
 
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. 
  

 
 
Is fuel in the adequate quality available Fuel and emission control? 
 
Are the correct service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination 
country Service fluids and consumables? 
 
Will the navigation function in the factory-fitted Infotainment system work with the available 
navigation data in the destination country? 
 
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country? 
 
Is a fire extinguisher a requirement in your destination country? 
 
Which requirements must be observed regarding high-visibility waistcoats? 
Checklist 
Do not work on the engine and in the engine compartment unless you are familiar with the task, are 
aware of the general safety procedures and have the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable 
tools In the engine compartment
are uncertain. Make sure you check the following on a regular basis: 
 
Washer fluid level Washer fluid 
 
Engine oil level Engine oil 
 
Coolant level Coolant 
 
Brake fluid level Brake fluid 
 
Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres  

 
Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain/light sensor mode. The interval wipe for the 
windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle 
moves faster. 
Slow wipe. 
Fast wipe. 
x Flick wipe brief wiping. Push down and hold the lever for longer to wipe more quickly. 
Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen. Climatronic 
will switch to air recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the 
washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior. 
Switch for interval settings (vehicles without a rain/light sensor) or adjusting the 
sensitivity of the rain/light sensor. 
Interval wipe for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every 
six seconds. 
Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window. 
 
WARNING 
Without an adequate amount of anti-freeze, the washer fluid can freeze on the windscreen and 
obscure your view. 
In winter temperatures, use the windscreen washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has 
been added to the washer fluid. 
Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been 
heated by the ventilation system. The anti-freeze mixture may otherwise freeze on the windscreen 
and restrict vision. 
 
WARNING 
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries. 
Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windows properly 
Wiper blades 
 
NOTICE  

to the windscreen, the wiper blades and the wiper motor: 
The wiper lever is located in the basic position. 
Snow and ice have been removed from the wiper blades and door windows. 
Wiper blades that have become frozen onto the glass have been carefully loosened. Volkswagen 
recommends using a de-icer spray for this. 
 
NOTICE 
Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry. Using the wipers when the window is dry can 
damage the glass. 
 
When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the 
vehicle is stationary. 
 
When parking the vehicle in cold weather, it may be helpful to leave the front windscreen wipers in 
the service position to make it easier to loosen the wiper blades Wiper blades 
Wiper function 
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper 
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the windscreen wipers are switched on and 
reverse gear is engaged. Automatic switch-on when reverse gear is selected can be activated and 
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls 
and displays 
Heated washer jets 
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is automatically regulated depending on 
the ambient temperature when the ignition is switched on. Only the jets are heated, not the hoses 
that the washer fluid flows through. 
Rain/light sensor 
 
Fig. 85 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.  

depending on the intensity of the rain. 
Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor 
Position - the rain/light sensor is deactivated. 
Position - the rain/light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary. 
The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in 
the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at 
fixed levels. 
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor 
The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever 
Fig.  
Switch to the right high sensitivity. 
Switch to the left low sensitivity. 
 
WARNING 
The rain/light sensor cannot always adequately detect all precipitation and activate the wipers 
correspondingly. 
If necessary, switch on the wipers manually in good time if the water on the windscreen restricts the 
field of vision. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes 
Troubleshooting 
Washer fluid level too low 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir at the next opportunity Washer fluid
Fault in rain/light sensor 
The wipers are not switched on automatically if it rains during rain/light sensor operation. 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Switch the ignition off and on. 
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.  

 
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe the following points before 
driving offroad: 
 
Obtain sufficient information before driving into offroad terrain with the vehicle. 
 
Do not plan day stages that are too long. Take increased fuel consumption for offroad driving into 
account. 
 
Fill up the tank. Fuel consumption is considerably higher offroad. 
 
Check that your tyres are suitable for the offroad journey you have planned. Recommendation for 
difficult offroad terrain: always have offroad tyres fitted to your vehicle. 
 
Check the tyre pressure on all tyres and correct if necessary. This includes the temporary spare 
wheel, if present. 
 
Check engine oil level and refill engine oil as necessary. The engine will be supplied with engine oil 
when it is driven on or across a slope only if the engine oil level is sufficient. 
 
Completely refill the washer fluid reservoir with water and washer fluid. 
 
Fit the towing eye at the front or rear. It is not always possible to fit the towing eye when the vehicle 
is stuck. 
 
Check the vehicle toolkit and add tools according to individual requirements Useful accessories for 
offroad driving. 
 
Stow luggage in the vehicle as evenly and as low as possible. Secure all loose items. 
Before driving offroad, Volkswagen recommends attending an offroad driving course, particularly if 
you have no or very little experience.  

original containers as 
people finding these containers could drink them. 
es. 
 
-ventilated 
area. 
r or other volatile fluids for vehicle care. 
These substances are toxic and highly flammable. They could cause fires and explosions. 
 
NOTICE 
this can result in serious malfunctions and engine damage. 
-on parts in front of the air intake reduce the cooling effect of the 
coolant. The engine may overheat at high ambient temperatures and high engine loads. 
 
Leaking service fluids can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected in suitable 
containers and disposed of properly and with respect for the environment. 
Washer fluid 
 
Fig. 185 In the engine compartment: cap on the washer fluid reservoir. 
The washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary. 
A strainer is located in the neck of the washer fluid reservoir. The strainer keeps large dirt particles 
away from the windscreen washer jets when refilling. The strainer should be removed for only 
cleaning. If the strainer is damaged or is not present when refilling, dirt particles can enter the 
system and block the washer jets. 
In the engine compartment 
on the cap Fig. 185  

 
peratures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze  
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of about 3.0 litres, according to the vehicle 
equipment. 
 
WARNING 
Never mix coolant additive or other unsuitable additives into the washer fluid. These may leave an 
oily film on the screen, restricting the field of vision. 
 
-freeze agent should be added to the washer fluid if necessary. 
 
NOTICE 
cause the ingredients to flocculate and block the washer jets. 
rrect service fluids are filled through the 
correct openings. The use of incorrect service fluids could result in serious malfunctions and engine 
damage. 
Engine oil 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Engine oil standards
Changing engine oil
Engine oil consumption
Checking the engine oil level and refilling the engine oil
Troubleshooting
The engine oils are not only tailored to the requirements of engines and exhaust gas treatment 
systems, but also to fuel quality. Due to the way in which a combustion engine works, engine oil 
always comes into contact with combustion residues and fuel, which has corresponding effects on 
the ageing process of the oil. The correct engine oil is important for the function and service life of 
the engine. A special multigrade high-lubricity oil has been filled at the factory and this can normally 
be used as an all-season oil.