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
or Fig. 21until the desired menu option is
marked. A frame appears around the selected option.
Press the button Fig. 21to make the required changes. A tick indicates that the particular
system or function is active.
Returning to menu selection
Press the or button Fig. 21
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not
be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently.
If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunction rectified.
Button for driver assist systems
Fig. 22 On the turn signal and main beam lever on the left of the steering column: button for driver
assist systems.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
You can switch the driver assist systems listed in the Assist systems menu on and off with the button
on the turn signal and main beam lever.
Switching individual driver assist systems on and off
Press the button Fig. 22in the direction of the arrow to open the Assist systems menu.
Select the driver assist system and switch it on or off Operating the instrument cluster
indicates that a driver assist system is switched on.
Mark and confirm your selection by pressing the button on the wiper lever, or by
pressing the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The driver assist systems can also be switched on and off in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment
system Vehicle settings menu
Infotainment system controls and displays
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety,
and the safety of all passengers and other road users
Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Tyre pressure, Fuel gauge.
Check the washer fluid level Washer fluid.
Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior.
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the
roof Transporting items.
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size
Safe transport of children.
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly to match the size of the occupants
Sitting position, Mirrors.
Wear shoes that provide proper support for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely
fastened.
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)
indicate a change in direction or lane change by operating the turn signal. The hazard warning lights
will be interrupted temporarily.
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in the following situations:
When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to
warn vehicles behind you.
There is an emergency situation.
The vehicle has broken down.
When tow-starting or towing.
Always follow local regulations on the use of the hazard warning lights.
If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative method of drawing
attention to the broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation.
WARNING
Any broken-down vehicle poses a high accident risk for the vehicle occupants and for other road
users.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Never leave other persons alone in the vehicle, particularly children or people requiring assistance.
This applies in particular when the doors are locked. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected
to very high or very low temperatures.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel.
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Opening and closing
Vehicle key
Functions of the vehicle key
Fig. 50 Vehicle key.
Key to Fig. 50
Central locking button: unlock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid separately.
Central locking button: lock the vehicle.
Fold the key bit in and out.
Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed.
Unlocking or locking the vehicle from outside
To unlock: press the button.
To lock: press the button.
Press the or button Opening and closing the boot lid
Unlocking: all turn signals flash twice.
Locking: all turn signals flash once.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause accidents or serious injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Otherwise, children or
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the engine or switch on the
ignition and operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
Go to a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this
purpose.
Turn signals do not flash
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked:
At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed.
OR: convenience closing is in progress and not all windows and the glass roof have been closed.
Vehicle locks itself automatically
The vehicle will lock itself again automatically after approx. 45 seconds if one of the following
conditions applies:
The vehicle has been unlocked but not opened.
The ignition has not been switched on.
The boot lid has not been opened.
The vehicle has been unlocked using the lock cylinder.
The vehicle has been locked using the central locking button in the vehicle interior.
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key
Keyless Access: the vehicle key located inside the vehicle will be blocked from starting the engine if
the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second vehicle key. Press the button on the
vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the engine Starting and stopping the
engine
Locking the vehicle after airbags have been triggered
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated in an accident. Depending on the extent of
the damage, the vehicle can be locked as follows after an accident:
Switch the ignition off and then back on again.
Automatic deactivation of the sensors
The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.
A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.
Reactivating the sensors:
Unlock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.
NOTICE
The buttons are located in the doors Vehicle overviews
Opening the windows: press the button. Closing the windows: pull the button.Press to disable
the electric window buttons in the rear doors.
The windows can still be opened or closed using the buttons for a short time after the ignition has
been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened.
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function can be used to fully open and close the windows. The
individual buttons do not have to be held to do this.
One-touch closing: pull the button for the appropriate window up briefly into the second position.
One-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second
position.
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
Convenience opening and closing
The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key when the
ignition is switched off:
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key.
In vehicles with keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: place your finger on the locking
sensor in the door handle for a few seconds until the windows are closed Unlocking or locking the
vehicle with Keyless Access operating range.
To interrupt this function, release the locking or unlocking button OR remove your finger from the
sensor.
A valid vehicle key must be located within the operating range. All turn signals will flash once as
confirmation that all the windows and the glass roof have been closed.
Set the convenience opening settings in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
Infotainment system controls and displays
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their
operating area.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.
The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.