2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! roof

Childproof lock
Fig. 25 In the left rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
Fig. 26 In the right rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children
cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the childproof lock is
activated the door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the childproof lock on or off
•Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
•Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.
•Use the key bit to turn the slot to the required position.
Slot position ⇒ Fig. 25 or ⇒ Fig. 26:
Childproof lock is switched off.
Childproof lock is switched on.
Tailgate
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening the tailgate
⇒ Closing the tailgate
Additional information and warnings:
•Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
•Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system
•Transporting ⇒ Driving notes
•Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing
When the childproof lock is activated, the door cannot be opened from the inside.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors
are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle. They could
become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to
safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low
temperatures.
•Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to
season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small
children.
WARNING

Fig. 32 In the rear doors: closing the hinged windows
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
In 4-door vehicles, the rear windows can be opened and closed mechanically.
Opening hinged windows
•Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 31.
•Push the release lever outwards until it clicks into place with the window fully open.
Closing the hinged window
•Pull the release lever ⇒ Fig. 32① inwards.
•Push the release lever back ② until it clicks into place and the window is closed.
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
⇒ Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Additional information and warnings:
•Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system
•Roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier
Always take care when using the mechanical hinged windows as you could cause serious
injuries.
•The mechanical hinged windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that
nobody is in their operating areas.
WARNING
During sudden rain showers, water can enter the vehicle interior via open hinged windows and
cause damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Always take care when using the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof; otherwise you
could cause accidents or serious injuries.
•The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof should only be opened or closed when you
are sure that nobody is in its operating area.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they
have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the vehicle key can result in the
vehicle being locked, the engine being started, the ignition being switched on and the
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof being operated.
•The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be operated for a short time after the
ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door or the front passenger door is not
opened.
WARNING
•In cold conditions, remove any ice and snow from the roof of the vehicle before you open
or tilt the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof to avoid the risk of damage.
•The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof should always be closed before you leave
the vehicle or if it starts to rain. Any rain entering the vehicle when the electric panorama
sliding/tilting glass roof is open could cause considerable damage to the electrical system.
This can result in further damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE

Leaves and other loose objects must be removed from the guide rails of the electric
panorama sliding/tilting glass roof at regular intervals, using a vacuum cleaner or by hand.
If there is a fault in the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof, the roll-back function will not
work properly. Go to a qualified workshop
Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Fig. 33 In the roof: turn the switch to open and close
Fig. 34 In the headliner: push the switch to tilt and pull the switch to close
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The rotary switch must be in the basic position ① before the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass
roof can be tilted.
Function⇒ Fig. 33
and
⇒ Fig. 34
Action
Opening sliding roof completely.③
Turn the switch past the position ② and
hold down until the glass roof has
reached the required position.
Moving sliding roof to convenience
position.②
Turn the switch to the required position.Setting an intermediate position.② to ①
Closing sliding roof completely.①
Tilting the tilting roof completely.④Push the switch back briefly.
Stopping the one-touch function.④ or ⑤Press or pull the switch again briefly.
Closing fully.⑤Pull the switch back briefly.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof will work only when the ignition has been switched on. The
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be operated for a short time after the ignition has
been switched off, provided the driver door or the front passenger door is not opened.
If the closing procedure has been started, it will be interrupted as soon as the ignition is switched off
and the switch for the electric panorama sliding and tilting glass roof is activated.
If it is not possible to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof electrically you will have to
close it manually. You will not be able to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
manually without first removing some vehicle components. Proceed to a qualified workshop.
Sliding blind
Use the handle at the front near the roof opening to move the sliding blind to the required position.
The convenience position allows sufficient air supply together with low wind noise.

Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass
roof is being closed ⇒. If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is not able to close
because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
•Check why the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof has not closed.
•Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof again.
•If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point.
Then close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back
function
•Pull the switch ⇒ Fig. 34⑤ within approximately 5 seconds after the roll-back function has been
triggered and hold it in this position until the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is closed
completely.
•The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will then close without the roll-back function.
•If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof still cannot be closed, go to a qualified
workshop.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass
roof will open automatically.
Sitting correctly and safely
Adjusting the seat position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
⇒ Correct sitting position
⇒ Controls on the front seats
⇒ Adjusting the rear head restraint
⇒ Removing and installing the rear head restraint
⇒ Adjusting the steering wheel position
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 4 seats: 2 at the front and 2 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat
belt.
Additional information and warnings:
•Seat functions ⇒ Seat functions
•Seat belts ⇒ Seat belts
•Airbag system ⇒ Airbag system
•Child seats (accessories) ⇒ Child seats (accessories)
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function can cause
severe injuries.
•Always be careful when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
•Ensure that nobody is obstructing the operating area of the electric panorama sliding/tilting
glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is not active.
•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed
against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
WARNING

