Opening and Closing
Vehicle key
Vehicle key functions
Fig. 39 Vehicle key.
Unlock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash twice.
Unlock the trunk lid separately. All turn signals will flash twice. To do this, briefly press and hold the button.
Panic button (depending on vehicle equipment).
Indicator light: Will blink when a button is pressed if all doors and the trunk lid are closed.
Lock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash once.
Panic button (depending on vehicle equipment)
Only use the panic button
in case of an emergency. When you press the panic button, the horn will sound and the vehicle lights will flash. Pressing the panic
button again switches off the alarm.
WARNING
If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk lid, activate drive-ready mode, or switch
on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
WARNING
If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the vehicle in motion or be subjected to very
high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.
NOTICE
External influences may limit the functionality of the remote control vehicle key and damage it.
Protect the vehicle key from moisture and strong impacts.
Regular use of comfort systems and other usage patterns shorten the service life of the button cell in the vehicle key.
Emergency key
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Fig. 40 Vehicle key: releasing the emergency key.
Briefly press the release button. The key ring will fold open.
Press the release button and pull out the emergency key in the direction of the arrow.
Emergency key.
There is an emergency key located in the vehicle key that can be used to manually unlock and lock the vehicle fig. 40.
Replacing the button cell battery
Volkswagen recommends having the button cell changed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen deale
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒
.
Fig. 41 Remote control vehicle key: opening the battery compartment cover.
Emergency key.
Lever out the cover.
Fig. 42 Vehicle key: replacing the button cell battery
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1. Remove the emergency key fig. 41 , ⇒ Emergency key.
2. Insert the spare key in the slot, push it in the direction of the arrow and lever out the cover fig. 41.
3. Lift the button cell battery out of the battery compartment fig. 42 , ⇒
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4. Press the new button cell battery into the battery compartment.
5. Press the cover onto the housing fig. 42 , ⇒
6. Store the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key.
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7. Dispose of drained battery in a way that will not harm the environment.
DANGER
If button cell batteries are swallowed or enter the windpipe, serious or fatal injuries will occur within a very short time due to choking or internal burns.
Seek medical assistance immediately if you suspect that a button cell battery has been swallowed.
Always keep the remote control and key fob with button cell batteries out of the reach of children.
NOTICE
If the button cell battery is replaced incorrectly or a battery is unsuitable, it can damage the vehicle key.
Only replace a drained battery with a new battery of the same voltage, size, and specification.
Make sure the battery is facing in the right direction when inserting it.
If the battery cover cannot be closed, do not use the remote control.
The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key can contain perchlorate. This requires special handling. Observe all legal requirements
regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries ⇒ Disposal of old batteries and electronic devices. Volkswagen recommends having this service carried
out for you by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Synchronizing a vehicle key
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked using the vehicle key, synchronize the vehicle key or replace the button cell battery ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery
Synchronizing a vehicle key
1. Stand next to the vehicle.
2. Press the
Or:
button on the vehicle key twice, quickly.
1. Remove the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key.
2. If necessary, remove the cap from the driver's door handle ⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors in an emergency .
3. Press the
button on the vehicle key.
4. Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key.
5. Switch the ignition on.
To switch on the ignition, an emergency start must be performed. ⇒ Troubleshooting.
This completes the synchronization.
Troubleshooting
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
Remote control is disrupted by objects, poor weather conditions or transmitters on the same frequency band close to the vehicle (e.g. cell phones), as well as by a
drained button cell.
The central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading.
1. Close the driver door.
Or: Synchronize the vehicle key ⇒ Synchronizing a vehicle key .
Or: Change the battery cell in the vehicle key ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery.
The indicator light is not blinking
If the indicator light in the vehicle key does not blink when you press one of the buttons, then the button cell battery in the vehicle key must be replaced.
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You can get an additional or replacement vehicle key from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
“Keyless Access” with push-button start
Introduction
Keyless Access makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without actively using the key. A valid vehicle key must be present within the vicinity of the vehicle t
use this function.
Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access
Fig. 43 Keyless Access: general example of the sensor ranges.
Fig. 44 In door handle: sensors.
Sensor surface on the inside of the door handle.
Sensor surface on the outside of the door handle.
Configuring Keyless Access
The behavior of Keyless Access can be set in the Vehicle menu in the Infotainment system.
If the Keyless Access function is deactivated, it may be subject to functional limitations.
Unlocking the vehicle
1. Touch the sensor on the inside of the door handle fig. 44.
All turn signals will flash twice.
If the sensor is touched twice, the entire vehicle will be unlocked.
Unlocking the vehicle upon approach
The vehicle can be unlocked upon approach. To do so, the function must be activated in the Infotainment system and the vehicle key must be within the sensor
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
