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Front view 
 
Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle. 
Key to Fig. 2 
 
Windscreen: 
Vehicle identification number Technical data
Windscreen wipers WipersWiper blades
Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror Rain/light sensorCaring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exterior
Sensor for lighting functions Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
Bonnet opening lever In the engine compartment
Behind the Volkswagen badge: radar sensor for assist systems Caring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exterior
Sensors for assist systems Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exteriorDriver assist systems
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye Tow-starting or towing
Lights in the bumper LightsChanging bulbs 
     
        
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or  arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the required 
map size. A frame appears around the selected option. 
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm your selection. 
With some equipment levels, navigation is shown on two screens or only one. The navigation map 
can be displayed on the Active Info Display and Infotainment system or only on the Infotainment 
system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown on the Active Info Display. 
Displays 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Possible instrument cluster displays 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid. 
Warning and information messages. 
Mileage displays. 
Time Time 
Radio and navigation information ookletInfotainment system,. 
Telephone information Infotainment system,. 
Outside temperature. 
Compass display. 
Selector lever positions. 
Gear-change indicator Gear-change indicator 
Driving data display (multifunction display) and menus for various settings Instrument cluster 
menus 
Service interval display Service interval display 
Speed warning Instrument cluster menus 
Speed warning for winter tyres. 
Start/stop system status display Start/stop system 
Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign 
Assist) 
Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT
     
        
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Personalisation 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid 
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine compartment or boot lid are open 
once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone 
is also given. Different instrument cluster designs may have different displays. 
Selector lever positions (DSG
     
        
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steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within the operating range. If at least one window is 
open and sensor surfaces on the door handles are continuously activated, all windows will close. All 
windows could open if the jet of water or steam is moved away from the door handle sensors briefly 
and then moved back again  
 
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access if the 12-volt vehicle 
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or unlocked 
manually  
 
If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding message will be 
shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is exposed to interference 
from another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. an aluminium case Starting and 
stopping the engine 
Anti-theft alarm 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm. 
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key. 
The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes. 
When does the system trigger an alarm? 
If a door is opened. 
If the bonnet is opened. 
If the boot lid is opened. 
If the ignition is switched on with a valid vehicle key. (The alarm may sound briefly.) 
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected. 
If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring) Interior monitoring 
system and anti-tow alarm 
If the vehicle is lifted or towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) Interior monitoring system and anti-
tow alarm 
If the vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior 
monitoring) Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm 
If a trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed Trailer towing 
Switching off the alarm 
Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the vehicle key.  
     
        
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pending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in various areas of 
the vehicle interior. 
The front footwell may also be illuminated. 
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle 
settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
 
The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is 
removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes Personalisation 
Visibility 
Wipers 
Operating the wiper lever 
 
Fig. 83 On the right of the steering column: operating the windscreen wipers. 
 
Fig. 84 On the right of the steering column: operating the rear window wiper. 
The wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and boot lid are closed. 
Move the wiper lever to the desired position   
     
        
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A minimum engine temperature has been reached. 
Vehicles with Climatronic: the temperature of the vehicle interior is within the preset 
temperature range, and the humidity level is not too high. 
The defrost function of the air conditioning system is not switched on. 
The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is sufficient. 
The temperature of the 12-volt vehicle battery is not too low or too high. 
The vehicle is not on a steep uphill or downhill gradient. 
Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: the steering wheel is not turned too sharply. 
The windscreen heating is not switched on. 
Reverse gear is not engaged. 
Park Assist is not active. 
When the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled only during a stationary phase, the 
engine can also switch off subsequently, e.g. after switching off the defrost function. 
Conditions for an automatic restart 
The engine can start automatically under the following conditions: 
If the temperature inside the vehicle substantially increases or decreases. 
If the vehicle starts rolling. 
If the electrical voltage of the 12-volt vehicle battery drops. 
If the steering wheel is moved. 
As a general rule, the engine always starts again automatically when required by the detected 
situation and for the vehicle. 
Conditions that require a manual engine start 
The engine must be started manually in the following conditions: 
If the driver door is opened. 
If the bonnet is opened. 
Manually deactivating and activating the start/stop system 
Press the  button in the centre console Fig. 102to deactivate the system manually. If the 
start/stop system has been deactivated, the indicator lamp in the button lights up. 
Press the  button in the centre console again Fig. 102to activate the system manually once 
more.  
     
        
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Switch the ignition on and then off again. 
 
Lifting the windscreen wiper arms 
 
lade mounting. 
Place the windscreen wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away. With the ignition 
switched on, briefly press the windscreen wiper lever down to bring the windscreen wiper arms back 
to the original position. 
 
NOTICE 
r to prevent damage to the bonnet and the windscreen wiper arms, the windscreen wiper 
arms should be lifted only when in the service position. 
 
Cleaning and replacing wiper blades 
 
Fig. 164 Changing the windscreen wiper blades. 
 
Fig. 165 Changing the rear wiper blade. 
The factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the 
wiper blade moves quietly over the window. If the graphite coating is damaged, the wiper will make 
a louder noise when wiping over the window. 
Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regular basis. Rubbing wiper blades should be replaced 
if damaged or cleaned if dirty   
     
        
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Fig. 167 In the engine compartment: changing bulbs in the left front headlight. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The front headlight does not need to be removed when changing bulbs. 
The actions should always be carried out in the specified order: 
Fig. 166and Fig. 167
Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist Checklist Information on changing 
bulbs
Open the bonnet In the engine compartment 
 
Pull off the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight. Depending on the version, a hard plastic 
cover may be fitted here. Turn the cover anti-clockwise and remove it. 
 
Dipped beam 
 
Main beam 
back and out. 
 
Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. 
 
Dipped beam it will go. 
Main beam