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Vehicle overview

Exterior views

Side                        view                       

Fig. 1 Vehicle side overview.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 1 :

Fuel filler flap ⇒ Refueling

Roof antenna ⇒ Consumer information

Outside door handles ⇒ Doors

Outside mirror ⇒ Mirrors

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Lift points for the jack ⇒ Changing a wheel

Front                       view                       

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 2 :

Inside mirror with sensor or camera on the mirror base for:

- Rain sensor (if equipped) ⇒ Windshield wipers and washer

- Low-light sensor (if equipped) ⇒ Lights

- Lane Assist (if equipped) ⇒ Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)

- Light Assist (if equipped) ⇒ Light Assist

Windshield wipers ⇒ Windshield wipers and washer

Engine hood release ⇒ Working in the engine compartment

Headlights (on left and right) ⇒ Lights

Fog lights/static cornering lights (on left and right, if equipped) ⇒ Lights

Sensors for:

- Park Distance Control (PDC) (if equipped) ⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC)

- Park Assist (if equipped) ⇒ Park Assist

Sensor for:

- Adaptive Cruise Control System (if equipped) ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- Front Assist (if equipped) ⇒ Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist)

Rear                       view                       

Fig. 3 Vehicle rear overview.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 3 :

Rear window:

- Rear window defroster ⇒ Heating and air conditioning

High-mounted brake light ⇒ Braking and parking

Side marker lights (on left and right) ⇒ Lights

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License plate lights ⇒ Lights , ⇒ Replacing light bulbs

Threaded hole for the rear towing eye (behind cover) ⇒ Towing

Roof antenna ⇒ Consumer information

Rear windshield wiper ⇒ Windshield wipers and washer

Sensors for:

- Park Distance Control (PDC) (if equipped) ⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC)

- Park Assist (if equipped) ⇒ Park Assist

Area for the Rear View Camera system (if equipped) ⇒ Rear View Camera system

Sensors for the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert (approximate location on left and right, if equipped) ⇒ Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert

Passenger compartment

Driver          door          overview                   

Volkswagen emblem for opening the trunk lid ⇒ Trunk lid

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Key to ⇒ Fig. 4 :

Door handle ⇒ Doors

Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle – ⇒ Power locking system

Knob for adjusting the outside mirrors ⇒ Mirrors

- Adjusting outside mirrors – –

- Outside mirror heating

Switches for operating the power windows ⇒ Power windows

- Power windows

- Safety switch for rear power windows (4-door models only)

Indicator light for the power locking system ⇒ Power locking system

Lever for releasing the engine hood ⇒ Working in the engine compartment

Storage compartment ⇒ Storage areas

Bottle holder ⇒ Cup holders

Reflector

Driver          side          overview                   

Fig. 5 Driver side overview.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 5 :

Instrument cluster:

- Instruments ⇒ Instrument cluster

- Display ⇒ Instrument cluster

- Warning and indicator lights ⇒ Warning and indicator lights

Headlight switch ⇒ Lights

- Off position

- Automatic headlights (if equipped)

- Parking lights (if equipped)

- Low beams

- Fog lights

Lever for ⇒ Lights

(if equipped)

- Turning high beams on or off –

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- Turn signals

- Cruise control (if equipped) – – , – – ⇒ Cruise control

Windshield wiper and washer lever ⇒ Windshield wipers and washer

- Windshield wiper –

- Intermittent operation for the front windshield wipers

- Interval settings for the wipers or sensitivity for the rain sensor

- Windshield wiper

- One-tap wiping x

- Windshield wiper

- Automatic wipe/wash for windshield

- Rear window wiper

- Rear window automatic wipe/wash

- Buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (vehicles without multi-function steering wheel) , ⇒ Volkswagen Information System

Multi-function steering wheel controls (if equipped) ⇒ Volkswagen Information System , ⇒ Cruise control

- Volume setting for radio, navigation system notifications (if applicable), or telephone calls –

- Voice control activation

- Display Phone main menu or accept telephone calls

- Audio, navigation –

- Control buttons for the Volkswagen Information System – – , ,

- Cruise control buttons ,

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the Keyless Access system ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine

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Dimmer control for the instrument and switch illumination

⇒ Lights

Lever for the adjustable steering wheel ⇒ Adjusting the seating position

Horn

Pedals ⇒ Shifting

Driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system

Air vents – – ⇒ Heating and air conditioning

Storage compartment ⇒ Storage areas

Center console overview

Upper          center          console                   

Fig. 6 Overview of the upper center console.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 6 :

Button for the emergency flashers ⇒ In an emergency

PASSENGER AIR BAG light (front airbag for front seat passenger) ⇒ Airbag system

Infotainment system ⇒ Infotainment system

- User information display ⇒ Infotainment system

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- Navigation system ⇒BookletInfotainment System, Controls for:

- Manual air conditioning ⇒ Heating and air conditioning

- Climatronic ⇒ Heating and air conditioning

Air vents – – ⇒ Heating and air conditioning Passenger seat heating button ⇒ Seat functions Driver seat heating button ⇒ Seat functions

Lower          center          console                   

Fig. 7 Overview of the lower center console (Golf and Golf GTI models).

Fig. 8 Overview of the lower center console (Golf R models).

Key to ⇒ Fig. 7 (Golf and Golf GTI models only):

Lever for:

- Manual transmission ⇒ Shifting

- Automatic transmission ⇒ Shifting

Parking brake lever ⇒ Braking and parking

Storage compartment with cup holders ⇒ Cup holders

Storage compartment ⇒ Storage areas

- With AUX-in jack and/or USB port ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Starter button (for vehicles with Keyless Access) – – ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine

Center armrest ⇒ Center armrest (Golf, Golf GTI)

- With storage compartment ⇒ Storage areas

- With 12 Volt socket ⇒ Power outlets

Buttons for:

- Driving Mode Selection (if equipped) ⇒ Driving Mode Selection

- Anti-slip regulation (ASR) (if equipped) ⇒ Braking and parking

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- Park Distance Control (if equipped)

12 Volt socket ⇒ Power outlets

⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC)

Coin holders ⇒ Coin holders in the front center console (Golf, Golf GTI)

Key to ⇒ Fig. 8 (Golf R models only):

Lever for:

- Manual transmission ⇒ Shifting

- Automatic transmission ⇒ Shifting

Electronic parking brake ⇒ Braking and parking Storage compartment with cup holders ⇒ Cup holders Storage compartment ⇒ Storage areas

- With AUX-in jack and/or USB port ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Starter button (for vehicles with Keyless Access) – – ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine

Center armrest ⇒ Center armrest (Golf R)

Buttons for:

- Driving Mode Selection (if equipped) ⇒ Driving Mode Selection

- Anti-slip regulation (ASR) ⇒ Braking and parking

- Park Assist (if equipped) ⇒ Park Assist

- Park Distance Control (if equipped) ⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC)

12 Volt socket ⇒ Power outlets

Auto Hold button ⇒ Starting assistance systems

Front      passenger      side      overview               

Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 9 :

Passenger front airbag location in the instrument panel (approximate) ⇒ Airbag system

Air vent – – ⇒ Heating and air conditioning

Opening handle for the glove compartment ⇒ Storage areas

Symbols     on     the     roof     console                

Instrument cluster and instrument panel

Warning      and      indicator      lights                

Warning and indicator lights notify you of warnings ⇒ , malfunctions ⇒ , or certain functions.

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the engine is running or when the vehicle is moving.

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Additional text messages appear in the instrument cluster of appropriately equipped vehicles to give more information or prompt you to take certain actions ⇒ Instrument cluster .

Depending on the vehicle options, a symbol may appear in the instrument cluster instead of a warning light.

In addition, a warning chime or other acoustic warning sounds when certain warning and indicator lights go on.

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Light Assist high beam control switched on (if equipped) ⇒ Light Assist .

Service reminder display ⇒ Service reminder display .

Charge level of the mobile phone battery. Applies only to models with a factory-installed mobile phone package ⇒BookletInfotainment System,.

Outside temperature colder than +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Displays .

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS. Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the ve- hicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the engine cool down.

Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which is a potentially dan- gerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury ⇒ Working in the en- gine compartment .

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a) Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

b) A separate display appears in the instrument cluster if there is an AFS malfunction.

Instrument cluster

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Instrument overview

⇒ Displays

⇒ Service reminder display

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.

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Instrument overview

Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel (Golf models).

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel (Golf GTI, Golf R models).

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Instrument explanations ⇒ Fig. 10 or ⇒ Fig. 11 : Speedometer .

Introduction to the

Tachometer (thousands of revolutions per minute when the engine is running).

The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next higher gear or selector lever position D/S, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ .

Displays ⇒ Displays .

Reset, set, and display button ⇒ Displays .

Fuel gauge ⇒ Refueling .

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone (warn- ing zone) briefly, for example, when accelerating rapidly.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge ⇒ Engine coolant .

Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.

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Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display (black and white version): : Open engine hood, : Open trunk lid, : Open front driver side door, : Open rear passenger side door.

Fig. 13 In the instrument cluster display (color version): : Open engine hood, : Open trunk lid, : Open front driver side door, : Open rear passenger side door.

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Depending on vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster dis- play.

Open doors, engine hood, or trunk lid ⇒ Fig. 12 or ⇒ Fig. 13

Warning and information texts Odometer displays

Time

Outside temperature

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Selector lever position ⇒ Shifting

Gear recommendation ⇒ Shifting

Driving data and menus for different settings ⇒ Volkswagen Information System

Service reminder display ⇒ Service reminder display

Engine code

Radio and navigation information ⇒BookletInfotainment System, Telephone information ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Open doors, hood, or trunk lid

The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or trunk lid are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. There may also be an audible warning chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.

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until the word Time appears in the display. If the ignition is switched off, the doors must be closed.

Release the button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour setting is highlighted.

Press the button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to scroll through quickly.

Once you have set the hour, release the button and wait a few seconds until the minutes display is highlighted.

Press the button repeatedly until the correct minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button to scroll through quickly.

Release the button to finish setting the clock.

You can also set the time in the Infotainment system when the ignition is switched on by pressing the button followed by the and Time and date function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings .

Outside temperature display

At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a snowflake symbol appears in the display. The symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C) ⇒ .

When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature dis- played may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.

The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to +169 °F (+76 ℃).

Compass display

On vehicles equipped with a compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instru- ment cluster display when the ignition (or the navigation system, if equipped) is switched on.

Selector lever position (automatic transmission)

The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument clus- ter display. The respective gear may be shown in the instrument cluster display in Tiptronic® mode

⇒ Shifting .

Gear recommendation

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cluster display ⇒ Shifting .

Speed warning

A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded

⇒ Volkswagen Information System .

The speed warning can also be set and changed in the Infotainment system when the ignition is switched on by pressing the button followed by the and Tires function keys ⇒ Menu and sys- tem settings .

Engine identification code

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS. Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the ve- hicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

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Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview for about 15 seconds to display the vehicle's engine identification code. You must do this when the doors are closed, the ig- nition is on, but the engine is not running.

WARNING

Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside air temperature is above freezing.

If you use the outside temperature display to tell you about frost conditions, remember that roads can even ice over at temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if the snowflake symbol is not displayed, there could still be black ice on the road.

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

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The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only sig- naled with indicator lights.

Depending on vehicle equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order of importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.

If warning messages are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to ad- just some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. If this hap- pens, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

a) Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Service         reminder         display                 

Fig. 14 In the instrument cluster display: Example of the service reminder when a service is due.

Fig. 15 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.

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The maintenance service reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Fig. 14 and in the Infotainment system ⇒ Fig. 15 . Versions and displays can vary depending on the instrument cluster or the Infotainment system version equipped with the vehicle.

For information on maintenance intervals, please see the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,.

For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service , only fixed service intervals are dis- played.

Service reminder

If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.

The number of miles (km) and amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of miles (km) or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.

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For a scheduled oil service or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition is switched on. The wrench symbol also appears for several seconds in the instrument cluster dis- play along with one of the following messages ⇒ Fig. 14 :

Oil service now!

Inspection now!

Oil service and inspection now!

Viewing service message

You can view service information ⇒ Fig. 15 in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the and Service function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings .

The current service message can also be accessed in the instrument cluster display when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stopped:

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until the word

Service appears in the display.

Release the button. The current service message appears in the display for a few seconds.

Resetting the service reminder display

If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:

Switch off the ignition.

Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview . Switch on the ignition.

Release the button.

One after the other, the following messages appear in the display:

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Reset inspection interval?

When you see the message for the interval you want to reset (either oil change or inspection), confirm the request by pressing the button in the instrument cluster. A confirmation message appears in the display when the service reminder has been reset.

Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will be displayed.

Volkswagen Information System Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Using the instrument cluster menus

⇒ Driver assistance systems button

⇒ Menu structure – overview

⇒ Main menu

⇒ Driving data

⇒ Assist systems menu

⇒ Lap timer

When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument cluster and control certain vehicle features.

Your vehicle is equipped with controls either on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 16 or steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 17 . Vehicles equipped with a multi-function steering wheel do not have buttons on the

wiper lever are not equipped with controls on the steering wheel.

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The number of menus and information in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics and equipment on the vehicle.

An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. To display menus, ac- knowledge the warning by pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 16 or the button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 17 .

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, and pro- gramming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.

Using    the    instrument    cluster    menus             

Fig. 16 On the right side of the steering column (vehicles without a multi-function steering wheel): Windshield wiper lever with controls for instrument cluster menus and displays.

Fig. 17 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel (if equipped): Controls for the menus and infor‐ mation in the instrument cluster display.

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If your vehicle does not have a multi-function steering wheel with menu controls, the instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the windshield wiper lever (⇒ Fig. 16 ). On vehicles with a multi-function steering wheel, the instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right side of the steering wheel (⇒ Fig. 17 ).

Accessing the instrument cluster menus and information displays

Switch on the ignition.

If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push the button (⇒ Fig. 16① ) on the wind- shield wiper lever or the button (⇒ Fig. 17 ) on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel until a main menu appears in the instrument cluster display. For a list of main menus, see

⇒ Menu structure – overview .

For operation with windshield wiper lever: To show the main menu or to go back to the main menu from another menu, press and hold the rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 16② .

For operation with multi-function steering wheel: Push buttons or to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons and to navigate within the current main menu.

To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press the button on the windshield wiper lever or the button on the multi-function steering wheel, or wait until the menu or information display opens automatically after a few seconds.

Selecting a setting

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through the available options, then press the button ① to select a setting.

Multi-function steering wheel: Use the arrow up and down buttons or on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 17 to navigate through the available options. A frame may appear around the selected option. Push the button to select a setting.

Returning to the main menu

Windshield wiper lever: Use the rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 16② to select Back.

Multi-function steering wheel: Press the or button ⇒ Fig. 17 .

If warning messages are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to ad- just some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. If this is the case, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Driver     assistance     systems     button              

Fig. 18 On the turn signal and high beam lever: Driver assistance systems button.

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Your vehicle may have a driver assistance systems button, which allows you to switch the driver assis- tance systems on or off in the Assist systems menu using the button on the turn signal lever.

Switching individual driver assistance systems on or off

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Using the arrow up and down buttons or on the multi-function steering wheel, select the driver assistance system (for example, Lane Assist, if equipped). A check mark indicates if the se- lected driver assistance system is switched on.

Confirm the selection by pressing the button on the multi-function steering wheel.

On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can switch driver assist systems on and off in the infotain- ment system by pressing the button followed by the and Driver Assist function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings .

Menu      structure      –      overview                

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The following list shows how the Volkswagen information system menus in the instrument cluster display are structured. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the vehicle equipment.

