Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2015 year). Manual

WARNING

Vehicle health reports do not replace the information provided by the vehicle warning and
indicator lights. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can
cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

  Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
  Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
  Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot cata-

lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the
vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on

emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the engine cool

down.

Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which is a potentially

dangerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury.

NOTICE

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

Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares information about you and your

vehicle in accordance with the Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. See the
Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at http://www.vw.com/carnet for more de-
tails.

Volkswagen Car-Net services use a system based on a wireless communication network. If all

technical and other conditions are met and Volkswagen Car-Net still does not work properly, please try
using the service again later.

Features

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

The following listed features are available after Volkswagen Car-Net registration either through the 3-

button module

⇒ 3-button module, a mobile device ⇒ page 36, Application software (“apps”), the

Volkswagen Car-Net website (http://www.vw.com/carnet) or by contacting the Volkswagen Car-Net
Response Center at 1-877-820-2290. They are divided into 4 categories: Safe & Secure, Family
Guardian, Remote Vehicle Access and Diagnostics & Maintenance Services. Always refer to the
Volkswagen Car-Net website for the most up-to-date information regarding Volkswagen Car-Net
services.

Safe & Secure:

Feature

Description

Safe & Secure:

Feature

Description

Automatic Crash
Notification (ACN)

Automatic Crash Notification is initiated in the event of airbag deployment or
rollover. When the feature is activated the Volkswagen Car-Net Response
Center is notified of your location and contacts your vehicle to determine the
risk of injury and to dispatch help. Help is dispatched even if the Volkswagen
Car-Net Response Center does not connect to the vehicle's occupants. Auto-
matic Crash Notification may be engaged for up to 6 months without activating
a trial or paid subscription.

Manual Emergency
Call

In the case of an emergency, press the

•

button in the 3-button module: The

Volkswagen Car-Net device initiates a connection to the Volkswagen Car-Net
Response Center. The location of the vehicle and customer data for identifica-
tion is sent at the same time.

Roadside
Assistance

Press the

button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will connect directly

to the Volkswagen Roadside Assistance Call Center. The vehicle’s location is
also transmitted in order to more quickly provide assistance.

Stolen Vehicle
Location Assis-
tance
For use by law
enforcement au-
thorities only. See
Terms of Service at
www.vw.com/carnet
for details.

After you have reported your vehicle as stolen to law enforcement, you may
provide the case information to the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center.
Once the information has been verified, the VW Car-Net Customer Specialist
will be able to provide law enforcement with vehicle location data sent by the
VW Car-Net module.

Family Guardian:

Feature

Description

Boundary Alert

By logging on to your Volkswagen Car-Net account, you can designate an area
on a map as a “virtual fence.” The vehicle owner can then choose notification
channels (text message or email) for receiving alerts when the vehicle crosses
the defined boundary (texts and data rates apply).

Speed Alert

Volkswagen Car-Net can be configured to inform the vehicle owner whenever
the vehicle exceeds a speed set by the owner. The owner can select to be
informed through multiple channels, including text messages and email (text
and data rates apply).

Remote Vehicle Access:

Feature

Description

Remote Vehicle Access:

Feature

Description

Remote Door
Unlock

You can send a request to unlock the vehicle doors through your Volkswagen
Car-Net iPhone

or Android

app, the Volkswagen Car-Net website or by call-

ing the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center (text and data rates apply). If
none of the vehicle doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the car will lock
again.

Remote Honk and
Flash

You can send a honk and flash signal to the car using the Volkswagen Car-Net
website or the VW Car-Net iPhone

or Android

app (text and data rates apply).

The car will honk the horn and blink the headlights and emergency flashers for
up to 10 seconds.

Last Parked
Location

You can locate your last parked location using your Volkswagen Car-Net iPh-
one

or Android

app (text and data rates apply).

Destinations
Only applicable for
vehicles equipped
with a factory-
installed naviga-
tion system.

Points of Interest (POIs) or other destinations can be imported remotely into the
factory-installed navigation system (if equipped) from a computer or the
Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone

or Android

app (text and data rates apply).

