2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC ESP

Vehicle lighting Lights necessary for traffic safety:
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 child seats .

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) .

Servicing the vehicle is not only about vehicle maintenance – it also ensures that your vehicle
remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. You should therefore have your vehicle serviced
according to the Volkswagen guidelines. Some work may have to be carried out before the date of
the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating
conditions are, for example, regular stop-and-go driving or driving in areas with high levels of dust.
Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop.
Sitting position
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position 
⇒ Correct sitting position 
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of five seats: two at the front and three at the rear.
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.

WARNING
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries
during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre in the event of a collision or accident or if the airbags
are triggered.
All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this
position throughout the trip. This also applies for the fastening of seat belts.
The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the
vehicle.
Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised child restraint system which is suitable for
their height and weight ⇒ Safe transport of children  and ⇒ Airbag system .
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the
seat or dash panel, for example, and never ride with your feet out of the window. The airbag and
seat belt can otherwise not provide optimal protection and can actually increase the risk of injury
during an accident.
Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases.
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if seat belt routing is correct. An incorrect sitting
position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could lead to
severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a

deploying airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver
is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle
occupants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
Never stand in the vehicle.
Never stand on the seats.
Never kneel on the seats.
Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
Never lean against the dash panel.
Never lie on the seats in the passenger compartment and on the rear bench seat.
Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
Never sit sideways.
Never lean out of a window.
Never put your feet out of a window.
Never put your feet on the dash panel.
Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
Never travel in a footwell.
Never sit on the armrests.
Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
Never travel in the luggage compartment.

WARNING
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event
of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while
the vehicle is in motion.
Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt, or not leaving adequate space between
the occupants and the airbags could inflict critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags deploy
and strike an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
Correct sitting position

Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, correctly fasten the
seat belt belonging to their seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the trip. This applies to all
vehicle occupants and also in urban traffic.
While the vehicle is in motion, secure all children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system
suitable for their weight and height. They must also wear correctly fastened seat belts ⇒ Safe
transport of children .
Drive off only when all passengers have correctly fastened their seat belts.
Never insert the latch plate into a buckle which does not belong to the corresponding seat and
always ensure it engages properly. Using a buckle which does not belong to the seat you are
occupying reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe injuries.
Never let any foreign bodies or liquids get into the slots for the belt buckles. This could prevent the
belt buckle and seat belt from working properly.
Never unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt.
Never travel when children or babies are being carried on somebody's lap and fastened with the
same belt.
Never travel wearing loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket). This could prevent the
seat belts from fitting and functioning properly.

WARNING
Damaged seat belts are very dangerous and could cause severe or fatal injuries.
Never damage the belt by trapping it in the door or in the seat mechanism.
If the belt webbing or any other part of the seat belt becomes damaged, the seat belts may tear
during an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
Have damaged seat belts immediately replaced by new seat belts that have been approved by
Volkswagen for the vehicle. Seat belts subjected to stress and stretched during an accident must be
replaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage.
The belt anchorage should also be checked.
Never try to repair, modify or remove the seat belts yourself. All repairs to the seat belts, belt
retractors and buckles must be carried out by a qualified workshop.
Warning lamp

Fine dust particles or steam may be released when the airbags trigger. This is normal and 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⇒Introduction 
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).

WARNING
The front passenger front airbag should be switched off only in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent damage to the airbag system, switch the front passenger front airbag on and off only
when the ignition is switched off.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position.
Switch off the front passenger front airbag only if in exceptional circumstances a child seat is fitted
on the front passenger seat.
Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the front
passenger seat is no longer being used.

WARNING
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch while driving.
Strong vibrations may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the front
passenger front airbag to be activated.
Untimely inflation of the front passenger front airbag could lead to serious or fatal injuries.

NOTICE
If the key bit is not inserted far enough, the key switch could be damaged when the key is turned.

NOTICE
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch, as this could result in damage to the interior door
trim, dash panel, key switch or vehicle key when the front passenger door is closed.
Safe transport of children
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Types of child seat 
⇒ Fitting and using child seats 
⇒ Securing systems 
⇒ Securing a child seat with ISOFIX 
⇒ Securing child seats with a seat belt 

Group Size class Front passenger seat Outer rear seats Centre rear seat
C X X
B X X
B1 X X
A X X
Group 2: 15 to 25 kg – X IL-SU X
Group 3: 22 to 36 kg – X IL-SU X
i-Size child restraint system – X i-U X
Size class: the size class shown corresponds to the permissible weight range of the child using the
seat. The size class is indicated on the ECE approval label for child seats with universal or semi-
universal approval. The size class label is affixed to the child seat.
X: seat not suitable for securing an ISOFIX or i-Size child seat in this group.
IL-SU: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with "semi-universal" approval. Refer to the
vehicle list supplied by the child seat manufacturer.
IUF: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with "universal" approval.
i-U: seat suitable for installing a front-facing or rear-facing i-Size child seat with "universal" approval.
i-UF: seat suitable for installing a front-facing i-Size child seat with "universal" approval.
Installing child seats with ISOFIX/i-Size
Observe and follow the instructions ⇒ Fitting and using child seats .
Pull on both sides of the child seat to check whether the seat has clicked properly into place.
Securing child seats with a seat belt
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
If you want to fit a child seat from the "universal" (u) approval category in your vehicle, you must
first ensure that it is approved for the seat position in question. Important information is given on
the orange ECE approval label on the child seat. Installation options are shown in the table below.
Securing a child seat with a seat belt
Observe and follow the instructions ⇒ Fitting and using child seats .
Fasten the seat belt and guide it through the child seat as described in the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped
in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked
vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can
cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.
Never switch off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock or steering lock
mechanism may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.

NOTICE
Every electric vehicle key contains electronic components. Protect the key from damage, moisture
and excessive vibration.
Replacing the button cell

Fig. 51 Vehicle key: replacing the button cell.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 51 :
Cover.
Button cell.
Volkswagen recommends having the button cell changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a
qualified workshop ⇒ .
Fold out the key bit.
Lever off the cover ⇒ Fig. 51① ⇒ .
Lever the button cell out of the battery compartment ⇒ Fig. 51② .
Press the new button cell into the battery compartment ⇒ .
Press the cover onto the housing ⇒ Fig. 51① .

DANGER
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other button cells can result in serious or even
fatal injuries within a very short period of time.