Driving data ⇒ Driving data

Travel time Energy consumers Range

economy (average fuel consumption) Economy (fuel consumption)

Oil temperature Warning at Speed (digital)

speed (average speed) Distance

Assist systems ⇒ Assist systems menu

Lane Assist

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Rear Traffic Front Assist Back

Navigation ⇒BookletInfotainment System, Audio ⇒BookletInfotainment System, Telephone ⇒BookletInfotainment System, Vehicle ⇒ Main menu

Lap timer (if equipped) ⇒ Lap timer

Main                       menu                      

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Enabling and disabling displays

You can set which displays should appear in the instrument cluster by pressing the button fol- lowed by the and Instrument cluster function keys in the Infotainment system ⇒ Menu and sys- tem settings . The units in which data is displayed can also be changed.

Possible driving data menu displays

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Distance --- km

Storing speed for the speed warning

Select the Warning at display.

Press the button on the windshield wiper lever or the button on the multi-function steering wheel to save the current speed and to activate the warning.

If necessary, set the desired speed within about 5 seconds with the rocker switch on the windshield wiper lever or the or buttons on the multi-function steering wheel. Then press the button on the windshield wiper lever or the button on the multi-function steering wheel a second time or just wait a few seconds. The speed is saved and the warning is activated.

To deactivate, press the button on the windshield wiper lever or the button on the multi-function steering wheel. The set speed is deleted.

a) May differ depending on the instrument cluster version.

Assist          systems          menu                   

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Rear Traffic

Switch the Rear Traffic Alert on or off (if equipped) ⇒ Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert .

Front Assist

Switch the Front Assist system on or off (if equipped) ⇒ Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist) .

Lap                        timer                       

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a lap timer that you can control via the main menu in the instrument cluster ⇒ Using the instrument cluster menus .

With the lap timer, you can time your own laps manually, store lap times, and compare the times to one another.

The following menus can be displayed:

Lap timer

Lap 1 (or current lap number)

Statistics

Switching between the menus

Press the or button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 17 .

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Menu and system settings Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Vehicle settings menu

General information on operating the unit

The following section contains information on the settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle set- tings menu. You can find information on operating the Infotainment system as well as warning and safety instructions in a separate manual. See ⇒BookletInfotainment System,.

Vehicle settings and information

After pressing the Infotainment button, you can tap the corresponding function key on the Infotainment screen to display information or adjust the following settings:

Selection (Vehicle information)

Sport (Performance Monitor) ⇒ Performance Monitor

Energy consumers⇒ Driving data

Driving data (Since start, extend. period, since refuel) ⇒ Driving data

Think Blue. Trainer.⇒ Think Blue. Trainer.

Vehicle status (Current warning and information messages) ⇒ Main menu

Radio or Media (Radio station or media selection) ⇒BookletInfotainment System, (Vehicle settings) ⇒ Vehicle settings menu

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

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After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.

Vehicle          settings          menu                  

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Opening the Vehicle settings menu

Switch on the ignition.

If necessary, switch on the Infotainment system. Press the Infotainment button.

Tap the function key to open the Vehicle settings menu.

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Tap the corresponding function key to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu, or to adjust settings in the menu points.

If the box in the function key is checked , the function is switched on.

Changes made in settings menus are automatically applied immediately after entry.

Tapping the function key takes you back to the previous menu.

Menu overview

The following menu overview is an example of the Infotainment system menu structure. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.

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⇒ VW Car-Net Security & Service

⇒ Features

⇒ Application software (“apps”)

⇒ 3-button module

VW Car-Net® services are provided by Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) and are available only on select models. Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) may be engaged for up to 6 months without activating a trial or paid subscription; Manual Emergency Call service and all other VW Car-Net services require a trial or paid subscription. VW Car-Net may collect location information. See applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at www.vw.com/carnet for details.

Data Collection and Privacy

Vehicle location information is transmitted to Volkswagen and our VW Car-Net service provider, Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT), anytime you press a VW Car-Net in-car button, when an ACN event oc- curs or periodically in connection with the operation of VW Car-Net.

Unless VW Car-Net equipment is disabled in the vehicle, it is possible for Volkswagen and VzT to de- termine the car’s location if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena or other legal require- ment. For more information, please contact the VW Car-Net Response Center at 1-877-820-2290.

Calls may be monitored or recorded.

Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses, and shares information about you and your vehicle in accordance with the VW Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. See the VW Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at (http://www.vw.com/carnet) for more details.

WARNING

Application software and VW Car-Net services that are unsuitable or improperly used can cause accidents, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.

VW Car-Net services can be used only where adequate cellular and GPS signals are available.

Volkswagen recommends using only services and application software that are provided by Volkswagen or Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) specifically for your vehicle.

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Never modify application software and VW Car-Net services.

Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mobile device.

Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury! Using application software and VW Car-Net services while driving can distract the driver from traffic.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

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VW    Car-Net    Security    &    Service               

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Your vehicle has equipment to enable VW Car-Net, a suite of connected vehicle services that makes driving and owning a Volkswagen vehicle more convenient. VW Car-Net allows you to seamlessly con- nect your car and your life by offering the following services:

Safe & Secure – Receive support and assistance in the moment of need.

Family Guardian – Keep track of family members driving your vehicle.

Remote Vehicle Access – Interact with your vehicle through your VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app, computer or a VW Car-Net Customer Specialist (text and data rates apply).

Diagnostics & Maintenance – Manage your vehicle health with diagnostic checks and service scheduling.

You can access VW Car-Net Security & Service via your VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply) and the VW Car-Net Security & Service website (http://www.vw.com/carnet). If you have a question or would like to subscribe, please either press the ⇒ Fig. 21① or ⇒ Fig. 22① button in your vehicle or contact the VW Car-Net Response Center at 1-877-820-2290. For more information or to log on to your VW Car-Net Security & Service account, visit http://www.vw.com/carnet.

Note: Please review the VW Car-Net Security & Service Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at http://www.vw.com/carnet.

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Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) may be engaged for up to 6 months, starting from the date of new vehicle sale, without activating a trial or paid subscription.

The Manual Emergency Call service and all other VW Car-Net Security & Service features require a trial or paid subscription. To begin your trial or paid subscription, authentication and activation are re- quired. For more information, please visit the website (http://www.vw.com/carnet), press the

⇒ Fig. 21① or ⇒ Fig. 22① button in the 3-button module in your vehicle or contact the VW Car-Net

Response Center at 1-877-820-2290.

The LED light in the 3-button module will be green during the trial period and whenever you have an active subscription. The LED light will go off if the trial period is over and the customer has not sub- scribed to the VW Car-Net services. The LED light will be red only during a VW Car-Net hardware mal- function or fault ⇒ 3-button module .

Once a trial or paid VW Car-Net Security & Service subscription has been activated, please advise all who use the vehicle that different kinds of data can be sent and received automatically by the vehicle, including speed, location and more.

WARNING

Vehicle health reports do not replace the information provided by the vehicle warning and indica- tor lights. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the ve- hicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS. Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the ve- hicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the engine cool down.

Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which is a potentially dan- gerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury.

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Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares information about you and your vehi- cle in accordance with the VW Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. See the VW Car-Net Security & Service Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at http://www.vw.com/carnet for more de- tails.

VW Car-Net Security & Service services use a system based on a wireless communication net- work. If all technical and other conditions are met and VW Car-Net Security & Service still does not work properly, please try using the service again later.

Features                        

Fig. 19 In the roof console: 3-button module to access VW Car-Net service operators (Version 1).

Fig. 20 In the roof console: 3-button module to access VW Car-Net service operators (Version 2).

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through the 3-button module ⇒ 3-button module , a mobile device ⇒ Application software (“apps”) , the VW Car-Net Security & Service website (http://www.vw.com/carnet) or by contacting the VW Car- Net Response Center at 1-877-820-2290. They are divided into 4 categories: Safe & Secure, Family Guardian, Remote Vehicle Access and Diagnostics & Maintenance Services. Always refer to the VW Car-Net Security & Service website for the most up-to-date information regarding VW Car-Net Security & Service services.

Safe & Secure:

Feature Description

Automatic Crash Notification is initiated in the event of airbag deployment or rollover. When the feature is activated the VW Car-Net Response Center is noti-

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN)

fied of your location and contacts your vehicle to determine the risk of injury and to dispatch help. Help is dispatched even if the VW Car-Net Response Center does not connect to the vehicle's occupants. Automatic Crash Notification may

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Press the button ② in the 3-button module: The vehicle will connect directly to Roadside Assistance the Volkswagen Roadside Assistance Call Center. The vehicle’s location is also

transmitted in order to more quickly provide assistance.

