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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Childproof lock

Fig. 34 and Fig. 35 show the childproof lock switched off and on in the left and right rear doors of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7. Once activated, the affected rear door cannot be opened from inside using the interior handle — a simple, mechanical safeguard against children accidentally opening a door while the car is moving.

Fig. 34 In the left rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on

Fig. 35 In the right rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the childproof lock is activated the door can only be opened from the outside.

Switching the childproof lock on or off

  • Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
  • Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.
  • Use the key bit to turn the slot to the required position.

Slot position   or  :

  1. Childproof lock is switched off.
  2. Childproof lock is switched on.

WARNING

When the childproof lock is activated, the door cannot be opened from the inside.
  • Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
  • Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.

    Questions & answers

    Childproof lock — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where is the childproof lock on the Golf Mk7?
    There is a childproof lock lever in each rear door, visible when the door is open. The left and right doors each have their own independent lock, shown in the manual as position A (off) and B (on).
    How do I activate the Golf Mk7 childproof lock?
    Open the rear door and slide the lever to position B using the vehicle key or a flat screwdriver. When active, the door can only be opened from the outside.
    Can the Golf Mk7 childproof lock be set differently on each rear door?
    Yes. Each rear door has its own independent lock, so you can activate it on one side and leave the other side unlocked if needed.
    Does the Golf Mk7 childproof lock also block the electric windows?
    No. The childproof lock only prevents the door from being opened from inside. To disable the rear electric windows, use the safety button on the driver door panel.
    Can the Golf Mk7 rear doors be opened from outside with the childproof lock on?
    Yes. The childproof lock only blocks the interior handle. The door opens normally from outside, and the central locking system works as usual.
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