than improper, both the ball hitch and the vehicle
could be damaged.
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Instead of a tow bar, use a tow bar.
tow bar
Safety warnings for working in
the engine compartment
The vehicle's engine bay is a dangerous area.
Only carry out work in the engine compartment
yourself if you are familiar with the necessary
operations and the generally valid safety measures,
and if you have the appropriate tools, media and
operating fluids. Improper work can lead to serious
injuries ÿ . If necessary, have all work carried out by
a suitably qualifi ed specialist workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Before carrying out any work in the engine
compartment, always park the vehicle on level and
firm ground, taking all necessary safety precautions.
WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle during
maintenance work could cause serious injury.
· Never carry out work under the vehicle without
having previously immobilized it to prevent it
from moving. When work is carried out under
the vehicle with the wheels on the ground, the
vehicle must be on a level surface and the
wheels must be blocked.
· If you have to work under the vehicle, additionally
support it securely with suitable stands. The
jack is not suitable for this purpose and may
not resist, which could cause serious injury.
· The Start-Stop system must be switched off
manually.
WARNING
The engine compartment of any vehicle is a
dangerous area where serious injury can occur!
· When carrying out work, always be extremely
careful and prudent, and take into account
generally valid safety measures.
· Never carry out work in the engine compartment
if you are not familiar with the necessary
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the necessary work to a specialized workshop qualified
WARNING
for it. If work is not carried out properly, serious injuries
may result. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
The electrical system is under high voltage and can cause
electric shock, burns, serious injury and death!
· Never short-circuit the electrical system. The 12 volt
battery could explode.
· Never open or close the front hood if steam or coolant is
escaping. Hot steam or coolant can cause severe burns.
Always wait until you can no longer see and hear steam
or coolant escaping from the engine compartment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock
electric shock and serious injury, never touch the
electrical wires of the ignition system while the engine
is running or when it is started.
· Before opening the front hood, always wait for the engine
to cool down.
· Never touch electrical cables or
electrical connections of gas discharge lamps.
· If you touch hot engine or exhaust components, you could
get skin burns.
WARNING
· Before opening the front hood, note the following:
There are rotating parts in the engine compartment that
could cause serious injury.
— Engage the electronic parking brake
Never put your hand into the fan
and place the selector lever in position P or the
of the radiator or in the area of the radiator. Touching
the rotor blades can cause serious injury.
gear lever in point
dead.
The fan is activated depending on the temperature and
could start automatically, even with the ignition off.
— Switch off the ignition and store the vehicle key in a
safe place and at a safe distance from the vehicle
so that, especially if the vehicle has the "Keyless
Access" system, it is not possible to inadvertently
switch on the ignition and start the combustion
engine running.
· If you have to carry out work while the engine is
starting or running, be aware that rotating parts such
as the poly-V belt, alternator or radiator fan, and the
high-voltage ignition system represent They feel mortal
danger. Always act with the utmost caution.
— Always keep children away from the
engine compartment and never leave them unattended.
· When the engine is hot, its cooling system is under
pressure. Never open the engine coolant expansion
tank cap when the engine is hot. Failure to do so could
cause coolant to splatter and cause serious burns and
other injuries.
— Always make sure that no part of the body, no
jewelry or necktie you are wearing, no clothing if it
is loose, no hair if it is long, can get caught in the
rotating parts of the engine. Before working in the
engine compartment, remove any jewelry or necktie
you may be wearing, tie up your hair if it is long,
and fasten loose-fitting clothing to prevent it from
becoming entangled in engine parts.
— Turn the cap of the coolant expansion tank slowly
and very carefully in an anti-clockwise direction
while exerting light pressure on it at the same time.
— Never step on the accelerator without paying
attention, always do so with the utmost caution.
— Always protect your face, hands and
warm coolant or steam arms with a large, thick rag.
The vehicle could start moving even with the
electronic parking brake engaged.
· When replenishing operating fluids, avoid getting them
on parts of the engine or the exhaust system. These
liquids could cause a fire.
· Never leave any object, such as rags or tools, in the
engine compartment. These objects could cause
functional failure, engine damage and fire.
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WARNING
Prepare the vehicle for work in
the engine compartment
Placing additional insulating items (eg blankets)
in the engine compartment could prevent proper
engine operation, could cause a fire, and could cause
serious injury.
Before carrying out work in the engine compartment,
always carry out the following operations in the order
indicated ÿ :
· Never cover the motor with blankets or other insulating
materials.
1. Place the vehicle on level and firm ground taking
the necessary safety precautions.
WARNING
2. Depress the brake pedal and hold it until the engine
has stopped.
Operating fluids and some materials in the engine
compartment are highly flammable and can cause
fire and serious injury!
3. Engage the electronic parking brake ÿ p. 206.
· Never smoke near the engine compartment.
4. Move the selector lever to position P ÿ p. 161.
· Never work near naked flames.
shielded or sparking.
5. Shut off the engine.
· Never spill operating fluids on the motor. These
could ignite on contact with hot engine parts
and cause injury.
