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Volkswagen Polo 2015 Owner's Manual

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12/29/2015
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  • Page 1 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Description of symbols Refers to a section within a chapter that contains important information and safety notes that should always be observed. Indicates that the section is continued on the next page.
  • Page 2 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Thank you for choosing Volkswagen By purchasing this Volkswagen, you have become the owner of a vehicle fitted with the most up-to-date technology and a multitude of convenience functions for your use and enjoyment.
  • Page 3 The scope of equipment fitted in your vehicle can be found in the sales documentation and you can contact your Volkswagen dealership for further information.

  • Page 4: Overview Of Right Side Of Vehicle

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Overview of the vehicle Exterior views Side view Fig. 1 Overview of the right side of the vehicle. Positions  ,  ,   and   are also at the same position on the left side of the vehicle  → Fig. 1 Key to   : Tank flap  → Filling the tank    → Consumer information Roof aerial   Attachment points for the mounts  → Roof carrier...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle Key to  → Fig. 2   : Windscreen with:  → Windscreen wipers and washer - Windscreen wipers    → Mirrors - Interior mirror   - Rain/light sensor on the mirror base  → Windscreen wipers and washer  ...

  • Page 6: Overview Of Rear Of Vehicle

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle Key to  → Fig. 3   : Roof aerial  → Consumer information   High-mounted brake light Rear window with:  → Windscreen wipers and washer  → Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior - Rear wiper ...

  • Page 7: Overview Of Controls In Driver Door

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Overview of the driver door Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left­hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right­hand drive vehicles  → Fig. 4 Key to   :  → Doors Door release lever   Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle   → Central locking system    → Mirrors Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors:  ...

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Driver Side

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 5 Overview of the driver side (left­hand drive vehicles) Fig. 6 Overview of the driver side (right­hand drive vehicles) Key to  → Fig. 5   and  → Fig. 6   : 5/32...
  • Page 9 - Wash and wipe system for the windscreen - Rear wiper  - Wash and wipe system for the rear window - Control lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system and the infotainment system ,   → Volkswagen information system  ...

  • Page 10: Upper Section Of The Centre Console

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  –   –   → Adaptive Cruise - Buttons for operating the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ,  ,  ,  Control (ACC)   – - Volume setting for the radio, navigation announcements or a telephone conversation  – ...
  • Page 11 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Row of switches with buttons for: - Seat heating left and right /   → Seat functions    → Braking, stopping and parking - Traction control system (TCS)   - Electronic stabilisation program (ESC)  → Braking, stopping and parking...
  • Page 12 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of the centre console  → Fig. 8 Key to   : Lever for: - Manual gearbox  → Changing gear    → Changing gear - Automatic gearbox    → Stowage areas Stowage compartment in the front centre console   AUX-IN socket⇒ Booklet Radio , or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system , Drink holder  → Drink holder...

  • Page 13: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left­hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right­hand drive vehicles  → Fig. 9 Key to   :  → Heating, ventilating, cooling Vent  –   –     → Airbag system Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel    → Airbag system Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment for switching off the front passenger front airbag  ...
  • Page 14 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of warning lamps. Signal tones are given when some warning or indicator lamps light up. For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter Lighting  → Lights...
  • Page 15 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Starting the engine  → Starting Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine. and stopping the engine   Engine management, exhaust Flashing: fault in engine management system (diesel engine).  → Engine gas purification management system and Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
  • Page 16 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Flashing: fault in automatic gearbox.  → Changing gear   The start/stop system is not available. Automatic engine switch-off is active. Start/stop system not available.  → Pull-away assist systems   OR: the engine was started automatically.

  • Page 17: Instrument Overview

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  → Changing gear Selected gear display (for vehicles with an automatic gearbox)   Information on service intervals ⇒ Booklet Service schedule , WARNING Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.

  • Page 18: Displays

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Speedometer Setting button for the clock  → Time   Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip). - Press the  button to reset to 0.  → Coolant Coolant temperature display   .  → Filling the tank Fuel gauge  ...

  • Page 19: Warning And Information Messages

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Mileage displays Time Radio and navigation information ⇒ Booklet Radio , or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system , Telephone information ⇒ Booklet Navigation system , or ⇒ Booklet Radio/navigation system , Outside temperature Compass display  → Changing gear Selector lever positions  ...

  • Page 20: Outside Temperature Display

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Priority 2 warning Your vehicle could be damaged or break down if there is a fault or if service fluids are running low Yellow message.  →   . Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
  • Page 21 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Settings for the second speed display can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using the  and the function buttons Units Speed  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   . It is not possible to switch off the second speedometer display in those countries where the law stipulates that the display cannot be deactivated.

