
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).

vehicle occupants during frontal and side collisions by reducing their
movement in the direction of the collision.
Each triggered airbag is filled by a gas generator. This causes the airbag covers to break open and the
airbags inflate forcefully to cover their deployment zones within milliseconds. Once a vehicle
occupant wearing a seat belt starts to sink into the inflated airbag, the gas inside the airbag starts to
escape to cushion the occupant and slow down their movement. This reduces the risk of severe and
fatal injuries. A triggered airbag will not always prevent other injuries from occurring, such as
swelling, bruising, burning and grazing. Deployment of an airbag can also result in frictional heat.
The most important factors for triggering the airbag are the type of accident, the angle of impact,
the vehicle speed and the type of object with which the vehicle collides. Therefore, visible damage
to the vehicle does not always mean that the airbag should have been triggered.
The triggering of the airbag system depends on the vehicle deceleration rate caused by the collision
and registered by the electronic control unit. If this rate is below the reference value programmed
into the control unit, the airbags will not be triggered, even though the vehicle may be badly
damaged as a result of the collision. Vehicle damage, repair costs or even the lack of vehicle damage
in an accident is not necessarily an indication of whether an airbag should inflate or not. It is not
possible to define a range of vehicle speeds and reference values, since the circumstances will vary
considerably between one collision and another. It is therefore impossible to cover every possible
kind and angle of impact that would trigger the airbags. Important factors in the triggering of the
airbag include, for example, the nature (hard or soft) of the object that the vehicle hits, the angle of
impact as well as vehicle speed.
Airbags serve only as a supplement to the three-point seat belt in some accident situations when the
vehicle's deceleration is sufficient to trigger the airbags. Airbags can be triggered only once and only
in certain situations. The seat belts are always there to provide protection in situations when the
airbags are not triggered or have already been triggered. For example, if the vehicle collides with a
further vehicle following the initial collision, or is hit by another vehicle.
The airbag system is part of the vehicle's overall passive safety concept. The airbag system can work
effectively only when the occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have assumed a
proper sitting position Sitting position
Components of the vehicle safety concept
The following vehicle safety equipment makes up the vehicle's safety concept to reduce the risk of
severe and fatal injuries. Depending on the vehicle equipment level, some of the equipment may not
be fitted in your vehicle or may not be available in some countries.
Optimised seat belts for all seats.
Front airbags for driver and front passenger.
Airbag indicator lamp .
Control units and sensors.
Adjustable steering column.
If applicable, mounting points for the top tether for child seats.

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.

When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not press on the tail light clusters, the rear spoiler or large
panels. This could damage the vehicle and the rear spoiler could become detached.
The 12-volt vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of
time even when the ignition is switched off.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the brake lights flash rapidly if you brake sharply or initiate full
braking at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50 mph). This is a particularly effective way of attracting
the attention of vehicles behind you. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be
switched on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Once you start to
accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again automatically.
Equipment for an emergency
Fig. 48 In the boot lid: holder for the warning triangle.
First-aid kit
Depending on the equipment, the first-aid kit may be located in a stowage compartment or holder in
the luggage compartment, under the luggage compartment floor or in the vehicle interior.
The first-aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Please note the expiry date of the contents.
After use, replace any of the contents as necessary and then stow the first-aid kit away again safely.
Warning triangle
Depending on the equipment, the warning triangle may be located in the boot lid. When the boot lid
is open, turn the lock of the holder Fig. 48by 90

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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.

that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery.
NOTICE
The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly.
Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new
batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
Make sure the polarity is correct when inserting the battery.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with environmental regulations.
Synchronising the vehicle key
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace
the button cell Replacing the button cell
Fold out the key bit.
Remove the cap on the driver door handle Opening and closing the driver door manually
Stand beside the vehicle.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Unlock the vehicle using the key bit.
Fit the cap Opening and closing the driver door manually
The synchronisation process is complete.
Troubleshooting
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
The remote control is subject to interference caused by obstacles, adverse weather conditions or
other transmitters operating in the same frequency range in the vicinity of the vehicle, e.g. mobile
devices.
OR: the central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading.
Close the driver door.
OR: synchronise the vehicle key Synchronising the vehicle key
Indicator lamp does not flash
If the indicator lamp in the vehicle key does not flash when a button is pressed, the button cell in the
vehicle key must be changed Replacing the button cell

flashing once.
Locking and unlocking the boot lid
When the vehicle is locked, the boot lid will be unlocked automatically if you open it when a vehicle
key is located within the operating range of the boot lid Fig. 52
The boot lid is locked automatically after it is closed.
If the vehicle is completely unlocked, the boot lid will not lock automatically when closed.
Temporarily deactivating Keyless Access
Keyless Access can be deactivated temporarily as described below so that the vehicle cannot be
unlocked and started due to misuse by unauthorised third parties.
Lock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.
In addition, touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle Fig. 53once within five
seconds. Do not reach into the door handle.
Keyless Access is temporarily deactivated.
Check deactivation by waiting for at least ten seconds and then pull the door handle again. It should
not be possible to open the door.
When the vehicle is next unlocked, it can be unlocked only using the vehicle key. The Keyless Access
locking and starting system is reactivated the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
Operating the convenience functions
All electric windows and the glass roof can be closed automatically.
Keep a finger on the sensor Fig. 53of the driver or front passenger door handle for a few
seconds until the windows and glass roof are closed.
The sensor functions can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
Infotainment system controls and displays
The unlocking function is deactivated for a few seconds so that you can check that the vehicle has
been locked successfully.
If the message Keyless Access system faulty appears on the instrument cluster display, there may be
a malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Go to a qualified workshop.
If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a message will be shown on the
instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is subject to interference by another

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.