2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! ignition

⇒ Catalytic converter
Additional information and warnings:
•Changing gear ⇒ Changing gear
•Filling the tank ⇒ Filling the tank
•Fuel ⇒ Fuel
•Engine oil ⇒ Engine oil
•Battery ⇒ Vehicle battery
•Information stored in the control units ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
•Tow-starting and towing ⇒ Tow-starting and towing
Indicator lamps
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Introduction
Lit upPossible causeSolution
Engine management system fault
(Electronic Power Control).
The engine should be checked by a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Fault in catalytic converter.
Decrease speed. Drive carefully to the next
qualified workshop. The engine should be
checked.
FlashesPossible causeSolution
Misfiring, which damages the catalytic
converter.
Decrease speed. Drive carefully to the next
qualified workshop. The engine should be
checked.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is
switched on. They will go out soon afterwards.
If the indicator lamps  or are lit up, fuel consumption may be higher, and engine
performance reduced.
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment and helps to reduce exhaust
emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
•Use unleaded petrol only.
•Do not allow the fuel tank to run empty.
•Do not overfill engine oil ⇒ Engine oil.
•Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads ⇒ Starting the engine with jump leads.
If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is moving, reduce speed
immediately. The vehicle should be inspected at the nearest qualified workshop. If this happens,
unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and escape into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter
can also be damaged by overheating.
Even when the exhaust purification system is working perfectly, there may be a smell of
sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being
used.
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.
•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.
•Never apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic
converters or heat shields.
WARNING
To avoid damage to your vehicle, always observe the indicator lamps and associated warning
texts.
NOTICE
If and when

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 .
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to N Changing gear.
Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition .
Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle away from moving traffic and proceed to a safe
position, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.
Place the warning triangle in position to draw the attention of other road users to your
vehicle.
Allow the engine to cool down and, if necessary, seek expert assistance.
•Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking
•Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing
•Vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit
•Changing a wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel
Making you and your vehicle safe
Fig. 140 In the upper part of the centre console: button for switching the hazard warning lights on
and off
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of broken-down vehicles. For example, many
countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility
waistcoat ⇒ First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the
specified order ⇒:
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 warning lights will be
interrupted temporarily.
Switch on the hazard warning lights:
•When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam,
to will warn vehicles behind you.
•When there is an emergency.
•When the vehicle breaks down.
•When tow-starting or towing.
Always follow local regulations for the use of the hazard warning lights.
If the hazard warning lights are not working, use an alternative method of drawing attention to the
broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation.
Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents in road traffic – both for you and 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 in order to lock all doors securely in an emergency. Switch on
the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors
are locked. This may mean that they are locked in the vehicle in an emergency. People
locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
WARNING

The vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of
time – even when the ignition is switched off.
If you brake hard at speeds over approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), the brake lights will flash
to warn the traffic behind. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be switched
on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake light will light up
continuously. Once the vehicle starts to accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again.
First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher
Fig. 141 In the luggage compartment: warning triangle stowage compartment under the floor
covering
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Warning triangle
In some vehicle models, a warning triangle like the one shown may be stowed in a compartment in
the luggage compartment under the floor covering ⇒ Fig. 141.
First aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Comply with the expiry dates of the contents.
Fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher may be located in a holder in the footwell in front of the front passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must comply with the valid legal requirements. It must be fully functional and
checked regularly. See the test certificate on the fire extinguisher.
Manual opening and closing
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Locking or unlocking the driver door and front passenger door manually
⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
⇒ Unlocking the tailgate manually
If the vehicle key or central locking system fails, the doors and tailgate can be locked and, to a
certain extent, unlocked manually.
Additional information and warnings:
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.
WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, loose objects can be flung
though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
•Always secure or stow the fire extinguisher, high-visibility waistcoat, first aid kit and
warning triangle safely in the vehicle.
WARNING

In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance
from the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.
With an automated manual gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition on
Changing gear.
Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting and stopping the
engine.
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear.
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position, e.g.
behind the safety barrier.
Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.
Remove any items of luggage in the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage
compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps.
⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the jack
⇒ Changing a wheel
⇒ After changing a wheel
Some models are delivered without a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. If this is the case, the wheel
should be changed by a qualified workshop.
The vehicle jack supplied with the vehicle is only designed for changing a wheel when one vehicle
tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. Seek expert assistance if both tyres on one side of the
vehicle, both tyres on one axle, or all tyres are damaged.
Only change the wheel yourself when the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the
necessary steps and safety procedures and you have access to all the correct tools. Seek expert
assistance if this is not the case.
Additional information and warnings:
•Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
•Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
•In an emergency ⇒ In an emergency
•Vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit
•Hubcaps ⇒ Hubcaps
Preparation for changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing
the wheel ⇒:
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially when carried out at the side of a road. 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 carry out the wheel change.
•All passengers and children in particular must be at a safe distance and away from your
area of work during the wheel change.
•Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
•The ground should be firm and level. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar
support for the vehicle jack.
•Only change the wheel yourself if you feel confident carrying out the procedure. If not,
seek expert assistance.
•Always use suitable and undamaged tools to change the wheel.
•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.
•The wheel bolt tightening torque should be checked with a torque wrench immediately
after changing a wheel.
WARNING

Find a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a manual gearbox or with an automated manual
gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition switched onChanging gear
then apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using the collapsible chocks or other suitable objects.
Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel that is being changed Wheel bolts.
Find the jacking point under the vehicle which is closest to the wheel that is being
changed.
Raise the vehicle jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.
Ensure that the foot of the jack is resting securely on the ground with its whole surface and
that the foot of the jack is positioned precisely, i.e. vertically beneath the point of
application .
Position the vehicle jack. At the same time, continue to crank the claw up until it is in
position around the vertical rib underneath the vehicle .
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 154 Jacking points for the vehicle jack (mirrored on the right-hand side of the vehicle)
Fig. 155 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle
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Introduction
The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) ⇒ Fig. 154.
Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on ⇒.
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the
specified order ⇒:
Incorrectly tightened wheel bolts can loosen while the vehicle is in motion and cause
accidents, serious injury, and loss of control of the vehicle.
•Only use wheel bolts that belong to the wheel.
•Never use different wheel bolts.
•The wheel bolts and threads of the wheel hubs must be clean, free from oil and grease,
and turn easily.
•Always use the box spanner placed in the vehicle at the factory to loosen and tighten the
wheel bolts.
•Only loosen the wheel bolts by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the
vehicle jack.
•Never grease or lubricate the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hub. This could
cause them to loosen while the vehicle is in motion, even if the required torque setting is
used.
•Never remove the bolts on rims with bolted-on rings.
•If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts is too low, the wheel bolts and rims can loosen
while the vehicle is in motion. The wheel bolts and threads can be damaged if the
tightening torque is too high.
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)

If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from
the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.
With an automated manual gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition on
Changing gear.
Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting and stopping the
engine.
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear.
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position, e.g.
behind the safety barrier.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency.
Observe any legal requirements.
Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set The tyre sealant must
not be used:.
Remove any items of luggage in the luggage compartment.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the
driver's field of vision.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.
12-volt plug
Tyre filler bottle with sealant
Spare valve core
There is a slot on the lower end of the valve core extractor ① for the valve core. This is required
for extracting and fitting the tyre valve. This also applies to the spare valve core ⑪.
Could also be integrated in the compressor.
This function may be carried out by a button in the compressor instead.
Preparation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a
tyre ⇒:
Sealing and inflating tyres
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Introduction
Sealing a tyre
•Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
•Use the valve core extractor ⇒ Fig. 157① to screw the valve core out of the tyre valve. Place
the core on a clean surface.
•Shake the tyre filler bottle ⇒ Fig. 157⑩ vigorously up and down several times.
•Screw the filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157③ tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The
plastic foil on the plug is pierced automatically.
•Remove the plug from the filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157③ and place the open end fully on the tyre
valve.
•Hold the bottle upside down and inject the entire contents of the tyre filler bottle into the tyre.
•Remove the empty tyre filler bottle from the valve.
•Use the valve core extractor ⇒ Fig. 157① to screw the valve core back onto the tyre valve.
Inflating the tyre
•Screw the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157⑤ of the air compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.
•Check that the bleed screw ⇒ Fig. 157⑦ is closed.
•Start the engine and let it run.
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1)
2)
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

Several electrical consumers could share a single fuse. Conversely, a single consumer could have
more than one fuse.
Therefore fuses should only be replaced when the cause of the fault has been rectified. If a new
fuse blows shortly after insertion, have the electrical system checked by a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
Additional information and warnings:
•Preparation for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine
compartment
Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 158 Under the dash panel on the driver side: open the fuse box cover
Fig. 159 In the engine compartment: remove the fuse box cover
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Fuses must always be replaced by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and
markings) and size.
High voltages in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death.
•Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
•Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.
WARNING
Using unsuitable or repaired fuses and bridging an electrical circuit without fuses can cause a
fire and serious injuries.
•Never fit fuses that have a higher fuse protection limit. Fuses must always be replaced by
a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and markings) and size.
•Never repair a fuse.
•Never use a metal strip, paper clip or similar objects to replace a fuse.
WARNING
•To avoid damage to the electrical system in the vehicle, switch the ignition, the lights and
all electrical consumers off and remove the vehicle key from the ignition before changing a
fuse.
•You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher
amp rating.
•Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture in
the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.
NOTICE