  • Page 22: Service Interval Display

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Streets and bridges can also be iced over at outside temperatures above zero degrees. The snowflake symbol indicates that there is a risk of black ice. There may be black ice on the roads even when outside temperatures are above +4°C (+39°F), even when no snowflake symbol is displayed.

  • Page 23: Service Alert

    Versions and displays can vary as different versions of the instrument cluster and of the infotainment system are available. Service schedules at Volkswagen are divided into two categories, oil change service and inspections. The service interval display provides information on the next service which includes an oil change and on the next scheduled inspection. Scheduled services can also be found in the service schedule.

  • Page 24: Volkswagen Information System

    An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or trip reading. Resetting oil change service If the oil change service was not performed by a Volkswagen workshop, it can be reset as follows: Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Menu Structure

    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The following menu structure shows how the Volkswagen information system menus on the instrument cluster display are structured. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.
  • Page 26 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Long-term Speed warning function Digital speed Range Convenience consumers  → Selection menu Driver assist systems   Front Assist on/off Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Navigation ⇒ Booklet Navigation system , Audio ⇒ Booklet Radio , or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system , Telephone ⇒ Booklet Provision for mobile telephone , , ⇒ Booklet Navigation system , / ⇒ Booklet Radio/navigation system ,...

  • Page 27: Selection Menu

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press button  → Fig. 15 ①   on the windscreen wiper level or the button on the multifunction steering wheel  → Fig. 16   . You may need to press the button several times.

  • Page 28: Driving Data

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland ⇒ Booklet Provision for a Display telephone information. mobile telephone , ⇒ Booklet Navigation Telephone system , / ⇒ Booklet Radio/navigation Using the telephone. system ,  → Instruments   , Display and storage of current warning or information texts.
  • Page 29 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Select the memory that you wish to delete. Press and hold the   button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the   button on the multifunction steering wheel, for approximately 2 seconds. Personal selection of displays...

  • Page 30: Infotainment System

    Menu Function 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Front Assist Switches the area monitoring system on or off  → Area monitoring system (Front Assist)   . Adaptive cruise control display  → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)   . Infotainment system Menu and system settings (SETUP)  Introduction...

  • Page 31: Menu Overview

    Menu overview The following menu overview is an example of the infotainment system menu structure. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.
  • Page 32 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland The following systems can be activated or deactivated:  → Area Front Assist (area monitoring – Area monitoring system, monitoring system Driver assistance system) – Advance warning, (Front Assist)   – Distance warning display.
  • Page 33 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland – Time format (12h, 24h), Time and date – – – Set summer time automatically, – Time zone, – Date, – Date format. The following functions can be set: – Distance, –...
  • Page 34 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland The Think Blue. Trainer. informs the driver of their driving style. Information about driving style is evaluated and displayed only when driving forwards. Display/function button: meaning Blue Score: driving style display (44/100).
  • Page 35 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Do not allow the images shown on the infotainment system screen to distract you from the traffic around you. Always pay close attention to what is happening around the vehicle.

  • Page 36: Before Setting Off

    If you wish to have one fitted, Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership. Additional information and warnings: Sitting correctly and safely  → Sitting correctly and safely...

  • Page 37: Driving Abroad

    Severe operating conditions are, for example, frequent stop and go driving, frequent driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop.

  • Page 38: Driving Through Water On Roads

    Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country? Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country? NOTICE Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts. Driving through water on roads  →...

  • Page 39: Vehicle Identification Data

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  → 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 the information provided in this manual applies to the basic model.

  • Page 40: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number  → Introduction   First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Vehicle identification number (VIN)  → Fig. 20 The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen   (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen.

  • Page 41: Engine Data

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Gross axle weight rating, front Gross axle weight rating, rear Engine data  → Introduction   First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 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.
  • Page 42 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 21 Dimensions  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The data in the table apply to the most basic German model. The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for retrofitted accessories, and for special vehicles.

  • Page 43: Performance Figures

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland NOTICE 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.

  • Page 44: Vehicle Key

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Vehicle key set  Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Vehicle key    → Indicator lamp in the vehicle key    → Replacing the battery    → Synchronising the vehicle key   Additional information and warnings:  → Volkswagen information system Settings in the Volkswagen information system  ...
  • Page 45 The same goes for keys that have been cut to fit the vehicle. New keys or replacement keys are available from Volkswagen dealerships or from qualified workshops and authorised key services that are qualified to manufacture these vehicle keys.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Battery

    Fig. 24 Vehicle key: opening the battery compartment Fig. 25 Vehicle key: removing the battery  → Introduction   First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a qualified workshop. The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover. Replacing the battery 11/136...

  • Page 47: Synchronising The Vehicle Key

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Replacing the battery Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key  → Opening and closing the key bit   .  → Fig. 24  → Pull up the cover on the rear side of the vehicle key  ...

