
 
 
Check the tyres, suspension struts and axles for damage and remove dirt, stones and other foreign 
bodies from the tyre tread. 
 
Inspect the vehicle underbody and remove all items that are jammed in the brake system, on the 
wheels, in the running gear, in the exhaust system and in the engine, such as branches, leaves or 
pieces of wood . If you see any damage or leaks, take your vehicle to a qualified workshop or seek 
expert assistance. 
 
Clean heavy soiling from the radiator grille and the vehicle underbody Vehicle care. 
 
Check the engine compartment to see if any dirt is affecting engine operation In the engine 
compartment. 
 
Deselecting the Offroad driving profile Setting a driving profile. 
 
Switch on TCS again Brake support systems. 
 
WARNING 
Objects caught underneath the vehicle underbody pose a danger. The vehicle underbody must 
always be examined for trapped objects after every journey offroad. 
Never drive if objects are trapped in the underbody, brake system, wheels, running gear, exhaust 
system and engine. 
Inflammable materials, e.g. dry leaves, could ignite on hot vehicle components. A fire can cause 
serious injuries. 
Trapped objects could damage the fuel lines, brake system, seals and other running gear 
components. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause accidents. 
Driver assist systems 
Speed limiter 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:  

wheels can spin even when brake support systems are active, and this can lead to a loss of control of 
the vehicle. 
 
WARNING 
The effectiveness of ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems which affect 
driving dynamics are not serviced properly or are not functioning properly. This also applies, but not 
exclusively, to the brakes, tyres and other named systems. 
Please always bear in mind that modifications and changes to the vehicle can affect the way brake 
support systems operate. 
Alterations to the suspension or the use of non-approved wheel and tyre combinations can affect 
the function of brake support systems and reduce their effectiveness. 
Suitable tyres support the effectiveness of ESC. 
 
WARNING 
Driving without the brake servo can considerably increase the braking distance and thus cause 
accidents and serious injuries. 
Never switch the engine or ignition off while the vehicle is in motion. 
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. 
Switching the TCS on and off 
Switch off the traction control system (TCS) if the vehicle does not have sufficient traction: 
When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces. 
When rocking the vehicle free if it is stuck. 
Then switch on TCS again. 
Switching TCS on and off 
TCS can be switched off and on in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and 
displays 
When the TCS is switched off, the yellow indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster 
display. 
As soon as the TCS starts regulating, the indicator lamp flashes yellow. 
Troubleshooting  

specifications 
Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, doors, front seats, headliner or the bodywork should 
be carried out only by a qualified workshop. Airbag system components and sensors might be fitted 
on these vehicle components. 
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system when performing other 
repair work, parts of the airbag system may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event 
of an accident, the airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all. 
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the airbags is not reduced and that 
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are 
familiar with these regulations. 
Any modifications to the vehicle's suspension could prevent the airbag system from working 
properly during a collision. For example, using wheel rim/tyre combinations that have not been 
approved by Volkswagen, lowering the suspension or making modifications to the suspension rate 
including work on the springs, struts and shock absorbers etc., could change the forces that are 
measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the electronic control unit. Some changes to the 
suspension could cause the forces measured by the sensors to increase, for example. This can lead 
to the airbag system being triggered in collision scenarios where it normally would not be triggered if 
modifications to the suspension had not been made. Other modifications can cause the forces 
measured by the sensors to decrease, therefore preventing the airbag system from being triggered 
when it should have been. 
 
WARNING 
Incorrect repairs and modifications can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle and impair 
the effectiveness of the airbag system. This can result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries. 
 
 
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vehicles in your vehicle. 
 
WARNING 
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension, including the use of unsuitable tyre/rim combinations, can 
cause the airbag system to function differently and increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the 
event of an accident. 
the original factory-fitted components. 
en. 
Mobile reception in the vehicle  

 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  

 
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.