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About this owner's manual . .  . . . . 4 
Overview of the vehicle .  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  6 
Exterior views 
-Side v iew  . .  . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . . .  .  . . . .  . . . 6 
- Front  view . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .  . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . 7 
- Rear  view  . . .  . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . . . .  . 8 
Vehicle interior 
- Overview of the  driver door........... . 9 
-Overv iew of the  driver  side . . . .  . . .  . .  . . . 1 0 
- Overview of the  centre  console  . . . . . . . . 13 
- Overview of the  front  passenger  side . . . 15 
-Symbols in the  roof  . .  .  . .  .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . 15 
Instrument cluster 
- Warning  and indicator  lamps . . . .  . .  . .  . . 16 
- Instruments.......................... 20 
- Volkswagen  information system . . . . . .  . . 26 
lnfotainment system 
- Menu  and system  settings (SETUP) .  . .  . 31 
Before  the journey . .  . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . . . 35 
Before setting off 
- Driving  tips . . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  . . .  .  . .  . . .  . . 35 
- Technical  data . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . .  . . 38 
Opening  and closing 
-Vehicle key set . . . .  . .  .  . . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . . 43 
- Central  locking system  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . 46 
-Doors....................... .. . 55 
-Tailgate . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . . .  . .  . . . . .  . .  . 57 
- Electric  windows  . . .  . .  . .  . .  .  .  . .  . .  . 60 
- Electric panorama sliding/tilting roof . : :  : : 63 
Sitting correctly and safely 
- Adjusting  the seat  position  . . . . 66 
-Seat functions ·  · ·  ·  · ·  · · 75 -Seat belts  ..... · · · ·  ·  · ·  · · · ·  ·  · ·  · · ·  · 
- Airbag syst~~ . : : :  :  · · · ·  ·  · ·  ·  · ·  · ·  ·  · · 79 
-Child seats (access~;;~~)· :::::::::::: : ~~ 
lights and vision 
-Lights ... 
- Protection 
·f~~~ ~h~· ~~~ ·  · ·  ·  · · ·  · · ·  · 105 
-WM.indscreen  wiper and w~·s·h~r· . . .  . .  . .  . . 111175 
-1rrors · · · ·  · ·  · .. ............. ...... ...........  122 
Transporting 
- Driving  notes .......... 
-Luggage  compartment · · ·  · ·  · · · · · ·  · · · 126 
-Roof carrier ·  · ·  · ·  · ·  · ·  · ·  · · · ·  · 130 
- Towing  a trai·l~; .. ... · ·  · ·  · · ·  · ·  · ·  · ·  · · ·  · · 137 
..... ................. 140 
Practical equipment 
-Stowage area ........... .. . 
- Drink  holder 
.. · · · · · .. · 151 . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . 156 
-Ashtray and  cigarette  lighter ......... : ." 158 
- Electrical  sockets ........ .. .......... 160 
- Toll  card  reader (ETC) .............. .. 162 
While driving ...................... 163 
Starting the engine, changing gear  and 
parking 
-Starting and stopping  the engine ....... 163 
-Changing  gear ....................... 169 
-Braking , stopping  and parking ........ . 179 
- Driving  with respect  for the  environment 190 
-Steering ............................. 193 
Driver assist systems 
- Pull-away  assist systems  ............. 196 
- ParkPilot  ............................ 201 
- Reverse  assist system  (Rear Assist) ... 209 
-Park  Assist  system  ................... 213 
-Cruise control system (CCS) .......... 218 
-Speed limiter ........ .. .............. 222 
- Adaptive  cruise control (ACC) ........ . 226 
- Area  monitoring  system (Front Assist)  .. 235 
-Lane  departure  warning system (Lane 
Assist)  .