These destinations can be called up and used by the navigation system.

Destination Down-
load
Only applicable for
vehicles equipped
with a factory-
installed naviga-
tion system.

Press the • button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will connect directly to
the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center where a Volkswagen Car-Net Cus-
tomer Specialist will assist with destinations. The address of a dealer’s location
can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation
system (if equipped).

Remote Status
Check

Current information about the vehicle can be viewed through a computer or
your Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone

or Android

app (text and data rates apply).

You can find out if the doors, luggage compartment and engine hood are open
or closed, whether the car lights are on or off, the level of fuel in the tank, when
the vehicle needs to be serviced next and more.

Diagnostics & Maintenance:

Feature

Description

Dealer Scheduling

Press the • button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will initiate a call to the
Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center where a Volkswagen Car-Net Customer
Specialist will connect you with an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule
your service appointment. The address of the dealer’s location can also be sent
by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if
equipped).

Vehicle Health
Report

View a vehicle health report to proactively manage maintenance and other
services and to receive up-to-date diagnostics in a monthly email report or by
immediate request.

WARNING

Refer to your vehicle's warning and indicator lights for the most current diagnostic infor-
mation. Always consult this manual for maintenance guidelines. Failure to heed warning
lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic
and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

  Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
  Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
  Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot cata-

lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the
vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on

emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

The Volkswagen Car-Net website (http:// www.vw.com/carnet) contains the most up-to-date

information and instructions about Volkswagen Car-Net services.

Please regularly visit the website to learn about changes to services and new features.
Volkswagen Car-Net features can be modified, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated or expanded

without any further notice.

Application software (“apps”)

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

Many mobile devices are equipped to load application software (“apps”) into the device. Apps can
make it possible to display additional information on the factory-installed Radio or Navigation system
or activate, control or deactivate specific vehicle features.

Application software, its usage and the wireless connection required to use application software may
be billable services. Apps may be provided by third parties. Therefore you should refer to the terms of
use and privacy statements associated with the apps for information about how the apps collect, use
and share information about you, your vehicle or your mobile device.

The application software provided may be designed to be used for a variety of purposes and be spe-

cific to your vehicle and country

⇒ . The content, range of software provided and application soft-

ware provider can vary. Some application software is also subject to the availability of services provid-
ed by third parties. In order for some application software to work, wireless service reception must be
strong enough to handle the data exchange involved (text and data rates apply).

Application software descriptions may be provided by the service provider.

Due to the multitude of mobile devices and fast pace of software development, the application soft-
ware provided may not run on all mobile devices and their operating systems. This may even apply for
the same model of a mobile device. For example, application software may run on version 2 of the
device's operating system but not on version 3.

Application software can be modified, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated or expanded without any
further notice.

In order for some application software to work, the wireless or cable connection between the factory-
installed Radio or Navigation system and a compatible, functioning mobile device must be strong
enough and uninterrupted.

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage caused by inferior-quality or malicious
application software, poorly programmed application software, insufficient wireless service
reception, data loss during transmission or misuse of mobile devices.

3-button module

Fig. 20 In the roof console: 3-button module to access Volkswagen Car-Net service operators

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

The buttons in the 3-button module provide access to several Volkswagen Car-Net features and
pressing a button will initiate a connection to the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center. Calls may be
monitored or recorded. In general, the Volkswagen Car-Net Customer Specialist will end the call.

⇒

fig. 20

Function

•

Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds: Connects to the Volkswagen Car-Net Re-
sponse Center and a Volkswagen Car-Net Customer Specialist.
Press again: End the call.

Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds: Assistance in the event of a breakdown by
connecting to the Volkswagen Roadside Provider.
Press again: End the call.

•

Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds: Activate emergency call.
Press again: End the call.

LED light in the 3-button module

The LED light in the 3-button module will be green during the trial period and whenever you have an
active subscription. The LED light will go off if the trial period is over and the customer has not sub-
scribed to the Volkswagen Car-Net Services. The LED light will be red only during a VW Car-Net
hardware malfunction or fault.

