If you are going to sell the vehicle in another country
If the braking ability of the vehicle changes
or use it in another country for a long period of time,
please take into account the legal provisions in force
in the country in question.
If the brake pads are worn, or if you notice that the
vehicle no longer brakes normally (sudden increase in
stopping distance):
In some cases it will be necessary to subsequently
mount or dismount certain equipment, as well as
deactivate certain functions. The sets and types of
1. Immediately go to a suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
services may also be affected. This can happen
especially when the vehicle is to be used in another
climatic region for a long period of time.
Start and shut down the
engine
Due to the different frequency bands around the world,
the factory-fitted infotainment system may not work in
another country.
ignition lock
WARNING
· Volkswagen is not responsible for damages suffered
by the vehicle due to poor quality fuel, insufficient
work or a scarce availability of original spare parts.
· Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does
not meet the legal requirements in force in other
countries and continents or if it only partially meets them.
Problems and solutions
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Brake system failure
The warning lamp lights up red.
A message may also be displayed.
Do not continue the march!
Fig. 126 Next to the steering wheel on the right:
positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock.
1. Inform an appropriately qualified specialist workshop
and have the brake system checked. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
When there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock, the
steering column lock may be activated.
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Brake pad wear indicator
Vehicle key positions ÿ fig. 126:
(depending on equipment)
0
1
2
Ignition off. The key can be removed.
The warning lamp flashes or lights up red or yellow.
Ignition on. The steering lock can be released.
The front brake pads are worn.
1. Immediately go to a suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
Depress the brake pedal if the control
indicator lights up green. Start the engine. When
the engine has started, release the key. When
released, the key returns to the position ÿ fig.
2. Have all brake pads checked and, if necessary,
.
replaced.
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Start and stop the engine
WARNING
Start and start button
If the vehicle keys are used carelessly or without
paying proper attention, accidents and serious
injuries may result.
· When leaving the vehicle, always turn off the
engine and take all the keys with you.
Otherwise, a child or an unauthorized person
could lock the vehicle, start the engine or
switch on the ignition, which would allow them
to operate some electrical equipment, such as
the electric windows. This could cause serious
injury.
· When locking the vehicle, never leave a child
inside or anyone who may need help. In an
emergency they would not be able to get out of
the vehicle or fend for themselves. Thus, for
example, depending on the season of the year,
a closed vehicle can reach very high or very low
temperatures that can cause injuries and serious
illnesses or even death, especially in the case
of small children. .
Fig. 127 At the bottom of the center console: ignition
and start button to start the engine.
The ignition and start button replaces the
ignition lock (Press & Drive).
The engine is started with a push button to start
and start (Press & Drive).
· Never start or leave the engine running in closed
or unventilated rooms. The exhaust gases from
the engine contain, among other things, carbon
monoxide, a toxic, colorless and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and death.
The vehicle will only work if there is a valid key
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the model, the operability is indicated
by the flashing of the power button
and boot.
· Never remove the key from the ignition lock when
the vehicle is moving.
If the ignition is off, opening the driver's door to get
out of the vehicle activates the electronic steering
The steering column lock could get stuck and
it would not be possible to control the vehicle.
column lock ÿ p. 168.
· Always fully extend the blade of the vehicle
key and lock it in this position.
Switch ignition on and off
1. Press the ignition button once and drive off
without pressing the brake pedal ÿ .
· Do not attach objects weighing more than 100
g (3.5 oz) in total to the vehicle key.
Automatic ignition disconnection on vehicles
with Start-Stop system
The vehicle ignition is automatically switched off
WARNING
With the ignition on and the engine off, the 12-volt
battery can inadvertently discharge, making it
impossible to restart the engine.
when the vehicle is stopped and the automatic
engine shutdown is active if the following conditions
are met simultaneously:
— The driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
· Always switch off the ignition before leaving the
vehicle.
— No pedal is depressed.
— The driver's door opens.
After the ignition is automatically switched off, if the
low beam is on, the position light stays on and goes
off automatically after approx. 30 minutes.
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The position light also turns off if the vehicle is
locked or turned off manually.
12 volts could be discharged and the engine could
not be started.
Function to restart the engine
If no valid key is detected in the passenger
start the engine
compartment after the engine has been switched
off, approx. 5 seconds to restart it. A warning to this
effect will appear on the instrument cluster display.
1. Vehicles with an ignition lock: Connect
ignition ÿ p. 151.
2. Vehicles with push button ignition and start
that: Press the ignition button once and start.
The ignition is on.
After this time, it will not be possible to restart the
engine if there is no valid key in the passenger
compartment.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the
electronic parking brake disengages.
WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle can cause
serious injury.