.......... ................... 240 
- Traffic  sign recognition ................ 243 
- Driver  Alert System (recommendation 
for rest breaks)  ........... ........... 246 
- Driving  Mode Selection  ............... 248 
- ProActive  occupant protection ..... .... 251 
- Tyre  monitoring  system .. ............. 253 
Air conditioning system 
- Heating , ventilating, cooling  ........... 256 
- Auxiliary  heater (supplementary  heating 64 system) ................. ............ 2 
At t~~ filling station 269 
- Frllrng  the tank ............. · ·  · · · · ·::: 274 
-Fuel ................ .. · ·  ·  · · · ·  · ·· ·   

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BSG-0005 
Fig. 146 In the  centre consol e: butt on  for  the 
s tart/s top syst em 
r-T'n First  read and observe  the introductory 
L-lcJJ information  and safety  warnings .&. on 
page 
196. 
The  start/stop  system automatically  switches the 
engine  off when  the vehicle  is stationary . When  re
quired , the  engine  restarts  automatically . 
The function is  automatically  activated every time 
the  ignit ion  is switched  on. The  instrument  cluster 
display  will show  information  about the current sta
tus . 
You  can find  additional  information  on the  start/ 
stop  mode  by pressing 
the~ button  in the Vehi
cl e status menu  in the  infota inment  system . 
Always  deactivate  the start/stop  system manually 
when  driving  through  water. 
Vehicles with a manual gearbox 
• When  the vehicle  is stat ionary , d isengage  the 
g e
ar and  release  the clutch  pedal.  The engine  is 
stopped . 
• Depress  the clutch  pedal to restart  the engine . 
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox 
• When the vehicle is  stationary , press  and hold 
the  brake  pedal.  The engine 
is stopped. 
• Ta ke  your  foot off the  brake  pedal, or  depress 
the  acce lerator,  to restart  the engine . 
Important preconditions for automatic 
engine switch-off 
• The driv er  is  wearing  their seat belt. 
• The driver  door is closed . 
• The bonnet  is closed . 
• The factory-fitted  towing bracket  is not  attached 
ele ctrically  to a trailer . 
• A minimum  engine temperature  has been 
rea ched . 
198 I While driving 
• The ve hicle has been moved since the engine 
was las t switc he d off. 
• F or  v ehicle s  with  Climatronic: the temperatu 
inside  the ve hicle is  within  the pre-set temperat~~e 
ra nge . 
• The  de frost  function of the air conditioning sys. 
tem  is not  switched  on. 
• The charging state of the vehicle battery is suf. 
ficient. 
• The temperature of the vehicle battery is not 
too 
low or  too  high . 
• The  vehicle  is not on a steep  incline. 
• For vehicles  with an automatic  gearbox: the 
front wheels are not angled  too sharply . 
• The windscreen  heating is not  switched on. 
• Reverse gear is not engaged . 
• The park  assist  system (Park Assist) system is 
not  active . 
When  the condit ions 
for automatic  engine swit ch
off  are only fulfilled  when the vehicle  is stationary, 
the  engine  can also  switch  off subsequently : 
• When the driver  creates  the required conditions 
by performing  an action , e .g . by switching off the 
defrost  function . 
• If the @ button  in the  centre  console is pressed 
twice ~Fig. 146. 
• When  selector lever position  P is selected in 
vehicles  with an automatic  gearbox. 
Conditions for an automatic restart 
The engine  can start  automatically  under the fol
lowing conditions : 
• If the temperature  inside the vehicle substan
tially increases or decreases . 
• If the  vehicle  rolls on. 
• If the  voltage of the  vehicle  battery falls. 
• If the  steering  wheel is moved. 
Conditions that require a manual  engine 
start 
The engine  must be started manually in the folloW· 
ing  conditions : 
• If the  driver  unfastens  their seat belt. 
• If the  driver door is opened . 
• If the  bonnet  is opened.   

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Driving Mode Selection 
o:n Introduction 
This chapte r con ta in s inform ation  on  the following 
subje cts : 
Function  an d  ope ratio n . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  . .  . 
248 
Adjusting  the driving mode to suit  yo ur 
r equir em ents  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . . .  . . 
250 
Th e driver  can use Driving  Mode Selection  to acti
vate  a variety 
of vehicle  settings  as required . 
Additional information and warnings: 
• Lights ~page 105 
• 
lnfo ta in ment  system ~page 31 
• Changing  gear ~page 169 
Function and operation 
Fig. 177 In the  lo we r sect1o n  of the  centre  con
sole : Driving  Mode Selectio n  button 
• Steeri ng =>page 193 
• Start/stop system =>page 196 
• Cruise Con trol System (CCS) =>page 218 
• Adaptive Cruise Control  (ACC) =>page 226 
• Air conditioning system =>page 256 
A WARNING 
Selecting a driving mode while the vehicle is 
in motion can distract you from the road and 
cause accidents. ~ 
r-f"n First read and observe the introductory 
L-lr:JJ information and safety warnings & on 
page 248. 
The driver can choose from up to 5 different  dnving 
modes with  a variety of characteris ti cs : 
Driving mode Recommended driving situations 
Creates  a comfort-ba se d  h 1 . Comforta) r f  ve ICe setup and is  suited  to poo r-qualit y sec-Ions o road  or  long  motorway  journeys. 
Normal 
Sport 
B~lanced setting , e  g . fo r  everyday  use. 
G1ves the  vehicle  a sport  d .. style. Y rtvlng  feel and is  suited  to a sporty driv1ng 
Eco Swi tches  the vehicle  into  .  . 
t he  vehicle  in a fuel-effi  . economica l mode and he lp s the drive r to dnve 1c1ent m ann er 
Individual Indi vidua l systems  can be ad ·u  · . ~page 250. J sted  to SUit your personal  requir ement s 
a)  Wh en the veh1c le I S equipp ed w1th ad apti ve  chassis  co ntro l (D 
C C) , Comfort mode I I T~e ef fec t o n th e vehicle  se ttin gs in the  individual  Th . . 5 a 50 ava1lable . 
dnv1ng m od es  depends  on the  vehi cle  equipment ~ dnvlng  mode can be chang ed whil e  the vehl-
l eve
l. c le ~~.stationary or when  in  motion . After  select ing a dnv1ng m od  th en· i  . e,  e ve h icle se tt ings  (excludmg 
~~~ s~ttmgs) are switched to the new driving ~ e Immediately. 
248 W h1le driv ing   

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traff ic c ond itions  allow,  briefly  take your foot 
When accle rator  to activate  the newly selected off the . . . 
9 mode  fo r  the eng me. dnvm 
daptive chassis control (DCC) 
~h·le the vehicle  is in  motion , the  DCC  constantly 
d.
1 
sts the  suspensio n characteristics  to match  the 
a J~ surface  and the cu rrent driving  situation,  in 
~~~ordance with the preset vehicle  setti ngs. 
If there is a fault  in the DCC, th e ~ symbol appears 
in the instrument  cluste r  display  along  with  the 
message Fault: damper control. 
Steering 
In Sport mode,  power steerin~ is r~duced and the 
effort required  to stee r the  vehicle mcreases. The 
vehicle's driving  response becomes more agile. 
Powertrain (engine and gearbox) 
The engine  and gearbox  will give  either  a more dy
namic or  more  balanced  response  to the move
ment of the  accelerato r,  depending  on  th e  selec ted 
driving mode . In vehicles  with an automatic  gear
box, the gear shift  po ints  and  the coasting mode 
will also change . An  active  cruise contro l sys tem 
(CCS) can affec t the  acceleration  response. 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
When the ACC  is active,  accele ratio n and  deceler
ation of  the  vehicle  becomes  more ecological  or 
sporty. 
