
Exterior door release lever ⇒ Doors
Exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors
Additional turn signal ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Jacking points ⇒ Changing a wheel
Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle
Key for ⇒ Fig. 2:
Mirror base with laser sensor for the city emergency brake function ⇒ City emergency 
brake function
Windscreen
Front windscreen wipers ⇒ Windscreen wiper and washer
Bonnet ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Bonnet release lever ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Headlights ⇒ Lights, ⇒ Changing bulbs
Fog lights ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover ⇒ Tow-starting and towing
Front number plate holder
Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle
Key for ⇒ Fig. 3: 

Roof aerial ⇒ Consumer information
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
- Rear window heating ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Rear wiper ⇒ Windscreen wiper and washer
Tailgate ⇒ Tailgate
Tail light cluster ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Grip with tailgate release button ⇒ Tailgate
Number plate lights ⇒ Changing bulbs
Rear number plate holder
ParkPilot sensors ⇒ ParkPilot
Vehicle interior
Overview of the driver door
Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehiclesyf   7 K H  F R Q W U R O V  D U H  
mirrored in right-hand drive vehicles
Key for ⇒ Fig. 4:
Button for operating the electric window in the driver door ⇒ Windows or stowage 
compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Door release lever ⇒ Doors
Indicator lamp for SAFELOCK mechanism ⇒ Central locking system
Rotary knob for adjusting the electrical exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors
- Exterior mirror setting 
- Exterior mirror heating 
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle ⇒ Central locking 
system
Handle for releasing the bonnet ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Stowage compartment with drink holder ⇒ Stowage area⇒ Drink holder
Other available control elements
Depending on the level of equipment, the vehicle may have manual windows and/or manual 
adjustment of the exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors.
Overview of the driver side 

Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 8:
Stowage compartment with drink holder in the centre console ⇒ Drink holder
Ashtray ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
12-volt socket or cigarette lighter ⇒ Socket⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Handbrake ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking
Lever for:
- Manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
- Automated manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
Button for city emergency brake function ⇒ City emergency brake function
Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehiclesyf   7 K H  F R Q W U R O V  D U H  P L U U R U H G  L Q  
right-hand drive vehicles
Key for ⇒ Fig. 9:
Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel ⇒ Airbag system
Vent ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
To the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front 
airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Opening lever for the stowage compartment or open stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage 
area
Symbols in the roof
SymbolMeaning
Interior lights and reading lights ⇒ Lights
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ⇒ Electric panorama 
sliding/tilting glass roof
Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings ⇒, faults ⇒ or certain functions. 
Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once 
the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Acoustic warning signals are sounded when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Handbrake is applied.
⇒ Braking, stopping 
and parkingDo not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high or 
coolant level system faulty.
⇒ Coolant
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low.⇒ Engine oil
⇒ Steering 

SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Do not drive on!
The electromechanical steering is faulty or not working.
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened.
⇒ Seat belts
There are objects on the front passenger seat.
Fault in the alternator.⇒ Vehicle battery
Vehicles with start/stop system: manual engine start 
required.
⇒ Pull-away assist 
systems
Fault in the automated manual gearbox.⇒ Changing gear
Lit up: there is a fault in the ESC, or it has been switched of 
for system-related reasons
OR: together with the ABS indicator lamp : ABS fault.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
⇒ Braking, stopping 
and parking
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
Lit up: Traction Control fault or switched off for system-
related reasons.
Flashes: Traction Control active.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
The rear fog light is switched on.⇒ Lights
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.⇒ Engine 
management 
system and exhaust 
purification system
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power 
Controlyf .
Electromechanical steering function reduced.⇒ Steering
Petrol tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Natural gas tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.⇒ Airbag system
Automated manual gearbox overheated, or the gears 
cannot be selected correctly.⇒ Changing gear
Flashing: vehicle with an automated manual gearbox is not 
secured from rolling away.
Changing gear 
⇒ Changing gear
Braking, stopping 
and parking 
⇒ Braking, stopping 
and parking
Turn signal left or right.⇒ Lights
Hazard warning lights switched on.⇒ In an emergency
Cruise control system is controlling the speed.⇒ Cruise control 
system (CCSyf
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear 
⇒ Changing gear
Braking, stopping 
and parking 
⇒ Braking, stopping 
and parking
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being 
operated.⇒ Lights
Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with 
natural gas engine.⇒ Coolant
Seat belt fastened for a rear seat passenger.
⇒ Seat belts
Seat belt not fastened for a rear seat passenger.
Immobilizer active.⇒ Starting and 
stopping the engine
After switching on the ignition: Display to indicate that a 
service is due soon.
⇒ Instruments
Black ice warning. The outside temperature is below 
+4°C (+39°Fyf .
Flashing quickly: City emergency brake function braking 
automatically or has braked automatically.
⇒ City emergency 
brake function
Flashing slowly: City emergency brake function currently 
not available.
City emergency brake function has been switched on 
manually. Switches off after approx. 5 seconds.
City emergency brake function has been switched off 
manually.
Lit up: start/stop system is available. 
Flashing: start/stop system is not available.⇒ Pull-away assist 
systemsStart/stop system is available, but an automatic engine stop 
is not possible. 