  • Page 48: Indicator Lamp

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Additional information and warnings:  → Exterior views Exterior views   Infotainment system  → Infotainment system   Vehicle key set  → Vehicle key set    → Doors Doors   Tailgate  → Tailgate   Electric windows  → Electric windows  ...

  • Page 49: Description Of The Central Locking System

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for Fault in the locking system. Go Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified approximately 30 seconds. to a qualified workshop.
  • Page 50 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 26 Buttons on the vehicle key Fig. 27 Mechanical vehicle key  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Function Action to be followed with key in the lock cylinder Buttons to be used in the vehicle key    → Fig. 26   or     → Fig. 26  → Fig. 27...

  • Page 51: Convenience Opening And Closing

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Convenience opening and closing See: Electric windows – Functions  → Electric windows   . See: Function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof  → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof   . Depending on the mirror function set in the infotainment system, the exterior mirrors fold out again when the vehicle is unlocked using the button  → Mirrors...

  • Page 52: Anti-Theft Alarm

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland SAFELOCK mechanism  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  → Anti-theft alarm Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and an anti-theft alarm   . The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the  →...

  • Page 53: Switching Off The Alarm

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism  → SAFELOCK mechanism   . The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it.
  • Page 54 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 29 Next to the driver seat: button for switching off the interior monitoring system and anti­tow alarm Fig. 30 In the roof console: sensors for the interior monitoring system (arrows)  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The interior monitoring system will trigger an alarm if movement is detected inside the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.
  • Page 55 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland If any people or animals are to remain inside the vehicle for a short period. If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehicle. If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a ferry).

  • Page 56: Warning Lamp

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland 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.
  • Page 57 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 32 In the right rear door: childproof lock   switched off,   switched on  → Introduction   First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 58 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  → Driving tips Transporting    → Manual opening and closing Manual opening and closing   WARNING 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 there is no-one in its path.

  • Page 59: Opening The Tailgate

    Press the top part of the Volkswagen badge with your thumbs  → Fig. 34 ①   and push out the bottom part with your fingers ②. With your hand under the Volkswagen badge, lift up and open the tailgate. Once it reaches a certain angle, the tailgate will open by itself. 24/136...

  • Page 60: Closing The Tailgate

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care and attention. It may not always be apparent that the tailgate is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is attached to it. If unlocked, the tailgate may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 61: Electric Windows

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is closed incorrectly or without due care and attention. 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.
  • Page 62 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 36 In the driver door: buttons for the front and rear electric windows with one­touch opening and closing  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Buttons in the driver door with one-touch opening and closing Key to  → Fig. 36   : Buttons for the windows in the front doors. Buttons for the windows in the rear doors.
  • Page 63 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland For one-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second position. Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again. Restoring one-touch opening and closing One-touch opening and closing is deactivated if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged while the windows were not fully closed.
  • Page 64 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland If the window is again prevented from closing within approximately 10 seconds of the first attempt because it is stiff or obstructed, the automatic closing function is switched off for approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 65 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Always take care when using the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof; otherwise you could cause accidents or serious injuries. The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in its operating area.
  • Page 66 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 38 In the headliner: push the switch to tilt and pull the switch to close  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The rotary switch must be in the basic position ① before the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be tilted. Function Action    → Fig. 37    → Fig. 38 Turn the switch past the position ②...
  • Page 67 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Convenience opening and closing The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be opened and closed from the outside with the vehicle key. Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof is tilted or closed.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Seat Position

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  → Convenience opening and closing   . Sitting correctly and safely Adjusting the seat position  Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position    → Correct sitting position    → Mechanical controls on the front seats  ...
  • Page 69 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Always adjust seats, seat belts and head restraints to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all passengers have fastened their seat belt. Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

  • Page 70: Correct Sitting Position

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Whenever the vehicle is in motion: Never stand in the vehicle. Never stand on the seats. Never kneel on the seats. Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear. Never lean against the dash panel.
  • Page 71 The seat belts and airbags can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is assumed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. Volkswagen recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident: The following applies to all vehicle occupants: Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level.
  • Page 72 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 41 Front left seat controls with convenient entry function Fig. 42 Front right seat controls without convenient entry function  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Front left seat controls with convenient entry function The layout of the controls on the front right-hand seat is a mirror image of the layout of the controls on the front left-hand seat.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Head Restraints

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Pull the bar upwards and move the front seat. The front seat must engage ① Pushing the front seat forwards or backwards. after you let go of the bar! Push the lever back and adjust the backrest. The backrest must engage ②...
  • Page 74 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 44 Adjusting rear head restraint  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head restraint should therefore not be installed in any of the other positions.

  • Page 75: Removing The Head Restraint

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Removing and fitting head restraints  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head restraint should therefore not be installed in any of the other positions.

