
ter display 
shows the current direction of travel in the form of an abbreviation, e.g. NW for north west. 
The graphic compass display is also available when the Infotainment system is switched on and route 
guidance is not active. 
Economical mode  
While you drive, the instrument cluster display shows whether the vehicle is in an economical mode 
. 
Engine code 
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster. 
Switch on ignition, but the engine must not run. 
Press and hold the  button on the instrument cluster for around 15 seconds to display the engine 
code. 
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster. 
Select the Range information profile on the instrument cluster. 
Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel until the Service menu is available 
on the instrument cluster display Service menu 
Select the Engine code menu option. 
 
WARNING 
Streets and bridges can be iced over at outside temperatures above freezing point. 
The snowflake symbol indicates that there is a risk of black ice. 
There may be black ice on the roads even when outside temperatures are above +4

 
After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and 
the current vehicle data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display shows up to three valid road signs 
Fig. 14 with the accompanying additional signs: 
1st position:The road sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the 
display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph) Fig. 14.2nd position:Road signs that do not 
always apply (e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) in wet) are shown in second place.Additional sign:if the 
windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, the now valid road sign with the additional 
In wet sign, for example, will be moved left to the first position.3rd position:Further road signs that 
do not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g. overtaking not permitted at certain 
times Fig. 14. 
Speed warning 
If the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects that an applicable speed limit has been exceeded, it can 
issue an acoustic warning signal and display a message on the instrument cluster display. 
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment 
system Vehicle settings menu km/h (3 mph) 
within a range between 0 km/h (mph) and 15 km/h (9 mph) above the permitted maximum speed. 
Trailer mode 
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the 
vehicle, the display of road signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable 
speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the 
Infotainment system Vehicle settings menu 
In trailer mode, the speed warning function display can be adjusted to the type of trailer or to legal 
requirements. The settings can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a range 
between 60 km/h (40 mph) and 130 km/h (80 mph). If a higher speed is set than is permitted for 
driving with a trailer in the country in which you are currently travelling, Dynamic Road Sign Display 
automatically issues a warning at the usual speed limit, e.g. at 80 km/h (50 mph) in Germany. 
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactivated, Dynamic Road Sign Display issues warnings as if 
the vehicle was being driven without a trailer. 
Function limitations 
Dynamic Road Sign Display is subject to system-related limitations. The following conditions can 
restrict the function of Dynamic Road Sign Display, or prevent it from working altogether: 
Poor visibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or heavy spray. 
Glare, e.g. due to oncoming traffic or sunlight. 
High speeds. 
Covered or dirty camera. 
Road signs that are located outside of the camera's field of view.  

 by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles. 
Road signs that do not correspond to the standard design. 
Damaged or bent traffic signs. 
Variable road signs on gantries (changeable road sign display using LEDs or other light sources). 
Out-of-date map material in the Infotainment system. 
Stickers on vehicles that show road signs, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks. 
 
WARNING 
The intelligent technology used by the Dynamic Road Sign Display cannot overcome the laws of 
physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded 
by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The system is 
not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver. 
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. 
Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog can cause road signs not to be displayed or to be 
incorrectly displayed by the system. 
If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the Dynamic Road Sign 
Display system may be impaired. 
 
WARNING 
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system 
may differ from the current traffic situation. 
Not all road signs can be recognised by the system and displayed correctly. 
Road signs on the road and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays 
provided by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system. 
 
NOTICE 
Availability of the Dynamic Road Sign Display function is limited in waypoint mode (waypoint 
navigation) of the Infotainment system. 
 
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore 
change automatically when the user account is changed Personalisation 
 
  

 
Additional points for the front passenger: 
Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it. 
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum 
protection if it is deployed. 
Seat belts 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Warning lamp
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts
Seat belt protection
Using seat belts
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
Seat belt routing
Seat belt height adjuster
Belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
Service and disposal of belt tensioners
Proactive occupant protection system
Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or 
seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat belt in question should be replaced immediately by a 
qualified workshop 
compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends using a 
Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
 
WARNING 
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat belts 
will only offer the optimum level of protection when they are fastened and used properly. 
Seat belts are the most effective means of reducing the risk of serious and fatal injuries in the event 
of an accident. Seat belts must always be fastened properly when the vehicle is in motion to protect 
the driver and all vehicle occupants.  

