
If a mobile telephone is used in the vehicle interior without this hands-free system, it is not safely 
secured in the vehicle and also not connected to the vehicle's external telephone aerial. 
Furthermore, the mobile telephone is not being charged in the telephone holder. It is also likely that 
the telephone connection will be disrupted and the signal strength will be poor.
A mobile telephone should only be used in the vehicle if it is connected to a hands-free unit. 
Volkswagen recommends the use of an external aerial when using a mobile telephone in the 
vehicle.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Portable navigation device
Fig. 135 In the centre console: removing the navigation device and mounting
Fig. 136 Central console: closing the opening the navigation device mounting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
In some vehicles other vehicle functions and additional applications can be accessed via the 
portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒.
The tilt and angle can be set by moving the navigation device as required ⇒ Fig. 135A, ⇒.
The user's manual for the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) can be displayed 
on the unit itself.
Functions
In some vehicles the following functions are available in the portable navigation device (delivered 
by Volkswagen):
•Extended multifunction display (MFD) with additional instruments ⇒ Instruments.
•Operation of a factory-fitted radio and a connected media player ⇒BookletRadio,.
®®
If a mobile telephone is not secured or is incorrectly secured in the vehicle, it could be flung 
though the interior during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an 
accident. This can cause injuries.
•Mobile telephones, other devices and accessories for the telephone such as telephone 
holders, note blocks or portable navigation devices must always be secured properly 
outside of the airbag deployment zones whilst the vehicle is in motion or be stored in a 
safe place.
WARNING
If mobile telephones or two-way radios that are not connected to an external aerial are used, 
electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle could exceed limit values and thus be a health hazard 
for drivers and other vehicle occupants. This also applies to external aerials that have not 
been correctly installed.
•Keep mobile telephone aerials at least 20 cm away from pacemakers, as the telephones 
may affect their functioning.
•Do not carry a mobile telephone in your breast pocket above a pacemaker when the 
telephone is switched on or in standby mode.
•Switch off the mobile telephone immediately if you suspect it may be interfering with a 
pacemaker.
WARNING 

•Picture viewer.
•Navigation.
•Hands-free system for a mobile telephone via Bluetooth.
•Display for open doors or tailgate.
•ParkPilot ⇒ ParkPilot.
•Gear change indicator and driving style. 
•Think-Blue-Trainer.
•Fuel warning.
Select user's manual for the portable navigation device (delivered by 
Volkswagen)
•Switch on portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen).
•Touch the more function button on the screen.
•Press the Handbook function button.
•Select the required chapter and press the corresponding function button.
Removing the portable navigation device
•Use one hand to get a secure grip on the upper and lower edges of the portable navigation 
device.
•Press the release button ⇒ Fig. 135A (arrow) until the device can be removed from the holder.
•Remove the portable navigation device and stow it securely.
•Remove the portable navigation device holder if necessary.
Installing the portable navigation device
•Fit the portable navigation device holder if necessary ⇒.
•Use one hand to get a secure grip on the upper and lower edges of the portable navigation 
device.
•Place the portable navigation device in the upper holder and push on the lower edge until it 
perceptibly engages ⇒.
Removing the portable navigation device holder
•If necessary, remove the portable navigation device.
•With one hand, take a firm grip of the holder's supporting arm and press the release button 
⇒ Fig. 135B (arrow).
•Pull the holder up out of the dash panel.
•If necessary, close the opening by attaching the cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 136.
Fitting the portable navigation device holder mounting
•If necessary, remove the cover for the holder mount in the opposite direction of the arrow 
⇒ Fig. 136.
•Insert the holder into the opening from above and push down until it perceptibly engages ⇒.
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the portable navigation 
device can distract you from the road.
•Always drive carefully and responsibly.
•Select volume settings that allow signals from outside the vehicle to be easily heard at all 
times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
•Setting the volume too high may damage your hearing. This also applies even if you are 
only exposed to high volumes for short periods.
WARNING
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the navigation system may differ 
from the current traffic situation.
•Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays 
provided by the navigation system.
•Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
WARNING 

