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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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e view 
 
Fig. 3 Overview of the right side of the vehicle. 
Key to Fig. 3 
Tail light cluster LightsChanging bulbs
Tank flap Fuel and emission control
Door release lever Doors and central locking button
Roof railing Roof carrier
Exterior mirror Exterior mirrors
Headlights Lights
Lifting points for the jack Changing a wheel
 
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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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.  
     
        
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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.  
     
        
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  rocker switch on the wiper lever or the  
or  buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Then press the or button or 
wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated. 
To deactivate, press the or button again. The stored speed will be deleted. 
The speed warning can be adjusted within a range of 30 km/h (18 mph) to 250 km/h (155 mph). 
 
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts for personalisation and therefore change 
automatically when the user account is changed Personalis
1) Varies depending on the instrument cluster version. 
2) Not available in all countries. 
Warning and information messages 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is 
switched on or while the vehicle is in motion. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning 
symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display Symbols in instrument 
cluster
messages and symbols can vary depending on the version of the instrument cluster. 
In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To open the list, select the 
Vehicle status or Vehicle menu Instrument cluster menus 
Priority 1 warning (red)The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone). 
Do not drive on! Danger. Check the fault and correct the cause. Seek expert assistance if 
necessary.Priority 2 warning (yellow)The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a 
signal tone). Malfunctions and insufficient service fluids can damage the vehicle and cause it to 
break down. Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.Information 
messageInformation about various vehicle procedures and conditions. 
 
With some equipment levels, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment 
system. 
 
If several warnings are present, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The 
symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified. 
 
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not 
be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. 
If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunctions rectified.  
     
        
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Fuel gauge 
 
Fig. 15 Fuel gauge in the analogue instrument cluster. 
 
Fig. 16 Fuel gauge in the Active Info Display. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Fuel tank almost empty. 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The reserve volume, red marking, is being consumed  
Fill the tank as soon as possible. 
Water in the diesel fuel. 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Switch off the engine and seek expert assistance. 
Tank cap open. 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Close the tank cap. 
  
     
        
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 18 Coolant temperature gauge in the Active Info Display. 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Cold area. The engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine revs and 
heavy engine loads until the engine is warm. 
Normal area. 
Warning area. The temperature may also rise to the hot area when the engine is working hard, 
especially at high ambient temperatures. 
Coolant 
The indicator lamp lights up and the central warning lamp flashes red. 
The coolant level is not correct or there is a fault in the coolant system. 
Do not drive on! 
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. 
Check the coolant level Coolant 
Seek expert assistance if the warning lamp does not go out although the coolant level is adequate. 
Service interval display 
 
Fig. 19 In the instrument cluster display: display example for a due service event (illustration). 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
The service event displays are shown on the instrument cluster Fig. 19and in the Infotainment 
system. 
Versions and displays can vary as different versions of the instrument cluster and Infotainment 
system are available. 
In vehicles with fixed oil change service, services take place at predefined service intervals.  
     
        
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User management and settings 
When the ignition is switched on, you can use the Personalisation menu in the Infotainment system 
for user management and to make settings. The menu can be accessed via the vehicle settings in the 
Infotainment system. 
Changing the user account 
You can select the user account either via the Personalisation menu or via the Vehicle status menu. 
Manually assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
You can assign a vehicle key to the currently active user account. For this purpose, select Manual key 
assignment. 
Automatically assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
If you have selected Automatic key assignment, the following vehicle key is assigned to the user 
account upon changing the user account: 
Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. 
Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function 
when you open the driver door. 
Personalised vehicle settings 
Opening and closing (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.) 
Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, lane change flash etc.) 
Settings for air conditioning system 
Active driver assist systems 
Driving profile selection 
Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displays) 
Infotainment system (display brightness and station sorting) 
 
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to a 
different user account, select the required user account and manually assign it to the vehicle key. 
Safety