2020 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC open bonnet

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

or arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the required
map size. A frame appears around the selected option.
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm your selection.
With some equipment levels, navigation is shown on two screens or only one. The navigation map
can be displayed on the Active Info Display and Infotainment system or only on the Infotainment
system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown on the Active Info Display.
Displays
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Possible instrument cluster displays
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid.
Warning and information messages.
Mileage displays.
Time Time
Radio and navigation information ookletInfotainment system,.
Telephone information Infotainment system,.
Outside temperature.
Compass display.
Selector lever positions.
Gear-change indicator Gear-change indicator
Driving data display (multifunction display) and menus for various settings Instrument cluster
menus
Service interval display Service interval display
Speed warning Instrument cluster menus
Speed warning for winter tyres.
Start/stop system status display Start/stop system
Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign
Assist)
Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT

Personalisation
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine compartment or boot lid are open
once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone
is also given. Different instrument cluster designs may have different displays.
Selector lever positions (DSG

steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within the operating range. If at least one window is
open and sensor surfaces on the door handles are continuously activated, all windows will close. All
windows could open if the jet of water or steam is moved away from the door handle sensors briefly
and then moved back again

It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or unlocked
manually

If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding message will be
shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is exposed to interference
from another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. an aluminium case Starting and
stopping the engine
Anti-theft alarm
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm.
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.
The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
If a door is opened.
If the bonnet is opened.
If the boot lid is opened.
If the ignition is switched on with a valid vehicle key. (The alarm may sound briefly.)
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected.
If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring) Interior monitoring
system and anti-tow alarm
If the vehicle is lifted or towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) Interior monitoring system and anti-
tow alarm
If the vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior
monitoring) Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
If a trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed Trailer towing
Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the vehicle key.

A minimum engine temperature has been reached.
Vehicles with Climatronic: the temperature of the vehicle interior is within the preset
temperature range, and the humidity level is not too high.
The defrost function of the air conditioning system is not switched on.
The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is sufficient.
The temperature of the 12-volt vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
The vehicle is not on a steep uphill or downhill gradient.
Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: the steering wheel is not turned too sharply.
The windscreen heating is not switched on.
Reverse gear is not engaged.
Park Assist is not active.
When the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled only during a stationary phase, the
engine can also switch off subsequently, e.g. after switching off the defrost function.
Conditions for an automatic restart
The engine can start automatically under the following conditions:
If the temperature inside the vehicle substantially increases or decreases.
If the vehicle starts rolling.
If the electrical voltage of the 12-volt vehicle battery drops.
If the steering wheel is moved.
As a general rule, the engine always starts again automatically when required by the detected
situation and for the vehicle.
Conditions that require a manual engine start
The engine must be started manually in the following conditions:
If the driver door is opened.
If the bonnet is opened.
Manually deactivating and activating the start/stop system
Press the button in the centre console Fig. 102to deactivate the system manually. If the
start/stop system has been deactivated, the indicator lamp in the button lights up.
Press the button in the centre console again Fig. 102to activate the system manually once
more.

Fig. 167 In the engine compartment: changing bulbs in the left front headlight.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The front headlight does not need to be removed when changing bulbs.
The actions should always be carried out in the specified order:
Fig. 166and Fig. 167
Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist Checklist Information on changing
bulbs
Open the bonnet In the engine compartment

Pull off the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight. Depending on the version, a hard plastic
cover may be fitted here. Turn the cover anti-clockwise and remove it.

Dipped beam

Main beam
back and out.

Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

Dipped beam it will go.
Main beam

Fig. 182 In the footwell on the driver side: bonnet release lever. Above the radiator grille: bonnet
opening lever.

Fig. 183 In the engine compartment: bonnet stay in the holder. On the bonnet: holder for the
bonnet stay.
Opening the bonnet
ioned on the windscreen before opening the
bonnet
Fig. 182

at the same time press the opening lever in the direction of the arrow
Fig.
Fig. 183in the direction of the arrow and insert it in
the opening Fig. 183 .
Closing the bonnet

Fig. 183and place it in the holder Fig. 183.
do not press it
down!
If the bonnet has not closed properly, lift it and then close it again.
The bonnet sits flush with the body parts around it when it is closed properly.

WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can open suddenly while you are driving and obscure your
view of the road. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
bonnet must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
t is not closed properly while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehicle
as soon as possible and close the bonnet.


NOTICE
ed off and positioned on the windscreen in
order to avoid damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms.

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