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Feature Description

Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance

For use by law en- forcement authori- ties only. See Terms of Service at www.vw.com/car- net for details.

After you have reported your vehicle as stolen to law enforcement, you may pro- vide the case information to the VW Car-Net Response Center. Once the informa- tion has been verified, the VW Car-Net Customer Specialist will be able to provide law enforcement with vehicle location data sent by the VW Car-Net module.

Family Guardian:

Feature Description

By logging on to your VW Car-Net Security & Service account, you can designate

Boundary Alert

an area on a map as a “virtual fence.” The vehicle owner can then choose notifi- cation channels (text message or email) for receiving alerts when the vehicle crosses the defined boundary (texts and data rates apply).

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Feature Description

VW Car-Net Security & Service can be configured to inform the vehicle owner

Speed Alert

whenever the vehicle exceeds a speed set by the owner. The owner can select to be informed through multiple channels, including text messages and email (text and data rates apply).

Remote Vehicle Access:

Feature Description

You can send a request to unlock the vehicle doors through your VW Car-Net

Remote Door Unlock

iPhone® or Android® app, the VW Car-Net Security & Service website or by calling the VW Car-Net Response Center (text and data rates apply). If none of the vehi- cle doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the car will lock again.

You can send a request to lock the vehicle doors through your VW Car-Net

Remote Door Lock

iPhone® or Android® mobile application, the VW Car-Net Security & Service web- site or by calling the VW Car-Net Response Center (text and data rates apply).

You can send a honk and flash signal to the car using the VW Car-Net

Remote Honk and Flash

Security & Service website or the VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). The car will honk the horn and blink the headlights and emer- gency flashers for up to 10 seconds.

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Feature Description

Last Parked Location

You can locate your last parked location using your VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply).

Destinations

Only applicable for vehicles equipped with a factory- installed navigation system.

Points of Interest (POIs) or other destinations can be imported remotely into the factory-installed navigation system (if equipped) from a computer or the VW Car- Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). These destinations can be called up and used by the navigation system.

Destination Download

Press the button ① in the 3-button module: The vehicle will connect directly to

Only applicable for vehicles equipped with a factory- installed navigation system.

the VW Car-Net® Response Center where a VW Car-Net Customer Specialist will assist with destinations. The address of a dealer’s location can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if equipped).

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Feature Description

Current information about the vehicle can be viewed through a computer or your

Remote Status Check

VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). You can find out if the doors, luggage compartment and engine hood are open or closed, whether the car lights are on or off, the level of fuel in the tank, when the vehicle needs to be serviced next and more.

Diagnostics & Maintenance:

Feature Description

Press the button ① in the 3-button module: The vehicle will initiate a call to the VW Car-Net Response Center where a VW Car-Net Customer Specialist will con-

Dealer Scheduling

nect you with an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule your service appoint- ment. The address of the dealer’s location can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if equipped).

Vehicle Health Report

View a vehicle health report to proactively manage maintenance and other ser- vices and to receive up-to-date diagnostics in a monthly email report or by im- mediate request.

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and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS. Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the ve- hicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

The VW Car-Net Security & Service website (http:// www.vw.com/carnet) contains the most up- to-date information and instructions about VW Car-Net Security & Service services.

Please regularly visit the website to learn about changes to services and new features.

VW Car-Net Security & Service features can be modified, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated or expanded without any further notice.

Application        software        (“apps”)               

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Many mobile devices are equipped to load application software (apps) into the device. Apps can make it possible to display additional information on the factory-installed Radio or Navigation system or ac- tivate, control or deactivate specific vehicle features.

Application software, its usage and the wireless connection required to use application software may be billable services. Apps may be provided by third parties. Therefore you should refer to the terms of use and privacy statements associated with the apps for information about how the apps collect, use and share information about you, your vehicle or your mobile device.

The application software provided may be designed to be used for a variety of purposes and be specific to your vehicle and country ⇒ . The content, range of software provided and application

provided by third parties. In order for some application software to work, wireless service reception

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must be strong enough to handle the data exchange involved (text and data rates apply). Application software descriptions may be provided by the service provider.

Due to the multitude of mobile devices and fast pace of software development, the application soft- ware provided may not run on all mobile devices and their operating systems. This may even apply for the same model of a mobile device. For example, application software may run on version 2 of the de- vice's operating system but not on version 3.

Application software can be modified, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated or expanded without any further notice.

In order for some application software to work, the wireless or cable connection between the factory- installed Radio or Navigation system and a compatible, functioning mobile device must be strong enough and uninterrupted.

NOTE

Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage caused by inferior-quality or malicious applica-

tion software, poorly programmed application software, insufficient wireless service reception,

data loss during transmission or misuse of mobile devices.

3-button                     module                    

Fig. 21 In the roof console: 3-button module to access VW Car-Net service operators (Version 1).

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Fig. 22 In the roof console: 3-button module to access VW Car-Net service operators (Version 2).

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The buttons in the 3-button module provide access to several VW Car-Net® Security & Service fea- tures and pressing a button will initiate a connection to the VW Car-Net Response Center. Calls may be monitored or recorded. In general, the VW Car-Net Customer Specialist will end the call.

⇒ Fig. 21 or ⇒ Fig. 22 Function

Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds: Connects to the VW Car-Net®

Response Center and a VW Car-Net Customer Specialist.

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Press again: End the call.

Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds: Assistance in the event of a

breakdown by connecting to the Volkswagen Roadside Provider.

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Press again: End the call.

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Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds: Activate emergency call.

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Press again: End the call.

LED light in the 3-button module

Application software and VW Car-Net Security & Service services that are unsuitable or improp- erly used can cause accidents, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.

VW Car-Net Security & Service can be used only where adequate cellular and GPS signals are available

Volkswagen recommends using only services and application software that are provided by Volkswagen or Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) specifically for your vehicle.

Protect the mobile device and its application software from misuse. Never modify application software and VW Car-Net services.

Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mobile device.

WARNING

The LED light in the 3-button module will be green during the trial period and whenever you have an active subscription. The LED light will go off if the trial period is over and the customer has not sub- scribed to the VW Car-Net Security & Service. The LED light will be red only during a VW Car-Net hardware malfunction or fault.

Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury! Using application software and VW Car-Net services while driving can distract the driver from traffic.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

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via the mobile phone package.

When a VW Car-Net service is accessed through the 3-button module call buttons any calls on a mobile device connected to the vehicle’s mobile phone package will be automatically discon- nected.

Initiating or accepting a call on a mobile device connected to the vehicle's mobile phone pack- age could end any connection to the VW Car-Net Response Center made through the 3-button module.

Calls on a mobile device connected to the vehicle's mobile phone package cannot be accepted or initiated during an automated emergency connection to the VW Car-Net Response Center; for example, because an airbag has deployed.

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Before driving

Some basics

Driving checklists and warnings Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Getting ready and driving safely

⇒ Driving in other countries

⇒ Driving through water on roads

Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries and even death.

Alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may severely affect perception, reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss of vehicle control.

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passengers and others ⇒ :

Check proper function of lights and turn signals.

Check tire pressure (Tires and wheels) and fuel level (Refueling). Make sure that all windows are clean.

Make sure that the engine is not covered by blankets or other materials and that the engine air intake is free of obstacles.

Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and, where applicable, on the roof Transporting.

Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.

Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and weight Child safety and child restraints.

Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors to the correct height Adjusting the seating position.

Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip and that give you a feel for the pedals.

Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the pedals.

Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same Adjusting the seating position.

Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same Safety belts.

Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.

Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example, by medication, alcohol, or il- legal drugs.

Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving and never take your attention off the road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions. Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.

On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.

Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to their weight and size.

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Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.

Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance intervals in the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,, especially for changing the brake fluid.

Hard use, frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other fac- tors may make it necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.

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Checklist                       

Some countries have special safety standards and emissions requirements that your vehicle may not meet. Before taking your vehicle to another country, Volkswagen therefore recommends that you ask your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the following issues with regard to the country to which you would like to travel:

Should the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking or adjusting headlights?

