
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 

  In an emergency
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function Airbag system
Driver assist systems Driver assist systems
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system Heating, ventilating, 
cooling
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system Heating, ventilating, 
cooling
Key to Fig. 9 
 
Lever: 
DSG

Front passenger side 
 
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The location is mirrored in 
right-hand drive vehicles. 
Key to Fig. 10 
Vents Heating and air conditioning system
At the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front airbag 
Airbag system
Operating lever for the stowage compartment Stowage areas
Controls in the roof 
Symbol Meaning 
Buttons for interior and reading lights  Interior lighting. 
  Switch for glass roof  Glass roof. 
Buttons for the sun blind  Protection from the sun. 
Buttons for emergency call service, information call and breakdown call  In an 
emergency 
Driver information 
Symbols in instrument cluster 
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some 
warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and must go out once the 
engine is running or the vehicle is in motion. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster 
instead of warning lamps.  

 
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) 
  

 not only about vehicle maintenance it also ensures that your vehicle 
remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. You should therefore have your vehicle serviced 
according to the Volkswagen guidelines. Some work may have to be carried out before the date of 
the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating 
conditions are, for example, regular stop-and-go driving or driving in areas with high levels of dust. 
Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. 
Sitting position 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
Correct sitting posi
Number of seats 
The vehicle has a total of five seats: two at the front and three at the rear. 
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt. 
 
WARNING 
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries 
during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre in the event of a collision or accident or if the airbags 
are triggered. 
All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this 
position throughout the trip. This also applies for the fastening of seat belts. 
The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the 
vehicle. 
Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised child restraint system which is suitable for 
their height and weight Safe transport of childrenand Airbag system 
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the 
seat or dash panel, for example, and never ride with your feet out of the window. The airbag and 
seat belt can otherwise not provide optimal protection and can actually increase the risk of injury 
during an accident. 
Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. 
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if seat belt routing is correct. An incorrect sitting 
position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could lead to 
severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a  

is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children. 
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle 
occupants. 
Whenever the vehicle is in motion: 
Never stand in the vehicle. 
Never stand on the seats. 
Never kneel on the seats. 
Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear. 
Never lean against the dash panel. 
Never lie on the seats in the passenger compartment and on the rear bench seat. 
Never sit on the front edge of a seat. 
Never sit sideways. 
Never lean out of a window. 
Never put your feet out of a window. 
Never put your feet on the dash panel. 
Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest. 
Never travel in a footwell. 
Never sit on the armrests. 
Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt. 
Never travel in the luggage compartment. 
 
WARNING 
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event 
of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre. 
All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while 
the vehicle is in motion. 
Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt, or not leaving adequate space between 
the occupants and the airbags could inflict critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags deploy 
and strike an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. 
Correct sitting position  

Fig. 26 Illustration: correct distance between the driver and the steering wheel, correct seat belt 
routing and correct head restraint adjustment. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are described below. 
If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they 
should contact a qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts 
and airbags can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is assumed. 
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Volkswagen recommends the following sitting positions for your own safety and to reduce the level 
of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident: 
The following applies to all vehicle occupants: 
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not 
lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible at all 
times Fig. 26 
For small people, push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then located 
underneath the top edge of the head restraint. 
For taller people, push the head restraint up as far as it will go. 
Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. 
Adjust and fasten seat belts properly Seat belts 
Additional points for the driver: 
Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it. 
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at 
least 25 cm Fig. 26
both hands and your arms slightly bent Steering wheel 
The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face. 
Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the pedals to 
the floor with your knees still slightly bent and so that the distance from the dash panel to your 
knees is at least 10 cm Fig. 26 
Adjust the height of the driver seat so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.  

 
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.