2024 Volkswagen Transporter Keys and Functions Guide

2024 Volkswagen Transporter Keys and Functions Guide

The 2024 Volkswagen Transporter Keys and Functions system is a trailblazer in the automotive convenience and security space, revolutionizing the way drivers engage with their cars. The Transporter’s keys and features go well beyond simple door openers and engine starters; they represent Volkswagen’s dedication to fusing technology with regular driving experiences. Every element of this system, from the elegant key fob that fits comfortably in the palm to the multitude of user-friendly features that are available at the push of a button, has been painstakingly crafted to improve convenience, effectiveness, and peace of mind. The keys and features of the 2024 model range from advanced security measures like keyless access and vehicle immobilization to remote keyless entry and engine start-stop capability transporters are more than just mechanical tools; they are essential travel companions. This technology, which ushers in a future where connectivity and control are seamlessly interwoven, not only makes driving easier but also lifts it to new heights—a monument to Volkswagen’s unwavering pursuit of automotive perfection.

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Functions of the vehicle key

Buttons on the vehicle key

Lock the vehicle.

Unlock the vehicle.

Unlock only the boot lid.

Press briefly: Unlock the boot lid. Press and hold: Open the boot lid (→ Boot lid, mechanical).

Press briefly: Unlock the vehicle. Press and hold: Open the boot lid (→ Boot lid, electric).

Unlock the luggage compartment and lock the driver’s cab (→ Load compartment closing).

Open the right electric sliding door (→ Sliding door, electric).

Open the left electric sliding door (→ Sliding door, electric).

Single door unlocking
The single door unlocking function can be activated and deactivated via the Infotainment system.

Replacement key
You will need to quote the vehicle identification number when ordering a replacement key or additional vehicle keys. Each new key contains a microchip which must be encoded with the data for the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work if it contains an unencoded microchip. The same applies for keys that have been cut to fit the vehicle. New vehicle keys are available from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle dealerships or from qualified workshops and authorised key services which are qualified to manufacture these vehicle keys.

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.

• Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or unauthorised persons could lock the doors, start the engine, or switch on the ignition and operate electrical equipment such as electric windows.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. Locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures, depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
• Never switch off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.

NOTICE
Every electrical vehicle key contains electronic components. Protect the key from damage, moisture and excessive vibration.

The regular use of convenience systems will reduce the service life of the button cell in the vehicle key, as will other usage patterns.

Changing the button cell

1. Cover.
2. Button cell.

This button cell can be changed by a suitably qualified workshop→.

1. Fold out the key bit on the vehicle key.
2. Lever off the cover → Fig. 1 1.
3. Lever the button cell out of the battery compartment → Fig. 1 2.
4. Press the new button cell into the battery compartment.
5. Press the cover onto the housing.

DANGER
If you swallow a button cell, or if it enters your windpipe, it can cause serious or even fatal injuries within a very short time due to choking or internal burns.

• Seek immediate medical assistance if you suspect that someone has swallowed a button cell.
• Always keep the remote control and key ring with button cells out of the reach of children.

NOTICE
The vehicle key may be damaged if the button cell is not changed correctly or if an unsuitable battery is used.

• Replace a discharged button cell only with a new button cell of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
• Pay attention to the correct polarity when inserting the button cell.
• Do not use the remote control if you cannot close the battery cover.

The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key may contain perchlorate. This may require special handling. Please observe all the legal requirements regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries. We recommend that you have this service carried out by a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Synchronising the vehicle key
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace the button cell (→ Vehicle key) .

1. Fold out the key bit on the vehicle key.
2. Stand beside the vehicle.
3. Press the button on the vehicle key.
4. Unlock the vehicle using the vehicle key bit.
5. Switch on the ignition.

The synchronisation process is complete.

Troubleshooting

Locking or unlocking not possible
The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.

1. Close all doors.
2. Check whether the sensor of the vehicle key is subject to interference, such as from obstacles or transmitters close to the vehicle.
3. Synchronise the vehicle key (→ Vehicle key) .

Or: the central locking system has switched itself off temporarily to protect the system against overloading.

1. Lock or unlock the doors manually .
   Or: Lock or unlock the boot lid manually (→ Boot lid, mechanical).
2. If the fault persists, the system should be checked by a correspondingly qualified workshop.

The indicator lamp in the vehicle key is not working

1. Change the button cell in the vehicle key (→ Vehicle key).

Introduction

If the vehicle key or central locking fails, the doors can be locked manually and, in some cases, also unlocked manually. The central locking system enables you to centrally lock and unlock all the doors, the boot lid and the tank flap of the vehicle. The vehicle can only be locked if the ignition has been switched off or the driver has switched off the engine before leaving the vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle. A symbol in the instrument cluster display indicates if one or more doors or lids are not closed properly. Do not drive on! Close the corresponding door or lid →. This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been locked when all doors and lids are closed.