 years old) and group 1/2 (up to about seven years old) with 
an integral belt system are best for children over the relevant weight limit. 
Weight classes 2/3: groups 2 and 3 include child seats with a backrest, and booster seats with no 
backrest. Child seats with a backrest have integrated seat belt routing and side cushions, and so 
provide better protection than booster seats with no backrest. Volkswagen therefore recommends 
the use of child seats with a backrest. Group 2 child seats are for children up to the age of about 
seven, group 3 child seats for those older than seven. 
Not every child will fit in the child seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will 
fit in every vehicle. Therefore it is vital to check that the child fits properly in their child seat and that 
the child seat can be securely fastened in the vehicle. 
Child seats by approval categories 
Child seats can be classified as universal, semi-universal or vehicle-specific (all in accordance with 
regulation ECE-R 44), or as i-Size (in accordance with regulation ECE-R 129). 
Universal: child seats with universal approval are approved for use in all vehicles. No type list is 
required. ISOFIX child seats with universal approval must also be secured using a strap over the top 
of the vehicle seat (top tether). 
Semi-universal: semi-universal approval requires other safety devices for attaching the seat (that 
require additional testing) in addition to the standard requirements for universal approval. Child 
seats with semi-universal approval come with a type list. The seats should be used only in vehicles 
that are included on this list. 
Vehicle-specific: child seats with vehicle-specific approval must have undergone dynamic testing in 
each model of vehicle for which they are approved. These child seats also come with a type list. 
i-Size: child seats with i-Size approval must conform to the installation and safety requirements 
stipulated in regulation ECE-R 129. Contact the child seat manufacturer to find out which child seats 
are approved for this vehicle in accordance with i-Size. 
1) Regulation ECE-R 129 has not yet been implemented by the state authorities in all countries. 
Fitting and using child seats 
 
Fig. 44 Illustration: airbag label on the sun visor.  

 
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the 
asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. The headlights must therefore be 
switched over when you travel to these countries. 
With some equipment levels, the headlight alignment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in 
the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
In vehicles in which the headlights cannot be switched over in the menu, masking stickers should be 
applied to certain parts of the headlight lenses, or the headlights should be adjusted by a qualified 
workshop. A qualified workshop can provide you with further information. Volkswagen recommends 
using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
 
Travel mode may be used only for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for a 
permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Interior lighting 
Instrument and switch lighting 
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in 
the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing light conditions in the vehicle. 
When the light switch is in position  , a sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting in 
the instruments and switches on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness level. 
 
When the light is switched off and the ignition switched on, the instrument and switch lighting 
(needles and scales) is switched on. As the ambient light becomes lower, the illumination of the 
scales is automatically reduced and may be switched off entirely. This function is intended to remind 
the driver to switch on the dipped beam in good time, i.e. when driving through tunnels. 
Interior and reading lights 
Press the appropriate button or move the switch to the appropriate position: 
Switch off the interior light.Switch on the interior lights.The interior lights are switched on 
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the vehicle key is removed from the 
ignition.Switch the reading light on or off. 
Stowage compartment and luggage compartment lights 
A light will be switched on and off when the stowage compartment on the front passenger side or 
the boot lid is opened or closed. 
Background lighting  

 
Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain/light sensor mode. The interval wipe for the 
windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle 
moves faster. 
Slow wipe. 
Fast wipe. 
x Flick wipe brief wiping. Push down and hold the lever for longer to wipe more quickly. 
Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen. Climatronic 
will switch to air recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the 
washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior. 
Switch for interval settings (vehicles without a rain/light sensor) or adjusting the 
sensitivity of the rain/light sensor. 
Interval wipe for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every 
six seconds. 
Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window. 
 
WARNING 
Without an adequate amount of anti-freeze, the washer fluid can freeze on the windscreen and 
obscure your view. 
In winter temperatures, use the windscreen washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has 
been added to the washer fluid. 
Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been 
heated by the ventilation system. The anti-freeze mixture may otherwise freeze on the windscreen 
and restrict vision. 
 
WARNING 
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries. 
Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windows properly 
Wiper blades 
 
NOTICE  

 
 
WARNING 
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause 
collisions, accidents and serious injuries. 
Never switch off the blower or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended period as this 
prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior. 
 
NOTICE 
Food, medicine and other items that are sensitive to heat or cold could be either damaged or 
rendered useless by the air flowing out of the vents. 
Never leave food, medicines or other temperature-sensitive objects in front of the vents. 
 
NOTICE 
If the air conditioning system is not working, switch the air conditioning system off immediately and 
have it checked by a qualified workshop. This can help to prevent secondary damage. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes Personalisation 
Front controls 
 
Fig. 91 In the upper part of the centre console: air conditioning block for the manual air conditioning 
system and heating and fresh air system.