2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC Lighter

Hazard warning lights ⇒ In an emergency 
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function ⇒ Airbag system 
Driver assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems 
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating,
cooling 
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating,
cooling 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 9 :

Lever:
DSG® dual clutch gearbox ⇒ DSG® dual clutch gearbox 
Manual gearbox ⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear 
Multimedia connections ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Cigarette lighter or 12-volt socket ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter ⇒ Electrical sockets 
Control for the 4MOTION Active Control ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active
Control 
Stowage compartment with drink holder ⇒ Stowage areas 

Buttons:
Electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake 
Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function 

WARNING
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause
serious burns and vehicle damage.
Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts
of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments, always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette
lighters may self-ignite as a result of high surface temperatures, particularly in summer.

NOTICE
Sharp edges can damage the seats.
Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp-edged objects such as zips, rivets on clothing
or belts can damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.
Mechanically adjusting the front seat

Fig. 69 On the left front seat: controls.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The following section contains a description of all possible controls. The number of controls may
vary depending on the version of the seat.
The control elements are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Adjusting the seat position
Key to ⇒ Fig. 69 :

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards 
The following section describes the options for adjusting the rear seats. Always ensure that you
adjust the correct sitting position ⇒ Sitting position .

WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the rear seat can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The rear seat should be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary as the rear seat could otherwise
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is
adopted while adjusting the seat.
Adjust the rear seat only when there is no one in the adjustment area of the rear seats.

WARNING
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause
serious burns and vehicle damage.
Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts
of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments, always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette
lighters may self-ignite as a result of high surface temperatures, particularly in summer.

WARNING
In order to reduce the risk of injury while the vehicle is in motion, the centre armrest must always be
folded up and the stowage compartment must be closed.
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 serious injuries.
Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest.
Close the stowage compartment only when there is no one in its closing path.

NOTICE

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowage compartment on the front passenger side 
⇒ Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest 
⇒ Drawers 
⇒ Coat and bag hooks 
Stow only light and small objects in the stowage areas.
There is a stowage compartment for the vehicle wallet under the left front seat. Always keep the
vehicle wallet in this stowage compartment.
The USB socket and the function for wireless charging in accordance with the QI standard
⇒BookletInfotainment system, may be located in the stowage compartment in the lower part of the
centre console.

WARNING
Loose objects may be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects in the vehicle's open stowage
compartments, on the dash panel, on the luggage compartment cover or in items of clothing and
bags in the vehicle interior.
Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can interfere with pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of
the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.
Ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.
The floor mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.
No additional foot mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.
Ensure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause
serious burns and vehicle damage.

Before adjusting the seats, always ensure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the moveable
parts of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always ensure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette
lighters may self-ignite as a result of high surface temperatures, particularly in summer.

NOTICE
The heating elements in the rear window can be destroyed by objects rubbing against them.
Do not stow any temperature-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle. Hot and cold
temperatures could damage them or render them unusable.
Objects stored in the vehicle that are made from transparent materials, such as glasses, magnifying
glasses or transparent suction cups on the windows, can concentrate the sun's rays and thus cause
damage to the vehicle.

Always ensure that the ventilation openings between the rear window and the stowage area are
uncovered to allow stale air to escape from the vehicle.
Stowage compartment on the front passenger side

Fig. 135 On the front passenger side: open stowage compartment.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 135 :
Media drives for the Infotainment system, card readers ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Mounting for glasses compartment.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment

Closed drink bottles can explode in the vehicle in extreme heat or crack in extremely cold
temperatures.
Never leave closed drink bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle for extended periods.

NOTICE
Do not leave any open drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is in motion. Drinks that are
spilled, for example during braking, can damage the vehicle and the vehicle electrical system.

The inserts for the drink holders can be removed for cleaning purposes.
Drink holder in the rear centre armrest

Fig. 138 In the rear centre armrest: drink holder.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
To use: fold the centre armrest down.
To adjust to the size of the drinking vessel: pull out the inserts ⇒ Fig. 138①  or ② upwards and
insert them to fit the size of the vessel.
Fold the centre armrest back up again when the drink holder is no longer in use.

Small or rectangular containers will fit into the drink holders better if you rotate the insert by 180°.
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Removable ashtray in the drink holder

Fig. 139 Removable ashtray.
To use the removable ashtray, place it in one of the drink holders in the lower part of the centre
console or in the rear centre armrest ⇒ Drink holders .
Opening and closing the removable ashtray
To open: lift up the cover of the ashtray ⇒ Fig. 139 ⇒ .
To close: press the ashtray cover down.
Emptying the removable ashtray
Lift the removable ashtray out of the drink holder.
Open the removable ashtray and empty the cooled ashes into a suitable waste container.
Once it has been emptied, place the removable ashtray back into the drink holder from above.

WARNING
Improper use of the ashtray can cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
Never put paper or any other combustible materials in the ashtray.
Cigarette lighter

Fig. 140 In the front centre console: cigarette lighter.
With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter.
Wait for the lighter to pop out.
Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the tobacco product on the glowing spiral ⇒ .

Insert the cigarette lighter back into the socket.

WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
Always use the cigarette lighter properly, and only use it to light tobacco products.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used when the ignition
is switched on.

The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12-volt socket ⇒ Electrical sockets .
Electrical sockets
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Electrical sockets in the vehicle 
Electrical equipment can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.
The electrical devices must be in good condition. Do not use faulty devices.
The 12-volt socket will work only when the ignition is switched on.

WARNING
Improper use of the sockets and electrical accessories can cause fires and severe injuries.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Sockets and the devices connected to them can be
used when the ignition is switched on.
If the electrical device gets too hot, switch off the device immediately and disconnect it from the
socket.

NOTICE
In order to prevent damage to the electrical system, never connect equipment that supplies electric
power, such as solar panels or battery chargers for charging the 12-volt battery, to the 12-volt
socket.
Use only electrical devices that have been approved in accordance with current guidelines
concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
In order to avoid damage due to voltage fluctuations, always switch off any electrical devices before
switching the ignition on or off and before starting the engine. When the start/stop system