If the vehicle is not approved for use with a roof carrier, do not use or retrofit a roof carrier.
Securing a roof carrier
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Special roof carriers must be used to transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surfboards or boats safely ⇒
. Suitable accessories are available from your Volkswagen dealership.
Attaching roof bars and load carrier system (vehicles with roof railingsyf
Mount roof bars to the roof railing according to the installation instructions provided.
Once you have fitted the base carrier bars, you can then secure the respective carrier system on
them.
Loading the roof carrier
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Maximum permissible roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is 75 kg.
The roof load limit refers to the combined weight of the roof carrier and the load carried on the roof
⇒.
When transporting heavy or bulky items on the roof carrier, the vehicle handling will
change due to the shift in the centre of gravity and increased susceptibility to crosswinds.
•Always secure loads properly using suitable and undamaged securing straps.
•Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect on the vehicle
aerodynamics, centre of gravity and overall handling.
•Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking manoeuvres.
•Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
WARNING
A roof carrier that has not been approved for the vehicle or a roof carrier that is fitted to a
vehicle that is not approved for use with a roof carrier may cause accidents or injuries.
•Use only roof carriers that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
•Never use a roof carrier on a vehicle that has not been approved for use with a roof
carrier.
•A roof carrier that is fitted nevertheless may become loose whilst the vehicle is in
motion and fall from the vehicle roof.
WARNING
Securing a roof carrier of any kind to a vehicle that is not approved for use with a roof
carrier may lead to severe damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Incorrectly attaching and using the roof bars and load carrier could cause the whole roof
carrier system to fall off the roof. This could cause accidents and injuries.
•Only use roof bars and load carrier systems when they are undamaged and fitted
correctly.
•Always fit roof bars and load carriers correctly. Always observe the installation
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
•Attach the roof bars only at the specified mounting points.
•Special roof carriers for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc. should always be
properly installed. Always observe the installation instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
•Check that the roof carrier is secured before starting your journey and tighten as
necessary after driving a short distance. During a long trip, check all bolts and
fasteners at each stop.
•Do not carry out any changes or repairs to the roof bars or the load carrier system.
WARNING
This chapter does not refer to all the fuses in the vehicle. These should be changed only by
a qualified workshop.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 208 Dash panel on the driver side: fuse box cover.
Fig. 209 Fuse box cover in the dash panel: right-hand drive vehicle, on the front passenger side.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Left-hand drive: opening the fuse box in the dash panel
•Open the stowage compartment on the driver side ⇒ Fig. 208.
•Empty stowage compartment if necessary.
High voltages in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death.
•Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
•Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.
WARNING
Using unsuitable or repaired fuses and bridging an electrical circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injuries.
•Never fit fuses that have a higher fuse protection limit. Fuses must always be replaced
by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and markingsyf D Q G V L ] H .
•Never repair a fuse.
•Never use a metal strip, paper clip or similar objects to replace a fuse.
WARNING
•To avoid damage to the electrical system in the vehicle, switch the ignition, the lights
and all electrical consumers off and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock
before changing a fuse.
•You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher
amp rating.
•Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture
in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.
NOTICE
ColourAmp rating in ampere (ATO
/ MINIyf
Amp rating in ampere
(JCASEyf
Orange5
Brown7,5
Red1050
Blue1520
Yellow2060
White or clear25
pink3030
Green3040
Light green40
pink3030
Preparation
•Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.
•Open the appropriate fuse box ⇒ Fuses in the dash panel.
Detecting a blown fuse
•Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.
•If a flat blade fuse (ATO, MINIyf has blown, this can be recognised from the top and side
through the transparent housing by the fact that the metal strip has melted ⇒ Fig. 213.
•If a JCASE fuse is blown, the melted metal strip can be seen from the top through the
transparent housing ⇒ Fig. 213.
Changing a fuse
•If applicable, take the plastic pliers ⇒ Fig. 214① out of the fuse box cover.
•Push the plastic pliers suitable to the fuse design ⇒ Fig. 214① or ⇒ Fig. 214① onto
the fuse from the side.
•Remove the fuse
•If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same
markingsyf D Q G same size ⇒.
•Once the new fuse is inserted, put the plastic pliers back in the cover.
•Fit the fuse box cover.
Jump starting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Jump lead connection point (earth connectionyf
⇒ Jump lead connection point (positive terminalyf
⇒ Jump starting the vehicle
If the engine fails to start because the 12-volt vehicle battery is flat, the discharged battery can be
connected to the 12-volt battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Suitable jump leads are needed for jump starting. The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
for petrol engines and at least 35 mm for diesel engines.
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You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher
amp rating.
NOTICE
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