
- Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system - , /
⇒ Volkswagen information system
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals ⇒ Changing gear
Lever for adjusting the steering column ⇒ Adjusting the seat position
Driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Overview of the centre console
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 7:
Air vent, non-adjustable ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off 
function PASSENGER AIRBAG ⇒ Airbag system
Button for the right-hand seat heating ⇒ Seat functions or button for the rear window 
heating  (alternative fitting location) ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Radio (factory fitted) ⇒BookletRadio,
Button for the left seat heating ⇒ Seat functions
Switch for rear window heating ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Button for start/stop system ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
Controls for:
- Heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
- Air conditioning system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Portable navigation system ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
Lower section of the centre console 

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the equipment level, the scale divisions may look slightly different in type 2 ⇒ Fig. 11
.
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 10 or ⇒ Fig. 11:
Speedometer in km/h or in mph and km/h, depending on vehicle.
Displays⇒ Displays.
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the  button briefly to switch between the trip recorder and the 
odometer.
- Press the  button for about 5 seconds to reset the trip recorder and any 
other indicators in the multifunction display ⇒ Volkswagen information system.
Fuel gauge⇒ Filling the tank.
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).The start of the red 
zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the 
engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. It is advisable to change up a gear or lift 
your foot off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone ⇒.
Setting button for the clock or for switching between outside temperature display and 
clock.
- To set the clock, select the time display if not already selected. To do this, push the 
rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 12② up or down, or press setting button ⇒ Fig. 11⑥.
- Press and hold the  button to mark the hour display so that it flashes.
- Press the  button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
- Press the  button again briefly to select the minute display so that it flashes.
- Press the  button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
- Press the  button again to finish setting the clock.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Other instruments, such as the outside temperature display, can be shown in the screen of 
the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and 
renewal of parts.
Displays
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the 
instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 10② or ⇒ Fig. 11②:
•Warning and information displays
•Distance displays
•Time
•Outside temperature
•Selector lever positions ⇒ Changing gear
•Gear-change indicator (manual gearbox) ⇒ Changing gear
•Multifunction display (MFD) ⇒ Volkswagen information system
•Service interval display ⇒ Service interval display
•Start/stop system status display ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
•Fuel gauge ⇒ Filling the tank
•Belt status display for the rear seats ⇒ Seat belts
•When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading 
the engine.
•The needle on the rev counter should only briefly tip into the red area. Damage to the 
engine may otherwise be incurred.
NOTICE 

In some vehicles other vehicle functions can be displayed on the screen of the portable 
navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of 
parts.
After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been 
changed, system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) may have 
been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has 
been sufficiently charged.
Using the displays in the instrument cluster
Fig. 12 The windscreen wiper lever: button ① to confirm and rocker switch ② to change the 
display
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Opening a display option
•Switch on the ignition.
•If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the  button ⇒ Fig. 12①.
•Press the rocker switch ② up or down until the appropriate display option is shown.
Multifunction display (MFD)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The multifunction display (MFD) is equipped with two automatic memories: 1 - Trip memory and 2 - 
Total journey memory. The number of the current memory on display will be shown in the lower 
right-hand corner of the display.
When the ignition is switched on and memory 1 or 2 is shown on the 
display, press the  button to switch between the two memories.
1Trip memory
The memory collects the travel and fuel consumption data from the moment 
the ignition is switched on until it is switched off.
If the journey is interrupted for more than two hours, the memory is 
automatically deleted. If the journey is continued within two hours of the 
ignition being switched off, the new values will be added to the existing trip 
recorder.
2Total journey 
memory
Depending on which instrument cluster is installed, the memory collects 
journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours 
and 59 minutes travel time or 1,999.9 km (miles) distance travelled. Once 
these total limits have been reached, the memory will be deleted 
automatically and begin again at 0.
Possible displays
MenuFunction
TimeCurrent time in hours (h) and minutes (min).
Driving timeDriving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since 
the ignition was switched on.
Current fuel consumption
While the vehicle is in motion, current consumption is displayed 
in l/100 km. When the engine is running and the vehicle is 
stationary it is measured in litres/hour or, in vehicles with gas 
engines, in kg/h.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown in l/100km or, in 
vehicles with gas engines, in kg/100 km after a distance of 
approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display will show 
dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated 
approximately every 5 seconds.
Fuel range
Approximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be 
travelled with the current fuel level under the current driving 
conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current 
level of fuel consumption.
In natural gas engines: the value with the  symbol  shows the 
total distance in petrol mode. The value with the  symbol shows 
the total distance in petrol mode.
Distance drivenThe distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
a) 

MenuFunction
Average speed
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 
100 metres has been travelled. The display will show dashes until 
this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately 
every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Digital coolant temperature 
display
Current temperature of the coolant temperature displayed digitally. 
If the --.- appears in the instrument cluster display and the  red 
warning light flashes, there is a fault in the engine cooling system. 
Do not drive on! Seek expert assistance.
Digital outside temperature 
displayCurrent outside temperature displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 
250 km/h (155 mph)) is exceeded, an acoustic warning will be 
given, along with a visible warning if required.
Switching between displays
•Press the rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 12② on the windscreen wiper lever.
Setting the clock
•Press and hold the  button in the windscreen wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 12① to mark the hour 
display so that it flashes.
•Use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 12② to make the settings. To do 
this, push the rocker switch up or down to increase or decrease the hours display.
•Press the  button in the windscreen wiper lever again briefly to select the minute display 
so that it flashes.
•Use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever to make the settings. To do this, push the 
rocker switch up or down to increase or decrease the minutes display.
•Press the  button on the windscreen wiper lever briefly to finish setting the clock.
Settings for the clock can also be made directly using the setting buttons on the instrument cluster 
⇒ .
Saving a speed for the speed warning
•Select the Speed warning --- km/h display.
•Press the  button on the windscreen wiper lever to save the current speed and activate 
the warning system.
•If necessary, use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever within approximately 5 
seconds to set the desired speed. Then press  again or wait a few seconds. The speed 
is now saved and the warning is activated.
•To deactivate, press . The set speed will be deleted.
Deleting memory 1 or 2 manually
•Select the memory that you wish to delete.
•Press and hold the  button for approximately 2 seconds ⇒ Fig. 12①.
In some vehicles other functions in the multifunction display can be displayed on the screen 
of the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs 
and renewal of parts.
 Type 2 instrument cluster only ⇒ Instrument cluster.
Before setting off
Driving tips
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Preparing for a journey and driving safely
⇒ Driving abroad
⇒ Driving through water on roads
Depending on where the vehicle is used, it may be advisable to have an engine and transmission 
guard installed. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's 
underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced 
roads. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
a)
a)
Before the journey 

Are any technical modifications required for driving the vehicle abroad, e.g. masking the 
headlights?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and 
repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
And for gas engines: is compressed natural gas (CNG) available Fuel?
Are the correct engine oil (Engine oil) and other service fluids that comply with Volkswagen 
specifications available in the destination country?
Will the portable navigation unit Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 
work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may 
differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your 
Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and 
the following issues at your destination:
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for 
example if the road is flooded:
•Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level must be no higher than 
the lower edge of the vehicle body ⇒.
•Do not drive faster than walking speed.
•Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.
•Oncoming vehicles create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an 
extent that it is not safe to drive through the water.
•When driving through water, always switch off the start/stop system ⇒ Pull-away assist 
systems.
Technical data
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Vehicle identification data
⇒ Engine data
⇒ Dimensions
⇒ Performance figures
The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule or the vehicle registration documents show which 
engine is installed in your vehicle.
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual 
apply to the basic model. The figures may be different if additional equipment is fitted, for different 
models, for special vehicles and for other countries.
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate 
servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts.
NOTICE
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking 
distance will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in 
winter.
•You can dry and de-ice the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres. Ensure that 
you do not endanger any other road users or violate any legal regulations when doing so.
•Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.
WARNING
•If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive train, running 
gear and vehicle electrics, could sustain severe damage.
•Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that have 
been exposed to salt water immediately with fresh water.
NOTICE 

FunctionAction
Locking the vehicle and activating the 
SAFELOCK mechanism.
Locking the vehicle without activating the 
SAFELOCK mechanism.
Press the  button on the vehicle key twice.
Press the central locking button  in the driver 
door once.
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. 
This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the 
inside ⇒.
In some vehicles, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you 
that the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
•The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
Indicator lamp in the driver door
After locking the vehicle:Meaning
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly 
at short intervals and then more slowly.The SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and 
then switches off. The light starts to flash again after 
approximately 30 seconds.
The SAFELOCK mechanism is 
deactivated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in 
short intervals. The lamp will then light up without 
interruption for approximately 30 seconds.
Fault in the locking system. Proceed to a 
qualified workshop.
Doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Childproof lock
Additional information and warnings:
•Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set
•Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system
•Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing
In some vehicles it is possible to set the screen of the portable navigation device (delivered 
by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts to display whether at 
least one vehicle door is open or not properly closed.
Always take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism otherwise you could cause 
accidents or injuries.
•Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. 
The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK mechanism is 
activated.
•Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the 
vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked inside the 
vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
WARNING
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This 
could lead to severe injuries.
•Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
•Ensure that the door is properly closed and that the lock has engaged. The closed door 
must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
•Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their path.
WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if 
the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.
•Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
WARNING 

In some vehicles it is possible to set the screen of the portable navigation device (delivered 
by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts to display whether the 
tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Opening the tailgate
Fig. 27 In the vehicle key: tailgate release button
Fig. 28 Opening the tailgate from the outside
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
It will not be possible to open the tailgate if, for example, bicycles are mounted on a carrier attached 
to it ⇒. Remove the load from the carrier and support the open tailgate.
Opening with the central locking system
•Press the  button in the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 27 for approximately one second to unlock 
the tailgate.
•Press the button ⇒ Fig. 28① and lift the tailgate using the grip ②.
Opening with the mechanical vehicle key
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the tailgate can cause accidents 
and serious injuries.
•Therefore the tailgate should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is 
in its path.
•Never close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the window. The rear 
window could shatter and cause injuries.
•After closing the tailgate, check to ensure that it is closed and locked correctly so that it 
does not open while the vehicle is in motion. The closed tailgate must be flush with the 
surrounding body panels.
•Always keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion so that no toxic exhaust 
fumes can enter the vehicle interior.
•Never open the tailgate if a load is attached to it, e.g. a rack or luggage carrier. It may also 
not possible to open the tailgate if there are objects attached to it, e.g. bicycles. The 
additional load might cause the open tailgate to close by itself. Support the tailgate as 
necessary or remove the load from the surface.
•Close and lock the tailgate and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure 
that no one remains in the vehicle.
•Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the 
tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the tailgate, 
thereby trapping themselves inside. 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.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could use 
the vehicle key or central locking button to lock the vehicle and thereby trap themselves 
inside.
WARNING
Before opening the tailgate, please check that there is enough space to open and close the 
tailgate, e.g. when in a garage.
NOTICE 

Fig. 54 Location and deployment zone of the driver front airbag
Fig. 55 Location and deployment zone of the front passenger front airbag
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants additional 
protection for the head and chest in the event of a severe frontal collision. Always keep as far away 
from the front airbag as possible ⇒ Adjusting the seat position. This allows the front airbags to 
inflate fully when triggered, thus providing maximum protection.
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 54 and the front airbag for the 
front passenger is located in the dash panel ⇒ Fig. 55. The airbag locations are identified by the 
text AIRBAG.
The areas inside the red lines ⇒ Fig. 54 and ⇒ Fig. 55 are covered by the front airbags when 
triggered (deployment zone). For this reason, you must never leave or attach any objects in these 
areas ⇒. Any factory-fitted accessories will not be struck if the driver and front passenger front 
airbags are deployed.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 54 or dash panel ⇒ Fig. 55 when the driver 
and front passenger front airbags trigger. The airbag covers remain connected to the steering 
wheel or the dash panel.
Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using 
the key-operated switch
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
•Always leave the deployment zones of the front airbags clear.
•Never attach any objects, such as drink or telephone holders, to the covers of the airbags 
or anywhere in the airbag deployment zone.
•Vehicle occupants sitting on the front seats must never carry any people, pets or objects in 
the deployment zone between themselves and the airbags.
•Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile navigation devices, to the windscreen above the 
front airbag on the front passenger side.
•Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft plastic surface of the 
airbag unit in the dash panel on the front passenger side, and do not modify them in any 
way.
DANGER
The front airbags are deployed in front of the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 54 and dash panel 
⇒ Fig. 55.
•When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at 
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
•Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub 
of the steering wheel. Contact a qualified workshop if your physical build makes this 
impracticable.
•Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the passenger and the dash 
panel is as large as possible.
WARNING