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Select the memory that you wish to delete.
Press and hold the   button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the   button on the multifunction steering
wheel, for approximately 2 seconds.
Personal selection of displays
You can set which MFD display should appear in the instrument cluster using the button and the and
Multifunction display function buttons in the infotainment system  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
Examples of display
DisplayFunction
ConsumptionThe current fuel consumption is displayed in litres/100 km while the vehicle is in motion, and in litres/hour while
the vehicle is stationary.
Av. consumptionThe average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately 300 metres has been travelled.
The display will show dashes until this point. The displayed value is updated approximately every second.
RangeApproximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be travelled with the current fuel level under the
current driving conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current level of fuel consumption.
Travel timeDriving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since the ignition was switched on.
DistanceThe distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
Av. speedThe average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display
will show dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
or Warning at --- mph
If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph)) is exceeded, a signal tone
will be given, along with a visible warning if required.
Oil temp.Current temperature of the engine oil displayed digitally.
CoolantCurrent coolant temperature displayed digitally.
Saving a speed for the speed warning
Select display warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.
Press the   button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the   button on the multifunction steering wheel to
save the current speed and activate the warning system.
If necessary, use the  rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever, or the  or   buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, within approximately 5 seconds to set the desired speed. Then press the or button again,
or wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated.
To deactivate, press the or button. The stored speed will be deleted.
a) Changes depending on the instrument cluster version.
Assist systems menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
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 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Vehicle key  
 → Indicator lamp in the vehicle key  
 → Replacing the battery  
 → Synchronising the vehicle key  
Additional information and warnings:
Settings in the Volkswagen information system  → Volkswagen information system  
Central locking system  → Central locking system  
Starting and stopping the engine  → Starting and stopping the engine  
Consumer information  → Consumer information  
Manual opening and closing  → Manual opening and closing  
Vehicle key
Vehicle key set
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm, or other button cells, can result in severe or even fatal injuries within a very short period of time.
Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the
reach of children.
Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery.
DANGER
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or third parties could lock the doors and tailgate, start the
engine or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and
may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures,
according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer
be able to steer the vehicle.
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Convenience opening and closing
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be opened and closed from the outside with the vehicle key.
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof is tilted or closed.
Let go of the lock or unlock button to interrupt this function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
A variety of settings related to window operation can be made and adjusted using the button and the and
Opening and closing function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
The rotary control of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof remains in the last position selected if the roof is closed from outside
the vehicle using convenience closing. It will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
In special driving situations, for example, oversteering or understeering, the open electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be
automatically closed to a small gap at speeds of approx. 30 km/h (18 mph).
Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is being closed  → . If the electric
panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is not able to close because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
Check why the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof has not closed.
Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof again.
If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point. Then close the electric panorama sliding/tilting
glass roof without the roll-back function
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function
Pull the switch  → Fig. 38 ⑤   within approximately 5 seconds after the roll-back function has been triggered and hold it in this position until the
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is closed completely.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will then close without the roll-back function.
If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof still cannot be closed, go to a qualified workshop.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will open automatically.
The roll-back function is also active if the windows and electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof are closed with the vehicle key
 → Convenience opening and closing   .
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function can cause severe injuries.
Always be careful when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
Ensure that nobody is obstructing the operating area of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is
not active.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
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 → Convenience opening and closing   .
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position  
 → Correct sitting position  
 → Mechanical controls on the front seats  
 → Adjusting the head restraints  
 → Removing and fitting head restraints  
 → Adjusting the steering wheel position  
 → Centre armrest  
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 5 seats: 2 at the front and 3 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
Additional information and warnings:
Seat functions  → Seat functions  
Seat belts  → Seat belts  
Airbag system  → Airbag system  
Child seats  → Child seats  
Cleaning and caring for the interior  → Cleaning and caring for the interior  
Sitting correctly and safely
Adjusting the seat position
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries during a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre, in the event of a collision or accident, or if the airbags are triggered.
All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies
to the fastening of seat belts.
The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the vehicle.
Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system which is suitable for their height and weight  → Airbag system   ,
 → Child seats   .
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for example, and never
ride with your feet out the window. When you are sat like this, the airbag and seat belt cannot provide optimal protection and could actually
increase the risk of injury during an accident.
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The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if
the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This
could lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle
occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle occupants.
Always adjust seats, seat belts and head restraints to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all passengers have fastened
their seat belt.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. If your physical build
makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt
routing or an incorrect sitting position.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest backwards and injure
vehicle occupants on the back seats.
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly adjusted. Do not position any body part
too close where the airbags are fitted.
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright because the seat belts are incorrectly
positioned.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The seats may only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is clear.
There should be no objects in the adjustment area of the front seats.
WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other injuries.
Before adjusting the seats always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette lighters may self-ignite on high-
temperature surfaces, especially in summer.
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Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
Never stand in the vehicle.
Never stand on the seats.
Never kneel on the seats.
Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
Never lean against the dash panel.
Never lie on the rear bench seat.
Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
Never sit sideways.
Never lean out of a window.
Never put your feet out of a window.
Never put your feet on the dash panel.
Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
Never travel in a footwell.
Never sit on the front armrest.
Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
Never travel in the luggage compartment.
Correct sitting position
Fig. 39 There must be a distance  of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre.
All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while the vehicle is in motion.
Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt, or being too close to the airbag exposes the occupants to the risk of sustaining
critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags are triggered and strike an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
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Fig. 40 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.
If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they should contact a qualified workshop to find out
about possible special modifications. The seat belts and airbags can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is
assumed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Volkswagen recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the event of a sudden braking
manoeuvre or an accident:
The following applies to all vehicle occupants:
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the back of
your head as close to the head restraint as possible  → Fig. 39  and  → Fig. 40 .
When adjusting for short people, push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head
restraint.
For taller people, push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
Adjust and fasten seat belts properly  → Seat belts   .
Additional points for the driver:
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance  → Fig. 39 Ⓐ   between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at least 25 cm and the
circumference of the steering wheel can be held at the sides with the arms slightly bent.
The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face.
Adjust the driver seat so that you are able to press the pedals with your knees still slightly bent.
Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
Always leave both feet in the footwell, to help ensure you maintain control of the vehicle at all times.
Additional points for the front passenger:
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum protection if it is triggered.
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Removing and fitting head restraints
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head restraint
should therefore not be installed in any of the other positions.
Removing the head restraint
If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards  → Luggage compartment   .
Push the head restraint all the way up  → .
Pull the head restraint out while pressing the ①  → Fig. 43  or  → Fig. 44  button.
If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.
Fitting the head restraint
If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards  → Luggage compartment   .
Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
Press and hold the ①  → Fig. 43  or  → Fig. 44  button and push down the head restraint.
If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.
Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed  → Adjusting the head restraints   .
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.
Head restraints that have been removed should be fitted as soon as possible so that passengers have correct protection.
WARNING
When removing or fitting head restraints, make sure that they do not hit the roof or other parts of the vehicle. This could damage the headliner
or other parts of the vehicle.
NOTICE