Here Is How to Easily Fix the SAFE Mode On Your VW Radio

Why Does My Volkswagen Radio Say Safe?

Although Volkswagen makes extremely reliable cars, sometimes things happen that might leave their owners stumped. For example, we often hear the following question from VW drivers: why does my Volkswagen radio say safe? If the radio in your VW has the word “SAFE” on it, there’s a chance we might be able to help you out.

Remember that although we are here to help, if you are having such a problem with your Volkswagen radio, the best thing you can do is to visit your local Volkswagen dealer. It’s the best way to get an accurate diagnosis.

That said, it appears that a common cause of seeing the word “SAFE” on your VW’s radio is when the battery has disconnected from your vehicle or has died for whatever reason. You’ll notice that the radio doesn’t work as intended when displaying this message, which is meant as a security precaution. If you don’t believe your battery has been disconnected, a VW service team should be able to help you diagnose other potential problems.

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How to Get VW Radio Out of Safe Mode

Whatever the reason might be for seeing “SAFE” displayed on your radio, there is fortunately a fix for it. And thankfully, the fix should be quite simple.

In order to get the VW radio out of SAFE mode, you’ll need to locate the radio code. There should be a card containing the code within your owner’s manual. Once found, you can follow the instructions in your owner’s manual for entering the code and getting it out of SAFE mode, as it could vary based on what radio you have.

If you are not able to find the code or are having trouble figuring out how to enter the code, the best thing you can do is to call your VW dealer for help. This is the best way to obtain your radio code if you do not have it.

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