First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and anti-theft alarm .
Function | Action |
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Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanism. | Press the button on the vehicle key once . |
Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK mechanism. | Press the button on the vehicle key twice . |
Press the sensor on the outside of the door handle for locking the Keyless Access locking and starting system twice . | |
Press the central locking button in the driver door once . |
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 .
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:
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
Indicator lamp in the driver door
After locking the vehicle: | Meaning |
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A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly. | The SAFELOCK mechanism is activated. |
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds. | The SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated. |
A red LED lights up steadily for approximately 30 seconds. | Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. |
WARNING
Take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism to avoid accidents or injuries.Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 221 Removing the wheel bolt caps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit.
Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the direction
of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel bolts a ...
Removing and installing steering rack, LHD vehicles, except for e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Ball joint puller -T10187-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Removing
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Changing gear using Tiptronic
Fig. 138 Selector lever in Tiptronic position
(left-hand drive). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles
Fig. 139 Steering wheel with two paddles
for Tiptronic
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifte ...