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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Anti-theft alarm

Depending on equipment level, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 can be fitted with an anti-theft alarm that makes the car harder to break into or steal. It arms automatically when the vehicle is locked and monitors the doors, bonnet and tailgate for unauthorised opening; this page explains what triggers it and how it interacts with the SAFELOCK mechanism on cars that have both.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism   .

The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it.

The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.

When does the system trigger an alarm?

The anti-theft alarm will sound an acoustic alarm for approximately 30 seconds and trigger a visible warning for up to 5 minutes if any of the following unauthorised actions are performed while the vehicle is locked:

  • In vehicles with an open lock cylinder: a door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key is opened and the ignition is not switched on within approximately 15 seconds.
  • In vehicles with a covered lock cylinder: a door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key is opened.
  • A door is opened.
  • The bonnet is opened.
  • The tailgate is opened.
  • The ignition is switched on using an invalid key.
  • The vehicle battery is disconnected.
  • There is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring)   .
  • The vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm)   .
  • The vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow alarm)   .
  • The vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior monitoring)   .
  • A trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed   .

Switching off the alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the release button on the vehicle key or switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be switched off by gripping the door handle   .

The alarm will be triggered again if a person gains access to the same or a different secured zone after the alarm has been switched off. For example, if the tailgate is opened after a door had been opened.

The anti-theft alarm will not be activated if the vehicle is locked from the inside using the central locking button  .

If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked, and not the whole vehicle. The SAFELOCK mechanism on all doors is not deactivated and the central locking button is not activated until you switch on the ignition (however the doors will not be unlocked).

The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly if the vehicle battery is weak or discharged.

    Questions & answers

    Anti-theft alarm — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How does the anti-theft alarm work on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7?
    The alarm arms automatically when you lock the car with the key or Keyless Access. It triggers a horn alarm for approximately 30 seconds and flashes the indicators for up to 5 minutes if it detects unauthorised access.
    What triggers the Golf Mk7 anti-theft alarm?
    The alarm sounds if a locked door is opened without the key, if the bonnet or tailgate is forced open, if the ignition is tampered with, or if the car is unlocked mechanically with the key blade and the ignition is not switched on within about 15 seconds.
    How do I stop the Golf Mk7 alarm once it has been triggered?
    Press the unlock button on the key, or touch the Keyless Access sensor on the door handle. The horn stops and the indicators return to normal.
    Does the Golf Mk7 alarm have an interior monitoring sensor?
    On equipped cars, yes. The interior monitoring system detects movement inside the locked vehicle. It can be switched off separately — for example, when leaving a pet in the car temporarily — using the button in the driver door area.
    Is the anti-theft alarm standard on every Golf Mk7?
    It depends on the equipment level. Some models have a basic alarm, others add interior monitoring and an anti-tow alarm. Check your vehicle's specification or the indicator lamp in the driver door to confirm which system is fitted.
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