ing effect can be increased by applying
more pressure to the brake pedal.
x You must driv
e particularly carefully
when driving with new brake pads in or-
der to reduce the risk of accidents, seri-
ous injuries and loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
x Never drive too close to other vehicles
when running in new brake pads, and
never create a driving situation that will
place a heavy load on the brakes. WARNING
Overheated brakes reduce the braking ef-
f
ect and considerably increase the braking
distance.
x When driving downhill, the brakes are
placed under particular strain and be-
come hot very quickly.
x Before driving down a long, steep gradi-
ent, reduce your speed and select
a higher recuperation level. This will
make use of the electric drive braking
effect and relieve the load on the brakes.
x Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes
and cause them to overheat. WARNING
Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or
road salt react more slowly and require lon-
ger braking distances.
x Carefully apply the brakes to test them.
x Always dry brakes and clean off any
coating of ice and salt with a f
ew cau-
tious applications of the brakes when
visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions permit. Regularly perform a visual check of the
thickness of the front brake pads
through the openings in the rims or from the
underside of the v
ehicle. If necessary, remove
the wheels to carry out a comprehensive
check. Volkswagen recommends using
a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. When the front brake pads are
checked, the brake pads in the drum
brakes on the rear axle should also be
checked at the same time. This check is per-
f
ormed though an inspection hole on the rear
of the drum. A sealing plug must be removed
for this purpose. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership for this pur-
pose. Driving a loaded vehicle
F
or good vehicle handling when driving a loa-
ded vehicle, please observe the following:
Battery charge limits
277
Belt retractor 44
Belt status display see Seat belts 37
Belt tension limiter 44
Belt tensioner 44
Disposal 45
Service and disposal 45
Bench seat 97
Bicycle carrier Fitting on the ball coupling 267
Black ice warning 23
Bluetooth 216
Profile 216
Bonnet Closing 312
Display 313
Opening 312
Warning lamp 313
Bonnet space Preparations 311
Safety notes 309
Boot see Luggage compartment 254
Boot lid 84
Closing 88
Closing automatically 88
Driving with an open boot lid 133
Electrically closing 86
Electrically opening 86
Opening 87
Opening automatically 87
Brake Assist system 190
Brake blending 191
Brake energy recuperation (energy recov-
ery) 134
ECO assistance 136
Brake fluid 318
Specification 319
Brake servo 189, 190
Brake support systems 189
ABS 189
BAS 189
EDL 189
ESC 189
TCS 189
XDS 189
Brake system Malfunction 134
Brakes 189
Brake fluid 318Brake fluid level
319
Brake pads 131, 134
Brake support systems 189
Changing the brake fluid 319
Electromechanical brake servo 190
Electronic parking brake 177
Emergency braking function 178
Parking brake 177
Running in brake pads 131
Braking intervention Automatic 182
Damage minimisation 182
Break recommendation Switching on and off 25
Breakdown Making your vehicle safe 66
Breakdown set 348
Check after driving for 10 mi- nutes 351
Contents 349
Inflating the tyre 350
Preparations 350
Sealing the tyre 350
When not to use 348
Buckle-up request see Seat belts 37
Bulb failure see Changing bulbs 295
Button cell Replacing in the vehicle key 74
C
Camera 159
Cameras Add-on parts 363
Damage 363
Repairs 363
Car wash Parking brake 177
Vehicle care 355
Car2X communication 198
Switching on and off 199
System limits 199
Troubleshooting 200
Care see Vehicle care 355
CCS see Cruise control system 145
Central airbag see Airbag system 56
Central locking
Index 39711A012720AB
Function
24
Operation 24
Recuperation (energy recovery) Activating 135
Display 135
Selecting level 135
Repairing stone chips (note) 363
Repairs 362
Airbag system 364
Plates 370
Stickers 370
Windscreen 363
Retrofitting a towing bracket 266
Returning end-of life vehicles 373
Returning end-of-life vehicles 373
Reverse assistant see Rear view camera system 185
Reversible belt tensioning 45
Roll-back function Sun blind in the glass roof 119
Windows 91
Rolling capability Parking brake 177
Roof carrier 262
Loading 263
Notes on use 264
Securing 263
Roof load 263
Technical data 263
Roof rack 262
Rubber seals Cleaning and care 359
Running in Brake pads 131
Tyres 330
Running in brake pads see Brakes 131
S
SAFELOCK Safelock 81
SAFELOCK 81
Safety certificate 389
Safety equipment 50
Safety notes 218
Scanning QR code 202
Scrapping 373
Screen 222
Cleaning 227
Screen displays Manoeuvre braking
181
Park Distance Control 181
Seat belt height adjuster 44
Seat belt routing 42
Seat belts 36
Belt retractor 44
Belt status display 37
Belt tension limiter 44
Belt tensioner 44
Buckle-up request 37
Checklist 41
Cleaning and care 359
Fastening 41
Not fastened 39
Seat belt height adjuster 44
Seat belt routing 42
Twisted seat belt 41
Unfastening 41
Use 41
Warning lamp 37
Seat covers Cleaning and care 359
Seat cushions with seat heating Cleaning and care 359
Seat functions 100
Seat heating see Air conditioning system 124
Seat-occupied recognition system see Air conditioning system 120
Seats 34, 93
Adjusting the head restraints 99
Adjusting the steering wheel posi- tion 92
Correct sitting position 35
Electrically adjustable front seat 95
Incorrect sitting position 35
Massage function 102
Mechanically adjustable front seat 94
Memory function 101
Number of seats 34
Rear seat backrest 97
Removing and installing the head re- straints 99
Seat heating 124
Sitting position 34
Seats with airbag components Cleaning and care 359
Selecting a position 140
Selling the vehicle 202
In other countries/continents 134
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