CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
Keys
I
B7D-160K
The vehicle
is
supplied with
two1)
main
keys
A
and one emergency key
B
which
fit
all locks.
We recommend that you keep
the
emerg-
ency key separate from the vehicle registra-
tion papers. The emergency key should only
be used temporarily.
Warning
• Always withdraw
key
from
ignition whenever
you
leave
the
vehicle
-
even
if
only
for a
short
time. This
is
particularly import-
ant
if
children
are to
remain
in
the vehicle. They could other-
wise start
the
engine
or
electrics
- e.g. electric windows.
Risk
of
accident!
•
Do not
withdraw key from lock
until vehicle
is
stationary!
The
steering lock could
be
uninten-
tionally engaged.
11 Four keys
are
provided
in
some export
markets.
Notes
Every
key
contains electronic com-
ponents! Protect
the
keys from
moisture
and
hard jolts.
Vehicles equipped with radio-wave remote
control have
two
radio-wave keys and
one
emergency key. Further notes on the effec-
tive range
and the
function
of the
radio-
wave
key
can
be
found from page
42 on-
wards.
A further
key is
provided
for
each
of the
items listed below. These keys will also only
fit
the
appropriate lock:
• lockable stowage area* in the dash panel
on
the
front passenger side
• lockable stowage area*
in the
left door
trim.
Replacement keys
For reasons
of
security, replacement
keys
are
only available from Volk-
swagen dealers.
Key
tag
The
key
number, which
is
needed
to
obtain
replacement keys,
is
located on the key
tag
C. Volkswagen dealers
can
only order
re-
placement keys
if
they have this number.
The
key tag
should
be
kept separ-
ately
as
keys
can
only
be
replaced
using these numbers.
If you sell
the
vehicle,
you
should also give
the buyer this key tag.
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OPEN
AND
CLOSE
CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized per-
sons using your vehicle.
A micro-chip
is
located
in the
head
of the
key which automatically deactivates the im-
mobilizer when
the key is
inserted
in the
ignition lock.
The system is automatically activated when
the ignition
is
switched
off.
The engine
can
thus only
be
started
with
a
correctly coded Genuine
) Volkswagen
key.
Trouble free operation
of
your
ve-
hicle
can
only
be
guaranteed when
using genuine keys.
Security locking*
(only
for
special vehicles)
A further
key is
provided
for
each
of the
items listed below. These keys will also only
fit
the
appropriate lock:
You can lock and unlock the locks
of
the
slid-
ing door and the tailgate
or
wing doors only
with
the
security key. The main and emerg-
ency keys
do not fit
these locks.
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Key with built-in light*
There
is a
built-in light
in one of the two
keys.
To
switch
the
light
on,
press
the
centre
of the
key (arrow
1).
To change battery
or
bulb
• Insert
a
coin in the slot
at
the side
of the
key (arrow
2)
and lever
the
upper part
off.
• Change battery
or
bulb.
Spare batteries and bulbs
can be
obtained
from Volkswagen dealers.
cQa
The
flat battery should
be
clis
posed
of
with
due
respect
for the
environment
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AND
CLOSE
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