, Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery. If this is not
the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. See also, Synchronizing the remote
control vehicle key.

Folding the key bit in or out

Pressing button

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fig. 17

(1)

releases the key bit and folds it out.

To fold the key bit in press button

(1)

while pressing the key bit back until it clicks.

Panic button

Press the panic button

(2)

only in emergencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn will sound and

the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button again to switch off the panic feature.

Replacement vehicle keys

The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control
vehicle key.

Up to 8 vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, coded, programmed, and synchronized, can
be used with your vehicle.

Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's elec-
tronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that
is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.

You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen deal-
ers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and lock-
smiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.

Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to work with your vehicle.

To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut
and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit
http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”

Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or
call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTICE

The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage,
moisture and rough handling.

Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the

function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle
key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you
are out of range.

Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmit-

ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).

Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak

battery can reduce the operating range.

If the remote control vehicle key buttons, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside or the

power locking buttons, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick
succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being
overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 18 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If a button in the remote control vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator light

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fig. 18

(arrow) will

flash once briefly. If you push and hold a button, it flashes repeatedly.

If the indicator light in the remote control vehicle key does not come on when the button is pressed,
the battery inside the key must be replaced, Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery.

A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the
Consumer information section of this Manual, Consumer information.

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

Fig. 19 Remote control vehicle key: Open battery compartment cover.

Fig. 20 Remote control vehicle key: Remove old battery.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The battery is on the back of the remote control vehicle key under a cover

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fig. 19

When changing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity and use the same type of battery

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Replacing the battery

Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key, Remote control vehicle keys.

Remove the cover on the back of the remote control vehicle key in the direction of the arrow

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Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment

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fig. 20

Position the new battery in as shown and press it into the battery compartment (opposite to direc-

tion of the arrow)

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Position the cover as shown

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fig. 19

and press it down (opposite to direction of the arrow) until

you hear it click into place.

NOTICE

Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote control vehicle key.
Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehicle key. Replace a dead battery

with a new one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.

Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correctly positioned.

Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner and keep them out of the

reach of children.

Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Material.

Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that
you have them perform this service for you.

Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If the button is pressed often while outside the operating range, it is possible that the vehicle cannot
be locked or unlocked anymore with the remote control vehicle key. Synchronize the vehicle key as
follows:

  Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key, Remote control vehicle keys.
  Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door, Emergency closing and opening.
  Press the  button on the remote control vehicle key. Stand immediately next to vehicle while doing

so.

Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit within 1 minute. The synchronization is complete.
Reinstall the cap.

Power locking and closing system

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator light in the driver door

Description of the power locking system

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access

Anti-theft alarm system

The power locking system works properly only when all doors and the luggage compartment lid are
completely closed. When the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control
vehicle key.

For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Access locking and starting system, the vehicle can be locked
only if the ignition is switched off and the driver door is closed.

Leaving the vehicle unlocked for longer periods of non-use (for example, in your garage) can cause
the vehicle battery to drain so that the engine can no longer be started.

More information:

  Exterior views
  Volkswagen Information System
  Vehicle key set
  Doors
  Luggage compartment lid
  Power windows
  Power sunroof
  Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Improper use of power locks can result in serious personal injury.

The power locking button locks all doors. Locking the doors from the inside can help

prevent unintended door opening during a collision and can also prevent unwanted entry
from the outside. Locked doors can, however, delay assistance to vehicle occupants and
rescue from the outside in an accident or other emergency.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. All

doors can be locked from the inside with the power lock button. This could leave people
trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

Never allow passengers to remain in a locked vehicle. In an emergency any person still

inside the vehicle might not be able to get out.

Indicator light in the driver door

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The indicator light for the power locking system is in the driver door, Passenger compartment.

After the vehicle is locked

Meaning

The red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds
in short intervals, then slower.

The vehicle is locked.

Red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in
short intervals, then lights up continuously for
about 30 seconds.

Locking system malfunction. See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Description of the power locking system

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The power locking system lets you unlock and lock all doors, the luggage compartment lid, and the
fuel filler flap:

  From the outside with the vehicle key, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside.
  From the outside with Keyless Access, Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access.
  From the inside with the power locking button, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside.

Special functions of the power locking system can be turned on or off via the Convenience submenu
in the Settings menu, Volkswagen Information System or by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The doors and the luggage compartment lid can be locked manually if the remote control vehicle key
or the power locking system is not working, Emergency closing and opening.

Automatic locking (Auto lock)

The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle

is locked, the indicator light comes on in the power locking button

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fig. 22

Automatic unlocking (Auto unlock)

All doors automatically unlock when you switch off the ignition and open a door from inside the vehicle.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors will also unlock when the selector lever is in Park
(P) and the ignition is switched off. Auto unlock works only if the vehicle has been automatically locked
with the Auto lock feature. The indicator light goes out in the power locking button when the doors

unlock

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fig. 22

Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation

If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity
of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows:

Function

Action

Locking the vehicle with the power locking
button:

– Switch the ignition off.
– Open and close a door once.
– Press the power locking button

Locking the vehicle with the remote control
vehicle key:

– Switch the ignition off.
OR: Remove the vehicle key from the ignition.
– Open a door once.
– Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle
key.

