Where is the child lock button located on the Golf?
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The child lock button on the Golf is located on the side of the rear doors. You can see it when you open the door. The child safety lock prevents children from opening the rear doors from inside the car, avoiding accidental door openings during driving. The Golf is a compact car under FAW-Volkswagen. Taking the 2021 Golf as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4296mm, width 1788mm, height 1471mm, with a wheelbase of 2636mm and a trunk capacity of 380l. The 2021 Golf is equipped with a 1.2l turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 116ps, a maximum power of 85kw, and a maximum power speed of 5000rpm per minute, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've been driving a Golf to pick up and drop off my kids for three years. The child lock is located on the edge of the rear door. After closing the door, squat down and look at the side of the door, and you'll find a small switch engraved with a child's pattern. Use the tip of your car key to insert into the groove and turn it 90 degrees. A click sound means it's locked. I recommend checking it every time before starting the car, as kids can be mischievous and might accidentally pull the door handle. Once I forgot to lock it, and my four-year-old son almost opened the door at a red light, which gave me a real scare. If you're driving the newer electronic button version, there's also an electronic lock on the driver's door panel that can control it with one click, but the traditional mechanical type is more durable. These designs are really thoughtful—after all, it's a German car!
With two decades of experience in maintaining Volkswagen models, the Gol's child lock features a mechanical anti-misoperation design. Located on the side edge when the door is closed, you can feel a distinct small lever with your fingers, marked by a child silhouette in a triangular frame. Simply use a spare key or coin to rotate it – turning clockwise will deactivate the interior handle. Always test it several times after locking; I've encountered cases of spring failure. This mechanism is interconnected with the door lock assembly, so dust can be cleaned during routine maintenance. While its placement is more concealed than in Japanese cars, the metal components are sturdier and more durable in older models.
Just picked up my new car last week and found the child lock on the side of the door while flipping through the manual. There's a thumbnail-sized switch near the door gap when closed, which can be turned using a key handle. Once when my best friend rode in the back seat with her child, I made sure to twist it first before driving. Suggest moms put a glow-in-the-dark sticker on the position for easy finding at night. The front passenger door usually doesn't have this design—only the rear doors come with locks. The plastic part on this German car feels crisp, much more reliable than the soft rubber knob on my friend's Honda.
