CAUTIONDo not cover the radiator or fit any parts (e.g. auxiliary lights) in front of the air
intakes - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Checking and refilling
Fig. 333
Coolant expansion reservoir
Read and observe and on page 281 first.
Check the coolant under the following conditions and refill.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm, the test results could be
inaccurate).
The engine is turned off.
Check the coolant level - the coolant level must be between the marks
A
and
B
» Fig. 333 . If the coolant level is below the mark
B
, refill the coolant.
Refilling
The coolant expansion tank must always contain a small amount of coolant
»
.
›
Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the
cap carefully .
›
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids.
›
Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
The specification of the coolant is shown on the coolant expansion reser-
voir » Fig. 333 .
If no specified coolant is available, use only distilled or demineralised water
and have the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive corrected by a special-
ist garage as soon as possible.
CAUTION■ If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
aerate - risk of damaging the engine! Stop driving! Switch off the engine
and seek assistance from a specialist garage.■
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
A
» Fig. 333 . When it heats up, the
coolant could press out of the cooling system - there is a risk of damage to the
engine parts.
■
If it is not possible to add coolant,
stop driving! Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
A coolant additive which does not correspond to the correct specification can
reduce the anti-corrosion effect of the cooling system - there is a risk of dam-
age to the cooling system and the engine.
■
If water other than distilled (demineralised) water is used, then have the
coolant replaced by a specialist garage - there is a risk of engine damage.
■
A loss of coolant could be due to leaks in the cooling system - there is a risk
of engine damage. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
Note
A coolant level which is too low is indicated in the instrument cluster by the
warning light and shown by the relevant message » page 39. We still rec-
ommend inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to
time.
Brake fluid
Fig. 334
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
Check brake fluid level - the brake fluid level must be between the markings
“MIN” and “MAX” » Fig. 334.
282General Maintenance
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).WARNING■ The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when
working in the engine compartment » page 278.■
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the
fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the
“MIN” » Fig. 334 marking.
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 which is too low is indicated by the warning light
being shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corre-
sponding message » page 35. We therefore recommend that you check the
coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
284
Charging
284
Disconnect/reconnect and change
285
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the vehicle battery
The on-board power supply tries as follows to avoid draining the vehicle bat-
tery when it is heavily loaded.
▶ By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶ By limiting the power of certain consumers.
▶ By turning off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolMeaningAlways 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 - risk of injury, irritation or poisoning! Corro-
sive 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 electrolyte fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with plenty of water. Seek
medical assistance if required.
■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent, especially children.
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
WARNINGWhen working on the car battery, there is the risk of explosion, fire, injury
or irritation! The following guidelines must be observed.■
Avoid smoking, the use of open flames or light and any activities that
could cause sparks.
■
A discharged vehicle battery can freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!
■
Do not connect the battery terminals with each other by bridging the two
poles of a short circuit.
283Inspecting and replenishing
CAUTIONEnsure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk
of damage to the paintwork.
Note
■ We recommend having all work on the vehicle battery carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
You should replace batteries older than 5 years.
Check condition
Fig. 335
Vehicle battery: Open the cover / acid level indicator
Read and observe
and on page 283 first.
The battery condition is checked regularly by a specialist garage as part of the
inspection service.
Check the acid level
For car batteries with acid level indicator, use the colouration of the display to
check the acid level. In vehicle batteries with the designation “AGM” there is
no acid level examination.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle battery may be provided with a cov-
er, this can be opened in the direction of arrow » Fig. 335 -
.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. Therefore, carefully knock
on the display » Fig. 335 -
.
Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Battery discharge
Frequent short journeys will not sufficiently recharge the car battery.
The battery capacity decreases at low temperatures.
If the vehicle is not used for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, then disconnect the
negative terminal
or charge the battery constantly with a very low charging
current.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 283 first.
Only charge the vehicle battery when the ignition and all consumers are
switched off.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
Charging
›
For vehicles with START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect the
terminal of the charger on the pole of the battery, the
terminal of the
charger to the earth point of the engine » page 298.
›
For vehicles without START-STOP system or auxiliary heating, connect the
terminals of the charger to the corresponding battery poles ( at
.
at
).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Disconnect the terminals of the charger from the vehicle battery.
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
WARNING■ When charging the vehicle battery, hydrogen is released - risk of explo-
sion. An explosion can be caused from sparks or connection or releasing
the cable plug while the ignition is on.■
The so-called “quick charging” of the vehicle battery is dangerous and re-
quires a special charger and specialist knowledge. Therefore, have “Quick
loading” carried out by a specialist garage.
284General Maintenance
›Firmly screw the inflation hose 3 onto the tyre inflater bottle 10. The film on
the cap is pierced automatically.›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw in the valve insert using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 349 on page 296 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , set the lever in the neutral position.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 97.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar is reached, turn off the air com-
pressor. Maximum run time of 6 minutes » .
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the seal-
ing agent to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
on the dashboard in the driver's field of
view.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING■ If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is
too great. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. Stop driv-
ing! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTIONSwitch off the air compressor after running 6 minutes at the most – risk of
overheating! Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before switching
it on again.
Information for driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 296 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit.
Do not drive
the vehicle! Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more
›
Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value » page 286.
›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNINGA tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
298WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 278.■
When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
served » page 283 .
297Emergency equipment and self-help
Fuse assignment in engine compartmentFig. 372
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 305 first.
