
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 

  or Fig. 21until the desired menu option is 
marked. A frame appears around the selected option. 
Press the button Fig. 21to make the required changes. A tick indicates that the particular 
system or function is active. 
Returning to menu selection 
Press the or button Fig. 21 
 
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 malfunction rectified. 
Button for driver assist systems 
 
Fig. 22 On the turn signal and main beam lever on the left of the steering column: button for driver 
assist systems. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
You can switch the driver assist systems listed in the Assist systems menu on and off with the button 
on the turn signal and main beam lever. 
Switching individual driver assist systems on and off 
Press the button Fig. 22in the direction of the arrow to open the Assist systems menu. 
Select the driver assist system and switch it on or off Operating the instrument cluster
indicates that a driver assist system is switched on. 
Mark and confirm your selection by pressing the  button on the wiper lever, or by 
pressing the  button on the multifunction steering wheel. 
The driver assist systems can also be switched on and off in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment 
system Vehicle settings menu 
Infotainment system controls and displays  

 
Checklist 
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety, 
and the safety of all passengers and other road users  
 
Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly. 
 
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Tyre pressure, Fuel gauge. 
 
Check the washer fluid level Washer fluid. 
 
Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows Caring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exterior. 
 
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the 
roof Transporting items. 
 
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times. 
 
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size 
Safe transport of children. 
 
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly to match the size of the occupants 
Sitting position, Mirrors. 
 
Wear shoes that provide proper support for your feet when using the pedals. 
 
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely 
fastened. 
  

 
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) 
  

indicate a change in direction or lane change by operating the turn signal. The hazard warning lights 
will be interrupted temporarily. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in the following situations: 
When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to 
warn vehicles behind you. 
There is an emergency situation. 
The vehicle has broken down. 
When tow-starting or towing. 
Always follow local regulations on the use of the hazard warning lights. 
If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative method of drawing 
attention to the broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation. 
 
WARNING 
Any broken-down vehicle poses a high accident risk for the vehicle occupants and for other road 
users. 
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. 
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights. 
Never leave other persons alone in the vehicle, particularly children or people requiring assistance. 
This applies in particular when the doors are locked. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected 
to very high or very low temperatures. 
 
WARNING 
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries. 
Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures. 
 
WARNING 
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries. 
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable 
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel. 
  

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Opening and closing 
Vehicle key 
Functions of the vehicle key 
 
Fig. 50 Vehicle key. 
Key to Fig. 50 
Central locking button: unlock the vehicle. 
Unlock the boot lid separately. 
Central locking button: lock the vehicle. 
Fold the key bit in and out. 
Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed. 
Unlocking or locking the vehicle from outside 
To unlock: press the button. 
To lock: press the button. 
Press the or button Opening and closing the boot lid 
Unlocking: all turn signals flash twice. 
Locking: all turn signals flash once. 
 
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. Otherwise, children or 
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the engine or switch on the 
ignition and operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.  

 
Go to a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this 
purpose. 
Turn signals do not flash 
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked: 
At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed. 
OR: convenience closing is in progress and not all windows and the glass roof have been closed. 
Vehicle locks itself automatically 
The vehicle will lock itself again automatically after approx. 45 seconds if one of the following 
conditions applies: 
The vehicle has been unlocked but not opened. 
The ignition has not been switched on. 
The boot lid has not been opened. 
The vehicle has been unlocked using the lock cylinder. 
The vehicle has been locked using the central locking button in the vehicle interior. 
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key 
Keyless Access: the vehicle key located inside the vehicle will be blocked from starting the engine if 
the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second vehicle key. Press the button on the 
vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the engine Starting and stopping the 
engine 
Locking the vehicle after airbags have been triggered 
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated in an accident. Depending on the extent of 
the damage, the vehicle can be locked as follows after an accident: 
Switch the ignition off and then back on again. 
Automatic deactivation of the sensors 
The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period. 
A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times. 
Reactivating the sensors: 
Unlock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key. 
 
NOTICE  

 
The buttons are located in the doors Vehicle overviews 
Opening the windows: press the button. Closing the windows: pull the button.Press to disable 
the electric window buttons in the rear doors. 
The windows can still be opened or closed using the buttons for a short time after the ignition has 
been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened. 
One-touch opening and closing 
The one-touch opening and closing function can be used to fully open and close the windows. The 
individual buttons do not have to be held to do this. 
One-touch closing: pull the button for the appropriate window up briefly into the second position. 
One-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second 
position. 
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again. 
Convenience opening and closing 
The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key when the 
ignition is switched off: 
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. 
In vehicles with keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: place your finger on the locking 
sensor in the door handle for a few seconds until the windows are closed Unlocking or locking the 
vehicle with Keyless Access operating range. 
To interrupt this function, release the locking or unlocking button OR remove your finger from the 
sensor. 
A valid vehicle key must be located within the operating range. All turn signals will flash once as 
confirmation that all the windows and the glass roof have been closed. 
Set the convenience opening settings in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system 
Infotainment system controls and displays 
 
WARNING 
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries. 
The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their 
operating area. 
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. 
The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.