Are maintenance, repair facilities, necessary tools, and testing equipment as well as spare parts readily available for your vehicle?

Are there authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities in the countries where you will be driving?

Is fuel with the appropriate rating for your vehicle's engine requirements readily available Fuel?

Are engine oil (Engine oil) and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and perfor- mance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please see

Does the factory-installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is navigation data available?

Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected?

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

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Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on flooded roads:

Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water must not be any higher than

the bottom of the vehicle body ⇒ . Do not drive faster than walking speed.

Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driving through water.

After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need longer stopping distances.

Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.

Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water.

WARNING

Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it too deep for your ve- hicle to drive through safely.

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Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical system may be severely damaged by driving through water.

Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion. Thoroughly rinse with fresh wa- ter all vehicle parts that were exposed to salt water.

Technical data

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Important vehicle labels

⇒ Engine data

⇒ Dimensions

Your vehicle's engine type is shown on the vehicle identification label.

Disregarding or exceeding stated values for weights, loads, dimensions and maximum speed may result in accidents and serious personal injuries.

WARNING

The specifications in this Manual refer to the base model. The stated values may vary, depending upon different equipment or models, as well as with respect to special vehicles and vehicles exported to different countries.

Important vehicle labels

Fig. 23 Vehicle identification label: Shown in the example with engine identification code CBFA ③.

Fig. 24 Vehicle identification number (VIN).

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Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and signs containing important information regarding vehicle operation can be found in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, in the driver door jamb, or on the luggage compartment floor.

Do not remove, alter, or render unusable or illegible any safety certificates, stickers, and labels.

If vehicle components bearing safety certificates, stickers, or labels are replaced, make certain that the firm doing the work attaches new conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the new components.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is on a plate on top of the instrument panel on the driver side, and

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right drip channel in the engine compartment. The drip channel is between the spring strut tower and the right fender. Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identification number ⇒ Working in the engine compartment .

The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the and Service function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings .

Vehicle identification label

The vehicle identification label ⇒ Fig. 23 is affixed to the area of the spare wheel well underneath the luggage compartment floor panel and contains the following information:

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Vehicle type, engine output, and transmission

Engine and transmission identification codes, paint number, and interior type. In the example, the engine identification code is CBFA ⇒ Fig. 23 .

Optional equipment and part numbers

Safety Compliance Certification Label

A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed as well.

Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker

A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

Tire inflation pressure label

A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb ⇒ Tires and wheels .

Fuel grade sticker

An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle ⇒ Refueling .

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Maximum power outputa)

Injection technology

Engine ID code

Maximum torquea)

No. of cylinders Displacement

CXBA 4 cylinders

170 hp at 4800–6200 rpm 184 lb-ft at 1500–4700 rpm

TSI®

CXBB

110 CID

(125 kW at 4800–6200 rpm) (250 Nm at 1500–4700 rpm)

1.8L (1798 ccm)

Golf GTI models

Maximum power outputa)

Injection technology

Engine ID code

Maximum torquea)

No. of cylinders Displacement

CNTA 4 cylinder

210 hp at 4300–6200 rpm 258 lb-ft at 1600–4200 rpm

TSI®

CXCA

121 CID

(155 kW at 4300–6200 rpm) (350 Nm at 1600–4200 rpm)

2.0T (1984 ccm)

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technology ID code Displacement

4 cylinder

220 hp at 4500–6200 rpm

CXCB

258 lb-ft at 1600–4400 rpm

TSI®

121 CID

(162 kW at 4500–6200 rpm)

2.0T

(350 Nm at 1600–4400 rpm)

(1984 ccm)

Golf R models

Maximum power outputa)

Injection technology

Engine ID code

Maximum torquea)

No. of cylinders Displacement

4 cylinder

292 hp at 5400–6200 rpm

CYFB

280 lb-ft at 1900–5300 rpm

TSI®

121 CID

(215 kW at 5400–6200 rpm)

2.0T

(380 Nm at 1900–5300 rpm)

(1984 ccm)

Fuel recommendations for gasoline engines

Using gasoline that does not meet minimum octane requirements can cause loss of engine perfor- mance, while the use of poor quality gasoline or octane levels below 87 can also cause engine dam- age. If Regular gasoline is recommended for your engine, you may be able to enhance engine perfor- mance by using Premium gasoline.

a) Engine performance data using Premium grade gasoline ⇒ Fuel

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NOTE

Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot.

other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper

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covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

a) Slight differences to these figures are possible, depending on wheel and tire size fitted, tire inflation pressure, equipment level, driving situation, and other factors.

Opening and closing

Vehicle key set

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Remote control vehicle keys

⇒ Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

⇒ Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even death within a short time if swallowed.

Always keep remote control vehicle key fobs with batteries, spare batteries, as well as dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

DANGER!

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It can be used to start the engine and operate vehicle systems such as the power win-

lock the doors and the trunk lid.

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Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could leave people trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can re- sult in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition with the starter button while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The electronic steering column could suddenly lock, you would not be able to steer, and you could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seri- ously injure yourself and others.

Remote      control      vehicle      keys                

Fig. 25 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

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Remote control vehicle key

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The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock the vehicle from a distance ⇒ Power locking sys- tem .

The remote transmitter and battery are inside the remote control vehicle key. The receiver is inside the passenger compartment. The operating range of the remote control vehicle key for a fresh battery

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If the remote control vehicle key will not lock or unlock your vehicle, you probably need to replace the battery in the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery . If this is not the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. See also ⇒ Synchronizing the remote con- trol vehicle key .

Folding the key bit in or out

Pressing button ⇒ Fig. 25① releases the key bit and folds it out.

To fold the key bit in press button ① while pressing the key bit back until it clicks.

Panic button

Press the panic button ⇒ Fig. 25② only in emergencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button again or press the button on the re- mote control vehicle key to switch off the panic feature.

Replacement vehicle keys

The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control vehicle key.

Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's electronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.

You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.

Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to work with your vehicle.

To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit http://www.vw.com and search for replacement keys.

Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or

The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage, mois- ture and rough handling.

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Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you are out of range.

Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmit- ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).

Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak bat- tery can reduce the operating range.

If the vehicle key buttons ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside or the power lock- ing buttons ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the trunk lid is opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

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Fig. 26 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

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If a button on the remote control vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator light ⇒ Fig. 26 (arrow) will flash once briefly. If you push and hold a button, it flashes repeatedly.

If the indicator light in the remote control vehicle key does not come on when the button is pressed, the battery inside the key must be replaced ⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery .

A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the Consumer information section of this Manual ⇒ Consumer information .

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery        

Fig. 27 Remote control vehicle key: Opening the battery compartment cover and removing the old bat‐ tery.

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Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an autho- rized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The battery is on the back of the remote control vehicle key under a cover ⇒ Fig. 27① .

When changing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity and use the same type of battery ⇒

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Replacing the battery

Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Remote control vehicle keys .

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the arrow using a suitable object such as a coin ⇒ .

Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment ⇒ Fig. 27② .

Position the new battery in as shown and press it into the battery compartment (opposite direc- tion of the arrow) ⇒ .

Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote control vehicle key.

Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehicle key. Replace a dead battery with a new one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.

Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correctly positioned.

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Position the cover as shown and press it down (opposite direction of the arrow) until you hear it click into place.

Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner and keep them out of the reach of children.

Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Material . Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform this service for you.

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If the button is pressed often while outside the operating range, it is possible that the vehicle can-

not be locked or unlocked anymore with the remote control vehicle key. Synchronize the vehicle key as follows:

Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Remote control vehicle keys . Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door ⇒ Emergency closing and opening .

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ing so.

Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit within 1 minute. The synchronization is complete. Reinstall the cap.

Power locking system Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Indicator light in the driver door

⇒ Description of the power locking system

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access

⇒ Anti-theft alarm system

The power locking system works properly only when all doors and the trunk lid are completely closed. When the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Access with push-button start, the vehicle can be locked only if the ignition is switched off and the driver door is closed.

