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Front view
Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 2 :
Windscreen:
Vehicle identification number ⇒ Technical data
Windscreen wipers ⇒ Wipers ⇒ Wiper blades
Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror ⇒ Rain/light sensor ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior
Sensor for lighting functions ⇒ Light 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 exterior ⇒ Driver assist systems
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye ⇒ Tow-starting or towing
Lights in the bumper ⇒ Lights ⇒ Changing bulbs
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Rear view
Fig. 4 Overview of the rear of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 4 :
High-level brake light
Rear window:
Rear window heating ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system
Rear window wiper ⇒ Wipers ⇒ Wiper blades
Volkswagen badge:
To open the boot lid ⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid
With camera for assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems
Sensors for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
Towing bracket ⇒ Trailer towing
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye ⇒ Tow-starting or towing
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Fig. 25 Function button on the Infotainment system display: time measurement for paused, current
and completed lap.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 24 and ⇒ Fig. 25
Stopwatch.
Function button with current lap time.
Stored lap times.
Start or continue time measurement (possible only when the ignition is switched on). Press Start
to start time measurement. Time measurement starts automatically as soon as the vehicle moves
forwards. A new first lap can be started when the data in the statistics have been reset.
Cancel current lap. The lamp time is deleted. --: --:--.-- is displayed in the statistics.
End time measurement.
Pause time measurement or cancel current lap (when time measurement is running).
Start new lap. The last lap time is stored and a new lap starts. The overall time of the laps driven
is shown in the statistics.
Display split time. The stopwatch stops for a few seconds and the split time is displayed.
Display statistics after ending or aborting time measurement (number of laps, overall time,
fastest and slowest slaps, average value of all lap times, all lap values). Press Reset to reset the
statistics.
A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds can be
recorded. If one of these limits has been reached, the data in the statistics must be deleted before a
further time measurement.
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Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it audible locks
into place.
In an emergency
Making you and your vehicle safe
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken-down vehicle. For example, many
countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility
waistcoat ⇒ Equipment for an emergency .
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following actions in the
specified order ⇒ :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .
Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button Centre console.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake.
Select the neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever to P position
DSG® dual clutch gearbox.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine.
Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and go straight to a safe place away from moving traffic,
e.g. behind the safety barrier. Heed the country-specific regulations concerning high-visibility
waistcoats.
Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.
Set up the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.
Allow the engine to cool down and, if necessary, seek expert assistance.
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Please also observe the other information on Volkswagen Car-Net ⇒ Mobile online services .
Opening and closing
Vehicle key
Functions of the vehicle key
Fig. 50 Vehicle key.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 50 :
Central locking button: unlock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid separately.
Central locking button: lock the vehicle.
Fold the key bit in and out.
Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed.
Unlocking or locking the vehicle from outside
To unlock: press the button.
To lock: press the button.
Press the or button ⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid . The boot lid is unlocked.
Unlocking: all turn signals flash twice.
Locking: all turn signals flash once.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause accidents or serious injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Otherwise, children or
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the engine or switch on the
ignition and operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
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Keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with
⇒ Troubleshooting
The Keyless Access locking and starting system enables the vehicle to be locked and unlocked
without active use of the key. For this purpose, a valid vehicle key must be within the vehicle's
range.
Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access
Fig. 52 Keyless Access: operating ranges.
Fig. 53 In the door handle: sensors.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Touch the sensor ⇒ Fig. 53Ⓐ on the inside of the driver or front passenger door handle.
Switch off the ignition.
Close driver or front passenger door.
Touch the sensor ⇒ Fig. 53Ⓑ on the outside of the driver or front passenger door handle.
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Vehicle unlocking is confirmed by all the turn signals flashing twice and locking by the turn signals
flashing once.
Locking and unlocking the boot lid
When the vehicle is locked, the boot lid will be unlocked automatically if you open it when a vehicle
key is located within the operating range of the boot lid ⇒ Fig. 52 .
The boot lid is locked automatically after it is closed.
If the vehicle is completely unlocked, the boot lid will not lock automatically when closed.
Temporarily deactivating Keyless Access
Keyless Access can be deactivated temporarily as described below so that the vehicle cannot be
unlocked and started due to misuse by unauthorised third parties.
Lock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.
In addition, touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle ⇒ Fig. 53Ⓑ once within five
seconds. Do not reach into the door handle.
Keyless Access is temporarily deactivated.
Check deactivation by waiting for at least ten seconds and then pull the door handle again. It should
not be possible to open the door.
When the vehicle is next unlocked, it can be unlocked only using the vehicle key. The Keyless Access
locking and starting system is reactivated the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
Operating the convenience functions
All electric windows and the glass roof can be closed automatically.
Keep a finger on the sensor ⇒ Fig. 53Ⓑ of the driver or front passenger door handle for a few
seconds until the windows and glass roof are closed.
The sensor functions can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
The unlocking function is deactivated for a few seconds so that you can check that the vehicle has
been locked successfully.
If the message Keyless Access system faulty appears on the instrument cluster display, there may be
a malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Go to a qualified workshop.
If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a message will be shown on the
instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is subject to interference by another
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radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. an aluminium case ⇒ Starting and stopping the
engine .
If the vehicle has a DSG® dual clutch gearbox, it can be locked only if the selector lever is in
position P.
The entire vehicle will be unlocked if the sensor is touched twice, even if a single door has already
been unlocked.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Keyless Access does not work
The function of the sensors may be restricted if they become very dirty.
Clean the sensors.
All turn signals flash four times
The vehicle key used last is still in the vehicle.
Doors and central locking button
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Indicator lamp in the driver door
⇒ Automatic locking and unlocking
⇒ Central locking button
⇒ Opening and closing the driver door manually
⇒ Manually closing the front passenger door and rear doors
⇒ Childproof lock
⇒ SAFELOCK
⇒ Troubleshooting
If the vehicle key or central locking fails, the doors can be locked manually and, in some cases, also
unlocked manually.
The central locking system enables you to centrally lock and unlock all the doors, the boot lid and
the tank flap of the vehicle.