Removing and installing the rear head restraint
Fig. 39 Removing the rear head restraint
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The rear seats are fitted with an adjustable head restraint.
Removing the rear head restraints
•Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly ⇒ Luggage compartment.
•Push the head restraint all the way up ⇒.
•Pull the head restraint out fully while pressing the button ⇒ Fig. 39①.
•Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely. Please ensure that the seat
belts are not trapped.
•Stow the head restraint in a safe place once removed.
Fitting the rear head restraints
•Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly ⇒ Luggage compartment.
•Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the
guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
•Press and hold the button ⇒ Fig. 39① and push the head restraint downwards.
•Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
•Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed ⇒ Adjusting the rear
head restraint.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 40 Adjusting the steering wheel position mechanically
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Adjust the steering wheel position only before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary.
•Push down the lever ⇒ Fig. 40①.
Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk
of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
•If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.
•Head restraints that have been removed should be reinstalled as soon as possible to
ensure that passengers are properly protected.
WARNING
When removing or fitting head restraints, ensure that they do not hit the roof or the front seat
backrest. The interior roof and other parts of the vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
NOTICE

•Luggage compartment ⇒ Luggage compartment
•Roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
•Always distribute any loads in the vehicle and on the roof as evenly as possible.
•Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible. Position the rear
seat backrests securely in the upright position.
•Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps
⇒ Luggage compartment.
•Adjust the headlight range ⇒ Lights.
•Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Please read the tyre pressure sticker
⇒ Wheels and tyres.
Observe any information concerning the loading of a roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open tailgate and any
objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the
event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident. This applies particularly if
objects are struck by the airbag when activated and then flung through the vehicle interior.
Please apply the following rules to reduce the risk of accidents:
•Always stow all objects in the vehicle securely. Always stow luggage and heavy objects in
the luggage compartment.
•Always use suitable straps to prevent luggage from entering the deployment zones of the
side airbag or the front airbag in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or an
accident.
•Objects should be stowed in the vehicle interior in such a way that they can never enter
the airbag deployment zones while the vehicle is in motion.
•Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
•All objects must be removed from the seat cushion of the front passenger seat if the front
passenger backrest is folded forward. Even light and small objects could be pressed into
the weight detection mat underneath the seat cushion by the backrest when it is folded
forwards and thus send incorrect information to the airbag control units.
•The front airbag must be switched off and the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 
must light up for as long as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.
•Stowed objects must never cause passengers to assume an incorrect sitting position.
•Any seat blocked by stowed objects must not be used by any passengers.
WARNING
The vehicle handling and braking effect may alter significantly if large or heavy objects are
being transported.
•Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
•Accelerate carefully and gently.
•Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
•Brake earlier than in normal driving.
WARNING
Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear
window and cause damage.
NOTICE

Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
•Stow all items of luggage securely ⇒ Stowing items of luggage.
•Accelerate carefully and gently.
•Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
•Brake earlier than in normal driving.
•If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier.
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual
apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle
documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The values quoted here may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different models or for special
vehicles.
The values for the kerb weight in the following table apply for the road-ready vehicle with driver
(75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, if applicable, tools and
Driving with an unlocked or open tailgate can cause serious injuries.
•Always drive with the tailgate closed.
•Always stow all items in the luggage compartment securely. Loose objects can fall out of
the luggage compartment and injure other road users.
•Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.
•Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open
tailgate to move unpredictably.
•Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they
are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
•Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must never be held in position by
the tailgate.
•If it is necessary to drive with the tailgate open, all luggage racks and cargo stowed on the
rack must be removed from the tailgate.
WARNING
Poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior when the tailgate is open. This could
result in loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
•Always drive with the tailgate closed in order to prevent toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
•If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open tailgate, you must do the
following to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that could enter the vehicle:
- Close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
- Switch off air recirculation mode.
- Open all vents in the dash panel.
- Switch the blowers to the highest setting.
WARNING
The vehicle length and height are different when the tailgate is open.
NOTICE
Moving loads can severely impair the vehicle's stability and driving safety, which can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
•Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
•Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
•Engage the rear seat backrests securely in an upright position.
WARNING

spare tyre ⇒. Additional equipment and retrofitted accessories increase the stated kerb weight
and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.
The load comprises the weights of the following:
•Passengers
•All luggage
•Roof load including roof carrier system
Petrol engines
Engine powerECGearbox
type
Kerb
weight
Gross
vehicle
weight
rating
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
front
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
rear
44 kWCHYA
MG5929 kg –
1,032 kg
1,290 kg680 kg640 kg
AG5932 kg –
1,035 kg
55 kWCHYB
MG5929 kg –
1,032 kg
1,290 kg680 kg640 kg
AG5932 kg –
1,035 kg
Natural gas engine
Engine powerECGearbox
type
Kerb
weight
Gross
vehicle
weight
rating
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
front
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
rear
50 kWCPGAMG5
1,031 kg
– 1,118
kg
1,370 kg700 kg700 kg
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
⇒ Luggage compartment cover
⇒ Variable luggage compartment floor
⇒ Fastening rings
⇒ Bag hook
Heavy objects must always be transported in the luggage compartment and you must ensure that
the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable securing
straps with the fastening rings. Never exceed the vehicle's maximum payload. Both the payload
and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an effect on the driving response and braking
distance ⇒.
Additional information and warnings:
•Airbag system ⇒ Airbag system
•Lights ⇒ Lights
•Transporting ⇒ Driving notes
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
Exceeding the maximum permissible weights and axle loads can cause damage to the
vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
•The actual axle loads must never exceed the maximum permissible axle loads.
•The payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an effect on the driving
response and braking distance of the vehicle. Adjust your speed accordingly.
WARNING
The payload should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle. When transporting
heavy objects in the luggage compartment, they should be placed either in front of or over the
rear axle in order to minimise the effect on the vehicle's handling.
NOTICE