  • Page 76: Centre Armrest

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 45 Adjusting the steering wheel position mechanically  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary. Push down the lever  → Fig. 45 ①   . Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it on the outside of the ring (at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions) with both hands and slightly bent arms.

  • Page 77: Seat Functions

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 46 Front centre armrest  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings To lift , pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the arrow  → Fig. 46   . To lower , pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre armrest.
  • Page 78 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Seat heating Fig. 47 In upper part of centre console: buttons for the front seat heating  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The seat cushions on the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be heated.

  • Page 79: Seat Belts

      . The qualified workshop must use correct spare parts that are compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. Additional information and warnings: Adjusting the seat position  → Adjusting the seat position...
  • Page 80 Have damaged seat belts immediately replaced by new seat belts that have been approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Seat belts subjected to stress and stretched during an accident must be replaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage.
  • Page 81 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 48 Warning lamp in the instrument cluster  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lights up Possible cause Action or flashes The driver seat belt and, if the front passenger seat is Fasten seat belts. occupied, the front passenger seat belt are not fastened.
  • Page 82 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 50 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle striking a brick wall  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  → Fig. 49 The physical principles involved in a frontal collision are relatively simple. As soon as the vehicle is in motion   , both the moving vehicle and its passengers gain kinetic energy.
  • Page 83 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 52 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Many people believe that they can brace their weight with their hands in a minor collision. This is not true. Even at low speeds, the forces acting on the body in a collision are so great that occupants cannot brace themselves with their arms and hands.

  • Page 84: Using Seat Belts

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference. When fastened properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting positions and considerably reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident. Seat belts also help to prevent uncontrolled movements which  → Fig. 53...

  • Page 85: Fastening And Unfastening Seat Belts

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Using seat belts incorrectly increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Regularly check to see if the seat belt and its related parts are in perfect condition. Always keep the seat belt clean.
  • Page 86 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Unfastening the seat belts  → Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary   . Press the red button in the buckle  → Fig. 55   . The latch plate is released and springs out.
  • Page 87 If a person's physical build prevents them from routing the seat belt properly, contact a qualified workshop to find out about any special modifications so that the seat belts and airbags can provide the optimum level of protection. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

  • Page 88: Automatic Belt Retractor, Belt Tensioner, Belt Tension Limiter

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 58 Next to the front seats: belt height adjuster  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The seat belt height adjusters for the front seats can be used to adjust the position of the seat belt on the shoulder so that it can be fastened...

  • Page 89: Airbag System

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Belt tension limiter The belt tension limiter reduces the pressure exerted by the seat belt on the body during an accident. All safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements  → Service and disposal of belt tensioners...
  • Page 90 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  → Central locking system Central locking system    → Adjusting the seat position Correct sitting position   Seat belts  → Seat belts   Child seats  → Child seats    → Cleaning and caring for the interior Cleaning and caring for the interior  ...

  • Page 91: Indicator Lamps

    Types of front passenger front airbag system  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Volkswagen offers two different front airbag systems for front passengers: Features of the front passenger front airbag that can only Features of the front passenger front airbag that can be switched off by a qualified workshop.
  • Page 92 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fig. 59 In the upper section of the centre console: indicator lamp for disabled front passenger front airbag  →   Introduction First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Location Possible cause Action Go to a qualified workshop to have the system Instrument cluster Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system. checked immediately.
  • Page 93 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland their deployment zones within milliseconds. Once a vehicle occupant wearing a seat belt starts to sink into the inflated airbag, the gas inside the airbag starts to escape to cushion the occupant and slow down their movement. This can reduce the risk of severe and fatal injuries. A triggered airbag will not always prevent other injuries from occurring, such as swelling, bruising, burning and grazing.

  • Page 94: Front Airbags

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland If the level of deceleration measured by the control unit is too low during a collision at the front of the vehicle. During a minor side collision. During rear collisions. If the vehicle rolls over.

  • Page 95: Disabling The Front Passenger Front Airbag

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland DANGER 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.
  • Page 96 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   . Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  ...

  • Page 97: Side Airbags

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances. To prevent damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger front airbag on and off when the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 98 12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland WARNING Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed. Always leave the deployment zones of the side airbags clear. No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.

  • Page 99: Curtain Airbags

    12/29/2015 Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland During a side collision, the combined curtain and side airbags will be deployed on the vehicle's side of impact, reducing the risk of injury to the areas of the vehicle occupants' bodies facing the impact.

  • Page 100: Child Seats

    For safety reasons child seats should always be fitted to the rear seats. They should only be fitted to the front passenger seat in exceptional cases. Volkswagen recommends child seats from the Volkswagen range of accessories. These child seats have been developed and approved for use in Volkswagen vehicles.

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