Specification - The brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14 (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 120.■
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN” » Fig. 141mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system.
Stop driving - There is a risk of an accident! Seek help from a
specialist garage.
Note
■ The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.■A low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light in the instrument
cluster » page 32 ,
Braking system . We still recommend inspecting the brake
fluid level in the reservoir from time to time.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the battery condition
127
Charging
127
Disconnect/reconnect and change
127
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge protection
The on-board power supply system tries to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging in the following ways when it is subject to heavy loading. ▶ By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶ Through the power limitation of certain consumers.
▶ By switching off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolImportanceAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGBattery acid is highly corrosive - it can cause injury, chemical burns or poi-
soning! Corrosive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory
tract and the eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with a lot of water. Get
medical assistance without delay.
■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent (e.g. children).
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
WARNINGWorking on the car battery may cause explosion, fire, injury or chemical
burn! The following guidelines must be observed.■
Do not smoke, use open flames or light or transmitting devices.
■
A discharged vehicle battery may freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery.
■
Do not connect the battery terminals, bridging the two poles will cause a
short circuit.
126General Maintenance
Broadcasting range82
buttons Swing Radio
76
Buttons Blues radio
76
C
Call list Call list
92
Car battery Disconnecting and reconnecting
127
Replacing127
Car care113
Exterior115
Interior116
Car computer see Multifunction display
39
Care and maintenance110
Carrier70
Car wash113
Car washing114
Exterior115
Interior116
washing114
CD86
Central locking42
problems45
Central locking button44
Change battery
142
Changing Windscreen wiper blades
143
Changing a wheel134
Changing134
Changing gear Selector lever
100
Tiptronic101
Changing wheels Wheels
134
Charging a vehicle battery127
Check Brake fluid
125
Engine oil124
Oil level124
Checking Battery condition
127
Coolant125
Checks Statutory checks
110
Children and safety21
Child safety lock45
Child seat21
Classification23
Installation location24, 25
in the passenger seat23
ISOFIX24, 25
on the front passenger seat22
on the passenger seat23
TOP TETHER26
Cigarette lighter62
City Safe Drive107
Disable/Enable108
Warning light36
Climatronic Automatic operation
73
Operating elements73
Clothes hook65
CNG120
Gas gauge31
Gas leaks120
In an accident120
Refuelling119
Regular checks120
Sticker120
cockpit29
Cockpit Lighting
52
Comfort signalling50
COMING HOME51
Compartments59
Compressed natural gas see CNG
120
Computer see Multifunction display
39
Conditions for pairing89
Coolant124
Checking125
Refilling125
Warning light33
Correct routing of seat belt
15
Correct seated position12
Correct seating position14
Cruise control system Warning light
36
Cruise Control System106
Cup holders61
D
DAB
82
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
50
Daylight running lights50
Deactivation Airbag
20
Defrosting rear window53
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
46
Departure angle155
Digital Clock37
Digital Service Plan113
Dimmed headlights49
Dipstick124
Disclaimer75
Display Cardinal points
37
Fuel31
Fuel level31
158Index
Power steering33
Practical equipment Pocket holder
65
Practical features Storage compartment for umbrella
64
Waste container61
Preferred contacts91
Principles of Radio Operation76
R
Radio
81
List of available stations83
Main menu82
Preset buttons83
Save channel83
Scan82
Search for stations82
Select station82
Radio operation76
Radio volume77
Raising the vehicle136
Rear fog light51
Warning light35
Rear seats57
Rear view mirror55
Rear window heating53
Rear windows Opening/closing
47
Recirculation73
Refilling Coolant
125
Engine oil124
Windscreen washer fluid123
Reflective vest133
Refuelling118
Fuel118
remote Synchronization process
45
RemoteChange battery142
Remote control Unlocking/locking the vehicle
43
Repairs and technical alterations110
Replacing Bulbs
147
Fuses144
Fuses on the side of the dash panel146
Windscreen wiper blades143
Reproduction Media
85
Restart the radio77
Rev counter30
Rims128
Roof Load
70
Roof rack70
Running in Brake pads
98
Engine102
Tyres128
S
SafeLock
44
SAFE LOCK see SafeLock
44
safety air bag
17
ISOFIX25
Safety12
Child safety21
Child safety seats21
Correct seated position12
Headrests57
ISOFIX24
TOP TETHER26
Saving electrical energy102
Saving fuel102
SD-card86
Seat belt height adjustment
15
Warning light36
Seat belts14
Belt tensioners16
fastening and unfastening16
Inertia reels16
Warning light32
Seats Adjusting the front seats
56
Folding front passenger seat56
front56
Headrests57
Heating58
Rear57
Rear seat backrests57
Setting56
Seats and head restraint56
Select broadcasting range82
Selector lever100
service110
Service Service interval display
42
Service intervals112, 113
Service Plan113
Setting Headrests
57
Mirror55
Seats56
settings Blues Radio System Information
81
Swing radio display79
Swing Radio menu settings78
Settings Blues radio
80
Blues Radio Display81
Blues radio language81
Blues radio menu media81
Blues radio menu settings80
162Index