How to Enable the Child Lock on a Volkswagen Golf?
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Volkswagen Golf's child safety lock switch is located on the side of the rear doors, visible upon opening the door. Steps to activate or deactivate the child safety door lock: 1. Unlock the vehicle and open the corresponding rear door. 2. Flip out the car key head. 3. Insert the key head into the slot and turn it to the desired position. Lock slot positions: Position A deactivates the child safety door lock, Position B activates the child safety door lock. 4. Once the child safety door lock is activated, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. 5. When locking the vehicle, never leave children or individuals requiring assistance alone inside the car, as they may become trapped. In emergencies, these individuals may be unable to exit the vehicle or help themselves, exposing them to risks of extreme heat or cold inside the car.
Last time before taking the kids out, I specifically researched the Golf's child lock. Later, I found it quite simple when I did it myself. Open the rear door and look along the edge of the door frame. Use a key to turn the metal switch on the side, or insert a coin into the groove and turn it half a circle. Remember, the switch direction should face the rear windshield position, and you'll feel a clear click when it's properly engaged. To test, close the door and try opening it from the inside—it shouldn't budge if done correctly. This lock is super useful for school runs; no matter how much the kids mess around in the back seat, they can't open the door. Just remember to unlock it after parking—once I accidentally locked a friend in the back, which was pretty awkward. The mechanical knob type is more stable than the electronic version, and you don't have to worry about water damage from frequent car washes.