WARNING
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe injuries.

• Stop immediately and close the door.
• Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
• Open or close the doors only when there is no-one in the movement path of the boot lid.

WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.

• Always hold the door handle firmly when opening and closing doors.

WARNING
The opening/closing paths of the doors and boot lid are potential danger areas where injury can occur.

• Open or close the doors and boot lid only when there is no-one in the movement path.

WARNING
Serious injuries could occur if the doors are unlocked, opened or closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.

• If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and electric windows cannot be opened from the inside.
• The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent accidental opening of the doors and unauthorised persons from entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident or emergency.
• After closing the doors, check to make sure that they are properly closed so that they do not open while the vehicle is in motion. The closed doors must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
• Close and lock the doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure that no one remains in the vehicle.
• Temperatures inside a locked vehicle can reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.
• Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety.
• Never close a door by pushing its window with your hand. The glass window could shatter and cause injuries.

NOTICE
Before opening the wing doors, check that there is enough space to open and close the wing doors, e.g. when in a garage.

NOTICE
When carrying out manual opening or closing, remove parts carefully and install them again correctly in order to avoid damage to the vehicle.

Indicator lamp in the driver door
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door.
The indicator lamp shows the status of the central locking system for around 30 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

A red LED
flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short intervals.

The status of the central locking system is then indicated for around 28 seconds:

Vehicle with SAFE LOCK (depending on equipment)

• The vehicle has been locked with SAFE LOCK if the red LED flashes at long intervals.
• The vehicle is locked but has not been locked with SAFE LOCK if the red LED does not light up.

Vehicle without SAFELOCK

• The vehicle is locked if the red LED flashes at long intervals.

The LED flashes at slow intervals after approximately 30 seconds.

Locking and unlocking doors manually
The doors can be locked or unlocked manually in the event of a fault in the vehicle key or central locking.

Locking the doors manually

1. Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder of the left front door.
2. Turn the vehicle key clockwise.
3. Check to make sure that the front left door is locked.

The locked front left door is unlocked again when the vehicle is unlocked or the door is opened from the inside.

Unlocking the doors or boot lid manually

1. From the inside: Pull the door release lever.
2. From the outside: insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder of the doors.
3. Turn the vehicle key anticlockwise.
   Depending on the vehicle equipment, the alarm may be triggered when you open the door.
4. Switch on the ignition immediately with the valid vehicle key to deactivate the alarm.

WARNING
Serious injuries can result if manual opening and closing are not performed with due care and attention.

• If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle
  in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety.
• Temperatures inside a locked vehicle can reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause
  serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.

WARNING
It is dangerous to stand in the path of the doors as injuries could be sustained.

• Open or close the doors only when there is no one in the movement path of the boot lid.

Automatic locking and unlocking

Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The vehicle can lock itself automatically at speeds above approximately 15 km/h( 9 mph). The indicator lamp in the central locking button lights up yellow when the vehicle is locked. The vehicle will be locked again if you do not open one of the doors or the boot lid within a few seconds automatically after unlocking the vehicle. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake. The Auto Lock function can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system( depending on vehicle equipment).

Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)
All vehicle doors and the boot lid are automatically unlocked if one of the following conditions applies:

• The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
  • Or: The vehicle is stationary and the button has been pressed (→ Central locking button).
  • Or: the door release lever has been pulled.
  • Or: In an accident where the airbags have been triggered (→ Doors).

NOTICE
Automatic unlocking gives emergency responders access to the vehicle.

• Depending on the selected central locking settings, it may be the case that all of the doors and the boot lid are unlocked only when the button is pressed twice.

Central locking button
Settings for the central locking system can be adjusted in the instrument cluster.

Central locking buttons

Lock the vehicle.

Unlock the vehicle.

Unlock and open the boot lid. All doors remain locked.

The central locking buttons will function only if all doors are closed. If the vehicle has been locked from outside with the vehicle key, the central locking buttons do not work.

Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle from the inside:

• An open door will not be locked.
• If all doors and the boot lid are closed and locked, the yellow indicator lamp lights up in the button.
• It is not possible to open the doors and the boot lid from the outside.
• The doors can be opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. The yellow indicator lamp in the button goes out.
• The unopened doors and the boot lid remain locked and cannot be opened from the outside.
• The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.

FAQs

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