Leaving the vehicle unlocked for longer periods of non-use (for example, in your garage) can cause the vehicle battery to drain so that the engine can no longer be started.

WARNING

Improper use of power locks can result in serious personal injury.

The power locking button locks all doors. Locking the doors from the inside can help prevent unintended door opening during a collision and can also prevent unwanted entry from the out- side. Locked doors can, however, delay assistance to vehicle occupants and rescue from the

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Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside with the power lock button. This could leave people trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can re- sult in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.

Never allow passengers to remain in a locked vehicle. In an emergency any person still inside the vehicle might not be able to get out.

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The indicator light for the power locking system is in the driver door ⇒ Passenger compartment .

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The power locking system lets you unlock and lock all doors and the trunk lid:

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From the outside with the vehicle key ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside .

From the outside with Keyless Access (if equipped) ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access .

From the inside with the power locking button ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside .

When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the fuel filler flap is also locked.

Certain central locking functions can be turned on and off in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the and Opening and closing function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings ,

or by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The doors and the trunk lid can be locked manually if the remote control vehicle key or the power locking system is not working ⇒ Emergency closing and opening .

Automatic locking (Auto lock)

The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light comes on in the power locking button ⇒ Fig. 29 .

Automatic unlocking (Auto unlock)

All doors automatically unlock when you switch off the ignition or open a door from inside the vehi- cle. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors will also unlock when the selector lever is in Park (P). Auto unlock works only if the vehicle has been automatically locked with the Auto lock fea- ture. The indicator light goes out in the power locking button when the doors unlock ⇒ Fig. 29 .

Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation

If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows:

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– Switch the ignition off.

Locking the vehicle with the power locking button :

– Open and close a door once.

– Press the power locking button .

– Switch the ignition off.

Locking the vehicle with the re- mote control vehicle key :

OR: Remove the vehicle key from the ignition.

– Open a door once.

– Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key.

If the vehicle key buttons ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside or the power lock- ing buttons ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the trunk lid is opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside        

Fig. 28 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

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Note: Depending on the settings for the power locking system that have been set in the Infotainment system, it may be necessary to press the button on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock all doors and the trunk lid ⇒ Volkswagen Information System .

The vehicle key unlocks or locks the vehicle only when the battery in the remote control vehicle key has enough power, and the remote control vehicle key is within a few yards/meters of the vehicle.

All turn signals flash once and the horn beeps once to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The horn beep can be disabled in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the and Opening and closing function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings .

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked.

If the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking, one or more doors or the trunk lid is not locked. If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.

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been opened within several seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps pre- vent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside        

Fig. 29 In the driver and front passenger doors: Power locking button.

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The power locking button works whether the ignition is switched on or off but only when all doors are closed.

If the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key, the power locking button is deactivated. If the vehicle is locked with the power locking button:

The yellow indicator light locked ⇒ Fig. 29 .

in the power locking button comes on to indicate that all doors are

If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm, the system is not turned on.

Opening doors or the trunk lid from the outside is not possible, at a traffic light, for example.

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to open the door. The indicator light goes out. The unopened doors and trunk lid remain locked and cannot be opened from the outside.

An open driver door will not be locked. This helps keep the driver from being locked out of the vehicle.

The vehicle is unlocked if you push the button while the vehicle is standing still. It also unlocks

when you switch off the ignition or open a door from inside the vehicle (Auto unlock). On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors will also unlock when the selector lever is in Park (P). Auto un- lock works only if the vehicle has been automatically locked with the Auto lock feature.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access      

Fig. 30 Ranges of the Keyless Access system. Outside the vehicle: Unlocking range. Inside the vehicle: Starting range.

Fig. 31 Keyless Access system: Sensor for unlocking Ⓐ on the inside of the front door handles. Sensor for locking Ⓑ on the outside of the front door handles.

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ing system that unlocks and locks the vehicle without active use of a remote control vehicle key. All you have to do is touch a sensor surface on one of the front outside door handles ⇒ Fig. 31 or push the Volkswagen emblem on the trunk lid ⇒ Opening the trunk lid when a valid remote control vehicle key is within range ⇒ .

General information

When a valid vehicle key comes within range ⇒ Fig. 30 , the Keyless Access system recognizes a valid vehicle entry request as soon as a door handle sensor is touched on the driver or front passenger door or the Volkswagen emblem on the trunk lid is pressed. The following functions are then enabled with- out active use of the remote control vehicle key:

Keyless Entry: Unlocking the vehicle with the sensor surfaces on the outside door handles of the driver or front passenger door ⇒ Fig. 31Ⓐ or by using the Volkswagen emblem on the trunk lid.

Keyless Go: Start the engine and drive. For this, press the brake pedal (and clutch pedal, if equipped) and the starter button when a valid remote control vehicle key is inside the vehicle

⇒ Starting and stopping the engine .

Keyless Exit: Locking the vehicle via the door handle sensor on the driver or front passenger door

⇒ Fig. 31Ⓑ .

The power locking system works like the standard unlocking and locking system. Only the way that the systems are operated is different.

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked and once to confirm that it has been locked.

If the vehicle is unlocked and within the next several seconds no door or the trunk lid has been opened, the vehicle is automatically locked again.

To help prevent you from locking yourself out, the vehicle will not lock immediately in the following situation:

When you press the lock button on the remote control vehicle key when a passenger door or the trunk lid is still open, and

You leave the remote control vehicle key you just used inside the vehicle when you close all doors and the trunk lid.

The vehicle does not fully lock. All turn signals flash four times. Take the remote control vehicle key

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The vehicle will lock again after a short time if you do not open one of the doors or the trunk lid.

Unlocking and opening doors (Keyless Entry)

Grasp the door handle of the driver or front passenger door so that you touch the unlocking sen- sor surface ⇒ Fig. 31Ⓐ .

Open the door.

Closing and locking doors (Keyless Exit)

Always switch off the engine and ignition and take the vehicle key with you.

Close the driver door.

Touch the sensor surface in the door handle on the driver or front passenger door ⇒ Fig. 31Ⓑ one time. The vehicle is locked. The door being locked must be closed.

Unlocking and locking the trunk lid

If the vehicle is locked and a valid remote control vehicle key is within range ⇒ Fig. 30 of the trunk lid, it unlocks automatically when opened.

Open and close the trunk lid as you would a standard trunk lid ⇒ Trunk lid .

The trunk lid locks automatically when it is closed except in the following situations:

The vehicle is completely unlocked.

The most recently used vehicle key is inside the vehicle. All turn signals flash four times.

Locking with a second vehicle key

If the vehicle is locked from the outside with a second valid vehicle key, any key located inside the ve- hicle cannot start the engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine . A key that was inside the vehicle when it was locked from the outside can be reactivated by pressing the button on the deactivated key ⇒ Fig. 28 .

Automatic deactivation of sensors

If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for a longer period of time, the sensors in the door han- dles are automatically deactivated.

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hedge that rubs against the vehicle, that sensor may be switched off for a short time. The door handle sensors become active again if one of the following events occurs:

A short time has passed.

OR: The vehicle is unlocked using the button on the remote control vehicle key.

OR: The trunk lid is opened.

OR: The vehicle is mechanically unlocked with the vehicle key.

Convenience features

Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience closing feature.

To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows and the sunroof, hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle ⇒ Fig. 31Ⓑ for a few seconds until the windows and sunroof close.

Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface to stop the function.

The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.

All windows may open if you turn the spray of water or steam away from and then back onto the door handle sensor surface in quick succession. If at least one power window is opened and the sensor is continuously activated, convenience closing is started.

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Pinch protection is active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof.

The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.

If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually locked or unlocked with the key bit ⇒ Manually unlocking and locking the driver door .

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handle, the unlocking function on that door handle is deactivated for about 2 seconds after lock- ing the vehicle.

A driver information message may appear in the instrument cluster display if there is a Keyless Access system malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

A driver information message appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no remote con- trol vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic de- vices such as mobile phones can also interfere with the signal.

Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning .

If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle key.