4. Vehicles with manual gearbox: Fully depress the
clutch pedal and keep it depressed until the
engine starts. Place the gear lever in neutral.
· When switching on the ignition, do not step on
the brake pedal; otherwise the engine will
start immediately.
5. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move the
selector lever to position N or engage the
parking lock P.
WARNING
If the vehicle keys are used carelessly or without
paying proper attention, accidents and serious
injuries may result.
6. Vehicles with ignition lock: Continue to turn the
key in the ignition lock, without pressing the
accelerator. Once the engine starts, release
the key.
· When leaving the vehicle, always turn off the
engine and take all the keys with you.
7. Vehicles with ignition and start button
Otherwise, a child or an unauthorized person
could lock the vehicle, start the engine or
switch on the ignition, which would allow them
to operate some electrical equipment, such as
the electric windows. This could cause serious
that: Press the power button and boot that ÿ p.
152 and hold it down without stepping on the
accelerator. For the engine to start, there must
be a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle and the
brake must be depressed. Once the engine
starts, release the ignition and start button.
injury.
· When locking the vehicle, never leave a child
inside or anyone who may need help. In an
emergency they would not be able to get out of
the vehicle or fend for themselves. Thus, for
example, depending on the season of the year,
a closed vehicle can reach very high or very low
temperatures that can cause injuries and serious
illnesses or even death, especially in the case
of small children. .
8. Vehicles with a diesel engine: When the diesel
engine is warming up, the control indicator
lights up in the instrument panel
.
9. If the engine does not start, stop trying and try
again after about 1 minute.
10. Vehicles with ignition and start button: If the
vehicle was locked with its key, the button is
deactivated. If you are inside the vehicle and
need to start the engine, first unlock the vehicle
or perform a jump start ÿ p. 155.
· Never start or leave the engine running in closed
or unventilated rooms. The exhaust gases from
the engine contain, among other things, carbon
monoxide, a toxic, colorless and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and death.
WARNING
Before leaving the vehicle, always switch off
the ignition manually and, if necessary,
observe the information on the display in the
instrument cluster.
The risk of serious injury can be reduced when
the engine is running or when starting it.
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· Never start or leave the engine running in closed
or unventilated rooms. gases from
If the vehicle remains stationary for a long
time with the ignition on, the backup battery
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Engine exhaust contains, among other things, carbon
When starting the engine, the electrical consumers that
consume the most power are temporarily disconnected.
monoxide, a colorless and odorless toxic gas. Carbon
monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
If there is no vehicle key inside the vehicle or the system
does not detect it, a warning to this effect will appear on
the instrument panel display. This could happen if another radio
Never start or leave the engine running if there is oil, fuel or
other easily flammable liquids and operating media under
or near the vehicle, or if any of these substances leak
from the vehicle, for example due to damage .
frequency signal interferes with the signal from the key or if the
key is covered by something, e.g. eg, a metal suitcase.
· Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine
running, especially if it is in gear or gear ratio. The vehicle
could start moving suddenly, or something unusual could
happen, causing damage, a fire, and serious injury.
If, for example, the button battery in the vehicle key is
almost or completely depleted, it will not be possible to
start the engine with the start button. Perform an emergency
start ÿ p. 155.
· Never use cold start engine sprays. These aerosols can
explode and cause a sudden increase in the rate of air.
When the engine is started from cold, the noise may
briefly increase.
dad. This is normal and unimportant.
engine.
When the outside temperature is less than +5 °C
(+41 °F), if the engine is diesel, some smoke may
WARNING
originate under the vehicle when the additional fuel-operated
heater is connected.
If you try to start the engine while driving or if you start it again
immediately after switching it off, the starter motor or the engine
may be damaged.
To run a MultiFuel engine with E85 ethanol, a certain
operating temperature is required. If necessary, preheat
the engine. Consult the information about ethanol ÿ p. 303.
WARNING
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, subject it to
great efforts and accelerate it.
rums.
WARNING
turn off engine
Do not start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. Unburnt
1. Stop the vehicle ÿ .
fuel could damage the catalytic converter.
2. Park the vehicle ÿ p. 205.
3. Vehicles with ignition lock: Desco
WARNING
switch on the ignition.
If the engine does not start, e.g. For example, because the
4. Vehicles with push button ignition and start
fuel tank is empty, never use the starter motor with a gear
that: Briefly press the ignition button and start. If the motor
engaged for cruising or tow starting. The starter motor that could
does not stop, perform an emergency shutdown ÿ p. 155.
be damaged.
5. Observe the instructions in the table of
· If necessary, refuel ÿ p. 303 or request starting help ÿ p.
323.
instruments
WARNING
· If the engine does not start, request the help of suitably
qualified specialized personnel. Volks wagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is moving. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious
injury.
you see.
