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Overview of
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Exterior views
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Vehicle interior
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- Overview of the front passenger side
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- Symbols in the roof
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Instrument cluster
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- Volkswagen information system
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lnfotainment system
- Menu and system settings
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Before the journey
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Before setting off
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- Technical data
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Opening and closing
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- Central locking system
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- Tailgate
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- Electric windows .
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- Electric panorama sliding/tilting
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Sitting correctly and safely
- Adjusting
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- Seat functions
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lights and vision
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Transporting
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Practical equipment
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- Ashtray and cigarette lighter
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- Toll card
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While driving
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Starting the engine, changing gear and
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- Driving with respect for the environment
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- Steering
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Driver assist systems
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- Reverse assist system (Rear Assist)
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- Cruise control system (CCS)
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- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
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- Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
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- Traffic sign recognition
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Driver Alert System
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- Driving Mode Selection
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- Tyre
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Air conditioning system
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Auxiliary heater (supplementary heating
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