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Front view
Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle.
Key to Fig. 2
Windscreen:
Vehicle identification number Technical data
Windscreen wipers WipersWiper blades
Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror Rain/light sensorCaring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior
Sensor for lighting functions Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
Bonnet opening lever In the engine compartment
Behind the Volkswagen badge: radar sensor for assist systems Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior
Sensors for assist systems Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exteriorDriver assist systems
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye Tow-starting or towing
Lights in the bumper LightsChanging bulbs
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e view
Fig. 3 Overview of the right side of the vehicle.
Key to Fig. 3
Tail light cluster LightsChanging bulbs
Tank flap Fuel and emission control
Door release lever Doors and central locking button
Roof railing Roof carrier
Exterior mirror Exterior mirrors
Headlights Lights
Lifting points for the jack Changing a wheel
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In the engine compartment
Fuse box cover Changing fuses
Lever for adjusting the steering column position Steering wheel
Light switch Vehicle lighting
Turn signal and main beam lever Vehicle lighting
With switches and buttons for the driver assist systems Button for driver assist systemsDriver
assist systems
Vents Heating and air conditioning system
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster
With warning and indicator lamps Symbols in instrument cluster
Lever for wipers and washers Wipers
With buttons for operating the menus Instrument cluster
Controls on the multifunction steering wheel:
Operating driver assist systems Operating using the multifunction steering wheelDriver assist
systems
Audio, navigation
Opening the telephone menu or accepting telephone calls
Volume adjustment
Activating voice control (no function in some models)
Horn
Location of the driver front airbag Airbag system
Ignition lock Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals Pedals
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Press the MENU button or function button, depending on the version of the Infotainment system.
Touch the Vehicle function button.
Touch the Selection function button.
Touch the Sport function button. The performance monitor is displayed.
Touch one of the arrow buttons Fig. 23
You can change between the lap timer and performance monitor at any time using the arrow
buttons Fig. 23Fig. 24
Measuring lap times
The stopwatch measures the lap time in two areas:
The red needle and the numerical value in the centre show the running time in seconds. The smaller
display in the inner area shows minutes and hours.
The display on the right side shows the current lap time with an accuracy of 1/100 seconds. There is
no difference between the stopwatch and lap times if there are not yet any laps with split times
stored in the lap timer.
WARNING
Avoid operating the lap timer when the vehicle is in motion if possible.
Make lap timer settings and access statistics only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is in motion, use the lap timer only in driving situations which are easy to control.
Personalisation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The personalisation function allows personalised vehicle settings, such as air conditioning system,
instrument cluster or lighting settings, to be saved in a user account. Four user accounts are
available. Users are identified by the vehicle keys upon unlocking the vehicle. A user account is
assigned to each vehicle key.
Changes to the settings will be assigned to the active user account and saved upon locking the
vehicle or changing the user account.
Welcome and user account selection
When personalisation is activated, the name of the current user account appears on the instrument
cluster display for approximately ten seconds after you switch on the ignition.
During this time, you can select a user account using the buttons on the wiper lever or multifunction
steering wheel Infotainment system controls and displays
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User management and settings
When the ignition is switched on, you can use the Personalisation menu in the Infotainment system
for user management and to make settings. The menu can be accessed via the vehicle settings in the
Infotainment system.
Changing the user account
You can select the user account either via the Personalisation menu or via the Vehicle status menu.
Manually assigning vehicle keys to user accounts
You can assign a vehicle key to the currently active user account. For this purpose, select Manual key
assignment.
Automatically assigning vehicle keys to user accounts
If you have selected Automatic key assignment, the following vehicle key is assigned to the user
account upon changing the user account:
Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function
when you open the driver door.
Personalised vehicle settings
Opening and closing (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.)
Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, lane change flash etc.)
Settings for air conditioning system
Active driver assist systems
Driving profile selection
Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displays)
Infotainment system (display brightness and station sorting)
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to a
different user account, select the required user account and manually assign it to the vehicle key.
Safety
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Turn signals
Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
Tail light clusters
Brake lights
Rear fog light
Number plate light
Information on changing bulbs Changing bulbs
DANGER
Please observe important safety information about the front passenger front airbag Fitting and
using chi
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics could cause accidents and fatal
injuries.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair senses, reaction times and driving
safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. The
correct interpretation of the driving situation can make the difference between reaching your
destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.
NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate
servicing work or non-availability of Genuine Parts.
Observe the instructions and information for vehicles with an N1 approval Information about
vehicles with N1 approval (light commercial vehicle)
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button again moves the boot lid back into the starting position.
Signal tones
If the boot lid is opened or closed from the vehicle interior or using the vehicle key, signal tones will
sound.
Changing and storing the opening angle
If the area behind or above the vehicle is smaller than the path of the boot lid, the opening angle of
the boot lid can be changed.
Stop the opening procedure at the desired open position (at least half open).
In the boot lid, press and hold the button Fig. 63until the hazard warning lights flash.
The changed opening angle will be stored.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the changed opening
angle has been stored.
Resetting and storing the opening angle
The opening angle must be reset and stored again in order for the boot lid to open fully again.
Push the opened boot lid up as far as it will go by hand. You will need to use increased force for this.
In the boot lid, press and hold the button Fig. 63until the hazard warning lights flash.
The opening angle will be reset.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the opening angle has
been reset.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the boot lid, please check that there is enough space to open and close it,
for example when in a garage.
Unlocking the boot lid manually
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WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can
confuse other road users. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or
turning manoeuvres.
Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been
completed.
The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off In an emergency
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change when the user account changes Personalisation
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 79 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).
Switching lights on
Switch on the ignition.
Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:
Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level
and the weather Automatic headlights The side lights and daytime running
lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The dipped beam headlights
are switched on.
Switching lights off
Switch off the ignition.