Do not wait for the engine to warm up with the vehicle
stopped; If you have good visibility through the
windows, start driving immediately. In this way, the engine
reaches operating temperature sooner and polluting emissions
are reduced.
· The airbags and seat belt tensioners do not work.
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The electronic immobilizer is automatically
· The servo brake does not work. Press the brake pedal harder
activated as soon as the key is removed from the
ignition lock. On vehicles with the "Keyless Access"
to stop the vehicle.
· The power steering does not work. Apply more force to turn
the steering wheel.
keyless entry and start system, the vehicle key must
be located outside the vehicle.
If the key is removed from the ignition lock
do, the steering lock could seize and the vehicle
could not be controlled.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be started
with a correctly coded Genuine Volkswagen key.
These types of keys can be purchased at a
Volkswagen dealer.
WARNING
The correct operation of the vehicle is only
guaranteed with original Volkswagen keys.
Exhaust system components become extremely
hot and could cause a fire and serious injury.
· Never park the vehicle in such a way that any component of
the exhaust system comes into contact with easily flammable
materials that may be found under the vehicle, such as
Problems and solutions
brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
· Never use additional protection for the underbody of the
vehicle or anti-corrosion products for the exhaust pipes,
catalytic converters, thermal insulators or particle filters.
WARNING
If the motor is under high demand for a long time, it
may overheat after turning it off.
· To avoid damage to the engine, let it idle for approx. 2 minutes
in the neutral position.
In vehicles with double clutch transmission
Fig. 128 On the right side of the steering column:
emergency start function on vehicles with the "Keyless
Access" locking and starting system.
,
gue DSG® The key can only be removed
from the ignition lock with the selector lever in
position P.
After turning off the engine, the radiator fan
may continue to run in the engine compartment
Fault in engine management
for a few more minutes, even with the ignition off or
the key out of the ignition lock. The radiator fan is
The control indicator lights up yellow.
There is a fault in the engine management.
automatically switched off.
1. If necessary, note the message from the
instrument panel.
2. Have the engine checked immediately by a
qualified specialist workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer helps prevent the
engine from being started with an unauthorized key
and the vehicle being moved as a result.
Fault in engine management
The control indicator lights up in the digital
instrument cluster .
The vehicle key has an integrated chip. When a valid
key is inserted into the ignition lock, the chip
automatically deactivates the electronic immobiliser.
The control indicator lights up yellow.
Vehicle power is limited!
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Power has been limited to prevent engine management
Fault in engine management
components from getting excessively hot.
vamente.
The control indicator flashes in the analogue instrument
cluster.
— An indication to this effect may appear on the instrument
panel display.
The control indicator flashes yellow.
Vehicle power is limited!
— You can continue driving with the free power
half.
Power has been limited to prevent excessively hot engine
management components.
The power limitation is canceled in the following
three cases:
— The temperature of the engine management components is no
longer in a critical range.
— You can continue driving with the free power
half.
The power limitation is canceled in the following cases:
limited engine speed
The control indicator lights up yellow.
— The temperature of the engine management components is no
longer in a critical range.
The engine speed has been limited to prevent the engine from
overheating.
Unable to remove vehicle key from ignition hard lock
The speed is shown on the instrument cluster display.
An unauthorized key has been inserted into the ce
ignition key.
The regime limitation is annulled in the following
cases:
To remove the key, proceed as follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission
1. Remove the key from the ignition lock.
— Engine temperature is no longer within
a critical range.
— The foot is removed from the accelerator.
The vehicle key is not recognized
An indication to this effect appears on the instrument panel
display.
together
Limitation of the scheme by
with a fault in the engine management
If the button cell battery in your vehicle key is nearly
or completely depleted, the key may not be recognized.
Control indicators light up yellow.
The speed limitation has been activated due to a fault in the
night.
engine management.
An emergency start is required:
1. Make sure not to exceed the stated rate.
1. Step on the brake pedal and hold it down.
2. Have the engine checked immediately by a qualified specialist
2. Immediately after pressing the ignition and start button, hold
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
the key next to the right-hand trim of the steering column ÿ
fig. 128.
The ignition is automatically switched on and, if necessary, the
preheat system
engine starts.
Vehicles with diesel engine:
The engine cannot be switched off
The control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine does not stop by briefly pressing the start button.
When the diesel engine is warming up, the control indicator
lights up in the instrument cluster for a few seconds.
An emergency disconnection must be made:
1. Press the power button twice within a few seconds or long
The control indicator flashes yellow.
press once
There is a fault in the engine management.
time.
1. Have the engine checked immediately by a qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
The engine automatically shuts off ÿ p. 152.
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