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Bonnet release lever ⇒ In the engine compartment  
Fuse box cover ⇒ Changing fuses  
Lever for adjusting the steering column position ⇒ Steering wheel  
Light switch ⇒ Vehicle lighting  
 
Turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ Vehicle lighting  
With switches and buttons for the driver assist systems ⇒ Button for driver assist systems ⇒ Driver 
assist systems  
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
 
Instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster  
With warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Symbols in instrument cluster  
 
Lever for wipers and washers ⇒ Wipers  
With buttons for operating the menus ⇒ Instrument cluster  
 
Controls on the multifunction steering wheel: 
Operating driver assist systems ⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Driver assist 
systems  
Audio, navigation   
Opening the telephone menu or accepting telephone calls   
Volume adjustment    
Activating voice control  (no function in some models) 
Horn 
Location of the driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system  
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine  
Pedals ⇒ Pedals   
     
        
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Symbol Meaning 
  Engine speed limited ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Electromechanical steering function reduced ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Tyre monitoring system ⇒ Troubleshooting for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator . 
  Fault in the rain/light sensor ⇒  Fault in rain/light sensor , ⇒  Fault in rain/light 
sensor . 
  Fault in wipers ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Fuel tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel gauge . 
  Particulate filter clogged up ⇒  Particulate filter clogged with soot . 
  Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system ⇒ Indicator lamp . 
  Front passenger front airbag switched off ⇒ Indicator lamp . 
  Front passenger front airbag switched on ⇒ Indicator lamp . 
  Tank cap open ⇒ Fuel gauge . 
  Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available ⇒  ACC not available. . 
  Fault in DSG® dual clutch gearbox: gearbox fault ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
Manual gearbox: clutch temperature high or clutch is defective ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  
Area monitoring system (Front Assist) switched off ⇒ Operating the area monitoring 
system (Front Assist) . 
  Adaptive chassis control (DCC) ⇒  Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCC) . 
  Rear Traffic Alert ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert . 
  Turn signal ⇒ Switching turn signals on and off . 
  Depress the brake pedal.  
     
        
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Symbol Meaning 
  Trailer turn signal ⇒  Does not apply in China and Japan: trailer turn signals indicator 
lamp . 
Additional displays: offroad mode 
Symbol Meaning 
  Hill Descent Control ⇒ Downhill speed control . 
  
Offroad driving profile active ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control . 
Additional displays: diesel vehicles 
Symbol Meaning 
  AdBlue
     
        
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In the displayed menu, press the arrow keys  or ⇒ Fig. 21  until the desired menu option is 
marked. A frame appears around the selected option. 
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 21  to make the required changes. A tick indicates that the particular 
system or function is active. 
Returning to menu selection 
Press the or button ⇒ Fig. 21 . 
 
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not 
be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. 
If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunction rectified. 
Button for driver assist systems 
 
Fig. 22 On the turn signal and main beam lever on the left of the steering column: button for driver 
assist systems. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
You can switch the driver assist systems listed in the Assist systems menu on and off with the button 
on the turn signal and main beam lever. 
Switching individual driver assist systems on and off 
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 22  in the direction of the arrow to open the Assist systems menu. 
Select the driver assist system and switch it on or off ⇒ Operating the instrument cluster . A tick 
indicates that a driver assist system is switched on. 
Mark and confirm your selection by pressing the  button on the wiper lever, or by 
pressing the  button on the multifunction steering wheel. 
The driver assist systems can also be switched on and off in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment 
system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu . 
Infotainment system controls and displays  
     
        
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General notes 
Checklist 
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety, 
and the safety of all passengers and other road users ⇒ : 
 
Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly. 
 
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Tyre pressure, Fuel gauge. 
 
Check the washer fluid level Washer fluid. 
 
Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows Caring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exterior. 
 
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the 
roof Transporting items. 
 
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times. 
 
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size 
Safe transport of children. 
 
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly to match the size of the occupants 
Sitting position, Mirrors. 
 
Wear shoes that provide proper support for your feet when using the pedals. 
 
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely 
fastened. 
  
     
        
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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) . 
  
     
        
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When the hazard warning lights are switched on, for example if you are being towed, you can still 
indicate a change in direction or lane change by operating the turn signal. The hazard warning lights 
will be interrupted temporarily. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in the following situations: 
When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to 
warn vehicles behind you. 
There is an emergency situation. 
The vehicle has broken down. 
When tow-starting or towing. 
Always follow local regulations on the use of the hazard warning lights. 
If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative method of drawing 
attention to the broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation. 
 
WARNING 
Any broken-down vehicle poses a high accident risk for the vehicle occupants and for other road 
users. 
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. 
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights. 
Never leave other persons alone in the vehicle, particularly children or people requiring assistance. 
This applies in particular when the doors are locked. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected 
to very high or very low temperatures. 
 
WARNING 
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries. 
Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures. 
 
WARNING 
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries. 
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable 
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel. 
  
     
        
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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.