2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! bonnet

Exterior door release lever ⇒ Doors
Exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors
Additional turn signal ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Jacking points ⇒ Changing a wheel
Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle
Key for ⇒ Fig. 2:
Mirror base with laser sensor for the city emergency brake function ⇒ City emergency
brake function
Windscreen
Front windscreen wipers ⇒ Windscreen wiper and washer
Bonnet ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Bonnet release lever ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Headlights ⇒ Lights, ⇒ Changing bulbs
Fog lights ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover ⇒ Tow-starting and towing
Front number plate holder
Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle
Key for ⇒ Fig. 3:

Roof aerial ⇒ Consumer information
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
- Rear window heating ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Rear wiper ⇒ Windscreen wiper and washer
Tailgate ⇒ Tailgate
Tail light cluster ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Grip with tailgate release button ⇒ Tailgate
Number plate lights ⇒ Changing bulbs
Rear number plate holder
ParkPilot sensors ⇒ ParkPilot
Vehicle interior
Overview of the driver door
Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are
mirrored in right-hand drive vehicles
Key for ⇒ Fig. 4:
Button for operating the electric window in the driver door ⇒ Windows or stowage
compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Door release lever ⇒ Doors
Indicator lamp for SAFELOCK mechanism ⇒ Central locking system
Rotary knob for adjusting the electrical exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors
- Exterior mirror setting
- Exterior mirror heating
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle ⇒ Central locking
system
Handle for releasing the bonnet ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Stowage compartment with drink holder ⇒ Stowage area⇒ Drink holder
Other available control elements
Depending on the level of equipment, the vehicle may have manual windows and/or manual
adjustment of the exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors.
Overview of the driver side

SymbolMeaning ⇒See
⇒ Changing gear
Flashing in conjunction with the remaining segments of the
fuel tank display: fuel tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.
Instruments
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Instrument overview
⇒ Displays
⇒ Service interval display
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer
to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is higher.
Additional information and warnings:
•Warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Warning and indicator lamps
•Volkswagen information system ⇒ Volkswagen information system
•Display of the currently selected gear (manual gearbox) ⇒ Changing gear.
•Information on service intervals ⇒BookletService schedule,
Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 1
Failure to observe the warning lamps could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and
to accidents and serious injuries.
•Never ignore any warning lamps that are lit up.
•Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
•Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the
exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the
vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
•Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents, both for you and for other road users.
If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle to warn
other road users.
•Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.
•The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be
sustained here ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment.
WARNING
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
•Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING

Additional information and warnings:
•Transporting ⇒ Driving notes
•Driving with respect for the environment ⇒ Driving with respect for the environment
•Fuel ⇒ Fuel
•Engine oil ⇒ Engine oil
•Engine coolant ⇒ Coolant
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
•Consumer information ⇒ Consumer information
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 13 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB ③. B: Type plate
Fig. 14 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Vehicle identification number (FIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 14. The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle
identification number is also stamped on the right suspension turret. You have to open the bonnet
to gain access to the vehicle identification number ⇒ .
Additional vehicle identification for China
In Chinese vehicles, the following body components are marked with the vehicle identification
number (VIN) or with a number that can be traced back to the VIN:
•Rear lock carrier (in the luggage compartment)
•Bonnet
•Right longitudinal member (in the engine compartment)
•Tailgate
•Door pillar (front passenger side)
•Floor panel (in the front passenger side footwell)
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒ Fig. 13A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It
contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Ignoring or exceeding the values given for the weights, payloads, vehicle dimensions and
maximum speed could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
WARNING

Key for ⇒ Fig. 15:Petrol engineNatural gas
engine
Width (4-door)1,645 mm
ⒸWidth (from one exterior mirror to the other)1,910 mm
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Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight 1,478 mm1,480 mm
Hight at kerb weight to the upper edge of the
aerial base1,489 mm1,492 mm
ⒺHeight with open tailgate at kerb weight1,990 mm1,994 mm
ⒻGround clearance in road-ready state between
the axles144 mm145 mm
ⒼWheelbase2,407 mm2,413 mm
ⒽLength (from bumper to bumper)3,543 mm
ⒾHeight with open bonnet and kerb weight1,622 mm
–Minimum turning circle diameterApproximately 9.8 m
Kerb weight without driver, without payload.
Without rod antenna screwed on.
Kerb weight with driver (75 kg) and service fluids.
Performance figures
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some
engines may vary in some countries from the information given in this booklet.
Petrol engines
Engine powerECGearbox typeMaximum speed
44 kW
CHYA
MG5
160 km/h (100 mph)
44 kW BlueMotion
technology161 km/h (100 mph)
44 kWAG5160 km/h (100 mph)
55 kW
CHYB
MG5
171 km/h (106 mph)
55 kW BlueMotion
technology172 km/h (106 mph)
55 kWAG5171 km/h (106 mph)
Natural gas engine
Engine powerECGearbox typeMaximum speed
50 kW BlueMotion
technologyCPGAMG5164 km/h (102 mph)
When the performance figures were measured, the vehicle was not fitted with any equipment
that could reduce performance, e.g. a roof carrier or mud flaps.
Maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
Maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
Opening and closing
Vehicle key set
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•Take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or bollards. Objects that
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the
vehicle.
•Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones and other
objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the
running gear, engine or exhaust system could be damaged.
NOTICE
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The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on.
The interval wipe for the windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will
wipe more frequently as the vehicle moves faster.
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are
switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
Windscreen wiper functions
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Windscreen wiper response in various situations:
When the vehicle is
stationary:
When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next
setting down.
When the interval wipe is
switched on:
The wiper intervals are adjusted depending on the vehicle speed.
The faster the vehicle is travelling, the shorter the interval.
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen. The wiper will stop
moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper back on again.
Service position for the front windscreen wipers
Fig. 67 Wiper blades in service position
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The windscreen wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service position ⇒ Fig. 67.
Carry out the following steps to move the windscreen wipers to the service position:
•The bonnet must be closed ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment.
•Switch the ignition on and then off again.
•Briefly press down the windscreen wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 65④.
Place the windscreen wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away. Briefly press the
windscreen wiper lever down to bring the windscreen wiper arms back to the original position.
Lifting the windscreen wiper blades
•Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting ⇒.
•When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wiper is switched on, the windscreen wiper
will continue to wipe on the same setting when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, snow
and other obstructions on the windscreen can cause damage to the windscreen wipers and
wiper motor.
•Remove any snow and ice from the wipers and the windows before setting off.
•Carefully loosen wiper blades that have become frozen onto the windscreen. Volkswagen
recommends using a de-icer spray for this.
NOTICE
Do not switch on the windscreen wipers when the window is dry. Using the wiper blades when
the rear windscreen is dry could cause damage to the rear windscreen.
NOTICE

Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 68 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
•Open the bonnet ⇒ .
•The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the symbol on the cap ⇒ Fig. 68.
•Check whether there is enough windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
•To top up, mix clean water with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen ⇒. Observe the
dilution instructions on the packaging.
•At low temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze ⇒.
Recommended windscreen washer fluid
•For warm weather: summer windscreen wash- G 052 184 A1 -. Dilution 1:100 (1 part
concentrate, 100 parts water) in the washer fluid reservoir.
•All-year washer fluid- G 052 164 A2 -. Dilution in winter to -18°C (0°F) approximately 1:2 (1 part
concentrate, 2 parts water), otherwise dilute one part concentrate to four parts water (1:4) in the
washer fluid reservoir.
Capacities
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of about 3 litres.
Mirrors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Interior mirror
⇒ Exterior mirrors
For safety reasons it is important that the driver positions the exterior and interior mirrors correctly
before starting a journey ⇒.
The driver can use the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror to observe rear traffic and then adjust
his or her driving style accordingly. Looking in the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror does not
•In order to prevent damage to the bonnet and the windscreen wiper arms, the windscreen
wiper arms should only be lifted when in the service position.
•Always return the windscreen wiper arms to the windscreen before starting your journey.
NOTICE
Never mix anti-freeze or other unsuitable additives into the windscreen washer fluid. An oily
film may otherwise be left on the screen, and restrict the field of vision.
•Use clean, clear water with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen.
•A suitable anti-freeze agent should be added to the windscreen washer fluid if necessary.
WARNING
•Never mix other cleaning agents with the cleaning agents recommended by Volkswagen.
This can cause the ingredients to separate and block the washer jets.
•Never mix up service fluids when refilling. Failure to observe this warning can result in
serious malfunctions and engine damage.
NOTICE

•Depress the clutch pedal to restart the engine.
Important preconditions for automatic engine switch-off
•The driver is wearing their seat belt.
•The driver door is closed.
•The bonnet is closed.
•A minimum engine temperature has been reached.
•The vehicle has been moved since the engine was last switched off.
•The defrost function of the air conditioning system is not switched on.
•The charging state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
•The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
•The vehicle is not on a steep incline.
•Reverse gear is not engaged.
Conditions for an automatic restart
The engine can start automatically under the following conditions:
•If the vehicle rolls on.
•If the voltage of the vehicle battery falls.
Conditions that make a key start necessary
The engine has to be started manually with the vehicle key in the following conditions:
•If the driver unfastens their seat belt.
•If the driver door is opened.
•If the bonnet is opened.
Switching the start/stop system on and off
•Press the button in the centre console ⇒ Fig. 103.
•If start/stop system has been deactivated, the indicator lamp in the button lights up.
If the start/stop system has switched the engine off, the engine will start again as soon as the
system has been switched off manually with the button.
In some cases, it will be necessary to restart the engine manually with the vehicle key. Take
note of the corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
Hill Hold Assist
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The Hill Hold Assist function actively holds the vehicle when pulling away on an incline.
The Hill Hold Assist function is automatically activated if the following
conditions are met
Points 1 to 3 must be fulfilled at the same time:
Manual gearboxAutomated manual gearbox
1.On an incline, the stationary vehicle must be held in position with the footbrake until the
vehicle starts moving.
2.The engine is running smoothly.
3.
Fully depress the clutch pedal and move the
gear stick to the 1st gear position if you want
to drive forwards up a hill or to the R position
if you want to reverse up a hill.
Position D is selected when driving forwards
up an incline or position R is selected for
driving in reverse up an incline.
The brake servo and the electromechanical steering will not function if the engine is switched
off.
•Never allow the vehicle to roll if the engine is switched off.
•The start/stop system must be switched off if work is to be carried out in the engine
compartment.
WARNING
If the start/stop system is used in very high outside temperatures over a long period, the
vehicle battery can be damaged.
NOTICE