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Weight class 1: group 1 (up to about four years old) and group 1/2 (up to about seven years old) with
an integral belt system are best for children over the relevant weight limit.
Weight classes 2/3: groups 2 and 3 include child seats with a backrest, and booster seats with no
backrest. Child seats with a backrest have integrated seat belt routing and side cushions, and so
provide better protection than booster seats with no backrest. Volkswagen therefore recommends
the use of child seats with a backrest. Group 2 child seats are for children up to the age of about
seven, group 3 child seats for those older than seven.
Not every child will fit in the child seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will
fit in every vehicle. Therefore it is vital to check that the child fits properly in their child seat and that
the child seat can be securely fastened in the vehicle.
Child seats by approval categories
Child seats can be classified as universal, semi-universal or vehicle-specific (all in accordance with
regulation ECE-R 44), or as i-Size (in accordance with regulation ECE-R 129).
Universal: child seats with universal approval are approved for use in all vehicles. No type list is
required. ISOFIX child seats with universal approval must also be secured using a strap over the top
of the vehicle seat (top tether).
Semi-universal: semi-universal approval requires other safety devices for attaching the seat (that
require additional testing) in addition to the standard requirements for universal approval. Child
seats with semi-universal approval come with a type list. The seats should be used only in vehicles
that are included on this list.
Vehicle-specific: child seats with vehicle-specific approval must have undergone dynamic testing in
each model of vehicle for which they are approved. These child seats also come with a type list.
i-Size: child seats with i-Size approval must conform to the installation and safety requirements
stipulated in regulation ECE-R 129. Contact the child seat manufacturer to find out which child seats
are approved for this vehicle in accordance with i-Size.
1) Regulation ECE-R 129 has not yet been implemented by the state authorities in all countries.
Fitting and using child seats

Fig. 44 Illustration: airbag label on the sun visor.

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.

If lightweight items such as loose pieces of paper or items hung from the interior mirror are left in
the vehicle.
If there is a mobile phone in the vehicle with the vibration alarm switched on.

Permanent deactivation of interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm is not possible.

If doors or the boot lid are still open when the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the anti-theft alarm
will be activated. Interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are not activated until all doors and the
boot lid are closed.

SAFELOCK is also deactivated when the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm are switched off
⇒ SAFELOCK .
Boot lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid 
⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid electrically 
⇒ Unlocking the boot lid manually 
⇒ Troubleshooting 
The boot lid is locked and unlocked at the same time as the doors.

WARNING
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the boot lid can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
The boot lid should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody is in its path.
Always check that the boot lid is closed properly once it has been closed. The closed boot lid must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
Always keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Never open the boot lid when loads, e.g. bicycles, are attached to it. The boot lid may close under its
own weight due to the additional load. Support the boot lid as necessary or remove the load from
the boot lid beforehand.

Close and lock the boot lid and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure that no one
remains in the vehicle.
Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the boot lid is
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the boot lid, thereby trapping
themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may become extremely hot or cold,
depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the
case of small children.

WARNING
Serious injuries could occur if the boot lid is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care and
attention.
The boot lid may not always be detected as being unlocked if there is a carrier and items attached to
it. The boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion if it is unlocked.

WARNING
If heavy snow or heavy items are located on the boot lid, the additional weight could cause the boot
lid to close on its own and cause severe injuries.
Never open the boot lid if it is covered by a large amount of snow or a load is attached to it, e.g. on a
luggage carrier.
Remove the snow or load before opening the boot lid.

WARNING
Do not push down the boot lid with your hand on the rear window. The rear window could shatter
and cause injuries.

NOTICE
Never use the opening mechanism to fix or hold a load. This could lead to damage that makes it
impossible to close the boot lid.

NOTICE
Never use the rear window wiper or the rear spoiler to fix or hold a load. This could cause damage
which results in the rear window wiper or rear spoiler being torn off.
Opening and closing the boot lid

Operate the lever to adjust the lumbar support.

Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust the backrest position.
Front passenger seat: take your weight off the backrest and operate the lever to adjust the backrest
position (depending on equipment).

Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary, to adjust the seat height.

Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage after the
lever has been released.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards

Fig. 70 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front
passenger seat when folded forwards ⇒ Airbag system .
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒ .
Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Push the head restraint all the way down.
Release the front passenger seat backrest in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70① .

