Keyless Access With Push-Button Start - Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual

all legal requirements regarding handling and dis-
posal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen
dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities
are familiar with the requirements, and we recom-
mend that you have them perform this service for
you.
Synchronizing the remote control
vehicle key
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the re-
mote control vehicle key, synchronize the vehicle
key as follows or replace the vehicle key battery
→ page 87, Replacing the remote control vehicle key
battery:
— Stand next to the vehicle.
— Press the button on the remote control vehicle
key two times in quick succession.
OR:
— Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle
key → page 86, Remote control vehicle key func-
tions.
— Remove the cap from the door handle on the
driver door → page 92, Manually unlocking and
locking the driver door.
— Stand next to the vehicle.
— Press the button on the remote control vehicle
key.
— Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit
→ page 92, Manually unlocking and locking the
driver door. The synchronization is complete.
— Reinstall the cap.
Tips and troubleshooting
If the remote control vehicle key does not lock or
unlock the vehicle
Things between the remote control vehicle key and
vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak battery can
reduce the operating range. Remote control vehicle
key functions can also be temporarily disrupted by
interference from transmitters near the vehicle that
use the same frequency range (such as radio equip-
ment or mobile phones).
OR: The power locking system may have switched
off for a brief period to help keep it from being over-
loaded.
— Close the driver door.
88 Opening and closing
— OR: Synchronize the vehicle key → page 88, Syn-
chronizing the remote control vehicle key.
If the indicator light in the vehicle key does not
flash
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
→ page 87, Replacing the remote control vehicle key
battery.
If remote control vehicle keys need to be replaced
The vehicle identification number is required to get
a replacement key or an additional remote control
vehicle key.
Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must
be coded with the data from the vehicle's electronic
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 con-
trol 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 author-
ized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility, or certain independent repair facili-
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ties in order for it to work with your vehicle.
To find the nearest qualified independent repair fa-
cility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut
and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Cus-
tomer 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.
Keyless Access with push-but-
ton start
Introduction
Your vehicle may be equipped with Keyless Access
with push-button start, a keyless starting and lock-
ing system that unlocks and locks the vehicle with-
out active use of a remote control vehicle key. All
you have to do is touch a sensor surface on one of
the front outside door handles or press the Volkswa-