If the vehicle key buttons, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside or the power locking

buttons, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession,
the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The
vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the luggage compartment lid is
opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside

Fig. 21 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Function

Using the buttons on the remote control vehicle

key

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fig. 21

Unlock the vehicle.

Press the button.

Lock the vehicle.

Press the button.

Unlock the luggage compartment lid.

Press the button

Note: Depending on the settings for the power locking system in the Convenience submenu, it may
be necessary to press the button on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock all doors and the
luggage compartment lid, Volkswagen Information System.

The vehicle key unlocks or locks the vehicle only when the battery in the remote control vehicle key
has enough power, and the remote control vehicle key is within a few yards/meters of the vehicle.

All turn signals flash once and the horn beeps once to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.

The horn beep can be disabled by deactivating the ATA confirm feature in the Convenience
submenu, Volkswagen Information System.

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked.

If the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking, one or more doors or the luggage compartment lid is
not locked.

If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.

If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote control vehicle key and the door or the luggage compart-
ment lid has not been opened within a few seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This
feature helps prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside

Fig. 22 In the driver and front passenger doors: Power locking button.

Fig. 23 In the rear center console: Power locking button.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Press button

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fig. 22

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fig. 23

Unlock the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.

The power locking button works whether the ignition is switched on or off but only when all doors are
closed.

If the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key, the power locking button is deactivated.

If the vehicle is locked with the power locking button:

The yellow indicator light in the power locking button

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fig. 22

comes on to indicate that all doors

are locked.

If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm, the system is not turned on.

Opening doors or the luggage compartment lid from the outside is not possible, at a traffic light, for

example.

Doors can be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to

open the door. The indicator light goes out. The unopened doors and luggage compartment lid
remain locked and cannot be opened from the outside.

An open driver door will not be locked. This helps keep the driver from being locked out of the

vehicle.

The vehicle is unlocked if you push the button while the vehicle is standing still. Depending on the
settings in the Convenience submenu, Convenience submenu, it may also be unlocked when you
switch off the ignition and open a door from inside the vehicle (Auto unlock). On vehicles with
automatic transmission, the doors will also unlock when the selector lever is in Park (P) and the igni-
tion is switched off.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access

Fig. 24 Ranges of the Keyless Access locking and starting system. Outside the vehicle: Unlocking range.
Inside the vehicle: Starting range.

Fig. 25 Keyless Access locking and starting system: Sensor for unlocking A on the inside of the front door
handles. Sensor for locking B on the outside of the front door handles.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Keyless Access is a keyless starting and locking system that unlocks and locks the vehicle without
active use of a remote control vehicle key. All you have to do is touch a sensor surface on one of the

front door handles

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fig. 25

or push the button on the luggage compartment lid, Luggage compartment

lid when a valid remote control vehicle key is within range

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General information

When a valid vehicle key comes within range

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fig. 24

, the Keyless Access locking and starting sys-

tem recognizes a valid vehicle entry request as soon as a door handle sensor is touched on the driver
or front passenger door, or the button on the luggage compartment lid is pressed. The following func-
tions are then enabled without active use of the remote control vehicle key:

Keyless Entry: Unlocking the vehicle with the sensor surfaces on the door handles of the driver or

front passenger door

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fig. 25

(A)

or by using the button on the luggage compartment lid.

Keyless Go: Start the engine and drive. For this, you just have to press the starter button and a

valid remote control vehicle key must be inside the vehicle, Starting and stopping the engine.

Keyless Exit: Locking the vehicle via the door handle sensor on the driver or front passenger door

(B)

The power locks and the closing system work like the standard unlocking and locking system. Only the
way that the systems are operated is different.

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked and once to confirm that it
has been locked.

If the vehicle was unlocked and within the next few seconds neither a door nor the luggage compart-
ment lid has been opened, the vehicle is automatically locked again.

Unlocking and opening doors (Keyless Entry)

Grasp the door handle of the driver or front passenger door so that you touch the unlocking sensor

surface

(A)

Open the door.

Closing and locking doors (Keyless Exit)

  Switch the ignition off.
  Close the driver door.
  Touch the sensor surface in the door handle on the driver or front passenger door

(B)

. The vehicle

is locked. The door being locked must be closed.

Unlocking and locking the luggage compartment lid

If the vehicle is locked and a valid remote control vehicle key is within range

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fig. 24

of the luggage

compartment lid, it unlocks automatically when opened.

Open and close the luggage compartment lid as you would a standard luggage compartment lid,
Luggage compartment lid.

The luggage compartment lid locks automatically when it is closed except in the following situations:

The vehicle is completely unlocked.
When an authorized remote control vehicle key is inside the vehicle.

Locking with a second vehicle key

If a remote control vehicle key is inside the passenger compartment, the vehicle can be locked from
the outside only if a second valid remote control vehicle key is within range.

When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the keyless go (starting) function of any keys left in the
passenger compartment will be deactivated, Starting and stopping the engine. A key that was inside
the vehicle when it was locked from the outside is reactivated by pressing the button on the deac-

tivated key

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fig. 21

Automatic deactivation of sensors

If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for a longer period of time, the proximity sensors in the
passenger door are automatically deactivated.

If a sensor on the door handle of a locked vehicle is activated too often, for instance by a bush or
hedge that rubs against the vehicle, the sensors in the door handle on that side of the vehicle are
switched off for a short time.

The door handle sensors become active again if one of the following events occurs:

  A short time has passed.
  OR: The vehicle is unlocked using the   button in the remote control vehicle key.
  OR: The luggage compartment lid is opened.
  OR: The vehicle is mechanically unlocked with the vehicle key.

Convenience features

To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows and the sunroof, hold your finger
on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows and
sunroof close.

Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface

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fig. 25

(B)

to stop the function. If you touch the

unlock sensor surface

(A)

on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor

surface

(B)

(arrow), all of the windows will open (safety function).

Pinch protection is active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof.

The settings in the Settings – Convenience menu, Volkswagen Information System determine
which doors open when the door handle unlocking surface is grasped.

NOTICE

The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.

All windows may open if you turn the spray of water or steam away from and then back onto

the door handle sensor surface in quick succession. If at least one power window is opened
and the sensor is continuously activated, convenience closing is started.

The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.

If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not

be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.

The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no

remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as mobile phones can also interfere with the signal.

Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the

door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem, Exterior care and
cleaning.

If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will

not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.

Anti-theft alarm system

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Your vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft alarm system or pre-equipped for anti-theft alarm
system installation. If the vehicle is pre-equipped for installation of the anti-theft alarm system, the
alarm system can be retrofitted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

The anti-theft alarm system makes it more difficult for someone to break into or steal the vehicle.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when the vehicle is locked by pressing the lock
button on the remote control vehicle key.

When is the alarm triggered?

The anti-theft alarm system sounds for about 30 seconds and the turn signals flash for up to 5 minutes
if the following occurs with respect to the locked vehicle:

  Opening a door that has been mechanically unlocked.
  Forcibly opening a door.
  Forcibly opening the engine hood.
  Forcibly opening the luggage compartment lid.
  Switching on the ignition with an invalid key.
  Disconnecting the vehicle battery.

Deactivating the alarm

Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key or switch on the ignition
with a valid remote control vehicle key.

For vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be deactivated by grasping one of the front door
handles when a valid vehicle key is in range or by holding the remote control vehicle key to the right of
the steering column trim and pressing the starter button, Starter button.

After the alarm has stopped and the vehicle is opened again in the same or a different area that

is protected by the alarm, the alarm is triggered again. For example, the alarm will sound again if the
luggage compartment lid is opened after one of the doors has been opened.

The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is locked with the power lock

switch on the inside of the driver or front passenger doors.

If the driver door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key bit, only the driver door is un-

locked, not the entire vehicle. Switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft alarm system and
activates the central locking button. To unlock the doors, use the central locking button or remote
control vehicle key.

If the vehicle battery is dead or weak, the anti-theft alarm system will not work properly.

Doors

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Display

Child safety lock

More information:

  Exterior views
  Vehicle key set
  Power locking and closing system
  Power windows
  Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

A door that is not closed properly may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause
severe injuries.

Stop immediately and close the door.
Make sure that the door is safely and completely latched when closed. The closed door

must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.

Open or close doors only if no one is in the way.

WARNING

A door kept open with the door stop may close in strong winds or on inclines and cause inju-
ries.

Always hold doors by the door handle while opening and closing.

Display

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights up

Possible cause

Proper response

Icon appears in

the display

At least one vehicle door is open
or improperly closed.

Stop!

Open and close the door again.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

If a door is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display showing an

open door

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fig. 11

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fig. 12

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the
ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the in-
strument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

Child safety lock

Fig. 26 In the left rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Fig. 27 In the right rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The child safety lock keeps the rear doors from being opened from the inside, so that children cannot
open them accidentally. When the child safety lock is engaged, the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside.

Engaging or disengaging child safety lock

  Unlock the vehicle and open the respective rear door.
  Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key.
  Using the key bit, move the slot into the desired position.

Slot position

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fig. 26

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fig. 27

(A)

Child safety lock disengaged.

(B)

Child safety lock engaged.

WARNING

When the child safety lock is engaged, that rear door cannot be opened from the inside.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves, in the

vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being locked in the vehicle. This
could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

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