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safety procedures and have the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable tools. Serious injuries
can be caused by carrying out work incorrectly
workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Information for warning and indicator lamps lit up can be found in the troubleshooting at the end of
the chapter Troubleshooting
Location of the 12-volt vehicle battery
The 12-volt vehicle battery is located in the engine compartment.
Explanation of the warnings on the 12-volt vehicle battery
Always wear eye protection!Electrolyte is very corrosive and caustic. Always wear
protective gloves and eye protection!Fire, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited!
A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is charging!
Always keep children away from electrolyte and the 12-volt vehicle battery!Always
observe the owner's manual!
WARNING
Any work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical burns,
fire or electric shocks. Always read and observe the following warnings and safety information
before carrying out any kind of work:
any work on the 12-volt
vehicle battery and also disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt vehicle battery.
-volt vehicle battery.
12-volt vehicle battery, ensure that your hands, arms and face in particular are protected from acid
spillages.
r work near naked flames or sparks.
discharge.
-volt vehicle battery. It can explode. Damaged 12-volt vehicle batteries
must be replaced as soon as possible.
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-volt vehicle battery
-volt vehicle
battery.
e cable and then the negative cable
Various indicator lamps may light up after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been connected and the
ignition is switched on. They will go out when you drive a short distance at a speed of approximately
15 20 km/h (10 12 mph). If the indicator lamps remain lit up, the vehicle should be checked by a
qualified workshop.
If the 12-volt vehicle battery was disconnected for an extended period, the system may not able to
calculate or correctly display the time when the next service is due Instrument cluster
the maximum permissible service intervals Service
Automatic switch-off for electrical consumers
The intelligent vehicle electrical system management function automatically implements a range of
measures to prevent the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging under high loads:
power supply to the 12-volt socket and the cigarette lighter may be interrupted temporarily
while the engine is being started.
The vehicle electrics management system cannot always prevent the 12-volt vehicle battery from
being discharged, for example if the ignition is left on over a long period with the engine off or the
side lights or parking lights are left on over a long period of time.
12-volt vehicle battery is discharged
gnition is switched on.
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
WARNING
Incorrectly mounting the battery and using incorrect 12-volt vehicle batteries can cause short
circuits, fire and serious injuries.
-free and leak-proof 12-volt vehicle batteries that have the same
properties, specifications and dimensions as the factory-fitted 12-volt vehicle battery.
WARNING
A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is being charged.
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ator. The 12-volt vehicle battery will not be charged by the alternator while the
vehicle is in motion.
Switch off any electrical consumers that are not required. Inform a qualified workshop. Have the
electrical system checked.
The start/stop system cannot start the engine Start/stop system
and vehicle battery (12-volt)
The central warning lamp lights up yellow and the text message 12 V battery low. Charge by driving.
is displayed.
The charge level of the vehicle battery is insufficient.
Recharge the 12-volt vehicle battery by driving the vehicle for an extended time.
The start/stop system cannot start the engine Start/stop system
and vehicle battery (12-volt)
The central warning lamp lights up red and the text message Replace 12 V battery. Workshop. is
displayed.
The vehicle battery condition is not ok.
Seek expert assistance and have the battery checked and replaced if necessary.
The start/stop system cannot start the engine Start/stop system
Wheels and tyres
Tyre monitoring system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
Troub
The tyre monitoring system warns the driver when the tyre pressures are too low.
The tyre monitoring system monitors various parameters (for example, rolling circumference) of all
wheels using ABS sensors (indirect measurement).
WARNING
The intelligent tyre monitoring system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Incorrect handling of the wheels and tyres can lead to
a sudden loss of pressure in the tyres, tread separation and even tyre blow-out.
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synchronise the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
flashes for 65 seconds and then remains lit continuously
Do not drive on!
-synchronise the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
WARNING
Differing tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can cause tyre damage, tyre failure, loss of
vehicle control, accidents, serious injury and death.
lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as possible and check all the tyres
Useful information about wheels and tyres
vehicle stability and increase the braking distance.
lead
to a tyre bursting and the loss of control over the vehicle.
recommended tyre pressure can be found on a sticker Tyre pressure
em cannot function correctly unless all cold tyres have the correct tyre
pressure.
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure
warm up the tyre to such an extent that the tread may separate and the tyre could burst. This could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
the tyre bursts, leading you to lose control of the vehicle.
rely and the vehicle will not
handle well.
to the nearest qualified workshop and check and correct the tyre pressure Useful information
about wheels and tyres
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Manual gearbox: select a gear.
Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving traffic.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle In an emergency. Observe any
legal requirements.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone, collapsible chocks or
another suitable object.
When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly .
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and the vehicle toolkit from the luggage
compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
Wheel bolts
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s and cameras must not be covered by stickers, additional
headlights, trim frames for number plates or similar.
Repairs and structural modifications should therefore be carried out only by a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
-ups in the area around the sensors may impair the function of the
system in question.
vehicle only with the original Volkswagen badge.
Engine and transmission guard
An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's underbody and
sump, for example when driving over kerbs, drive entrances or unsurfaced roads.
Volkswagen recommends that you have this equipment retrofitted by your Volkswagen dealership.
WARNING
Incorrectly performed repairs and modifications can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle
and impair the effectiveness of the driver assist systems. This can result in accidents and severe
injuries.
WARNING
Unsuitable spare parts and accessories, incorrectly carried out work, modifications and repairs can
lead to damage to the vehicle and cause accidents and serious injuries.
Volkswagen Genuine Parts