WARNING

Application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services that are unsuitable or improperly
used can cause accidents, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.

Volkswagen Car-Net services can be used only where adequate cellular and GPS signals

are available

Volkswagen recommends using only services and application software that are provided

by Volkswagen or Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) specifically for your vehicle.

Protect the mobile device and its application software from misuse.
Never modify application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services.

Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mobile device.

WARNING

Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury! Using application
software and Volkswagen Car-Net services while driving can distract the driver from traffic.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

NOTICE

The system does not support simultaneous Volkswagen Car-Net and mobile phone calls via
the mobile phone package.

When a Volkswagen Car-Net service is accessed through the 3-button module call buttons

any calls on a mobile device connected to the vehicle’s mobile phone package will be automat-
ically disconnected.

Initiating or accepting a call on a mobile device connected to the vehicle's mobile phone

package could end any connection to the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center made through
the • ,

•

buttons.

Calls on a mobile device connected to the vehicle's mobile phone package cannot be ac-

cepted or initiated during an automated emergency connection to the Volkswagen Car-Net
Response Center; for example, because an airbag has deployed.

Driving checklists and warnings

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Getting ready and driving safely

Driving in other countries

Driving through water on roads

More information:

  Sitting properly and safely
  Transporting
  Starting and stopping the engine
  Saving fuel and helping the environment
  Consumer information

WARNING

Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may
cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries and even death.

Alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may severely affect perception,

reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss of vehicle control.

Getting ready and driving safely

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

Checklist

Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all pas-

sengers and others

⇒ :

Check proper function of lights and turn signals.

Check tire pressure (

⇒ Tires and wheels) and fuel level (⇒ Refueling).

Make sure that all windows are clean.

Make sure that the engine is not covered by blankets or other materials and that the engine air

intake is free of obstacles.

Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and,

where applicable, on the roof

⇒ Transporting.

Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.

Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and

weight

⇒ Child safety and child restraints.

Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors to the correct height

⇒ Adjusting the

seating position.

Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip and that give you a feel for the pedals.

Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the

pedals.

Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while

driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same

⇒Adjusting the seating position.

Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all

times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same

⇒ Safety belts.

Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.

Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example, by medication, alcohol, or illegal

drugs.

Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving and never take your attention off the

road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.

Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.

On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.

Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to their weight and size.

WARNING

Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good
judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seri-
ously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.

Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving

safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance inter-

vals in the

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use,

frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it
necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.

Driving in other countries

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

Checklist

Some countries have special safety standards and emissions requirements that your vehicle may not
meet. Before taking your vehicle to another country, Volkswagen therefore recommends that you ask
your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the following
issues with regard to the country to which you would like to travel:

Should the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking or adjusting head-

lights?

Are maintenance, repair facilities, necessary tools and testing equipment as well as spare parts

readily available for your vehicle?

Are there authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities in the

countries where you will be driving?

For gasoline engines: Is unleaded fuel with the right octane rating readily available?

For diesel engines: Is ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel

⇒ Fuel readily available?

Are engine oil (

⇒ Engine oil) and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and perfor-

mance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please see
⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance.

Does the factory-installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is

navigation data available?

Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected?

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel
or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

Driving through water on roads

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

Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on flooded
roads:

Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water must not be any higher than

the bottom of the vehicle body

⇒ .

Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driving through

water.

Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it too deep for your

vehicle to drive through safely.

WARNING

After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need longer stop-
ping distances.

Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the

brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.

Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water.

NOTICE

Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical system may

be severely damaged by driving through water.

Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion. Thoroughly rinse with fresh

water all vehicle parts that were exposed to salt water.

Technical data

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Important vehicle labels

Engine data

Dimensions

Your vehicle's engine type is shown on the vehicle identification label.

The specifications in this Manual refer to the base model. The stated values may vary, depending
upon different equipment or models, as well as with respect to special vehicles and vehicles exported
to different countries.

