Note for modern owners: Starting around 2016 with the MIB I and MIB II systems (Discover Media, Discover Pro), VW abandoned the standalone "SAFE" code in favor of . This requires dealer-level diagnostic tools (ODIS) to unlock. If you have a 2017 Passat or newer, you cannot use a "code list"—you need a dealer or a specialized VAG-COM expert.
These units utilize the radio preset buttons 1 through 4 to change the digits on screen. Ensure the screen displays , then shifts to "1000" . vw radio codes list