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prior to downhill gradients (manual gearbox or Tiptronic mode of the 
automatic gearbox) to additionally make use of engine braking. The brake system could otherwise 
overheat and fail. 
 will change because of the 
trailer load and the increased combined towing weight of the vehicle and trailer. 
When driving with this combination, drive particularly carefully and slowly. 
Pulling off on slopes when towing a trailer 
Depending on the steepness of the uphill gradient and the total weight of the trailer and vehicle, a 
vehicle towing a trailer could roll back a short distance when moving off on a hill. 
When towing a trailer, pull off on slopes as follows: 
 
once to switch off the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake 
ly. 
Manual gearbox: selecting a gearor selector lever position D/SDSG
     
        
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vehicle production, with the basic requirements and other relevant laws and regulations, including 
FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part 15.21 and RSS-Gen Issue 1: 
Radio-based equipment 
 
 
 
luding City Emergency Braking System. 
 
 
 
 
Electrical equipment 
-volt socket. 
Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles 
Recycling end-of-life vehicles 
Volkswagen has already made provision for you to recycle your vehicle in an environmentally 
responsible manner. The extensive recycling systems operating in many European countries will take 
back your vehicle at the end of its useful life. Once the vehicle has been recycled, a certificate of 
destruction will be issued to show that the vehicle has been disposed of correctly. 
Return of end-of-life vehicles is free of charge, provided that national legislation is complied with. 
Further information on return and recycling of end-of-life vehicles is available from a Volkswagen 
dealership. 
Scrapping 
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or its individual components, 
e.g. from the airbag system and belt tensioners, are scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar with 
these regulations. 
Information about vehicles with N1 approval (light commercial vehicle) 
Please observe the following for vehicles used to transport goods with a maximum permitted weight 
of up to 3.5 t (N1 approval in Europe): 
Variants and number of seats 
There are various types of N1 vehicles based on a Volkswagen passenger car. The number of seats 
may be restricted to two or four.  
     
        
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ering in the rear of the vehicle interior because there is 
no rear bench seat  
Vehicles with four seats: the centre seat on the rear bench seat cannot be used 
Transporting children safely 
As with vehicles with passenger car approval (M1), approved child restraint systems can be used on 
the seats Safe transport of children 
Towing a trailer 
If the vehicle is approved for towing a trailer, observe any local regulations for driving with a trailer 
and using a towing bracket. 
If the vehicle exceeds the gross vehicle weight rating or the rear axle load, do not exceed 80 km/h 
when towing a trailer. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are permitted. Keep to 
country-specific speed limits which may be lower for vehicles with trailers than for vehicles without 
trailers. 
The vehicle documents contain details of permitted excess loads. If no excess loads are shown, the 
vehicle can be driven at 100 km/h, taking account of the laws which apply in different countries. 
Technical data 
Please refer to the vehicle documentation for technical data. 
 
WARNING 
Risk of injury and electric shock from exposed cables. 
vehicle are covered up when using the vehicle. 
 
WARNING 
Risk of serious injuries due to transporting passengers incorrectly. 
 
ms such as seat 
belts and head restraints. 
 
WARNING 
Risk of serious and fatal injuries. 
  
     
        
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restricted, not possible, or possible only when additional requirements have been fulfilled. 
Technical data 
Notes on technical data 
Unless otherwise indicated or separately listed, the technical data apply to the basic model. The 
values may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions and for special 
vehicles and in the case of country-specific vehicle specifications. All data in the official vehicle 
documents take precedence over these data. 
Engine 
The vehicle data sticker and the official vehicle documents show which engine is installed in your 
vehicle. 
Weight 
The values for the kerb weight in the following tables apply for the road-ready vehicle with driver 
(75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, where applicable, tools and 
spare tyre ed accessories increase the stated kerb weight 
and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly. 
The load comprises the weights of the following: 
 
 
 system 
 
Performance figures 
In certain vehicles with heavy duty running gear, the engine could be governed to provide a 
maximum speed of 210 km/h. 
The performance figures were measured without equipment which may negatively influence 
performance, such as a roof carrier or mudflaps. 
Gross combination weight 
The specified gross combination weights are applicable only for altitudes up to 1,000 m above sea 
level. The maximum gross combination weight must be reduced by approximately 10% for every 
further started 1,000 m in altitude. 
Notes on the tables 
Gearbox abbreviations: MG = manual gearbox, AG = automatic gearbox, DSG
     
        
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 weights, payload, dimensions, vehicle speeds and axle weight 
ratings could cause damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries. 
maximum speeds. 
axle loads must never exceed the gross axle weight ratings. 
braking distance of the vehicle. Adjust your speed accordingly. 
 
NOTICE 
The load should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle. When transporting heavy objects 
in the luggage compartment, they should be placed either in front of or over the rear axle in order to 
minimise the effect on the vehicle's handling. 
 
NOTICE 
Observe the instructions and information for vehicles with an N1 approval Information about 
vehicles wit
Vehicle data 
 
Fig. 213 
  
     
        
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 214 Vehicle identification number. 
Vehicle data sticker 
The vehicle data sticker Fig. 213 is located on the cover of the owner's manual and under the 
rear luggage compartment trim on the luggage compartment wall. It contains the following data: 
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) 
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type 
Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code 
is CPTA Fig. 213 
Additional equipment, PR numbers 
Type plate 
The type plate Fig. 213can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is 
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate. 
The type plate contains the following data: 
Approval 
Gross vehicle weight rating 
  Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer) 
Gross front axle weight rating 
Gross rear axle weight rating 
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the 
windscreen Fig. 214(arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The 
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water 
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain 
access to the vehicle identification number In the engine compartment 
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button 
and the and Service function buttons Infotainment system controls and displays 
Vehicle data  
     
        
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Fig. 215 
 
Fig. 216 Vehicle identification number. 
Vehicle data sticker 
The vehicle data sticker Fig. 215 is located on the cover of the owner's manual and under the 
rear luggage compartment trim on the luggage compartment wall. It contains the following data: 
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) 
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type 
Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code 
is CCZB Fig. 215 
Additional equipment, PR numbers 
Type plate 
The type plate Fig. 215can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is 
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate. 
The type plate contains the following data: 
Gross vehicle weight rating  
     
        
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Gross front axle weight rating 
Gross rear axle weight rating 
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the 
windscreen Fig. 216(arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The 
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water 
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain 
access to the vehicle identification number In the engine compartment 
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button 
and the and Service function buttons Infotainment system controls and displays 
Dimensions 
 
Fig. 217 Illustration: dimensions. 
The data in the table apply to the German basic model with the basic specification. 
 
NOTICE 
 Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Objects that 
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.