Dynamic bend lighting and automatic main 
beam assist 
The dynamic  bend  lighting  and the automatic  main 
beam assist will give  either  a more dynamic or 
more balanced  respo nse  to the  current  driving sit
uation,  depe nding on  the  selected  driving m ode. 
Air conditioning system 
In Eco mode , the  air cond itio ning  will be set  to run 
even more  economica lly. 
Displaying the driving mode 
• Ensure  that the  ignition  is switched  on. 
• Press the  Driving  Mode Selection button(~ MOD£) 
~Fig. 177 . The  Driving  Mode Selec tio n  menu  ap
~ears in the infotainment  system display. The ac
tive driving mode  is selected . 
• Touch the (Informa tion ) function  button to disp lay 
additional information  about the  current  driving 
rnode. 
..,...,_ . _ .. 
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Selecting the driving mode 
• Ensure  that the  igniti on 1s swit c hed on. 
• Press  the Driving  Mode Se lection  button (t:'t wooe) 
~Fig. 177 and  touch the  fun ction  button  for the se· 
lected  driving  mode in  the lnfota inm ent system dis 
pla y. 
The  selec te d  driving  mode 
will re m ain set e ve n a f
t e r the  ignition  has  bee n swi tc he d off . Th e las t acti · 
va ted  driving  mode will be assigned  to the  ve hic le 
key  that h as  been  use d. 
Changing the driving mode can alter the vehi
cle handling. Never allow Driving Mode S elec
tion to tempt you into taking any risks when 
driving. 
• Always adapt your speed and driving style 
to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic con
ditions. 
It A WARNING . ~ 
Failure to observe illuminated w arning lamps 
and text messages  can lea d to your vehicle 
breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci
dent and serious injury. 
• Never ignore any illuminated warning 
lamps or text messages. 
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and 
when safe to do so. 
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps 
and text messages can lead to your vehicle be
ing damaged. 
r::l The Eco mode  is blocked  when the ve hicle is 
l!J towi ng a trai le r. If the  vehi cle  is in Eco mode 
when  a trailer  is hitched  and electrica lly connected 
to  the  towing 
ve hicle via  th e  trailer  socket.  the  sys
tem  will automatica lly swi tch  to 
Normal mode. 
r::l In vehicles  with an  automa tic  gearbox,  the 
l!J system automatically  switches to gear posi
tion  S when  the 
Sport drivin g mode  is se lected . 
The  syste m aut omatically  switches to 
gear position 
E  when  the 
Eco driving  mode is se lected . 
r::l The  driver  can  adjust  certain  vehicle  fun c
l!J tions  irrespective of the selected  driving 
mode . For  examp le,  the  driver  can swi tc h  to 
gear 
position 
S wh en  the Eco driving  mode is selected. 
r::l In some  model  ve rsions  the  highest speed of 
l!J th e  veh ic le  ca n only  be achie ved  in the Nor-
mal or Sport driving  modes.  

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r-f'n First read and observe the introductory 
L-Wl information and safety warnings~ on 
page  248. 
The systems  that can be adjust ed  to  your  indiv id u
al  requiremen ts  depend  on the  ve hicle  equipm e
nt 
le vel. If th e  c heckb o x  in  the function butt on  is ticked~ 
th e fun ctio n  is  swi tc h e d on.  ' 
• Switch  on the  ignition . 
• If necessary , switch on the  infota inment  syst em.  T
o uch ing  the 
8 function  button always ta ke s you 
back t o the previously active  menu . 
Menu  Submenu Settings options 
Comfort 
DCC: Normal 
Sport 
Steering: Normal Sport 
Normal 
Engine: Sport 
Eco 
Individual Normal 
ACC: Sport 
Eco 
Normal 
Bend lighting: Sport 
Eco -
Air conditioning: Normal  Eco 
Reset 
mode: 
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Sett ings  are reset to Norma 1. --""' Chang es to settmgs menus  are applied  . . 
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, Wl e except1on of  engine  setting S. A WARNING