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Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
178
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.
ESC in Sport mode or OFF
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
128
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.–
it lights up:
pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
››› page
109
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management.
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
109
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
238
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
259
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
104
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
77
Lane Assist is switched on, but not
active.›››
page
202 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
128
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
133
Trailer turn signals›››
page
220
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
167
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
››› page
185
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded.
green warning lamp: Lane Assist is
switched on and active.›››
page
202
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
128 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 51
See position on page 9-10
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.››› page
116
››› page
123
››› page
246
Ignition: Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
››› page
250
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system. 42
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Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low. If
the warning lamp flashes, stop
driving, even if the oil level is
correct. Do not even run the en-
gine at idle speed!
››› page
248
Fault in the battery.›››
page
253
Driving light totally or partially
faulty.›››
page
94
Fault in the cornering light sys-
tem.››› page
128
Diesel particulate filter blocked›››
page
176
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
136
Flashing: Fault in the oil level de-
tection. Control manually.›››
page
248
Ignition: Insufficient engine oil.
Fault in the gearbox.›››
page
174
Light Assist on.›››
page
130
Immobiliser active.
Service interval display›››
page
38
Mobile telephone is connected
via Bluetooth to the original tele-
phone device.›››
Book-
let Radio
or
››› Book-
let Navi-
gation
system
Mobile telephone battery charge
meter. Available only for devices
pre-installed in factory.
Freezing warning. The outside
temperature is lower than +4°C
(+39°F).›››
page
33
Start-Stop system activated.›››
page
183
Start-Stop system unavailable.
Low consumption driving status›››
page
32 On the instrument panel
Fig. 52
See position on page 9-10
Front passenger front airbag is
disabled (
).
››› page
77
The front passenger front airbag
is activated (
).
››› page
77
››› in Warning and indication lamps on
page 109
››› page 108 Gearbox lever
M anua
l
gearbox Fig. 53
Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed
m anual
g
earbox The position of the gears is indicated on the
g
e
arbo
x lever ››› Fig. 53. » 43
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To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
pr opri
at
e button. Press the button again to
switch off the function. The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the r
espective function of a control has
been switched on.
1TemperatureThe left and right sides can be adjusted separately: Turn the control to adjust the temperature
2FanThe power of the fan is automatically adjusted. The fan is also adjusted manually by turning the control.
3Air distributionThe airflow adjusts automatically for comfort. You can also switch it on manually using the buttons 3.
4Indications on the temperature display screen selected for the right and left sides.
Defrost functionThe air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automatically switched off. To defrost the wind-
screen more quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately +3°C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum output.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Upward air distribution.
Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.
Air recirculation
Seat heating buttons
Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.
Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distri-
bution adjusts automatically to the position .
When the warning light for button lights up, the settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side. Press the button or the temper-
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Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribution. Press the button: the warning lamp on the button will light up .
Press the configuration button : the air conditioning operation menu will be displayed on the Easy Connect system screen.
Switching offTurn the blower control to the position or press the button.
››› in Introduction on page 160
›››
page 159 How does the manual air conditioning work*?
Fig. 57
See position on page 9-10 To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
pr
opri at
e button. Press the button again to
switch off the function. The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the r
espective function of a control has
been switched on. » 47
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How does the heating and the fresh air system work? Fig. 58
See position on page 9-10 To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
pr
opri
at
e button. Press the button again to
switch off the function. The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the r
espective function of a control has
been switched on.
1TemperatureTurn the control to adjust the temperature. The temperature cannot be lower than that of the exterior air temperature, as this system cannot cool
or dehumidify the air
2FanSetting 0: blower, heating and fresh air systems switched off
Level 6: maximum fan level
3Air distributionRotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area.
Defrost functionThe airflow is directed at the windscreen.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.
Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area.»
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Level control Fi l
lin
g capacities
Tank level
Petrol and diesel
engines50 l, of which, approx. 7 l reserveVehicles with all-wheel-drive :
55 l, of which, approx. 8.5 l re- serve
Natural gas en-
ginea)approx. 15 kg
a)
The capacity depends on the efficacy and characteristics of
the natural gas pumps. The capacity indicated is based on a
minimum loading pressure of 200 bar.
Capacity of the windscreen washer fluid container
Versions without
headlight washer
systemapprox. 3 litres
Versions with
headlight washer
systemapprox. 5 litres Fuel
Fig. 59
Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached. The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and loc
k
ed aut
omatically using the central
locking.
Opening the fuel tank cap
● Open the fuel tank flap by pressing on the
left
side.
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.
● Place it in the space on the hinge of the
open flap ››
› Fig. 59.
Closing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as
it will go.
● Close the lid.
››› in Filling up on page 241
›››
page 241 Oil
Fig. 60
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 61
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi
ller cap » 51
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The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t ed in the en
gine c
ompartment
››› page 246.
The oil should leave a mark between zones A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at
zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin
g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Oil properties
Engine typeSpecification
Petrol without flexible
service intervalVW 502 00/VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible serv-
ice interval (LongLife)VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without
Particulate filter (DPF)VW 505 01/VW 506 01/VW
507 00
Engine typeSpecification
Diesel. Particulate Filter
Engines (DPF).
With or without flexible
service interval (with
and without LongLife) a)VW 507 00
Natural gas enginesVW 502 00
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the
engine.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty.
››› in Changing engine oil on page 250
››› page 248 Coolant
Fig. 62
Engine compartment: coolant expan-
s ion t
ank
cap. The coolant tank is located in the engine
c
omp
ar
tment ›››
page 246.
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of
water and at least 40 % of the additive G13
(TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture gives the
necessary frost protection down to -25°C
(-13°F) and protects the light alloy parts of
the engine cooling system against corrosion.
It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-
ses the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of additive must always be at least 40 %, 52
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Emergencies F u
se
s
Fuse location Fig. 65
On the driver-side dash panel: fuse
bo x
c
over Fig. 66
In the engine compartment: fuse box
c o
v
er Underneath the instrument panel
The f
use bo
x is located behind the storage
compartment ››› Fig. 65.
In the engine compartment
Press the locking tabs to release the fuse box
cover ››› Fig. 66.
Identifying fuses situated below the dash
panel by colours
ColourAmp rating
Black1
Purple3
Light brown5
Brown7.5
Red10
Blue15
Yellow20
White or transparent25
Green30
Orange40
››› in Introduction on page 91
›››
page 91 Replacing a blown fuse
Fig. 67
Image of a blown fuse Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
tric al
equipment
.
● Open the corresponding fuse box
›››
page 92.
Identifying a blown fuse
A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 67.
● Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has
blown.
T
o replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identica
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size. » 55