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Description of the power locking system Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS The power locking system lets you unlock and lock all doors, the luggage compartment lid, and the fuel filler flap: x From the outside with the vehicle ke y x From the outside with Keyless Access x From the inside with the power locking button Special functions of the power locking system can be activated or deactivated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The doors and the luggage compartment lid can be locked manually if the remote control vehicle key or the power locking system is not working Automatic locking (Auto Close) The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light comes on in the power locking button ⇒ fig. 23. W Automatic unlocking (Auto Open) The vehicle unlocks automatically when the vehicle key is taken out of the ignition. On vehicles with Keyless Access, Auto Open is triggered by opening the driver door. Auto Open works only if the vehi- cle has been automatically locked with the Auto Close feature. The indicator light goes out in the W power locking button when the doors unlock ⇒ fig. 23. Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows: Function Action Locking the vehicle with the – Switch the ignition off. power locking button: – Open and close a door once. – Press the power locking button 1 Locking the vehicle with the – Switch the ignition off. remote control vehicle key: OR: Remove the vehicle key from the ignition. – Open a door once. – Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key. Indicator light in the driver door After the vehicle is locked: Meaning The red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in short The vehicle is locked. intervals, then slower. Red LED light lights up continuously for about Locking system malfunction. See an 30 seconds. authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. If the vehicle key buttons 42 or the power locking buttons 51 are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being

owners manual VW Beetle Convertible

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