By touching the unlocking sensor surface twice in a row, the entire vehicle will unlock, even if a single door was already unlocked.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft alarm system or pre-equipped for anti-theft alarm system installation. If the vehicle is pre-equipped for installation of the anti-theft alarm system, the

Service Facility.

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The anti-theft alarm system makes it more difficult for someone to break into or steal the vehicle.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when the vehicle is locked by pressing the lock button on the remote control vehicle key.

When is the alarm triggered?

The anti-theft alarm system sounds and the turn signals flash for up to 5 minutes if the following oc- curs with respect to the locked vehicle:

In vehicles with an open lock cylinder: A door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key bit is opened and the ignition is not switched on within about 15 seconds.

In vehicles with a covered lock cylinder: A door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key bit is opened.

Forcibly opening a door.

Forcibly opening the engine hood. Forcibly opening the trunk lid.

Switching on the ignition with an invalid key. Disconnecting the vehicle battery.

Deactivating the alarm

Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key or switch on the ignition with a valid remote control vehicle key.

For vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can also be deactivated by grasping one of the front door handles when a valid vehicle key is in range ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access or by holding the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering column trim and pressing the starter button ⇒ Starter button .

After the alarm has stopped and the vehicle is opened again in the same or a different area that is protected by the alarm, the alarm is triggered again. For example, the alarm will sound again if the trunk lid is opened after one of the doors has been opened.

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switch on the inside of the driver or front passenger doors.

If the driver door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key bit, only the driver door is un- locked, not the entire vehicle. Switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft alarm system and activates the central locking button. To unlock the doors, use the central locking button or re- mote control vehicle key.

If the vehicle battery is dead or weak, the anti-theft alarm system will not work properly.

Doors

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Display

A door kept open with the door stop may close in strong winds or on inclines and cause injuries.

Always hold doors by the door handle while opening and closing.

WARNING

A door that is not closed properly may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause se- vere injuries.

Stop immediately and close the door.

Make sure that the door is safely and completely latched when closed. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.

Open or close doors only if no one is in the way.

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⇒ Child safety lock

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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

If a door is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display showing an open door ⇒ Fig. 12 .

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the ig- nition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The instrument cluster display goes out a short period of time after the vehicle has been locked.

Child           safety           lock                    

Fig. 32 In the driver side rear door: Child safety lock Ⓐ deactivated, Ⓑ activated.

Fig. 33 In the passenger side rear door: Child safety lock Ⓐ deactivated, Ⓑ activated.

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Slot position ⇒ Fig. 32 or ⇒ Fig. 33 :

Child safety lock disengaged.

Child safety lock engaged.

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The child safety lock keeps the rear doors from being opened from the inside, so that children cannot open them accidentally. When the child safety lock is engaged, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.

Engaging or disengaging child safety lock

Unlock the vehicle and open the respective rear door. Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key.

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When the child safety lock is engaged, that rear door cannot be opened from the inside.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves, in the vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being locked in the vehicle. This could re- sult in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can re- sult in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.

WARNING

Trunk lid

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Display

⇒ Opening the trunk lid

⇒ Closing the trunk lid

WARNING

Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the trunk lid when someone is in the way.

Only open or close the trunk lid if no one is in the way.

Never close the trunk lid by pushing on the rear window with your hand. The rear window could break and cause injuries.

After closing the trunk lid, always make sure that it is properly closed and locked so that it can- not open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed trunk lid must be flush with the sur-

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Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle.

Never open the trunk lid when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for example, there are bicycles on a carrier on the trunk lid, it is possible that the trunk lid will be difficult to open. An open trunk lid may fall on its own because of the additional weight. If necessary, prop open the trunk lid. Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.

Close and lock the trunk lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure that no one is left inside the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially when the trunk lid is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the trunk lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage com- partment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause uncon- sciousness and death, particularly to small children.

Before opening or closing the trunk lid, make sure there is enough room to do so, for example, when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.

NOTE

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.

Never use the gas strut to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the trunk lid and make it impossible to close.

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Fig. 34 On the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock the trunk lid.

Fig. 35 Opening the trunk lid from the outside.

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Always remove any item(s) being transported on the trunk lid before opening it ⇒ .

Unlocking with the vehicle key

Press and hold the

button on the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 34 to unlock the trunk lid. Then

open the trunk lid using the Volkswagen emblem.

Opening with the Volkswagen emblem

Unlock the vehicle or the trunk lid, or open a door.

Improper or unsupervised unlocking or opening of the trunk lid can cause severe injuries. Never

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Using your thumb, press the top of the Volkswagen emblem ⇒ Fig. 35 and move the top of the emblem down. Grasp the bottom part of the emblem and pull to lift the trunk lid.

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Before opening or closing the trunk lid, make sure there is enough room to do so, for example, when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.

NOTE

If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the trunk lid, it may be hard to see that the trunk lid is unlatched. An unlatched trunk lid may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.

At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the trunk lid may be difficult to open after you unlock it.

Closing       the       trunk       lid                   

Fig. 36 Opened trunk lid: Recessed grips for closing.

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Closing the trunk lid

Grasp one of the recessed grips in the trunk lid trim ⇒ Fig. 36 (arrows). Pull the trunk lid down and close it securely so that the latch engages. Check the trunk lid to make sure it is securely latched.

Locking the trunk lid

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If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open either a door or the trunk lid within several seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.

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The power locking system also locks the trunk lid.

If the trunk lid of a locked vehicle is unlocked with the button ⇒ Fig. 34 on the remote control vehicle key, it will lock again immediately after it is closed. The anti-theft alarm system, if equipped, is activated after the vehicle is locked ⇒ Power locking system .

Improper or unsupervised closing of the trunk lid can cause severe injuries. Never close the trunk lid when someone is in the way.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially with the trunk lid left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the trunk lid shut, becom- ing trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold depend- ing on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small children.

WARNING

A closed but unlocked trunk lid automatically locks at speeds above about 5 mph (10 km/h).

Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing the trunk lid.

Power windows

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In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Opening or closing power windows

⇒ Power windows – features

⇒ Power window pinch protection

WARNING

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Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.

When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power win- dows and keep them from being opened and closed.

If you leave the windows open, rain or other precipitation may enter the vehicle from outside and can damage the vehicle interior.

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Opening    or    closing    power    windows             

Fig. 37 In the driver door: Switches for the front and rear power windows (4-door version shown).

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Switches in the driver door

Key to ⇒ Fig. 37 :

For the windows in the front doors. For the windows in the rear doors. Safety switch.

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For one-touch opening: Press the switch for the window down briefly as far as it goes.

For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up briefly as far as it goes.

Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.

Reactivating the one-touch feature

If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not completely closed, the one- touch feature will not work and must be reactivated:

Switch on the ignition.

Close all windows and doors.

Pull the switch for the respective window up and hold it for at least 2 seconds in this position. Release the switch, pull up and hold again. The one-touch feature is now reactivated.

The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at the same time.

Convenience opening and closing

Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience opening and closing feature.

The convenience opening and closing feature lets you open and close the windows and the power sunroof when the ignition is switched off:

You can configure settings for the convenience opening feature in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the and Opening and closing function keys ⇒ Menu and sys- tem settings .

Convenience opening from inside the vehicle: Push down and hold the switch for the driver win- dow until all windows open and the sunroof tilts.

Convenience closing for vehicles with Keyless Access: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access .

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Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.

When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power win- dows and keep them from being opened and closed.

If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.

Convenience closing only works when the one-touch feature is active.

Power      window      pinch      protection              

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Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing a power window ⇒

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one-touch window closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and go down again.

Check why the window did not close. Try one-touch window closing again.

If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and goes back down, one-touch closing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.

If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the window will close without pinch protection ⇒ .

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Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the switch. Pinch protection is turned off for a short distance in the window track!

If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window stops again if there is resistance.

Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious personal injury.

Always be careful when closing power windows.

Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close power windows!

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the window frame; injuries may result.

WARNING

If the window still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof

⇒ Power windows – features .

Power sunroof

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Opening or closing the power sunroof

⇒ Power sunroof – features

⇒ Pinch protection for the power sunroof

Depending on equipment, your vehicle may be equipped with a Panoramic sliding and tilting sunroof.

