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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking the driver door manually

Fig. 209 shows the covered lock cylinder in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 driver door handle. This page explains an important asymmetry: locking manually locks every door, but unlocking manually only unlocks the driver door — and flags what that means for the anti-theft alarm.

Fig. 209 Door handle on the driver door: covered lock cylinder

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

If locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked manually, only the driver door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft alarm .

  • Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.
  • Insert the key bit into the opening for the cover on the driver door handle (arrow) from below. Lift up the cover. If necessary pull the door handle.
  • Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle.

Things to note when unlocking:

  • The anti-theft alarm stays active when the vehicle is unlocked. However, the alarm will not be triggered.
  • Open the driver door. This will trigger the alarm.
  • Switch on the ignition. When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobilizer detects a valid vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit .

    Questions & answers

    Locking and unlocking the driver door manually — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I unlock the Golf Mk7 driver door manually?
    Remove the cover from the door handle to expose the lock cylinder. Insert the metal key blade and turn to unlock. Only the driver door unlocks — the others remain locked.
    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 door handle lock cover?
    Insert the key blade into the slot at the rear of the handle cover and lever it off. The cover clips back on when you are finished.
    Does manually locking the Golf Mk7 engage SAFELOCK?
    The manual specifies: locking manually with the key blade engages the lock on all doors but the SAFELOCK and alarm behaviour depend on the system configuration.
    Introduction
    This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Locking and unlocking the driver door manually  → Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually  → U ...

    Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
    Fig. 210 In the end face of the right-hand door: manual lock covered by a rubber seal Fig. 211 Manually locking the vehicle with the vehicle key First read and observe the introductory informa ...

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