No.Consumer1ESC, parking brake2ESC3Engine control system4Radiator fan, control valve for fuel pressure, electric auxiliary heat-
ing, engine components5Ignition, fuel pump, oil level and oil temperature sensor, engine
components6Brake sensor7Coolant pump, exhaust flap, engine components8Lambda probe9Coolant pump, ignition, preheating unit, air flow meter, engine com-
ponents10Fuel pump11Additional electrical heating, heated windscreen12Electrical auxiliary heating system13Automatic gearbox14Not assigned15Horn16Ignition17ESC, engine control unit, main relay coil18Databus, battery data moduleNo.Consumer19Windscreen wipers20Anti-theft alarm21Not assigned22Engine control system23Starter24Electrical auxiliary heating system31Not assigned32Not assigned33SCR34Not assigned35Not assigned36Not assigned37Aux. heating38Not assigned
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
309
Change bulb for low beam (halogen headlight)
309
Bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
310
Replace bulb for main beam and side light switch (halogen headlight)
310
Replace bulb for fog lights (halogen headlight)
311
Removing/installing tail light
311
Replace bulb for indicator light in the rear light
312
For this reason, we recommend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or
seeking other expert help in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
308Do-it-yourself
ChangingBatteries for the removable light302
Battery300, 301
Wheels291
Windscreen wiper blades304
Changing a wheel291
Changing gear Selector lever
210
Tiptronic211
Charging a vehicle battery284
Check Brake fluid
282
Engine oil281
Oil level281
Checking Battery status
284
Coolant282
Checks Statutory checks
266
Children and safety23
Child safety lock56
Child seat23
Classification26
I-Size28
Installation location26, 27, 28
ISOFIX27
on the front passenger seat24, 25
TOP TETHER28
Cigarette lighter99
Cleaning the vehicle Interior
273
Outside271
Washing270
Climatronic109
air distribution control113
Automatic operation112
Operate in Infotainment112
Operating elements110
Clock change display
125
Clothes hook94
Cockpit31
Lighting71
Columbus external module
123
infotainment Description121
Comfort flashing67
COMING HOME69
Compartments87
Compatible sources DVD video
154
Pictures152
Component protection267
Computer see multifunction display
46
Conditions for pairing160
Conference call167
Configuration wizard126
Connection with the infotainment Hotspot170
Connect to the hotspot of the external device170
Coolant281
Checking282
Refilling282
Temperature display32
Warning light39
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
69
Correct routing of seat belt
16
Correct seated position12
Correct seating position14
Crew Protect Assist253
Cruise control240
Cruise Control System239
Cup holders90
D
DAB
141, 142
additional information141
Radio Text and images presentation141
set to134, 140
DAB Slideshow141
Data Connection Carstick
171
connection171
Internet171
rSAP171
SIM card171
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS171
Data roaming132
Data transfer of external devices127
Date131, 138
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
66
Daytime running lights66
Dazzle73
DCC42, 251
De-icing the windscreen and rear window72
Deactivation Airbag
22
default settings201
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
59
Delete destination192
Demo mode138, 193
Descent Control System42
Destination Enter destination using the address
183
Favourite192
final destinations184
Home address185
Image with GPS189
Memory192
Destination details192
323Index
Jack291
Reflective vest290
Vehicle tool kit291
Warning triangle290
Emergency spare Removing / stowing
292
Emission control system36
Emissions315
Engine Information messages
39
Run in212
Engine compartment278
Brake fluid282
Coolant281
Engine oil280
Overview279
Vehicle battery283
Windscreen washer fluid280
Engine drag torque control (MSR)216
Engine number313
Engine oil280
Check281
Oil changing280
Refilling281
Specification280
Warning light40
Engine revolutions counter32
Enter destination183
EPC37
equalizer130
ESC ESC Sport
216
Operation216
External device data transfer131, 139
External devices Disclaimer
120
External module123
CD / DVD147
SD card148
SIM card162
Video DVD153
F
Factory settings
132 , 139
Fastening elements101
Fatigue detection259
Favourite185, 192
file formats media
150
Requirements and Restrictions150
File formats DVD video
154
Pictures152
Finish route guidance194
Fire extinguisher290
First aid kit290
Flagged destination185
Flashing67
Floor covering in the luggage compartment103
Flooring in the luggage compartment103
Floor mats209
See Floor mats209
FM141, 142
set to133, 140
Fog lights69
Warning light38
Fog lights/rear fog light69
Fog lights with CORNER function69
Foils271
Folding table95
Force limiter Electric boot lid
59
Sliding/tilting roof64
Window63
Front assist Warning light42
Front Assist248
Deactivation/activation250
Distance warning249
Malfunctions251
Operation248
Pedestrian recognition250
Radar sensor215
Settings in Infotainment248
Warning and automatic braking249
Front head restraints Adjust height
83
Front seats78
Fuel274
Diesel276
Fuel gauge33
refer to Fuel274
Refuelling275
Unleaded petrol275
Warning light38
Fuel consumption315
Fuel filter42
Fuel options137
Fuel reserve38
Function surfaces124
Fuses305
in the engine compartment307, 308
in the switchboard305, 306
Plastic clip307
G
Gas station
184
Gearbox Information messages
39
Gear change Gear recommendation
44
Information on the selected gear44
Gear changing lever
209
325Index