
or  arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the required 
map size. A frame appears around the selected option. 
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm your selection. 
With some equipment levels, navigation is shown on two screens or only one. The navigation map 
can be displayed on the Active Info Display and Infotainment system or only on the Infotainment 
system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown on the Active Info Display. 
Displays 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Possible instrument cluster displays 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid. 
Warning and information messages. 
Mileage displays. 
Time Time 
Radio and navigation information ookletInfotainment system,. 
Telephone information Infotainment system,. 
Outside temperature. 
Compass display. 
Selector lever positions. 
Gear-change indicator Gear-change indicator 
Driving data display (multifunction display) and menus for various settings Instrument cluster 
menus 
Service interval display Service interval display 
Speed warning Instrument cluster menus 
Speed warning for winter tyres. 
Start/stop system status display Start/stop system 
Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign 
Assist) 
Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT

nment system can 
distract you from the road. 
Always drive carefully and responsibly. 
Information on the brakes 
New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first 
be run in 
pressure on the brake pedal. During the run-in period, the braking distance is longer for full or 
emergency braking than when the brake pads have been run in. In the run-in period, full braking 
should be avoided and also situations that create a heavy load on the brakes, e.g. when driving up 
close to the vehicle ahead. 
The wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under which the vehicle is 
operated and the way the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is used for regular urban trips, short 
journeys, and is driven with a sporty driving style, the brake pads must be regularly checked by a 
qualified workshop. 
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 
iced up (in winter). The brakes must be dried as quickly as possible by careful braking at higher 
speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road user is put at risk as a result of this 
action  
A layer of salt that accumulates on the discs and pads will reduce the braking effect and increase the 
braking distance. If the vehicle has not been braked for a long time on roads which 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 standstill times, 
low mileage and low load levels. If the brake pads have been hardly used or if they are 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  
Brake servo 
The brake servo will function only when the engine is running and reinforces the pressure applied by 
the driver on the brake pedal. 
If the brake servo does not function 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  
 
WARNING 
Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and serious injuries. 
If the warning lamp  lights up either alone or together with a text message in the instrument 
cluster display, go to a qualified workshop immediately to have the brake pads checked and the 
worn brake pads replaced.  

WARNING 
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance 
will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter. 
Dry and de-ice the brakes using careful braking manoeuvres. Make sure that you do not endanger 
any other road users or violate any legal regulations when doing so. 
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water. 
 
NOTICE 
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, gearbox, running gear and 
vehicle electrics, could sustain severe damage. 
Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Immediately rinse all components that 
have been exposed to salt water with fresh water. 
Running in the engine 
A new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. This enables all the moving parts to 
bed in together. During the first few operating hours, the engine has higher internal friction than it 
does later. 
Do not depress the accelerator fully. 
Do not drive the vehicle at more than 2/3 of the maximum engine speed. 
 
Gradually increase speed and engine speed. 
The style of driving during the first 1,500 kilometres will also affect the engine quality. Even after this 
time and especially with a cold engine drive the vehicle at moderate engine speeds in order to 
reduce engine wear and to increase the mileage that the engine can cover. 
Do not drive at engine speeds which are too low. Always shift down gear if the engine is not running 
smoothly. 
New tyres Wheels and tyresand brake pads Notes on drivingmust be run in carefully. 
 
If the engine is run in gently, its life will be increased and its oil consumption reduced. 
Using the vehicle in other countries and continents 
The vehicle is produced at the factory specifically for a certain country and complies with this 
country's registration regulations valid at the time of vehicle production.  

 
You can check whether your vehicle is equipped for the Flexible Service QI6 (Longlife) or Fixed 
Service QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4, QI7 (dependent on time or mileage) in the vehicle data Technical data
or on the inside cover of this owner's manual. 
Permitted engine oil standards 
Petrol engineswith particulate filter1) 
Flexible ServiceVW 508 00 or alternatively VW 504 002)Fixed ServiceVW 502 00 
Petrol engineswithout particulate filter 
Flexible ServiceVW 508 00 or alternatively VW 504 00Fixed ServiceVW 502 00 
Diesel engineswith particulate filter1) 
Flexible ServiceVW 507 00Fixed ServiceVW 507 00 
Diesel engineswithout particulate filter 
Flexible ServiceVW 507 00Fixed ServiceVW 505 01 
Volkswagen recommends engine oils. 
 
NOTICE 
additives is not covered by the warranty. 
Using other engine oils can cause engine damage. 
d engine oils are not 
available. To avoid damaging the engine, a maximum quantity of 0.5 litres of the following engine oil 
may be used only once until the next oil change: 
 SN (API SM). 
ards ACEA C3 or API CJ-4. 
1) Check with a qualified workshop if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with a 
particulate filter. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
2) Using VW 504 00 instead of VW 508 00 may cause the vehicle's emissions values to increase 
slightly. 
Changing engine oil 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings 

Fig. 192 Battery window on the top of the 12-volt vehicle battery (illustration). 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The electrolyte level of the 12-volt vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage 
vehicles, in hot countries and in older 12-volt vehicle batteries. The 12-volt vehicle battery is 
otherwise maintenance-free. 
Vehicles with an auxiliary heater Auxiliary heater and ventilationare fitted with special vehicle 
batteries. The electrolyte level of these 12-volt vehicle batteries cannot be checked for technical 
reasons. Go to a qualified workshop to have the 12-volt vehicle battery checked. 
Preparations 
eparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment In the engine compartment 
 In the engine compartment 
Checking the electrolyte level (12-volt vehicle batteries with battery window) 
e for you to clearly see the colour indicator in the round 
battery window on the top of the 12-volt vehicle battery Fig. 192(arrow). Never use naked 
flames or glowing objects as a light source. 
s according to the electrolyte level in the 
12-volt vehicle battery. 
Light yellow or without colourThe electrolyte level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low. The 12-
volt vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary.BlackThe 
electrolyte level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is correct. 
 
WARNING 
Any work on the 12-volt vehicle battery can cause serious chemical burns, explosions and electric 
shocks. 
  

 
 
 
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Servicing work 
In addition to the inspection work (depending on the operating conditions and vehicle equipment, 
e.g. engine, gearbox or service fluids), further servicing work must be performed on your vehicle. 
The work is dependent on either time and/or mileage.