Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 49

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Remote control vehicle keys
Fig. 20 Remote control vehicle key without remote start feature.
Fig. 21 Remote control vehicle key with remote start feature.
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.
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.
Folding the key bit in or out
Pressing button ⇒ or ⇒
f ig. 20 (1) f ig. 21 (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 ⇒ or ⇒
f ig. 20 (2) f ig. 21 (2) only in emergencies! After pushing the panic but-
ton, the horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button again to switch off the
panic feature.
Remote start feature
Press the button (3) to activate the remote start feature.