Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction
This introduction lists what the vehicle key chapter of the Golf Mk7 manual covers — the key itself, its indicator lamp, battery replacement and re-synchronising the remote — and cross-references related chapters: settings in the Volkswagen information system, the central locking system, starting and stopping the engine, consumer information, and manual opening and closing for when the key or its battery fails.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle key
→ Indicator lamp in the vehicle key→ Replacing the battery
→ Synchronising the vehicle keyAdditional information and warnings:
- Settings in the Volkswagen information system
- Central locking system
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Consumer information
- Manual opening and closing
DANGER
- Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
- Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery.
WARNING
- Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or third parties could lock the doors and tailgate, start the engine or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the 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. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
- Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
Questions & answers
Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What safety warning does the Golf Mk7 manual give about the key battery?
The manual warns that swallowing the key battery (a lithium coin cell approximately 20 mm in diameter) can cause severe or fatal injuries, especially in children. Always keep the key and spare batteries out of reach of children.
What related topics should I read alongside the Golf Mk7 key chapter?
The manual links to the central locking system, starting and stopping the engine, consumer information and the manual opening and closing sections — all of which involve the vehicle key.
Can the Golf Mk7 key battery harm children?
Yes. Lithium coin-cell batteries are extremely dangerous if swallowed. The manual emphasises keeping the key, key ring and any spare batteries away from children at all times.
