
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.  

 
 
Fig. 11 Analogue instrument cluster in the dash panel. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Descriptions of the instruments Fig. 11 
 
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) Rev counter 
 
Coolant temperature displayCoolant temperature display 
DisplaysDisplays 
 
Reset, set and display button. 
Speedometer. 
Fuel gaugeFuel gauge 
Rev counter 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Rev counter 
The start of the red zone on the rev counter indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used 
in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a 
gear or move the selector lever to D/S (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle 
reaches the red zone  
 
  

 
 
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the 
engine. 
The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may 
otherwise be incurred. 
 
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine noise. 
 
Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display) 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
The Active Info Display is a digital instrument cluster with high-resolution TFT colour display. To 
complement the standard dials such as the rev counter and speedometer, users can choose from 
various "information profiles" to view additional data. 
 
Fig. 12 Active Info Display in the dash panel 
Descriptions of the instruments Fig. 12 
 
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) Rev counter 
Current gear / selector lever positionManual gearbox: selecting a gearor DSG

does not 
mean there is a fire in the vehicle. 
The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes as well as cause breathing 
difficulties, particularly for those people suffering from asthma or other respiratory health problems. 
In order to reduce breathing difficulties, get out of the vehicle or open the windows or doors in 
order to breathe fresh air. 
If you should come into contact with the dust, you should wash your hands and face with a mild 
soap and water before eating. 
Do not rub the dust into your eyes or into open wounds. 
If dust has entered your eyes, rinse them with water. 
 
WARNING 
Cleaning agents that contain solvents cause the surface of the airbag modules to become porous. In 
an accident that triggers the airbag, loose plastic parts can cause serious injury. 
Never clean the dash panel or the airbag covers with cleaning agents that contain solvents. 
Types of front passenger front airbag system 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Volkswagen offers two different front passenger front airbag systems: 
A B 
Features of the front passenger 
front airbag that can be switched 
off only by a qualified workshop. 
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can be 
switched off manually using the key-operated switch 
 Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off. 
Designation: airbag system. Designation: airbag system with front passenger front airbag 
deactivation. 
 Indicator lamp lights up on 
the instrument cluster display. 
 Indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster 
display. 
 Front passenger front airbag in 
the dash panel. 
 Indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG   in the upper 
section of the centre console. 
   Indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG   in the upper 
section of the centre console. 
   Key-operated switch in the side of the dash panel on the 
passenger side (visible only when the door is open).  

 
Open the door on the front passenger side. 
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out Vehicle key 
Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch on the dash panel Fig. 42until you feel the second 
point of resistance. Around three quarters of the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this 
point  
Turn the vehicle key, without using force, to the position  . 
Remove the vehicle key from the key-operated switch and fold away the key bit  
The PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console lights up 
and goes out after approximately 60 seconds Indicator lamp 
Close the door on the front passenger side. 
Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre 
console does not light up when the ignition is switched on Indicator lamp 
Disabling the front passenger front airbag 
Switch off the ignition. 
Open the door on the front passenger side. 
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out Vehicle key 
Insert the fully folded-out key bit of the vehicle key into the key-operated switch in the dash panel 
Fig. 42up to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of the key bit should be 
inserted in the key switch at this point  
Turn the vehicle key, without using force, to the position  . 
Remove the vehicle key from the key-operated switch and fold away the key bit  
Close the door on the front passenger side. 
The PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console lights 
up continuously when the ignition is switched on Indicator lamp 
Indication that front passenger front airbag is disabled 
A deactivated front passenger front airbag is indicated only by the continuously lit 
PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console (  
lights up yellow continuously) Indicator lamp 
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does 
not light up continuously or lights up together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 
display, do not fit a child restraint system on the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front 
passenger front airbag could trigger during an accident. 
  

 the ignition has been switched off or the driver has switched off the 
engine before leaving the vehicle. 
A symbol in the instrument cluster display Displaysindicates if one or more doors are not closed 
properly. Do not drive on! Open the appropriate door and then close it again. 
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the 
vehicle has been locked when all doors are closed. 
 
WARNING 
A door which is not closed properly could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could 
lead to serious injuries. 
Stop as soon as possible and close the door. 
Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be 
flush with the surrounding body panels. 
Doors should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody is in their path. 
 
WARNING 
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the 
vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries. 
Always hold doors by the handle when opening and closing doors. 
 
WARNING 
The opening and closing paths of the doors and boot lid are potential danger areas where injury can 
occur. 
The doors and boot lid should therefore be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody is 
in their path. 
 
WARNING 
Careless locking of the doors can cause serious injuries. 
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and electric windows cannot be opened from the 
inside. 
The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent the doors 
from being opened unintentionally and unauthorised persons from entering the vehicle. However, 
locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident or 
emergency.  

both sides of the vehicle switches on to 
provide better illumination of the surrounding area when manoeuvring. 
Switching the fog lights on and off 
Switching on the front fog lights : pull the light switch Fig. 79out to the first position. The 
indicator lamp  in the light switch lights up green. 
Switching on the rear fog light : pull the light switch all the way out. The indicator lamp  in the 
instrument cluster lights up yellow. 
To switch the fog lights off, press in the light switch or turn it to position . 
 
When the automatic headlights  are switched on and the front or rear fog lights are switched 
on, the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on irrespective of the current light conditions 
outside. 
 
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle's rear fog light is not switched on if a 
trailer with rear fog light is electrically connected to the vehicle Trailer towing 
Light functions 
Side lights 
If the side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with the side lights, parts of the tail 
light clusters, the number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel. 
The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is switched on. 
If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off, the continuous parking 
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce 12-
volt vehicle battery discharge Switching the parking lights on and off 
Automatic headlights  
If the automatic headlights are switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and 
switch lighting will switch on and off according to the light conditions. When the lights are switched 
on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
The automatic headlights are merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving 
situations. 
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights 
can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system 
controls an
Cornering light 
A cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or travelling around very tight bends. 
Signal tones if lights are not switched off