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Use of the remote start feature may be regulated or prohibited in some areas. In some areas you
may be required to be able to see the vehicle when it is running in remote start mode. Please in‐
form yourself about state and local requirements that may apply and be sure to follow them when
using the remote start feature.
Various vehicle functions, such as the low beam headlights and the windshield wipers, are dis‐
abled when the engine is running during a remote start.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorized vehi‐
cle key.
There is a microchip inside the vehicle key. The chip deactivates the immobilizer automatically when
an authorized vehicle key is inserted into the ignition switch or the starter button is pressed.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the remote control vehicle key is pulled out
of the ignition switch. On vehicles with Keyless Access, the vehicle key must be outside the vehicle
⇒Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access .
The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and correctly coded genuine Volkswagen
vehicle key. Coded vehicle keys are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths who are
qualified to make these vehicle keys ⇒Vehicle key set .
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used, a message may appear in the instrument cluster display. The
vehicle cannot be operated with this key.
Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of malfunctions.
A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is on
⇒Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems .
Applicable only in the United States
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