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.
Pedals
Fig. 94 Pedals in vehicles with a manual gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal, ③ clutch pedal
Fig. 95 Pedals in vehicles with an automated manual gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The operation and freedom of movement of all pedals must never be impaired by objects or floor 
mats.
Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.
If a brake circuit fails, you will have to depress the brake pedal further than normal in order to bring 
the vehicle to a stop.
Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle 
breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and serious injury.
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Fault in the automated manual gearbox
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Emergency programme
There may be a fault in the system if warning and indicator lamps for the automated manual 
gearbox light up in the vehicle cluster ⇒ Warning and indicator lamp. When certain faults occur, the 
automated manual gearbox runs in an emergency programme. The vehicle can still be driven in the 
emergency programme, but only at reduced speed and not in all gears.
With an automated manual gearbox it may then be the case that the vehicle can no longer be 
driven in all gears.
In all cases the automated manual gearbox should be checked by a qualified workshop 
immediately.
Overheating in the automated manual gearbox
The automated manual gearbox can overheat, for example if the vehicle regularly pulls off from the 
starting position or in stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by a warning lamp  displayed 
in the instrument cluster. An acoustic warning may also be heard. Stop the vehicle and allow the 
gearbox to cool down ⇒.
The vehicle does not move forwards or backwards even though a position 
has been selected
If the vehicle will not move in the required direction, the system may have selected the position 
incorrectly. Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.
If the vehicle still does not move in the required direction, there is a system fault. Seek expert 
assistance and have the system checked.
Gear-change indicator (manual gearboxyf
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle 
is in motion to reduce fuel consumption.
DisplayMeaning
The current gear is optimal.
A higher gear is recommended.
A lower gear is recommended.
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This 
can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
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Lit upPossible cause ⇒Solution
In conjunction with warning lamp : 
ABS and EBV not functioning.
Do not drive on!
Seek expert assistance immediately ⇒ Fault 
in the brake system.
Brake pedal not depressed.To select a position, press the brake pedal.
FlashesPossible causeSolution
ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.Remove foot from accelerator pedal. Adapt 
driving style to suit road conditions.
Traction Control active.
Remove foot from accelerator pedal. Adapt 
driving style to suit road conditions 
⇒ Traction Control System (TCSyf  R U  
Traction Control (TCyf.
Flashing: vehicle with an automated 
manual gearbox is not secured from 
rolling away.
Apply the handbrake.
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.
Handbrake
Fig. 100 Handbrake between the front seats
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Applying the handbrake
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Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first 
be run in ⇒. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by applying 
more pressure to the brake pedal. During the run-in period, the braking distance is longer when 
the brakes are depressed fully or during emergency braking than with brakes that have been fully 
run in. In the run-in period, the brakes should not be depressed fully and situations that create a 
heavy load on the brakes should be avoided. For example, when driving too close to the vehicle 
ahead.
The rate of wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under which the 
vehicle is operated and the way in which the vehicle is driven. With regular urban trips, short 
journeys and a sporty driving style, the brake pads must be checked by a qualified workshop more 
regularly than stated in the service schedule.
When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after heavy rainfall or after 
washing the vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed as the brake discs will be wet, or possibly 
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speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road user is put at risk as a result of 
this action ⇒.
Any layer of salt accumulated on the discs and pads will delay the braking effect and increase the 
braking distance. If the brakes on the vehicle have not been applied for a long time on roads that 
have been gritted with salt, the layer of salt must be reduced through careful braking ⇒.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt in the brake pads are facilitated through long periods of 
inactivity, low mileage and low load levels. If the brake pads have been hardly used, or if they are at 
all corroded, Volkswagen recommends that the brake discs and brake pads be cleaned by braking 
strongly several times from high speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road 
user is put at risk as a result of this action ⇒.
Fault in the brake system
A brake circuit may have failed if you have to reduce speed and the vehicle does not brake as 
normal (sudden increase in braking distanceyf   7 K L V  L V  L Q G L F D W H G  E \  W K H  Z D U Q L Q J  O L J K W  . Go to the 
nearest qualified workshop immediately to have the fault corrected. Drive at low speed when doing 
this and anticipate much longer braking distances and an increase in the pressure required on the 
pedal.
Brake servo
The brake servo will only function when the engine is running and reinforces the pressure applied 
by the driver on the brake pedal.
If the brake servo is not functioning or the vehicle is being towed, the brake pedal will have to be 
depressed more forcefully as the braking distance will be increased due to the lack of assistance for 
the brake system ⇒.
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious 
injuries.
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