2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC steering

Never attach any objects, such as drink or telephone holders, to the covers of the airbags or
anywhere in the airbag deployment zone.
No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and
the airbag deployment zone. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile navigation devices, to the windscreen above the front airbag
on the front passenger side.
Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft plastic surface of the airbag unit
on the front passenger side, and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.

WARNING
The front airbags are deployed in front of the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 40  and dash panel⇒ Fig. 41 .
When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the rim at the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the
steering wheel. Contact a qualified workshop if your physical build makes this impracticable.
Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the front passenger and the dash panel
is as large as possible.
Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off

Fig. 42 In the dash panel on the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front
airbag on the front passenger side.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The front passenger front airbag must be disabled if you fit a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Enabling the front passenger front airbag

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.

WARNING
Closing the glass roof without the roll-back function can cause serious injuries.
Always close the glass roof carefully.
Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is not
active when it is closed.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the
roof frame and being injured.

The roll-back function is also activated if you use the convenience closing function on the vehicle key
to close the windows and the glass roof.
Troubleshooting
Glass roof does not close
The glass roof works only when the ignition is switched on. The glass roof can still be opened or
closed for a short time after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door or
front passenger door are not opened.
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel position

Fig. 67 Below the steering wheel in the steering column trim: lever for mechanical adjustment of the
steering wheel position.

Fig. 68 On the steering wheel: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ .
Push down the lever ⇒ Fig. 67① .
Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it with both hands at its circumference at the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent ⇒ Fig. 68 .
Push the lever up firmly until it is flush with the steering column trim ⇒ .

WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering column position adjustment and incorrect adjustment of the steering
wheel can cause serious or fatal injuries.
After adjusting the steering column, always move lever ⇒ Fig. 67①  up so that it engages securely.
This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously while the vehicle is in motion.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion. If you determine that a readjustment
is necessary when driving, stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the correct
position.
The steering wheel must always point towards the chest and not towards the face. This ensures that
the driver front airbag provides maximum protection in the event of an accident.
While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at the 9 o'clock and 3
o'clock positions⇒ Fig. 68 . This reduces the risk of injury if the driver front airbag is triggered.
Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. at the hub of
the steering wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could sustain serious injuries to the
arms, hands and head.
Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Mechanically adjusting the front seat 
⇒ Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards 
The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that you
adjust the correct sitting position ⇒ Sitting position .

WARNING
Always adjust the front seats to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all
passengers have fastened their seat belts.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the
steering wheel. Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to
press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled and the distance to the dash panel
in the knee area is at least 10 cm. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you
must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the
risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting position.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered, it could force the
seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the rear seats.
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly
adjusted. Do not position any body part too close to where the airbags are fitted.
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright
because the seat belts are incorrectly positioned.

WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The seats must be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change
position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle.
Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
Adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards only when the area around
the seat is clear.
The adjustment range of the seats must not be restricted by any items.
Adjust the tilt angle of the rear seats or move them forwards and backwards only when the area
around the seats is clear.
The adjustment and locking areas of the seats must not be soiled.

WARNING
The rear centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to reduce
the risk of injury.
The middle seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is folded down
– neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause severe injuries.
Lights
Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off

Fig. 78 On the left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Switch on the ignition.
Move the turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ Fig. 78  from the centre position to the following
position:

Right turn signal .

Left turn signal .
Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn
signal.
Go to a qualified workshop if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched on
and have the vehicle checked.
Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to the
pressure point and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.
To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to
the pressure point and then release it.
The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .

WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can
confuse other road users. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or
turning manoeuvres.
Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been
completed.

The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In an emergency .

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation .
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 79 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).
Switching lights on
Switch on the ignition.
Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:
Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level
and the weather ⇒ , ⇒ Automatic headlights  .The side lights and daytime running
lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The dipped beam headlights
are switched on.
Switching lights off
Switch off the ignition.

Main beam
Switching main beam on and off

Fig. 80 On the left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.
Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Main beam switched on.
Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on for as
long as the lever is pulled.
When the main beam or headlight flasher are switched on, the blue indicator lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Main-beam control
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available
⇒ Main-beam control .

WARNING
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as the main
beam headlights could distract and dazzle other road users.
Main-beam control
The main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and/or vehicles
driving in front are detected. Main-beam control also recognises illuminated areas such as towns
and deactivates the main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches main beam on at speeds
of over approximately 60 km/h (37 mph), depending on ambient and traffic conditions, and switches
it off again at speeds under approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) ⇒ .
With some equipment levels, the main-beam control can be activated and deactivated in the
Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Switching on main-beam control