Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Description of the central locking system

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point:

• From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key.

• From inside the vehicle with the central locking button   .

Special functions for the central locking system can be switched on or off using the Convenience sub-menu in the Settings menu or by a qualified workshop   .

The doors, the tailgate and the tank flap can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking system fails.

Automatic locking (Auto Lock)

If this function has been activated, the vehicle locks itself automatically upwards of a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph)   . The indicator lamp in the central locking button will light up when the vehicle is locked  .

Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed

The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated during an accident. Depending the level of damage, the vehicle can be locked after an accident as follows.

Function	Action
Locking the vehicle from inside:	– Switch the ignition off and then back on again. – Press the central locking button .
Locking the vehicle from outside:	– Switch the ignition off and then back on again. OR: remove the key from the ignition. – Open one of the vehicle doors once. – Lock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

If the buttons on the vehicle key   or one of the central locking buttons   are pressed repeatedly within a short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to prevent overloading. The vehicle will then be unlocked. Lock the vehicle if necessary.