
While driving .. ...... 257 
Starting the engine, changing gear and parking 
-Starting and stopping the engine .. 257 
-Changing gears . . . . . . . .  . .......... 260 
-Braking, stopping and parking ......... 269 
-Driving with respect for the environment 278 
-Steering ........... 281 
Driver assist systems 
-Pull-away assist systems .... 282 
-ParkPilot ............................ 287 
-Reversing camera (Rear Assist) ....... 291 
-Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . ... 295 
-Adaptive cruise control (ACC) ......... 298 
-Area monitoring system (Front Assist) .. 307 
-Lane change assist system (Side Assist) . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .......... 312 
-Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks) . . . . . . . . . . ......... 315 
-Adaptive chassis control (DCC) ........  317 
-Tyre monitoring system . . . . . .  . ....... 318 
Air conditioning system 
-Heating, ventilating, cooling ........... 322 
-Supplementary heaters (auxiliary air heater or auxiliary coolant heater) .... 332 
At the filling station 
-Filling the tank ....................... 340 
-Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 343 
-Emission control system for diesel vehicles (AdBiue®j ................... 346 
Cleaning and maintenance ...... 350 
In the engine compartment 
-Preparation for working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 
-Engine oil ........................... 353 
-Coolant ..................... 358 
-Vehicle battery ....................... 362 
Wheels and tyres 
-Useful information about wheels and 
tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 367 
Vehicle care and maintenance 
-Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 380 
-Cleaning and caring for the interior ..... 388 
-Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts . . . . . . . .... 394 
-Mobile online services .. 402 
-Consumer information 404 
-Engine management system and exhaust purification system . . . .. 407 
If and when ........................ 410 
Practical tips 
-Frequently asked questions ........... 410 
-In an emergency ..................... 411 
-Manual opening and closing . . . . . . . . . 413 
-Vehicle toolkit . . ............... 416 
-Hubcaps.. . .................... 417 
-Changing a wheel .................... 420 
-Breakdown set ....................... 425 
-Fuses................ . . 429 
-Changing bulbs . . . . . . .  . .....•.... 432 
-Jump starting . . . . . . .......... 443 
-Tow-starting and towing . . . 446 
Technical data ... 
Technical data 
-Vehicle data 
-Petrol engines 
-Diesel engines .. 
Abbreviations 
Index .......... . 
... 450 
... 450 
......... 453 
455 
..... " ... 463 
.. 465 
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Front view 
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle. 
Key to Fig. 2: 
G) Windscreen with: 
-Windscreen wipers .............. . 
-Rain/light sensor .............. . 
-Windscreen heating 
-Main beam assist sensor (light Assist) ... 
-Camera window for assist systems 
-Vehicle identification number 
® Bonnet release lever 
@ Headlights ...... . 
@ 
® 
Headlight washer system 
Radar sensor for: 
-Adaptive cruise control (ACC) ............................................. . 
-Area monitoring system (Front Assist) 
® Front ParkPilot sensors . . . . . . . . ........... . 
0 Fog lights ................ . 
® Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover . 
® Front number plate holder 
Items @, @, ® and 0 are at the same position on the left and right sides of the vehicle. 
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322 
106 
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350 
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307 
287 
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446  

Key to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7: 
CD Light switch ·'f;i.· ... 106 
-Light switched off+ 
-Automatic headlight control -AUTO-
-Side light and dipped beam o.-o 
-Fog lights i'O 0$ 
@ Lever for: .......... . 106 
-Main beam headlights ID 
-Headlight flasher =:o 
-Turn signal "'" -Parking light 
-Switch and rocker switch for the cruise control system (CCS) ON-CANCEL-OFF-RES/+-SET/-. . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 
@ Controls on the multifunction steering wheel ....... . 
-Volume setting for the radio, navigation announcements or a telephone conversation 3d-:;., 
-Mute function for the radio or activating the voice control system _... 
-Opening the main telephone menu or accepting a telephone call J 
-Control buttons for the Volkswagen information system c.-<2,-"?-v, OK, ..=, 
@ Instrument cluster: 
-Instruments .. 
-Display 
-Warning and indicator lamps ..... . 
® Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on) 
® Lever for wipers and washers . . . . . .....................................• 
-Wipers HGH-LOW 
-Interval wipe for the windscreen . ·•• 
-"Flick wipe" 1x 
-Windscreen wipers.;;:> 
-Wash and wipe system for the windscreen 
-Rear wiper ll;J 
-Wash and wipe system for the rear window 
-Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system TRIP, OK/RESET 
0 Ignition lock .......... . 
® Pedals .................. . 
® 
® @ 
Lever for adjusting the steering column ..................•..... 
Driver front airbag ........ . 
Headlight range control (o . 
Brightness control for instrument and switch lighting C't ...••.•... 
Handle for releasing the bonnet ... 
@ 
® 
0 Button for interior monitoring next to the driver seat (not shown) ....................... . 
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16 
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260 
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Instrument cluster 
Warning and indicator lamps 
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings ::.&.faults ::.(D or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion. 
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, addi-tional text messages could appear in the display on the instrument cluster to provide further infor-mation or to ask you to perform certain tasks ::.page 19, Instruments. 
Symbol Meaning=:>& 
Do not drive on I 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, sym-bols may be displayed in the instrument cluster in-stead of warning lamps. 
Signal tones are given when some warning or indi-cator lamps light up. 
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter "Lighting" ::.page 106. 
See 
Lit up: ·i:-Do not drive ont 
-F-Coolant level too low. coolant temperature too high, or coolant ::.page 358 system is faulty. 
Flashing: fault in engine coolant system. ::.page 358 
Do not drive ont ::.page 353 "t:::r. Engine oil pressure too low. 
oG The en£ine cannot be restarted! AdBiue level too low. ::.page 346 
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with The engine cannot be restarted! Fault in the Ad Blue® system. ::.page 346 
CRl ::0 Do not drive on I ::.page 45 .... At least one vehicle door is opened or not properly closed . 
c:::5 Do not drive on I ::.page 49 The tailgate or wing doors are open or not properly closed. ::.page 52 
!6 'er Driver seat belt is not fastened. ::.page 79 
Changing gear ::.page 260 
({5)) Depress the brake pedal. Brakes ::.page 269 Adaptive cruise con-trol (ACC) ::.page 298 
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available. ::.page 298 
0 Fault in the alternator. ::.page 362 
m DSG® dual clutch gearbox is too hot. ::.page 260 
Overv1cw of the vehicle  

Symbol Meaning=>& See 
.......,. Front brake pads worn . 
Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons. 
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action. =>page 269 
1} TCS switched off manually. 
e ABS faulty or not functioning. 
0$ Rear fog light switched on. =>page 106 
Lit up: vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. =>page 432 
0 Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault. 
w Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine. 
Flashing: fault in engine management system. 
EPC Fault in engine management system. =>page 407 
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot. 
Only for specially equipped courier vehicles: diesel particulate filter is being regenerated. 
(1) Tyre pressure too low. =>page 367 Tyre monitoring system faulty. 
0 Windscreen washer fluid level too low. =>page 116 
f] Fuel tank almost empty. =>page 340 
Flashing: engine oil system fault. 
Lit up: engine oil level too low. =>page 353 
....... Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system. =>page 87 
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Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG =>page 87 
f9 Ad Blue® level is low. =>page 346 
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with Ad Blue® system faulty or not refilled using norm-standard AdBI-ue®. =>page 346 
Have the air filter replaced. => Booklet SeNice schedule 
a, Electronic Immobilizer active. =>page 257 
Lit up: rear axle differential lock switched on. =>page 282 .... Flashing: rear axle differential lock fault. 
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) currently not available. =>page 298 
Instrument cluster 17  

Symbol Meaning=>& See 
Lane change assist system currently not available. =>page 312 . 
The fog light is switched on. =>page 106 
.......,,...., Turn signal, left or right. =>page 106 r., Hazard warning lights switched on. =>page 411 
Trailer turn signals in operation. =>page 139 
Lit up: depress the brake pedal. Changing gear 
CS» =>page 260 Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. Braking, stopping and parking =>page 269 
The cruise control system (CCS) is controlling the speed. =>page 295 
(") Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active. No vehicle has been detec-ted ahead. =>page 298 
th. Lit up: Hill Descent Assist switched on. =>page 285 Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. 
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being opera!-=>page 106 ed. 
When displayed in white: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active. 
B' 
Vehicle detected ahead. 
When displayed in grey: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not active. =>page 298 
System switched on, does not regulate. 
Main beam assist (Light Assist) is activated. =>page 110 
Lit up: service interval display. =>page 22 
,....c. Flashes alternately with selector lever display, e.g. 0: fault in dual clutch gearbox (DSG®. =>page 260 
(A) The starUstop system is available, automatic engine stop is active. 