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with legal requirements.
You can get a new tyre filler bottle from a Volkswagen dealership.
Observe the separate instructions from the manufacturer of the breakdown set.
Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 157 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The breakdown set may be located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. It 
includes the following components ⇒ Fig. 157:
Valve core extractor
Sticker with the maximum permitted speed max. 80 km/h or max. 50 mph
Filler hose with plug
Air compressor
Tyre filler hose
Tyre pressure display
Air bleed screw
ON and OFF switch
Using the breakdown set can be dangerous, especially if the tyres are inflated at the roadside. 
Please note the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:
•Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe 
distance from moving traffic in order to fill the tyre.
•Ensure that the ground is firm and level.
•All passengers, and children in particular, must be at a safe distance and away from your 
area of work.
•Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
•The breakdown set should only be used if you feel confident with carrying out the 
procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.
•Tyres repaired with the breakdown set are intended for temporary, emergency use only. 
They should only be used until you can reach the nearest qualified workshop.
•Tyres that have been repaired using the breakdown set should be replaced as soon as 
possible.
•Sealant is hazardous to health and must be washed off immediately if it gets onto the skin.
•The breakdown set must be stored out of the reach of children.
•Never use a vehicle jack, even if it is approved for the vehicle.
•Always switch off the engine, firmly apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to D 
or R with the ignition switched on, or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce 
the risk of unintended vehicle movement.
WARNING
Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as a standard tyre.
•Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
•Avoid full acceleration, sudden braking and fast driving through bends in the road.
•Drive for just 10 minutes at no more than 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check the tyre.
WARNING
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2) 

•Insert the plug ⇒ Fig. 157⑨ into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets ⇒ Socket.
•Use the on/off switch ⇒ Fig. 157⑧ to switch on the air compressor.
•Run the compressor until the tyre pressure has reached 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 – 
250 kPa) ⇒. The maximum running time is 8 minutes⇒.
•Switch off the air compressor.
•If a pressure level of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPa) cannot be achieved unscrew 
the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.
•Drive (or reverse) the vehicle approximately 10 metres so that the sealing compound is more 
evenly distributed in the tyre.
•Screw the tyre filler hose for the air compressor firmly back onto the tyre valve and inflate the 
tyre again.
•If the required pressure still cannot be reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre cannot 
be sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance ⇒.
•Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.
•Drive the vehicle no faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) once a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar 
(29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPa) has been reached.
•Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes⇒ Test after driving for 10 minutes.
Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Reconnect the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157⑤ and check the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure 
display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:
•Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set.
•Seek expert assistance ⇒.
1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPa) and higher:
•Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value ⇒ Wheels and tyres.
•Resume your journey to the nearest qualified workshop. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 
80 km/h (50 mph).
•Have the damaged tyre replaced at the workshop.
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Fuses in the vehicle
⇒ Changing a blown fuse
At the time of print we are unable to provide an up-to-date overview of the locations of the fuses for 
the electrical consumers. This is because the vehicle is under constant development, because 
fuses are assigned differently depending on the vehicle equipment level and because several 
consumers may use a single fuse. You can get more information about the fuse layout from a 
Volkswagen dealership.
The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can get hot during inflation.
•Protect your hands and skin from the hot components.
•Do not place the hot tyre filler hose or the hot air compressor on any inflammable 
materials.
•Allow the device to cool down fully before stowing.
•If the tyre will not inflate to at least 2.0 bar (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The 
sealant is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.
WARNING
Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air 
compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on.
NOTICE
Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous as it can cause accidents and serious injuries.
•Do not carry on driving if the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) or lower.
•Seek expert assistance.
WARNING 

