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 125.■
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN” » Fig. 150mark, 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.■Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light being shown on
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
» page 30 . 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:
Check condition
132
Charging
132
Disconnect/reconnect and change
133
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Depending on the engine, the vehicle battery is either in the engine compart-
ment or the luggage compartment.
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 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 - 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 long 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.
131Inspecting and replenishing
C
Camera See reversing camera
98
CAR See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car battery Check condition
132
Cover132
Disconnecting and reconnecting133
Replacing133
Warning light35
Winter operation132
CAR button See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car care Exterior
120
Interior122
Outside121
Car computer see multifunction display
39
Care and maintenance115
Cargo element78
Carrier78
Car washing119
Exterior120
Interior122
washing119
Central locking45
Problems49
Central locking button47
Change Battery
148
Changing Wheels
139
Changing a wheel139
Changing gear Selector lever
89
Charging a vehicle battery132
Check Brake fluid130
Engine oil129
Fit ball head properly111
Oil level129
Checking Battery status
132
Coolant130
Checks Statutory checks
115
Children and safety19
Child safety lock49
Child seat19
Classification21
Installation location21, 23
in the passenger seat21
ISOFIX22, 23
on the front passenger seat20
on the passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Cigarette lighter69
Cleaning the vehicle Outside
121
Windows121
Climatronic79
air distribution control81
Automatic operation81
Operating elements80
Clothes hook72
Cockpit27
Lighting57
Comfort signalling55
COMING HOME56
Compartments66
Component protection116
Computer see multifunction display
39
Coolant129
Checking130
Refilling130
Temperature display29
Warning light35
CORNER See Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
Correct routing of seat belt
13
Correct seated position10
Correct seating position12
Cruise Control System100
Cup holders68
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
54
Daytime running lights54
De-icing the windscreen and rear window59
Deactivating an airbag18
Deactivation Airbag
18
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
51
Departure angle164
Diesel125
Diesel fuel125
Diesel particle filter (DPF)36
Digital Clock38
Digital Service Plan118
Dipstick129
Display Compass points
37
Coolant temperature29
Fuel level29
Gear changes38
in the instrument cluster37
MAXI DOT41
Service intervals42
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
117
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Distance warning104
Warning light37
Door Child safety lock
49
Emergency locking149
Emergency locking of the driver's door148
Opening/Closing48
Door alarm37
Drive Driving through water
92
DriveGreen91
Driving Emissions
161
Fuel consumption161
Maximum speed165
through water92
E
Economical driving
91
EDL95
Electric power windows Operational faults
53
Electric windows51
Buttons in the driver´s door52
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)95
Electronic immobiliser83
Emergency Changing a wheel
139
Hazard warning light system57
Jump-starting145
Selector lever-unlocking149
Starting / stopping the engine with the push of a button
84
Starting the engine / stopping with the push of a button
85
Towing the vehicle146
Towing the vehicle using the trailer device147
Tyre repair143
Unlocking/locking the door148
Unlocking / locking the door149
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher138
First aid kit138
Jack139
Reflective vest138
Vehicle tool kit139
Warning triangle138
Emergency spare Removing / stowing
140
Emission control system32
Emissions161
Engine Information messages
35
Running in91
Engine compartment125
Brake fluid130
Coolant129
Engine oil128
Overview127
Vehicle battery131
Windscreen washer fluid127
Engine drag torque control (MSR)94
Engine number160
engine oil specification
128
Engine oil128
Check129
Oil changing128
Refilling129
Warning light35
EPC32
ESC Operation
94
Warning light31
Extended warranty5
F
Fastening elements
75
Fatigue detection105
Films120
Fire extinguisher138
First aid kit138
Flashing55
Floor covering in the luggage compartment78
Fog lights Warning light
34
Fog lights/rear fog light56
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Footmats88
see footmats88
Force limiter Window
53
Front Assist102
Deactivation/activation105
Distance warning104
Malfunctions105
Operation103
Radar sensor103
Warning and automatic braking104
Warning light37
Front seats62
Fuel123
Diesel125
Fuel gauge29
refer to Fuel123
Refuelling124
Unleaded petrol124
Warning light33
Fuel consumption161
Fuel reserve33
Fuses151
in the dashboard151, 152
in the engine compartment153, 154
G
Gearbox Information messages
34
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R
Radio See Owner´s Manual - Infotainment
6
Raise vehicle142
Rear fog light56
Warning light32
Rear seats63
Rear view camera Function keys
99
Orientation lines99
Rear View Camera Operation
99
Rear view mirror61
Rear window - heating59
Refilling Coolant
130
Engine oil129
Windscreen washer fluid127
Reflective vest138
Refuelling124
Fuel124
Remote Change battery
148
Synchronisation process49
Remote control Unlocking/locking the vehicle
46
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
111
bar ball, Step 2111
Repairs and technical alterations115
Replacing Bulbs
154
Fuses151
Windscreen wiper blades150
Rev counter28
Reversing camera98
Rims133
Roof Load78
Roof rack78
Running in Brake pads
86
Engine91
Tyres133
S
SafeLock
48
Safety10
Airbag15
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position10
Headrests64
ISOFIX22, 23
TOP TETHER24
SAFE, SAFELOCK See SafeLock
48
Saving electrical energy91
Saving fuel91
SD card See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Seat belt height adjustment
13
Warning light34
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening14
Inertia reels14
Warning light30
Seats Adjusting the front seats
62
Front62
Front armrest63
Headrests64
Heating65
Rear63
Rear armrest64
Rear seat backrests63
Setting62
Seats and head restraint62
Selector lever89
Selector lever control89
Selector lever lock Warning light
34
Service115
Service interval display42
Warning light37
Service intervals117
Service plan118
Setting Headrests
64
Mirror61, 62
Seat belt height13
Seats62
Setting the Clock
38
Shifting Tiptronic
90
SmartGate Connection via Wi-Fi
43
introductory information43
Password/PIN code change44
Setting44
Wi-Fi direct44
SmartLink See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Snow chains137
sockets 12-volt socket in the luggage compartment
70
Sockets 12-volt socket in the interior
70
Sound See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Spare wheel135
Removing / stowing140
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