Contents 4
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill-Start off-Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-road* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
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The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . .
Off-road driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To w i n g a t r a i l e r
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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Space for first-aid box* and warning triangle* . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yeti - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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The brief instruction
15
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Opening the bonnetFig. 13 Radiator grille: Locking lever / se
curing the bonnet with the bonnet support
– Pressing on the locking lever in direction of arrow
⇒fig. 13
will unlock the
bonnet.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder
in direction of arrow and secure the
opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support in the opening designed for it ⇒fig. 13
.
Further information
⇒page 203, “Opening and closing the bonnet”
Inspecting the engine oil level Engine oil
must not be
refilled.
Engine oil
can
be refilled.
Engine oil
must
be refilled.
Further information
⇒page 205, “Check engine oil level”.
A1
A2A3
Fig. 14 Dipstick
AAAB
AC
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
26Auto Check Control*Car stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a chec
k of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when
the ignition is switched on, both when
the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Some operational faults, urgent repairs, se
rvice work or other information appear in
the display of the instrument cluster. The di
splays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message. The red symbols indicate
danger
(priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning
(priority 2). Information for the driver
may also appear in addition to the
symbols
⇒page 29.
Shown in the menu
Vehicle status
, if there is at least one error message. After selecting
this menu the first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.°g.
1/3
⇒fig. 25
. This indicates that the first
of a total of three error messages is displayed. The respective messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 second
s. Check as soon as possible the displayed
error messages. As long as the operational faults are not
rectified, the symbols are always indicated
again. After the first display, the symbol
s are indicated without information for the
driver. If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also
sound in addition to the symbol and text in
the display:
•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.– Bring the vehicle to a stop. – Switch the engine off.– Investigate the function indicated. – Obtain professional assistance. Meaning of the red symbols: Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
Fig. 25 Information display: Display of operational fault
Engine oil pressure too low
⇒ page 33
Overheated clutches of the automatic gear- box DSG*
⇒ page 38
Fig. 26 Information display: Oil pressure is low
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
27
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.Check the relevant function as soon as possible. The meaning of the yellow symbols: One
warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults
of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other
and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
Set-upYou can change certain settings by means
of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top below the line
⇒fig. 28
.
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):•
Language
•
MFD Data (MFA DATA)
•
Convenience
•
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
•
Time
•
Winter tyres
•
Units
•
Assistant (Assistant)
•
Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
•
Tra v e l m o d e
•
Service Interval (Service)
•
Factory Setting
•
Back
After selecting the menu point
Back
you will reach one level higher in the menu.
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒ page 205
Brake pad worn
⇒page 36
Fig. 27 Information display: Brake pad worn
Fig. 28 Setting the clock
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
30
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju- ries or major vehicle damage.•
The engine compartment of your car is
a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire wh
en working in the engine compartment,
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and
other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Note
•
The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional
description are to be
found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.•
Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority 1 -
danger) or yellow symbol
s (priority 2 - warning).
Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 31
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 31
Airbag system
⇒page 32
Control system for exhaust
⇒page 32
Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 32
Engine oil level
⇒page 33
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 33
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 33
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 34
Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 34
Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 34
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 35
Selector lever lock*
⇒page 35
Tyre pressure*
⇒page 35
Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 36
Boot lid
⇒page 37
Open door
⇒page 37
Seat belt warning light
⇒page 36
Brake pad wear*
⇒page 36
Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 37
Brake system
⇒page 37
Dynamo
⇒page 37
Fuel reserve
⇒page 38
Downhill Drive Support*
⇒page 38
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG*
⇒ page 38
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
33
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
Contact your specialist
garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light
goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.•
If the battery has been di
sconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. Th
e warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.Engine oil pressure
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds
3) when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off
if the warning light does not go off after
the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary
⇒page 206, “Replenishing engine oil”.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions prevailing to top up with oil.
Keep the engine switched off
and obtain profes-
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage. Do not drive any further
if the warning light flashes even
if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine
not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual!
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch of
f the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system.•
The red oil pressure light
is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular inte
rvals, preferably after every refueling
stop.Engine oil level
Warning light
lights up
If the warning light
lights up, the quantity of oil in
the engine is probably too low.
Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up
⇒page 206 with engine oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is
left open for more than 30 seconds. If no
engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km. Warning light
flashes
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched on. In this case have the engine inspecte
d without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil sensor Workshop!
EPC fault light
(petrol engine)
The
(Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
3)The warning light
on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switch-
ing the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Starting-off and Driving
110
•
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise
the vehicle battery will
be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position
To lock the steering
, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to
engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as
a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle
⇒
.
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock. Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time, major electrical components are switched off for short periods. The igni
tion key moves back into position when
one releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into
position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r
unning and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox) You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector lever is in position
P.
WARNING
•
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected locking of the steering wh
eel - risk of accident!
•
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever into the position P). The
steering lock can engage imme
diately - risk of acci-
dent!
•
Always withdraw the ignition key if yo
u are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engi
ne or switch on el
ectrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!Starting the engineGeneral You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.•
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or
place the selector lever to the position
P or
N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before starting the engine.•
The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.•
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be
built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. If the engine does not start ... You can use the battery of anothe
r vehicle as a jump-start aid
⇒page 229.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi
tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres
⇒page 231.
WARNING
•
Never run the engine in non ventilated
or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon mono
xide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
A3
A1A2A3
A2
A1
A2
WARNING (continued)
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Intelligent Technology
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
•
TCS Off-road
⇒page 165,
•
ABS Off-road
⇒page 167.
Switch on Off-road The Off-road mode is switched on by pressing the button
⇒page 170, fig. 158
. The
warning light in the button lights up. The wa
rning light lights up in the instrument
cluster if the system is switched on
⇒page 38.
Switch off Off-road The Off-road mode is switched off by repe
ated pressing of the button. The warning
light in the button goes out. When switching
off the ignition, the Off-road mode is also
switched off and can be switched on again, if necessary, after switching on the ignition. If the engine is switched off by accident an
d restarted within 30 seconds, the Off-road
mode remains switched on. All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve proper operation of the Off-road mode. Differing rolling circum
ferences of the tyres can lead to an unde-
sirable reduction in the engine output.
WARNING
•
Always adjust your speed to suit weat
her, road and traffic conditions. The
increased safety must not tempt you to take a greater safety risk than otherwise - risk of accident!•
The Off-road equipment can also not overcome the physical limits of your
vehicle.•
The effect of the Off-road equipm
ent depends as well on the tyres.
•
The Off-road equipment
is not designed for the use on common roads.
Start-Off Assist*The Start-Off Assist enhances the driving comfort and can be used when starting off, in particular on a slope. When the vehicle is stationary, the Start-Off Assist is activated after switching it on using the button for the Off-road mode
⇒page 170, fig. 158
.
Operating principle When depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the engine speed required for the start- up procedure of the stationary vehicle is restricted. The overspeed trip unit is automat-ically deactivated after terminating the start-up procedure. As part of the Assist System, the accelerator pedal is adapted in its characteristics for an easier start-off on slippery and loose soil.Downhill Drive Support*Operating principle The Downhill Drive Support maintains a cons
tant speed on a steep downhill section
when driving forwards and backwards by
automatically intervening in the brake
system of all wheels. It prevents the wheels locking because the ABS remains active. The warning light
in the information display of the instrument cluster indicates that
the Downhill Drive Support is available
⇒page 38.
The vehicle speed, which is maintained by the Assist System, is selected by the driver while driving on a downhill section as of the
moment the first intervention of the Assist
System is performed or else, while driving on a downhill section, the driver must control the vehicle speed until the Assist System intervenes for the first time. When the Assist System actively intervenes, this is indicated by the warning light flashing or by a pulsating movement of the brake pedal,
similar to the intervention of the ABS.
The Downhill Drive Support is available in the speed range of 2 km/h up to 30 km/h. If the gear is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed, the lower limit of the idling
speed corresponds to the respective gear which is engaged. You can increase or reduce the speed, even when no gear is engaged, by operating the accelerator or brake pedal. Thus the function
is always interrupted and is reactivated
afterwards. The Downhill Drive Support is activated auto
matically if the following conditions are
met:•
the Off-road mode is switched on and the warning light
lights up in the instru-
ment cluster,•
the engine of the vehicle is running and either the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, the reverse
gear or no gear is engaged,•
the speed is less than 30 km/h,
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