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- Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system - , /
⇒ Volkswagen information system
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched onyf
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals ⇒ Changing gear
Lever for adjusting the steering column ⇒ Adjusting the seat position
Driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Overview of the centre console
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 7:
Air vent, non-adjustable ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off
function PASSENGER AIRBAG ⇒ Airbag system
Button for the right-hand seat heating ⇒ Seat functions or button for the rear window
heating (alternative fitting locationyf ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Radio (factory fittedyf
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Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Lit upPossible causeSolution
The start/stop system is not available.
Automatic engine stop active.
The start/stop system is available, but an
automatic engine stop is not possible.
Check whether all technical requirements
have been fulfilled. If not, remedy any
shortfalls ⇒ Start/stop system.
Start/stop system cannot start the engine.
Start the engine again manually using the
vehicle key ⇒ Starting and stopping the
engine.
Fault in the alternator.⇒ Vehicle battery
FlashesPossible causeSolution
Start/stop system not available.Proceed to a qualified workshop.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is
switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
Start/stop system
Fig. 103 In the upper part of the centre console: button for the start/stop system
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When the start/stop system is active, the engine is switched off whenever the vehicle is stationary.
The engine then restarts automatically as soon as it is required.
The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on. The instrument cluster
display shows information about the current status ⇒ Indicator lamps.
Always switch off the start/stop system manually when driving through water.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
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If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from
the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.
With an automated manual gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition on
Changing gear.
Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting and stopping the
engine.
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear.
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position, e.g.
behind the safety barrier.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency.
Observe any legal requirements.
Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set The tyre sealant must
not be used:.
Remove any items of luggage in the luggage compartment.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the
driver's field of vision.
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12-volt plug
Tyre filler bottle with sealant
Spare valve core
There is a slot on the lower end of the valve core extractor ① for the valve core. This is required
for extracting and fitting the tyre valve. This also applies to the spare valve core ⑪.
Could also be integrated in the compressor.
This function may be carried out by a button in the compressor instead.
Preparation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a
tyre ⇒:
Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Sealing a tyre
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