tailgate VOLKSWAGEN E GOLF 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

x The ignition is switched on.
x The vehicle is not drive-ready.
x The driver door is open.
Vehicles with Keyless Access
The crawling function is deactivated if the vehicle has been driven faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) and then comes to a stop. The electric drive is deactivated when the driver safety belt is unlocked and the driver door is opened. If no pedal is pressed, the ignition switches off automatically after about 30 seconds. To avoid unintentional discharge of the 12-volt vehicle battery the ignition is deactivated if the following conditions remain unchanged for about 2 minutes:
x The vehicle is standing still.
x No pedal is pressed.
x The driver safety belt is unlocked.
x The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is low.
Once the ignition has been switched off automatically, the exterior lights remain lit when the light switch is set to AUTO and the charge level is sufficient.
WARNING
A vehicle that is left unattended when ready to drive can cause accidents and serious inju-ries.
x Never leave the vehicle unattended when it is ready to drive.
x Always switch the ignition off and move the selector lever for driving mode to position P, before leaving the vehicle.
x When parking or leaving the vehicle, always ensure that selector lever for driving mode is in position P and that the electric parking brake is switched on.
x When leaving the vehicle always ensure that all doors, windows, the tailgate and bonnet are completely closed and locked.
Electronic parking brake

Fig. 129 In the lower section of the center console: Electronic parking brake button.