
Rear view 
 
Fig. 4 Overview of the rear of the vehicle. 
Key to Fig. 4 
High-level brake light 
 
Rear window: 
Rear window heating Heating and air conditioning system
Rear window wiper WipersWiper blades
 
Volkswagen badge: 
To open the boot lid Opening and closing the boot lid
With camera for assist systems Driver assist systems
Sensors for assist systems Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
Towing bracket Trailer towing
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye Tow-starting or towing 

 
Indicator lamps which light up in the light switch are described in the chapter Lights Lig
Symbol Meaning 
  Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster 
display. 
  Electronic parking brake  Operating the electronic parking brake. 
  Brake system fault   
  Electromechanical steering not functioning  Troubleshooting. 
  Fasten seat belt  Warning lamp. 
  Collision warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist)  Warning levels and 
 
  Depress the brake pedal. 
  Check brake pads  Troubleshooting. 
  Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster 
display. 
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OR traction control system (TCS)   TCS regulating 
to  
  Traction control system (TCS) switched off   TCS regulating to prevent the wheels 
 
  Fault in anti-lock brake system (ABS)    
  Fault in electronic parking brake  TroubleshootingOR: fault in Hill Start Assist   
 
  Rear fog light switched on  Switching the fog lights on and off. 
  Vehicle lighting is not working    
  Fault in exhaust system   Fault  
  Fault in engine management system  Troubleshooting.  

 
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) 
  

 and push it down until it audible locks 
into place. 
In an emergency 
Making you and your vehicle safe 
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken-down vehicle. For example, many 
countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility 
waistcoat Equipment for an emergency 
Checklist 
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following actions in the 
specified order  
 
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface . 
 
Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button Centre console. 
 
Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake. 
 
Select the neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever to P position 
DSG

 
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not press on the tail light clusters, the rear spoiler or large 
panels. This could damage the vehicle and the rear spoiler could become detached. 
 
The 12-volt vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of 
time even when the ignition is switched off. 
 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the brake lights flash rapidly if you brake sharply or initiate full 
braking at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50 mph). This is a particularly effective way of attracting 
the attention of vehicles behind you. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be 
switched on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Once you start to 
accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again automatically. 
Equipment for an emergency 
 
Fig. 48 In the boot lid: holder for the warning triangle. 
First-aid kit 
Depending on the equipment, the first-aid kit may be located in a stowage compartment or holder in 
the luggage compartment, under the luggage compartment floor or in the vehicle interior. 
The first-aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Please note the expiry date of the contents. 
After use, replace any of the contents as necessary and then stow the first-aid kit away again safely. 
Warning triangle 
Depending on the equipment, the warning triangle may be located in the boot lid. When the boot lid 
is open, turn the lock of the holder Fig. 48by 90

nment system can 
distract you from the road. 
Always drive carefully and responsibly. 
Information on the brakes 
New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first 
be run in 
pressure on the brake pedal. During the run-in period, the braking distance is longer for full or 
emergency braking than when the brake pads have been run in. In the run-in period, full braking 
should be avoided and also situations that create a heavy load on the brakes, e.g. when driving up 
close to the vehicle ahead. 
The wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under which the vehicle is 
operated and the way the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is used for regular urban trips, short 
journeys, and is driven with a sporty driving style, the brake pads must be regularly checked by a 
qualified workshop. 
When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after heavy rainfall or after 
washing the vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed as the brake discs will be wet, or possibly 
iced up (in winter). The brakes must be dried as quickly as possible by careful braking at higher 
speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road user is put at risk as a result of this 
action  
A layer of salt that accumulates on the discs and pads will reduce the braking effect and increase the 
braking distance. If the vehicle has not been braked for a long time on roads which have been gritted 
with salt, the layer of salt must be reduced through careful braking  
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt in the brake pads are facilitated through long standstill times, 
low mileage and low load levels. If the brake pads have been hardly used or if they are corroded, 
Volkswagen recommends that the brake discs and brake pads be cleaned by braking strongly several 
times from high speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road user is put at risk 
as a result of this action  
Brake servo 
The brake servo will function only when the engine is running and reinforces the pressure applied by 
the driver on the brake pedal. 
If the brake servo does not function or the vehicle is being towed, the brake pedal will have to be 
depressed more forcefully as the braking distance will be increased due to the lack of assistance for 
the brake system  
 
WARNING 
Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and serious injuries. 
If the warning lamp  lights up either alone or together with a text message in the instrument 
cluster display, go to a qualified workshop immediately to have the brake pads checked and the 
worn brake pads replaced.  

instructions should be followed Safety 
If the vehicle is going to be sold in another country or used in another country for an extended 
period, the legal requirements applicable in that country must be observed. 
In some cases, certain equipment will have to be fitted or removed and functions deactivated. The 
scope of services and service types could also be affected. This is particularly important if the vehicle 
is driven in another climate region for a long period of time. 
Because different frequency bands are used in different countries, the factory-fitted Infotainment 
system may not work in other countries. 
 
NOTICE 
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate 
servicing work or non-availability of Genuine Parts. 
Volkswagen cannot be held responsible if the vehicle does not comply with or only partly complies 
with the relevant legal requirements in other countries and continents. 
Troubleshooting 
Unusual braking behaviour 
The warning lamp lights up red. 
A text message may also be displayed. 
The vehicle does not brake in the usual way or the braking distance is longer than normal. 
There is a malfunction in the brake system. 
Go to the nearest qualified workshop without delay. 
Drive at low speed and be prepared for longer braking distances and the need to apply increased 
pedal pressure. 
Brake pad wear indicator 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Front brake pads are worn. 
Go to a qualified workshop immediately. 
All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary. 
 
 
 
  

pping the engine 
Ignition lock 
 
Fig. 99 To the right of the steering wheel: positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock. 
When there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock, the steering column lock may be activated. 
Vehicle key positions Fig. 99
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key can be removed. 
Ignition switched on. Steering lock can be released. The diesel engine is pre-heated and the 
indicator lamp  lights up yellow. 
Depress the brake pedal when the indicator lamp  lights up green. Start the engine. Release 
the vehicle key as soon as the engine starts. Once released, the vehicle key moves back to position 
Fig. 
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Ignition switched on warning 
A warning message appears in the instrument cluster display if the driver door is opened while the 
ignition is switched on. A signal tone may also be given. 
The warning is a reminder that the ignition must be switched off before leaving the vehicle. 
 
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. The engine can be started and 
electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious injury. 
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. 
They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves 
to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures 
depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the 
case of small children. 
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock 
may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.