More information:

  Transporting
  Tires and wheels
  Saving fuel and helping the environment
  Fuel
  Engine oil
  Engine coolant
  Consumer information

WARNING

Disregarding or exceeding stated values for weights, loads, dimensions and maximum speed
may result in accidents and serious personal injuries.

Important vehicle labels

Fig. 21 Vehicle identification label: Shown in the example with engine identification code CBFA 3.

Fig. 22 Vehicle identification number (VIN).

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

Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and signs containing important information regarding
vehicle operation can be found in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such
as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, in the driver door jamb, or on the luggage
compartment floor.

Do not remove, alter, or render unusable or illegible any safety certificates, stickers, and labels.
If vehicle components bearing safety certificates, stickers, or labels are replaced, make certain that

the firm doing the work attaches new conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the
new components.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is on a plate on top of the instrument panel on the driver side, and is

visible from the outside through the windshield

⇒

fig. 22

(arrow). The view window is on the side at the

bottom of the windshield. The vehicle identification number is also stamped into the bulkhead in the

engine compartment. Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identification number

⇒ Working in

the engine compartment.

Vehicle identification label

The vehicle identification label

⇒

fig. 21

is affixed to the area of the spare wheel well underneath the

luggage compartment floor panel and contains the following information:

(1)

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

(2)

Vehicle type, engine output, and transmission

(3)

Engine and transmission identification codes, paint number, and interior type. In the example,

the engine identification code is “CBFA”

⇒

fig. 21

(4)

Optional equipment and part numbers

Safety Compliance Certification Label

A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all
necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country
were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed
as well.

Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker

A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002.

Tire inflation pressure label

A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb

⇒ Tires and wheels.

Fuel grade sticker

An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle

⇒ Refueling.

Engine data

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

Gasoline engines

Maximum power output

Injection

technology

Engine ID

code

Maximum torque

No. of

cylinders

Displacement

170 hp at 4800 –
6200 rpm
(125 kW at 4800 –
6200 rpm)

TSI

CPKA,

CPRA

1.8L

184 lb-ft at 1500 –

4750 rpm

(250 Nm at 1500 –

4750 rpm)

4 cylinders

110 CID

(1798 ccm)

210 hp at 5300 rpm
(155 kW at 5300 rpm)

TSI

CPLA,

CPPA

2.0T

207 lb-ft at 1700 rpm

(280 Nm at 1700 rpm)

4 cylinders

121 CID

(1984 ccm)

Diesel engines

Maximum power output

Injection

technology

Engine ID

code

Maximum torque

No. of

cylinders

Displacement

150 hp at 3500 rpm
(110 kW at 3500 rpm)

TDI

with

DPF

CVCA

2.0L

236 lb-ft at 1750 –

3000 rpm

(320 Nm at 1750 –

3000 rpm)

4 cylinders

120 CID

(1968 ccm)

Dimensions

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

Length

168.4 – 168.8 in. (4278 – 4288 mm)

Width

71.2 in. (1808 mm)

Height with convertible top closed (unloaded).

58.0 in. (1473 mm)

Wheelbase

99.9 in. (2538 mm)

Minimum turning circle diameter (wall to wall)

35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Track

, front

61.8 – 62.2 in. (1570 – 1580 mm)

Track

, rear

60.9 – 61.2 in. (1546 – 1556 mm)

Ground clearance (unloaded)

about 5.3 in. (136 mm)

NOTICE

Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These

vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits
a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot.

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over

curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as
bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

Slight differences to these figures are possible, depending on wheel and tire size fitted and the level

selected.

Varies depending on your vehicle's equipment (engine, tires, wheels, tire inflation pressure, driving

situation and other factors).

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 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. 23 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

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 author-

ized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. See also

⇒ Synchronizing the re-

mote control vehicle key.

Folding the key bit in or out

Pressing button

⇒

fig. 23

(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.

Depending on the model, up to 8 vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, coded, pro-
grammed, 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

⇒

fig. 23

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 in this span
of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 24 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

⇒

fig. 24

(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.

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