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How to Disable the Automatic Door Lock on the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

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To disable the automatic door lock on the Volkswagen Tiguan, turn on the ignition by inserting the key into the ignition barrel: once the ignition is on, navigate through the menu using the arrow controls on the right steering wheel spoke, selecting the "Central locking" option.

Once this option is selected, you can toggle the "Auto unlock" setting by pressing the OK button; when the tick is removed, you will notice that the automatic locking has been disabled.


Updated on 25 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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