The discharged vehicle battery must be properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system.
The vehicles must not touch. Otherwise electricity could flow as soon as the positive terminals are 
connected.
Ensure that the battery clamps have good metal-to-metal contact with the battery terminals.
If the engine does not start immediately, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and try again 
after about half a minute.
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Attaching the jump leads
•Switch off the ignition in both vehicles ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
•If necessary, open the battery cover in the engine compartment ⇒ Vehicle battery.
•Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal ⇒ Fig. 171⊕ or ⇒ Fig. 172⊕ in 
the vehicle with the discharged battery Ⓐ ⇒.
•Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal ⊕ in the vehicle providing 
assistance Ⓑ.
•In vehicles without start/stop system: connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative 
terminal ㊀ in the vehicle providing assistance Ⓑ ⇒ Fig. 171.
•In vehicles with start/stop system: connect one end of the black jump lead Ⓧ to a suitable 
earth connection, to a solid metal part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder or to the cylinder 
block itself ⇒ Fig. 172.
•Connect the other end of the black jump lead Ⓧ to a solid metal component bolted on to the 
engine block, or onto the engine block in the vehicle with the discharged battery. Do not 
connect it to a point near the battery Ⓐ ⇒.
•Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the 
engine compartment.
Starting the engine
•Start the engine of the vehicle providing assistance and let it run at idle.
•Start the engine of the car with the discharged vehicle battery and wait two or three minutes 
until the engine is running smoothly.
Removing the jump leads
•Before disconnecting the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights if they are switched 
on.
•Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle battery with the discharged 
battery. This helps minimise the voltage peaks generated when the leads are disconnected.
•With the engines running, disconnect the jump leads in the exact reverse order to the 
instructions given above.
•Close the battery cover.
Tow-starting and towing
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒  Notes on tow-starting
⇒ Notes on towing
Jump starting the vehicle incorrectly can cause the battery to explode, which can lead to 
serious injuries. Please note the following in order to reduce the risk of the battery exploding:
•All work on the vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical 
burns, fire and electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety information before 
carrying out any kind of work on the vehicle battery ⇒ Vehicle battery.
•Always wear suitable eye protection and never lean over the vehicle battery.
•Attach the connector cables in the correct order – the positive cable first, followed by the 
negative.
•Never connect the negative cable to parts of the fuel system or to the brake lines.
•The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to touch. The jump lead 
attached to the positive vehicle battery terminal must not touch metal parts of the vehicle.
•Check the window on the vehicle battery using a torch if necessary. If the display is light 
yellow or colourless, do not jump start the vehicle. Seek expert assistance.
•Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the vehicle battery. The gas emitted from the 
vehicle battery could be ignited by sparks.
•Do not use jump leads to start the engine if the vehicle battery is damaged or if it is or has 
ever been frozen.
WARNING 

•You will need to depress the brake pedal more vigorously than normal as the brake servo is not 
working. Do not drive too close to the towing vehicle.
•Read and comply with the information and notes in the owner's manual of the towing vehicle.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
•Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid any sudden driving manoeuvres.
•Brake earlier than normal by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.
•Read and comply with any information and notes in the owner's manual of the towed vehicle.
AbbreviationDefinition
rpmRevolutions per minute – engine speed.
ABSAnti-lock brake system.
AG55-speed automated manual gearbox.
TCSTraction control system.
BASBrake Assist system.
ccmCubic centimetres. Unit of displacement.
CNGCompressed Natural Gas.
COCarbon dioxide.
DINGerman Standards Authority (Deutsches Institut für Normung).
DRLDaytime running lights.
EBDElectronic brake pressure distribution system.
EDLElectronic differential lock.
EUEuropean Union.
ENEuropean standard.
EPCEngine management system (electronic power control).
ESCElectronic stabilisation programme.
EECEuropean Economic Community.
VINVehicle identification number
g/kmCarbon dioxide emissions in grams per kilometre.
CCSCruise control system.
kNKilonewton, pulling power.
kpKilopond, pulling power.
kPaKilopascal, value for tyre inflation pressure.
kWKilowatt, engine power.
LEDLight-emitting diode.
MFDMultifunction display.
ECEngine code.
NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.
RONResearch octane number, indication of the knock resistance of petrol.
MG55-speed manual gearbox.
TCTraction control.
TINT Tyre identification number (TIN).
tripTrip recorder.
TWITread wear indicator.
Volkswagen AG works continuously to develop and improve its vehicles. Please understand that we 
must therefore reserve the right to alter any part of the vehicle and its equipment or technical 
specifications at any time. The data provided concerning scope of delivery, appearance, 
performance, dimensions, weights, fuel consumption, standards and vehicle functions are all 
correct at the time of going to print. Some of the equipment described might not yet be available in 
a particular vehicle (information can be provided by your local Volkswagen dealership), and some 
equipment may not be available in certain countries. No legal commitment may be inferred from the 
information, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
No part of this manual may be reprinted, reproduced or translated without the written permission of 
Volkswagen AG.
All rights under the laws of copyright are expressly reserved by Volkswagen AG. Subject to 
alteration and amendment.
Printed in Germany.
© Volkswagen AG 2012
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Abbreviations
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