The starUstop system is not available. =>page 282 
(J9 OR: the starUstop system has switched off the engine automatical-ly. 
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Black ice warning. The outside temperature is below =>page 19 +4·c (+39.F). 
® A mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the factory-fitted => Booklet Radio, pro-provision for mobile telephone. vision for mobile tele-
Mobile telephone battery charge level. Only for factory-fitted provi-phone, infotainment system, navigation sion for mobile telephone. system 
A WARNING A WARNING (Continued) 
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury. 
• Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages. 
Overv1ew of the vehicle 
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. 
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the exhaust system can come Into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel. ll>  

Main menu 
m First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 24. 
Menu I Function See 
MFD Information and settings for the multifunction display (MFD). 28 
298, ACC Adaptive cruise control (ACC) display. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) 
Station display in radio mode. Audio Track display in CD mode. Track display in media mode. 
Information displays from active navigation system: Booklet Radio, Turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed if you use active provision for mo-route guidance. The display is similar to the symbols used in the bile telephone, in-Navigation navigation system. fotainment system, The direction of travel (compass function) and the name of the navigation system road being used are displayed if the route guidance option is not active. 
Telephone Information and settings for the provision for mobile telephone. 
Current warning or information texts. 21, Dis-
Veh. status The menu option only appears If warning and information texts plays and are available. The number of announcements will be shown In the 22, Serv-display. Example: 1/1 or Z/2. Ice Interval display 
Settings Various settings for convenience, light & vision, time, speed warn-30 ing for winter tyres, language and units. 
MFD (multifunction display) menu 
rl'l1 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,.:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 24. 
The multifunction display (MFD) is equipped with two automatic memories: 1 -Trip memory and 2  -Total journey memory. The number of the current memory on display will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display. 
When the Ignition Is switched on and memory 1 or 2 is shown on the display, press the@ button to switch between the two memories. 
1 Trip memory 
2 Total journey memory 
The memory collects travel and consumption data from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. The memory is automatically deleted whenever the journey is interrupted for more than 2 hours. If the journey is continued within two hours of the ignition being switched off, the new values will be added to the existing trip recorder. 
The memory collects journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a to-tal of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes journey time or 1,999.9 km (miles) or 9,999 km (miles) distance travelled. If one of these maximum limits8l is exceeded, the memory is automatically deleted and reset to 0. 
•l Changes depending on the Instrument cluster version. 
28 I Overview of the vehicle 
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Settings menu 
rn First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24. 
Settings menu Function 
Assist systems Settings for the various driver assist systems =:.page 30, Assist systems sub-menu. 
Language Setting the language for the display texts and messages in the navigation system. 
MFD data Settings for which MFD display items should appear in the instrument cluster dis-play. A '1ick" indicates that a display item is activated. 
Convenience Settings for the vehicle's convenience functions 31, Convenience sub-menu. 
Lights & Vision Settings for the vehicle lighting =:.page 31, Lights & Vision submenu. 
Coasting Switching coasting for 7-speed dual clutch gearbox DSG® on or off=:. page 260. 
Setting the hours and minutes for the clock in the instrument cluster and in the nav-Time igation system. The time can be shown in a 12 and 24 hour display. An S may be shown in the upper part of the display to indicate that summer time Is selected. 
Winter tyres Setting the visual and acoustic speed warning. Use this function only when winter tyres are fitted which are not designed for the vehicle's top speed. 
Units Setting the units for temperature, consumption values and distances. 
Tyre pressure Store the tyre pressures of all tyres in the tyre monitoring system again. 
Switching the second speed display on or off. A "tick" indicates that a display item Alt. speed dis. is activated. it is not possible to switch off the second speedometer display in those countries where the law stipulates that the display cannot be deactivated. 
Service Calling up service messages or resetting service interval displays. 
Factory setting The functions in  the Settings menu are reset to the  factory settings. 
Back The display returns to the main menu. 
Assist systems submenu 
rn First  read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24. 
Assist systems submenu 
Side Assist 
Front Assist 
ACC 
Driver alert 
Function 
Switches the lane change assist system on or off and adjusts the base brightness of the warning =:.page 312. 
Switches the Front Assist system and related warnings on or off =:.page 307. 
Activation or deactivation of the last selected distance. The following functions can be set: -Gearbox programme, -Active distance setting (time interval to the vehicle ahead) when the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched on ::.page 298. 
Switching the Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks) on and off ::.page 315.