Eco driving profile ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control .
Avoid driving at full throttle
Never drive the vehicle at its top speed. The drag coefficient increases at excessively high speeds.
This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle.
Reduce idling
Pull away immediately with low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the
engine to idle but switch it off, e.g. when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing.
In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically when the
vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ Start/stop system .
Refuel moderately
A full fuel tank increases the weight of the vehicle. A fuel tank that is half or two thirds of the way
full is sufficient for journeys in urban traffic in particular.
Avoid short journeys
A cold engine has very high fuel consumption. The optimum operating temperature is reached only
after driving a few kilometres. The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient
temperatures, e.g. in winter ⇒ Fig. 97 . Plan journeys economically and combine short journeys.
Carry out regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life
of the vehicle.
Observe the tyre pressures
Low tyre pressures does not just mean greater wear, but also increase the rolling resistance of the
tyres and thus the fuel consumption. Use optimised rolling resistance tyres.
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the load. Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker
⇒ Useful information about wheels and tyres 
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tyre monitoring system .
Use low viscosity engine oils
Fully synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity decrease frictional resistance in the engine and are
distributed better and more quickly, especially during cold starts.
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle
You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for
example by removing empty drink crates or unused child seats.
To keep the vehicle's air resistance as low as possible, remove any add-on parts and equipment such
as ski racks, bicycle racks and roof carriers once you have finished using them.
Save electrical energy

gearbox the clutch can be opened at idling speed, thus saving fuel. Thanks to its efficiency, low
weight and intelligent control system, the DSG® dual clutch gearbox usually enables fuel
consumption that is equal to or lower than a manual gearbox.
However, just like the manual gearbox, the clutch in the DSG® dual clutch gearbox is subject to wear.
Regular maintenance is necessary depending on the type of DSG® dual clutch gearbox; further
information ⇒ Scope of service . In the event of a fault in one gear train half, the DSG® dual clutch
gearbox also allows one gear train half to be deactivated and the journey to be continued using the
other gear train half ⇒ Troubleshooting . The gearbox must then be checked as soon as possible by a
qualified workshop.
DSG® dual clutch gearbox: selecting a gear

Fig. 105 Left-hand drive vehicles: selector lever for dual clutch gearbox DSG with lock button (arrow).
The location is mirrored in right-hand drive vehicles.
When the ignition is switched on, the selected gear or gearbox programme is displayed in the
instrument cluster display.
Instrument cluster display
Selector lever position Display
P P
R R
N N
D/S E, D or S ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control 
Tiptronic gate M ⇒ Changing gear using Tiptronic 
– Parking lock
The drive wheels are locked mechanically. May be selected only when the vehicle is stationary. To
disengage this selector lever position while the ignition is switched on, depress the brake pedal and
press the lock button in the selector lever.

Fig. 116 On steep slopes: always use the doors facing up the hill to get out of the vehicle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Traversing a slope is one of the most dangerous offroad situations ⇒ .
It may look harmless, but you should not underestimate the difficulty and danger of traversing a
slope. A vehicle could slide away, tip over or roll when in this position. This can cause severe or fatal
injuries for all vehicle occupants.
Check whether you can use a safer route before driving across a slope.
If you have to drive at an angle, make sure the ground is as firm as possible. The vehicle is more
likely to slip and tip over on slippery or soft ground. Always make sure that the tilt angle does not
become too large due to uneven ground. The vehicle could otherwise tip over and start to roll.
When the vehicle is tilted at a large angle, the wheels on the lower side of the vehicle must never
enter dips or hollows. The wheels on the higher side of the vehicle must never drive over bumps, for
example rocks, tree trunks or other obstacles.
If the vehicle threatens to tip over, steer immediately into the fall line and depress the accelerator
slightly ⇒ Fig. 115 . If it is not possible to steer into the fall line, then steer uphill and depress the
accelerator slightly.
The centre of gravity of the vehicle should be as low as possible. The weight of all vehicle occupants
should be evenly distributed. People with a larger or heavier build should sit on the higher side of
the vehicle. Remove the roof carrier and secure heavy items. The vehicle could tip over if items were
to slide suddenly ⇒ .

WARNING
Never try to traverse a slope, particularly if it is too steep for the vehicle. The vehicle could slide
away, tip over or roll. Please note the following points in order to reduce the risk of accidents and
serious injuries:
You should never underestimate the difficulty and danger of traversing a slope. Never choose an
unsafe route or take a risk which could endanger you or your passengers. If you are in any doubt
about the safety of the route, turn round and choose another way.