Once the correct numbers are displayed, press and hold one of the following buttons (depending on your model) for 2–3 seconds until the radio turns on or beeps:
If the radio is not asking for a code but is frozen, blacked out, or unresponsive, perform a "soft reset." reset vw radio
If your radio displays "SAFE," it has entered anti-theft mode, usually after a battery change . Once the correct numbers are displayed, press and
: Best for system lag, unresponsive touchscreens, or Bluetooth connection issues . Factory Reset (Hard Reset) Once the correct numbers are displayed