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Improper use of the power sunroof can result in serious personal injury.

Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle – particularly if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the sunroof.

To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow from the sunroof before opening or tilting it in winter weather.

Always close the sunroof before leaving the vehicle or if it begins raining. If the sunroof is open or tilted, rain could enter the vehicle interior and cause extensive damage to the electri- cal system. This could result in further vehicle damage.

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You can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes after you switch off the igni- tion, as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

Remove leaves and other objects from the sunroof guiderails regularly either by hand or using a vacuum cleaner.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Opening   or   closing   the   power   sunroof            

Fig. 38 In the headliner: Power sunroof switch.

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You must switch on the ignition to operate the power sunroof. After switching off the ignition, you can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

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switch ⇒ Fig. 38 has 2 detents for each switch position (Ⓐ, Ⓑ, Ⓒ, and Ⓓ), which are de-

scribed in the following table.

Press the switch to the first detent to completely or partially tilt, open, or close the sunroof. Press the switch briefly to the second detent to activate the one-touch feature (automatic operation). Press the switch again to stop the one-touch feature.

Tilting, opening, and closing the power sunroof

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to slide it to the required position. It does not open or close automatically with the power sunroof.

Emergency closing of the power sunroof

If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special knowl- edge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help prevent damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.

The comfort position provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.

Power      sunroof      –      features                 

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Convenience opening and closing

Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience opening and closing feature.

Introduction to the

You can configure settings for the convenience opening feature in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the and Opening and closing function keys ⇒ Menu and sys- tem settings .

The convenience opening and closing feature lets you open and close the windows and the power sunroof when the ignition is switched off:

Convenience opening from inside the vehicle: Push down and hold the switch for the driver win- dow until all windows open and the sunroof tilts.

Convenience closing for vehicles with Keyless Access: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access .

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Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing the power sunroof ⇒ . If the power sunroof closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the power sunroof opens again immediately.

Check why the power sunroof did not close. Try to close the power sunroof again.

If the power sunroof still cannot close, the power sunroof will stop where the resistance is located. The power sunroof will close the next time without pinch protection.

Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection

Press the button ⇒ Fig. 38 within about 5 seconds after the sunroof has stopped and hold it in the direction of the arrow Ⓓ at the second detent until the power sunroof closes completely.

The power sunroof will now close without pinch protection!

Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will close with enough force to cause serious per- sonal injury.

Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.

Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close the power sunroof!

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the edge of the roof; injuries may result.

WARNING

If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof

⇒ Power sunroof – features .

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Sitting properly and safely

Adjusting the seating position Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Examples of improper seating positions

⇒ Proper seating position

⇒ Manual controls on the driver and front passenger seats

⇒ Electrical controls on the driver and front passenger seats

⇒ Adjusting the front and rear head restraints

⇒ Removing and reinstalling the front head restraints

⇒ Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints

⇒ Adjusting the steering wheel position

⇒ Center armrest (Golf, Golf GTI)

⇒ Center armrest (Golf R)

Number of seats

The vehicle has a total of 5 seating positions: 2 in front and 3 in the rear. Each seating position has a safety belt.

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dents, especially when the airbag deploys.

All occupants must sit properly and be properly restrained at all times.

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seating positions with safety belts available.

Always secure children in the vehicle with an approved and suitable restraint system appropri- ate for their age, weight, and height ⇒ Child safety and child restraints , ⇒ Airbag system .

Always keep your feet on the floor in front of the seat. Never rest them on the seat, instru- ment panel, out of the window, etc. The airbag system and safety belt will not be able to pro- tect you properly and can even increase the risk of injury in a crash.

WARNING

Always adjust seat, safety belts, and head restraints properly before driving and make sure that all passengers are properly restrained.

Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.

Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone and the steering wheel.

Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent.

If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive equipment is available.

Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag inflates.

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places in- side the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag in- flates.

Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to

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Never drive with backrests reclined or tilted back farther than necessary to drive comfortably. The farther back the backrests are tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incorrect posi- tioning of the safety belts and improper seating position.

Never drive with the front seat passenger backrest tilted forward. If the front airbag deploys, the front backrest can be forced backward and injure passengers on the rear seat.

Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel and the instrument panel.

Always sit upright with your back against the backrest with the front seats properly adjusted. Never lean against or place any part of your body too close to the area where the airbags are located.

Improper adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly and you could lose control of the vehicle. In addition, you will not be in the correct seating position while adjusting the seats.

Adjust the front seat height, angle and longitudinal direction only if the seat adjustment area is clear.

The adjustment of the front seats must not be restricted by things in the footwell in front or behind the seats.

WARNING

Rear seat passengers who are not properly seated and restrained are more likely to be seri- ously injured in a crash.

WARNING

Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and vehicle damage.

Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts be- fore adjusting the seats.

Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be acti- vated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel, or in other

hicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside tempera-

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tures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to catch fire.

Examples    of    improper    seating    positions           

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Not wearing or improperly fastening safety belts increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Safety belts can work only when they are properly positioned on the body. An improper seating position sig- nificantly impairs the protection provided by safety belts. This can cause severe or even fatal injuries. Improper seating positions also increase the risk of serious injury or death when an airbag deploys and strikes an occupant who is not in the proper seating position. The driver is responsible for all passen- gers and especially children riding in the vehicle.

The following are only some examples of seating positions that will increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:

Never stand up in the vehicle. Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never ride with the seat backrest reclined. Never lean up against the instrument panel. Never lie down on the rear seat.

Never sit on the edge of the seat. Never sit sideways.

Never lean out the window.

Never put your feet out the window. Never put feet on the instrument panel.

Never rest your feet on the seat cushion or back of the seat.

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Never sit or stand on an armrest.

Contact with parts of the vehicle interior can cause serious personal injury in a crash.

Always make sure that all vehicle occupants stay in a proper seating position and are properly restrained whenever the vehicle is moving.

Improper seating positions increase the risk of serious and fatal injury, especially when an airbag deploys and strikes a passenger in an improper seating position.

WARNING

Never ride without your safety belt properly fastened. Never ride in the luggage compartment.

Proper          seating          position                  

Fig. 39 The driver should never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel.

Fig. 40 Proper safety belt positioning and head restraint adjustment.

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The following describes the proper seating positions for the driver and passengers.

If you have a physical impairment or condition that prevents you from sitting properly on the driver seat with the safety belt properly fastened and reaching the pedals, special modifications to your ve- hicle may be necessary. Only the proper seating position ensures optimum protection by the safety belt and airbag.

Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987 for information about possible modifications to your vehicle.

For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the event of sudden braking maneuvers or accidents, Volkswagen recommends the following seating positions:

Applies to all vehicle occupants:

Adjust head restraints so that the upper edge of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher. Position the back of your head as close as possible to the head restraint ⇒ Fig. 39 and ⇒ Fig. 40 .

Push the head restraint completely down for short people, even if the top of the head is then be- low the upper edge of the head restraint.

Tall people should pull the head restraint all the way up.

Adjust the seat backrest angle to an upright position so that your back is in full contact with it when the vehicle is moving.

Always keep both feet on the floor and in the footwell whenever the vehicle is moving. Always adjust and fasten safety belts properly ⇒ Safety belts .

Driver - seat and steering wheel adjustment:

Adjust the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and your breast bone ⇒ Fig. 39 . When adjusting the proper distance to the steering wheel, grasp the top of the steering wheel with your elbows slightly bent.

Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag in-

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Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag inflates.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel cover points at your chest and not at your face. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to help protect you in a collision.

Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor while keep- ing your knee(s) slightly bent.

Adjust the seat height so that the top point of the steering wheel can be reached.

Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in control of the vehicle at all times.

Passenger - front seat adjustment:

Push the passenger seat as far back as possible in order to ensure optimum protection if the airbag is deployed.

Manual controls on the driver and front passenger seats     

Fig. 41 Driver seat: Manual seat adjustment controls.

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be different combinations of manual and electrical controls, depending on vehicle equipment.

The illustration and information in this section describes all possible seat controls. The number of controls may vary depending on the version of the seat.

There may be manual and electrical controls on the same seat.