6. If necessary, remove the vehicle key from the
vehicle and store it outside so as not to
inadvertently start the vehicle.
7. Wait for the engine to cool down sufficiently.
· When you have to carry out work on the fuel system
or electrical system, note the following:
8. Always keep bystanders away from the front
compartment.
9. Immobilize the vehicle so that it cannot roll.
— Always disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Make sure the vehicle is unlocked when
you disconnect the 12 volt battery, otherwise
the anti-theft alarm will go off.
WARNING
Do not ignore these important instructions for your
safety, otherwise accidents and serious injuries could
occur.
— Never carry out work near heaters, continuous
heaters or open flames.
· Always follow the instructions and always take into
account generally valid safety measures.
· Always have on hand a fire extinguisher that is
working and has been checked.
WARNING
Using the wrong operating fluids can cause serious
malfunctions and engine damage.
· When replenishing or changing operating fluids,
make sure you pour the correct liquids into the
correct fill ports.
Operating fluids escaping from the vehicle
pollute the environment. Thus,
Look regularly under the vehicle. If there are
stains of operating fluids on the floor, go to a duly
qualified specialized workshop and have the vehicle
checked. If any operating fluid leaks out, dispose of it
properly. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
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If the front hood does not close properly, lift it up
again and close it again.
Open and close the front hood
When the hood is closed tightly, it sits flush with
adjoining body parts. The front bonnet is no longer
highlighted on the instrument panel display, or the
display goes out ÿ p. 334.
WARNING
If the front hood is not closed properly, it can
open unexpectedly while driving and impede
forward visibility. This can lead to accidents and
serious injuries.
· After closing the front hood, make sure that the
lock has been properly engaged in the lock
holder.
Fig. 234 In the driver's side footwell: bonnet release
lever (schematic illustration).
· If you notice while driving that the front bonnet
is not closed correctly, connect the emergency
flashers, brake carefully, stop the vehicle as
soon as possible and close the bonnet.
· Open or close the front hood only when there is
no one in the area of its travel.
WARNING
· To prevent damage to the front hood and
wiper arms, open the bonnet only when the wiper
arms are off and the wiper arms are on the
windscreen.
Fig. 235 Above the radiator grille: front bonnet
operating lever.
display indication
open front hood
1. Open the driver's door and pull the release lever
in the direction of the arrow ÿ fig. 234. The front
bonnet disengages from the latch holder lock ÿ .
2. Raise the bonnet, press the operating lever and
fully open the bonnet ÿ fig. 235. The bonnet is
held open by the pressurized gas spring.
Close the front hood
1. Pull the front hood down until the resistance of the
pressurized gas spring is overcome ÿ .
Fig. 236 On the instrument panel display: bonnet open
or not closed correctly (schematic representation).
2. Drop the bonnet into the latch holder lock from
a height of approx. 20 cm (8 inches).
Don't press it below!
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If the bonnet is open or not closed properly, it is
indicated on the instrument panel display by a symbolic
representation ÿ fig. 236.
· If you use products that emit harmful vapors, always
work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
WARNING
Do not continue the march!
Using the wrong operating fluids can cause serious
malfunctions and engine damage.
1. If necessary, raise the bonnet again and close it
again.
The display is also displayed with the ignition switched
off and goes out a few seconds after the vehicle has
been locked with the doors closed.
· When replenishing or changing operating fluids,
make sure you pour the correct liquids into the
correct fill ports.
Escaping operating fluids can pollute the
environment. If you go out to
WARNING
any operating liquid, collect it in an appropriate
container and dispose of it properly and in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Ignoring the displayed warnings could result in the
vehicle being stopped in traffic, and could result in
accidents and serious injuries.
· Never ignore warning signs.
· Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
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window washer fluid
The symbolic representation may vary
depending on the version of the instrument panel.
cough.
Operating fluids and media
All operating fluids and media, such as engine
coolant or vehicle batteries, are subject to continuous
development. In the case of combustion engines, also
engine oils. For this reason, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop when you have to change any
fluid or operating medium. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
Fig. 237 In the engine compartment: window washer
fluid tank cover.
WARNING
Check the level of the window washer fluid regularly
and top up if necessary.
Inappropriate or improperly used fluids and
operating media can cause serious accidents,
injuries, burns and poisoning.
There is a strainer in the window washer fluid tank
filler neck. When filling the tank, this sieve retains
large dirt particles from reaching the ejectors. Do not
remove the sieve except to clean it. If the strainer is
damaged or not fitted, these dirt particles could get
into the system during filling and clog the washer jets.
· Store operating fluids only in their original tightly
closed containers.
· Never store operating fluids in food cans, bottles or
other empty containers, as they could be
swallowed by someone.
1. Open the front hood ÿ p. 334.
Keep liquids and operating media out
out of the reach of children.
2. You can recognize the window washer fluid reservoir
by the symbol on the cover ÿ fig. 237.
Always read and take into account the information
and the warnings that appear on the containers
of the operating liquids.
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