
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 

Fig. 5 Overview of the driver side (left-hand drive vehicles)
Fig. 6 Overview of the driver side (right-hand drive vehicles)
Key for ⇒ Fig. 5 and ⇒ Fig. 6:
Light switch ⇒ Lights
- Light switched off or daytime running lights --
- Side light and dipped beam 
- Fog lights 
Headlight range control ⇒ Lights
Vent ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Lever for: ⇒ Lights
- Main beam headlights 
- Headlight flasher 
- Turn signal 
- Cruise control system (CCS)  –  –  – /+ – /- ⇒ Cruise 
control system (CCS)
Instrument cluster:
- Instruments ⇒ Instruments
- Display ⇒ Instruments
- Warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Warning and indicator lamps
Lever for windscreen wipers and washers ⇒ Windscreen wiper and washer
- Windscreen wipers  – 
- Interval wipe for the windscreen 
- Flick wipe x
- Windscreen wiper 
- Wash and wipe system for the windscreen 
- Rear wiper 
- Wash and wipe system for the rear window  

- 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 

Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure (Wheels and tyres) and fuel level (Filling the tank).
Ensure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment 
or on the roof Driving notes.
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight 
and size Child seats (accessories).
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of 
the occupants Adjusting the seat position, Mirrors.
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be 
securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. 
This also applies to all passengers Adjusting the seat position.
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout 
the journey. This also applies to all passengers Seat belts.
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, 
opening menus and making adjustments to settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic 
conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least every 2 hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Additional information and warnings:
•Sitting correctly and safely ⇒ Sitting correctly and safely
•Transporting ⇒ Transporting
•Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle ⇒ Starting the engine, changing gear 
and parking
•Driving with respect for the environment ⇒ Driving with respect for the environment
•Consumer information ⇒ Consumer information
Preparing for a journey and driving safely
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during the journey to ensure your own safety 
and the safety of passengers and other road users ⇒:
Servicing the vehicle is not only about vehicle maintenance – it also ensures that your 
vehicle remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. Servicing work should therefore be 
carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before 
the due date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe 
operating conditions are, for example, regular stop and go driving and driving in areas with high 
levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership or qualified 
workshop.
Driving abroad
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics can cause serious 
accidents and fatal injuries.
•Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times 
and driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. 
Correct interpretation of a driving situation can make the difference between reaching your 
destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.
WARNING 

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Vehicle key
⇒ Mechanical vehicle key
⇒ Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
⇒ Replacing the battery
⇒ Synchronising the vehicle key
Additional information and warnings:
•Settings in the Volkswagen information system ⇒ Volkswagen information system
•Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system
•Starting and stopping the engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine
•Consumer information ⇒ Consumer information
•Manual opening and closing⇒ Manual opening and closing
Vehicle key
Fig. 16 Vehicle key
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Vehicle key
The key can be used to lock and unlock the car from a distance ⇒ Central locking system.
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated in the key. The receiver is located in 
the vehicle interior. The remote control range is several metres around the vehicle when the battery 
is fully charged.
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the vehicle key, the vehicle key will have to be re-
synchronised ⇒ Synchronising the vehicle key, or the battery in the key replaced ⇒ Replacing the 
battery.
Several vehicle keys can be used.
Opening and closing the key bit
Press button ⇒ Fig. 16① to release the key bit and open it.
To fold in, press button ① and simultaneously fold in the key bit until it clicks into place.
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other lithium batteries can result in severe 
or even fatal injuries within a very short period of time.
•Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other 
batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
•Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery.
DANGER
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or 
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and tailgate, start the engine, switch on the 
ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could 
become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to 
safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low 
temperatures, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or 
fatalities, especially for small children.
•Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The 
steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
WARNING 

•Press the  button on the vehicle key. Remain standing close to the vehicle.
•Unlock the vehicle with the key bit within one minute. The synchronisation process is complete.
Central locking system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Description of the central locking system
⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from outside
⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from the inside
⇒ SAFELOCK mechanism
The central locking system will only work correctly when all doors and the tailgate are properly 
closed. The vehicle cannot be locked with the key if the driver door is open.
If the vehicle is unlocked and not used for a long time (e.g. in your own garage) the vehicle battery 
could discharge or the engine may not start.
Additional information and warnings:
•Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
•Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set
•Doors ⇒ Doors
•Tailgate ⇒ Tailgate
•Electric windows ⇒ Windows
•Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ⇒ Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
•Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all doors and the tailgate from one point:
•From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key ⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from outside.
•From inside the vehicle with the central locking button ⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from 
the inside.
Certain functions for the central locking system can be activated or deactivated by a qualified 
workshop.
The doors and the tailgate can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking 
system fails.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been triggered
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated during an accident. After an accident, the 
vehicle can be locked by one of the methods below, depending on the damage incurred.
FunctionAction
Locking the vehicle with the 
central locking button.
– Switch off the ignition.
– Open one of the vehicle doors once.
– Press the central locking button .
Locking the vehicle using the 
vehicle key.
– Switch off the ignition.
OR: remove the key from the ignition lock.
– Open one of the vehicle doors once.
– Lock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury.
•The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside may 
prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally and unauthorised persons from 
entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside 
the vehicle in the event of an accident or emergency.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors can be 
locked from the inside using the central locking button. This may mean that people lock 
themselves in the vehicle. 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.
•Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped 
in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety.
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 

Windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening or closing the windows electrically
⇒ Opening and closing the rear hinged windows
Additional information and warnings:
•Volkswagen information system ⇒ Volkswagen information system
•Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system
Opening or closing the windows electrically
Fig. 30 In the front doors: buttons for the electric window
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Opening and closing the front windows
FunctionAction
Opening:Press the  button.
Closing:Pull the  button.
Opening and closing the rear hinged windows
Fig. 31 In the rear doors: opening the hinged windows
Improper or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
•The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in 
their operating area.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle 
is locked. The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows can 
still be operated using the buttons several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, 
provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
WARNING
During sudden rain showers, water can enter the vehicle interior via open windows and cause 
damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE