Table Of Contents - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety1
Checklist1
General Information1
Sitting Position3
Dangers Of Assuming An Incorrect Sitting Position3
Correct Sitting Position4
Seat Belts5
Warning Lamp6
Frontal Collisions And The Laws Of Physics7
What Happens To Vehicle Occupants Who Have Not Fastened Their Seat Belts8
Seat Belt Protection9
Checklist Using Seat Belts9
Fastening And Unfastening Seat Belts10
Seat Belt Routing11
Unfastening The Seat Belts11
Lockable Seat Belt11
Seat Belt Height Adjuster12
Correct Seat Belt Routing12
Correct Seat Belt Routing According To Height12
Belt Retractor, Belt Tensioner, Belt Tension Limiter13
Service And Disposal Of Belt Tensioners13
Proactive Occupant Protection System14
Basic Functions14
Additional Information For Vehicles With An Area Monitoring System (Front Assist)14
Settings In The Infotainment System14
Setting In Driving Profile Selection (Driving Mode Selection)15
Error Message15
Function Limitations15
Airbag System15
Types Of Front Passenger Front Airbag System17
Indicator Lamp17
Description And Function Of The Airbags18
Front Airbags19
Switching The Front Passenger Front Airbag On And Off Manually Using The Key-Operated Switch20
Side Airbags22
Curtain Airbags23
Knee Airbags24
Safe Transport Of Children24
Types Of Child Seat25
Standards For Child Seats25
Basic Information On Fitting And Using Child Seats26
Child Seat Weight Classes26
Child Seat Approval Categories26
Country-Specific Regulations27
Information On Fitting A Child Seat27
Airbag Sticker27
Risks Involved In Carrying Children On The Front Passenger Seat28
Risks Presented By Side Airbags28
Key Terms For Securing Systems29
Securing Child Seats With Isofix29
Recommended Child Seat Securing Systems29
Quick Guide To Isofix And I-Size Installation30
Installing Child Seats With Isofix Isofix/I-Size30
Securing Child Seats With Top Tether Upper Strap31
Securing Child Seats With A Seat Belt31
In An Emergency32
Making You And Your Vehicle Safe32
Securing A Child Seat Using The Seat Belt32
First Aid Kit, Warning Triangle, High-Visibility Waistcoat And Fire Extinguisher34
High-Visibility Waistcoat34
First Aid Kit34
Fire Extinguisher34
Repairing The Triggered Active Bonnet36
Notes On Driving And Assistance Systems36
Vehicle Overviews37
Exterior Views37
Side View37
System Limits37
Front View38
Rear View40
Overview Of The Driver Side41
Vehicle Interior43
Overview Of The Front Passenger Side43
Driver Door44
Roof Console45
Overview Of The Luggage Compartment46
Upper Section Of The Centre Console47
Lower Section Of The Centre Console48
Rear Section Of The Centre Console49
Driver Information50
Instrument Cluster50
Digital Instrument Cluster (Active Info Display)51
Head-Up Display53
Switching The Head-Up Display On Or Off54
Adjusting The Height54
Infotainment System Setup54
Display Layout55
Open Doors, Bonnet And Boot Lid56
Personalised Display56
Mileage Displays56
Outside Temperature Display56
Selector Lever Positions (Dual Clutch Gearbox Dsg )57
Gear-Change Indicator57
Speed Warning For Winter Tyres57
Engine Code (Ec)57
Menus In The Instrument Cluster58
Driving Data Display (Multifunction Display)58
Switching Between Displays58
Driving Data Recorders58
Deleting The Driving Data Recorder Manually59
Personal Selection Of Displays59
Saving A Speed For The Speed Warning59
Warning And Information Messages60
Driver Alert System60
Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)62
Country Availability62
Display63
Switching Dynamic Road Sign Display On And Off In The Instrument Cluster Display63
Display Of Road Signs63
Speed Warning Function63
Time65
Fuel Gauge65
Vehicle Status67
Warning Lamp And Coolant Temperature Display67
Service Interval Display68
Service Alert69
Service Event69
Calling Up Service Schedules69
Resetting The Service Interval Display69
Instrument Cluster Operation70
Operating With The Wiper Lever70
Opening The Selection Menu And Selecting A Menu Or Information Display70
Operating Using The Multifunction Steering Wheel71
Making Settings In Menus71
Returning To The Selection Menu71
Opening The Main Menu71
Button For The Driver Assist Systems72
Additional Displays And Display Options72
Returning To The Main Menu72
Switching Individual Driver Assist Systems On And Off72
Warning And Indicator Lamps73
Operation And Display In The Infotainment System76
General Information On Operating The Unit76
Systems Settings And Display Of Vehicle Information76
Vehicle Settings (Car) Menu77
Menu Overview77
Performance Monitor80
Opening The Performance Monitor81
Selecting Instruments And Setting Units81
Adapting The Display Areas To The Driving Situation81
Lap Timer82
Opening The Lap Timer83
Measuring Lap Times83
Personalisation84
Welcome And User Account Selection84
User Management And Setup84
Switching User Account85
Manually Assigning Vehicle Keys To User Accounts85
Automatically Assigning Vehicle Keys To User Accounts85
Personalised Vehicle Setup85
Steering Wheel86
Adjusting The Steering Wheel Position86
Opening And Closing87
Vehicle Key Set87
Vehicle Key87
Buttons On The Vehicle Key88
Synchronising The Vehicle Key88
Replacement Key88
Central Locking And Closing System89
Changing The Button Cell89
Central Locking System90
Automatic Locking (Anti-Theft Protection)90
Automatic Locking (Auto Lock)90
Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Outside91
Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Inside92
Convenience Opening And Closing92
Unlocking Or Locking Vehicle With Keyless Access93
Closing And Locking The Doors94
Locking And Unlocking The Boot Lid94
Response When Locking The Vehicle With A Second Vehicle Key94
Automatic Switch-Off Of The Sensor Surfaces94
Safelock95
Deactivating Safelock95
Anti-Theft Alarm96
Switching Off The Alarm97
Interior Monitoring System And Anti-Tow Alarm97
Locking The Vehicle After The Airbag Has Been Triggered98
Switching Off The Interior Monitoring System And Anti-Tow Alarm98
Risk Of False Alarm98
Doors99
Childproof Lock100
Unlocking Or Locking The Driver Door Manually101
Switching The Child Lock On And Off101
Locking The Front Passenger Door And Rear Doors Manually102
Boot Lid103
Manually Unlocking And Opening The Boot Lid104
Manually Closing And Locking The Boot Lid105
Unlocking And Opening Boot Lid105
Opening And Closing The Boot Lid Electrically106
Locking The Boot Lid106
Opening The Boot Lid Electrically107
Closing The Boot Lid Electrically107
Interrupting The Opening Or Closing Procedure107
Things To Note When Towing A Trailer108
Signal Tones108
Changing And Storing The Opening Angle108
Resetting And Storing The Opening Angle108
Automatically Closing The Boot Lid (Easy Close)109
Windows110
Unlocking The Boot Lid Manually110
Opening And Closing Windows111
One-Touch Opening And Closing111
Electric Window Roll-Back Function112
Restoring One-Touch Opening And Closing112
Glass Roof113
Closing The Window Without The Roll-Back Function113
Opening And Closing The Glass Roof114
Convenience Opening And Closing Of The Glass Roof114
Seats And Head Restraints115
Front Seats115
Glass Roof Roll-Back Function115
Mechanically Adjusting The Front Seat116
Adjusting The Seat Position117
Electrically Adjusting The Front Seat118
Adjusting The Lumbar Support118
Folding The Front Passenger Seat Backrest Forwards119
Folding Back The Front Passenger Seat Backrest119
Rear Seats120
Adjusting The Rear Bench Seat121
Folding The Backrests On The Rear Bench Seat Forwards And Backwards121
Adjusting The Rear Bench Seat Backrest121
Folding The Rear Seat Backrest Forwards122
Folding Rear Backrest Forwards With The Remote Release Button122
Folding Back The Rear Seat Backrest122
Head Restraints123
Adjusting The Head Restraints124
Adjusting The Height Of The Head Restraint124
Adjusting Front Head Restraint In Longitudinal Direction124
Correct Head Restraint Setting124
Removing And Fitting Head Restraints125
Removing The Front Head Restraint125
Fitting The Front Head Restraint125
Removing The Rear Head Restraints125
Seat Functions126
Memory Function126
Fitting The Rear Head Restraints126
Storing Driver Seat And Exterior Mirror Settings For Driving Forwards126
Centre Armrest127
Storing Front Passenger Exterior Mirror Settings For Reversing127
Accessing Driver Seat And Exterior Mirror Settings127
Folding Table128
Massage Function129
Folding Out The Folding Table129
Folding Down The Folding Table Or Adjusting The Table Angle129
Drink Holder129
Lights130
Controls130
Indicator Lamps131
Indicator Lamps In Light Switch131
Instrument And Switch Lighting132
Switching Lights On And Off132
Light Switch Positions When The Ignition Is Switched Off132
Light Switch Positions When The Ignition Is Switched On132
Automatic Switch-Off Of Side Lights And Parking Lights133
Fog Lights133
Headlight Range Control134
Dynamic Headlight Range Control134
Interior And Reading Lights135
Light Functions135
Parking Light135
Side Lights135
Lane Change Flash136
Daytime Running Lights136
Automatic Headlight Control136
Dynamic Cornering Light (Afs)136
Main Beam Control137
Static Cornering Light137
Signal Tones If Lights Are Not Switched Off137
Switching On Main Beam Control138
Switching Off Main Beam Control138
Main Beam Control (Light Assist)138
Coming Home And Leaving Home Functions (Orientation Lighting)139
Switching On The Coming Home Function139
Switching Off The Coming Home Function139
Switching On The Leaving Home Function139
Headlights140
Vision140
Wipers140
Background Lighting140
Windscreen Wiper Lever141
Wiper Function142
Rain/Light Sensor143
Activating And Deactivating The Rain/Light Sensor143
Setting The Sensitivity Of The Rain/Light Sensor143
Changes In The Activation Of The Rain/Light Sensor143
Mirrors144
Interior Mirror145
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior Mirror145
Exterior Mirrors146
Manual Anti-Dazzle Interior Mirror146
Synchronised Mirror Adjustment146
Folding In The Exterior Mirrors While Parking146
Selecting The Settings For The Front Passenger Exterior Mirror147
Protection From The Sun148
Sun Visors148
Sun Blind In The Glass Roof148
Illuminated Vanity Mirror148
Opening And Closing The Sun Blind149
Roll-Back Function Of The Sun Blind149
Closing The Sun Blind Without The Roll-Back Function149
Heating And Air Conditioning System150
Heating, Ventilation And Cooling150
Windscreen Made Of Heat-Insulating Glass150
Operation Using The Front Controls151
How The Vehicle Displays Active Functions151
Switching Off152
Climatronic Operation Via The Infotainment System154
Display Of Air Conditioning Settings154
Operation Via The Infotainment System154
Setting The Temperature For The Rear Seats155
Air Recirculation Mode155
Air Recirculation Mode With Air Care Climatronic156
When Is The Air Recirculation Mode Deactivated?156
Seat Heating157
Windscreen Heating158
Manual Windscreen Heating158
Automatic Windscreen Heating158
Windscreen Heating Using The Defrost Function158
Steering Wheel Heating159
Switch-Off Conditions159
Selecting A Temperature Setting (Only In Vehicles With Climatronic)159
Switching The Steering Wheel Heating On Or Off Together With The Seat Heating (Only In Vehicles With Climatronic)159
Tips And Operating Information160
Why Does The Cooling System Switch Off Automatically Or Cannot Be Switched On?160
Settings For Optimal Road Visibility160
Recommended Setup For The Heating And Fresh Air System And Manual Air Conditioning System160
Auxiliary Heating And Ventilation161
Water Under The Vehicle161
Auxiliary Heater Exhaust System161
Switching The Auxiliary Heater On And Off162
Remote Control162
Switching Off The Auxiliary Heater162
Indicator Lamp In The Remote Control163
Range163
Changing The Button Cell In The Remote Control163
Programming The Auxiliary Heater164
Opening The Auxiliary Heater Menu164
Driving165
Programming Check165
Driving Through Water On Roads166
Pedals166
Things To Note With Engaged Reverse Gear168
Driving Economically168
Information On Cleaning The Diesel Particulate Filter168
Change Gears In An Energy-Saving Way169
Avoid Full Throttle169
Reduce Idling169
Avoid Short Journeys169
Save Electrical Energy170
Driving In A Fuel-Efficient Manner170
Adjust The Tyre Pressure170
Think Blue. Trainer.171
Use Low Viscosity Engine Oils171
Avoid Unnecessary Loads171
Remove Any Unnecessary Special Equipment And Accessories171
Selecting Think Blue. Trainer.172
Information On The Brakes172
Fault In The Brake System172
Brake Servo172
Driving A Loaded Vehicle173
Driving With An Open Boot Lid174
Running In The Engine175
Using The Vehicle In Other Countries And Continents175
Starting And Stopping The Engine175
Immobiliser Display176
Push-Starting Or Towing176
Ignition Lock177
Starter Button178
Starting The Engine179
Emergency Start Function179
Emergency Switch-Off Function179
Switching Off The Ignition Automatically179
Stopping The Engine180
Electronic Immobiliser181
Start/Stop System181
Vehicles With A Manual Gearbox182
Important Preconditions For Automatic Engine Switch-Off182
Conditions For An Automatic Restart183
Conditions That Require A Manual Engine Start183
Activating And Deactivating The Start/Stop System Manually183
Start/Stop Mode For Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)183
Manual Gearbox: Selecting A Gear184
Selecting Reverse Gear184
Shifting Down185
Kickdown185
Clutch Overheating185
Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox186
Function Of The Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox186
Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox: Selecting A Gear187
Selector Lever Lock188
Changing Gear Using Tiptronic189
Operating Tiptronic With The Selector Lever189
Operating Tiptronic With The Paddles189
Driving With The Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox190
Coasting With Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox190
Stopping The Vehicle And Pulling Away When Driving Uphill190
Malfunction In The Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox191
Emergency Programme191
Launch Control Programme191
Unlocking The Selector Lever Lock Manually192
Overheating Of The Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox192
Steering193
Removing The Cover Of The Gearshift Gate193
Information On Steering194
Driving Profile Selection195
Electronic Steering Column Lock195
Mechanical Steering Column Lock195
Electromechanical Steering195
Function And Operation196
Adaptive Chassis Control (Dcc)197
Powertrain (Engine And Gearbox)197
Dynamic Cornering Light And Dynamic Main Beam Control (Dynamic Light Assist)197
Displaying The Driving Profile197
Adjusting The Driving Profile To Suit Your Requirements198
Selecting The Driving Profile198
4Motion Active Control199
On-Road201
Off-Road201
Off-Road Individual201
Adjusting The Off-Road Individual Driving Profile202
Downhill Speed Control203
Activating Downhill Speed Control Automatically203
Deactivating Downhill Speed Control Automatically203
Hill Descent Control204
Off-Road Driving204
Safety Information For Driving Off-Road205
Explanation Of Technical Terms207
Checklist Before Driving Off-Road208
General Rules And Driving Tips208
Useful Accessories For Off-Road Driving209
Changing Gear209
Rough Terrain210
Automatic Gearbox210
Driving Through Water210
Off-Road Driving In Snow211
Driving In Steep Terrain211
Driving Up And Down Hills211
If You Cannot Continue To Drive Up A Hill211
Traversing A Slope212
Driving Downhill212
Driving Through Ditches213
Driving In Sand And Mud214
Driving In Sand214
Driving In Mud214
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck215
Rocking The Vehicle215
After Off-Road Driving215
Off-Road Display216
Opening The Off-Road Display216
Driver Assist Systems217
Cruise Control System217
Operating The Cruise Control System (Ccs)219
Changing Gear In Cruise Control System Mode220
Driving Downhill With The Cruise Control System (Ccs)220
Automatic Switch-Off220
Speed Limiter221
Display And Warning And Indicator Lamp221
Operating The Speed Limiter222
Driving Downhill With The Speed Limiter223
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)224
Request For Driver To Take Control224
Displays, Warning And Indicator Lamps225
Radar Sensor226
Operating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)227
Conditions For Activating The Adaptive Cruise Control228
Controlling Speed228
Stop-And-Go Traffic And Automatic Pulling Away229
Setting The Distance Setting229
Setting The Gearbox Programme229
Switch Off The Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Temporarily In The Following Situations230
Special Driving Situations231
Driving Off After A Stationary Phase (Only Vehicles With A Dsg232
Overtaking232
Inside Overtaking Prevention System232
When Driving Through Bends232
Area Monitoring System (Front Assist) Incl. City Emergency Brake233
Possible Radar Sensor Function Impairments233
Towing A Trailer233
Overheated Brakes233
Distance Warning234
Advance Warning234
Urgent Warning234
City Emergency Brake Function234
Area Monitoring System (Front Assist) Deactivated236
Operating The Area Monitoring System (Front Assist)237
Activating Or Deactivating The Area Monitoring System (Front Assist)237
Activating, Deactivating And Configuring The Advance Warning237
Temporarily Switch Off The Area Monitoring System (Front Assist) In The Following Situations237
City Emergency Brake238
Pedestrian Monitoring239
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)241
Display And Indicator Lamps242
Lane Change System (Side Assist) Plus243
Steering Wheel Vibration243
Switching Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) On Or Off243
Switch Off The Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) In The Following Situations244
Traffic Jam Assist244
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) Is Not Active (The Indicator Lamp Lights Up Yellow)244
Switching Traffic Jam Assist On And Off245
Technical Requirements For Using Traffic Jam Assist245
Traffic Jam Assist Is Not Active (The Indicator Lamp For The Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) Lights Up Yellow)245
Switch Off Traffic Jam Assist In The Following Situations245
Emergency Assist246
Emergency Assist Function246
Switching Emergency Assist On And Off246
Technical Requirements For Using Emergency Assist246
Lane Change System (Side Assist) Incl. Rear Traffic Alert247
Functional Description248
Lane Change System Side Assist Plus249
Radar Sensors249
Driving Situations249
Rear Traffic Alert250
Physical And System-Specific Limits250
Operating Lane Change System Incl. Rear Traffic Alert251
Parking And Manoeuvring252
Brightness252
Automatic Deactivation Of The Lane Change System252
Additional Points For Ascending And Descending Inclines253
Electronic Parking Brake255
Operating The Electronic Parking Brake255
Switching On The Electronic Parking Brake255
Switching Off The Electronic Parking Brake256
Automatic Switch-Off For The Electronic Parking Brake When Driving Off256
Automatic Switch-On Of The Electronic Parking Brake If Not Activated Properly When The Driver Leaves The Vehicle256
Emergency Braking Function256
Auto Hold Function257
Switching Auto Hold Function On Manually257
Switching Auto Hold Function Off Manually257
Parkpilot258
Switching Auto Hold Function On And Off Automatically258
Switching Off The Auto Hold Function Temporarily Using The Button258
Operating Parkpilot259
Switching Parkpilot On And Off259
Manoeuvre Braking260
Parkpilot With Switched Off Park Assist In The Off-Road Individual Driving Profile260
Special Features Of The Parkpilot260
Automatic Activation (Depending On Equipment)260
Parkpilot Signal Tones And Displays261
Muting The Parkpilot Signal Tones262
Things To Note In The Area Around The Vehicle262
Trailer Towing263
Rear View Camera System (Rear View)264
Parkpilot Menu264
Operating Information265
Rear View Camera System Settings266
Operating The Rear View Camera System266
Switching The Rear View Camera System On And Off267
Parking At A Right Angle To The Road (Mode 1)267
Parking Parallel To The Road (Mode 2)268
Trailer Support (Mode 3) And Crossing Traffic (Mode 4)269
Cleaning The Camera Lens269
Trailer Support269
Crossing Traffic269
Park Assist270
Function And Special Features Of Park Assist271
Adapting Park Assist Again After A Wheel Change271
Park Assist Automatic Braking Intervention272
Automatic Braking Intervention To Avoid Speeding272
Automatic Braking Intervention To Minimise Damage272
Progress Bar273
Requirements For Parking Using Park Assist273
Driving Out Of A Parking Space Using Park Assist274
Requirements For Driving Out Of A Parking Space Using Park Assist275
Driving Out Of A Parking Space275
Area View276
Special Features Of Area View277
Operating Area View277
Area View Function Buttons278
Area View Views278
Bird's Eye Views279
Front Camera Views (Front View)279
Side Camera Views (Side View)279
Rear Camera Views (Rear View)279
Trailer Assist280
Operating The Trailer Manoeuvring System (Trailer Assist)281
Brake Support Systems283
Automatic Braking Intervention283
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)284
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System285
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)285
Brake Assist System286
Traction Control System (Tcs)286
Electronic Differential Lock (Edl And Xdl)286
Switching Traction Control System (Tcs), Traction Control System (Tcs) With Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Or Esc Sport On And Off287
Switching The Tcs And Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Function On And Off287
Practical Equipment288
Stowage Area288
Stowage Compartment On The Driver Side289
Stowage Compartment In The Roof Console (Glasses Compartment)289
Stowage Areas In The Roof Console289
Stowage Compartment In The Dash Panel290
Stowage Compartment In The Front Centre Armrest290
Stowage Areas On The Front Passenger Side291
Opening And Closing The Stowage Compartment291
Drawers292
Cooling The Stowage Compartment292
Infotainment System Devices, Card Reader Devices292
Other Stowage Areas293
Bottle Holder293
Drink Holders In The Front Centre Console294
Drink Holder In The Rear Centre Armrest294
Opening And Closing The Drink Holder294
Using The Drink Holder294
Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter295
Removable Ashtray In The Drink Holder295
Electrical Sockets296
Cigarette Lighter296
Opening And Closing The Ashtray296
Emptying The Removable Ashtray296
Sockets In The Vehicle297
Maximum Power Rating298
12-Volt Socket298
230-Volt Socket, 115-Volt Socket, 100-Volt Socket298
Temperature Switch-Off298
Toll Card Reader (Etc)299
Mobile Online Services (Car-Net)300
Using The Toll Card System300
Ejecting The Toll Card300
Volkswagen Car-Net Services301
Data Transfer302
Availability302
Determining The Current Vehicle Position302
Lending Or Selling The Vehicle To Others302
Applications (Apps)303
Exchanging Your System303
User Account On The Customer Portal303
Description Of Services303
Transporting Items304
Stowing Luggage304
Luggage Compartment Cover305
Variable Luggage Compartment Floor306
Removing The Luggage Compartment Cover306
Fitting The Luggage Compartment Cover306
Net Partition307
Opening And Closing The Luggage Compartment Floor307
Adjusting The Height Of The Luggage Compartment Floor307
Folding Out The Net Partition307
Fitting The Net Partition Behind The Front Seats308
Removing The Net Partition308
Folding In The Net Partition308
Table Of Contents308
Tighten The Strap308
Fold The Second Row Of Seats Into The Loading Position → Seat Functions308
Luggage Compartment Equipment309
Fastening Rings309
Luggage Net310
Fitting The Luggage Net310
Removing The Luggage Net310
Bag Hook311
Load-Through Hatch311
Removable Light312
Opening The Load-Through Hatch312
Closing The Load-Through Hatch312
Luggage Compartment Light312
Fig312
Roof Carrier313
Operating The Light313
Stowing The Light313
Attaching The Mounts And Roof Carrier314
Removing The Roof Carrier314
Vehicles Without Roof Railings: Attaching The Mounts And Roof Carrier314
Loading The Roof Carrier315
Vehicles With Roof Railings: Attaching The Roof Carrier315
Maximum Permissible Roof Load315
Distributing The Load315
Drawbar Load316
Vehicles With Start/Stop System316
Vehicles With Driving Profile Selection316
Technical Requirements318
Towing Brackets Fitted To The Rear Bumper318
Engine Cooling System318
Trailer Brake318
Electrically Folding Ball Head319
Maximum Power Consumption Of The Trailer319
Releasing And Swivelling Out Ball Head319
Swivelling In The Ball Head320
Meaning Of Indicator Lamps320
Fitting A Bicycle Carrier On The Mechanically Positioned Ball Head321
Hitching And Connecting The Trailer321
Fig. 217 Ⓓ321
Trailer Socket322
Emergency Breakaway Cable322
Rear Trailer Lights322
Connection To The Anti-Theft Alarm322
Loading The Trailer323
Trailer Weight And Drawbar Load323
Gross Combination Weight Rating323
Headlight Adjustment324
Things To Note When Driving With A Trailer324
Pulling Off On Slopes When Towing A Trailer324
Tyre Pressure324
Retrofitting A Towing Bracket325
Trailer Stabilisation327
Requirements For Trailer Stabilisation327
Fuel328
Safety Instructions For Handling Fuel328
Filling The Tank328
Opening The Tank Cap329
Closing The Tank Cap329
Misfuelling Prevention Device On Diesel Vehicles330
Fuel Types330
Petrol330
Petrol Types330
Petrol Additives331
Diesel331
Winter Diesel331
Emission Control System For Diesel Vehicles (Adblue)332
Filter Preheater332
Information On Adblue334
Refilling Adblue334
Opening The Tank Filler Neck335
Refilling Adblue With The Refill Bottle335
Engine Management System And Exhaust Purification System336
Refilling Adblue With The Filler Nozzle336
Closing The Tank Filler Neck336
Preparing To Drive On336
Catalytic Converter338
Diesel Particulate Filter338
Vehicle Care339
Vehicle Washing339
Automatic Car Washes340
High-Pressure Cleaners340
Washing The Car By Hand340
Caring For And Cleaning The Vehicle Exterior341
Waxing341
Polishing341
Cleaning And Care Information341
Vehicle Interior Care And Cleaning343
If And When345
Vehicle Tool Kit345
Stowage346
Contents346
Contents Of The Tool Kit346
Vehicle Jack: Maintenance346
Collapsible Chocks347
Wiper Blades347
Assembling The Collapsible Chocks347
Correct Usage347
Service Position347
Changing Bulbs348
Lifting The Windscreen Wiper Arms348
Additional Bulb Specifications349
Lights Based On Led Technology349
Monitoring Of The Light Bulbs On The Trailer350
Information On Changing Bulbs350
Changing Bulbs In The Halogen Headlights351
Changing Bulbs In The Front Bumper352
Changing Bulbs In The Front Bumper (R-Line)352
Changing Bulbs In The Tail Light Cluster In The Body353
Removing The Tail Light Cluster353
Changing The Bulb353
Changing Fuses354
Led Lights On The Vehicles354
Fitting The Tail Light Cluster354
Fuses In The Dash Panel355
Fuse Designs355
Colour Coding Of Fuses355
Fuses In The Engine Compartment356
Left-Hand Drive: Opening The Fuse Box In The Dash Panel356
Right-Hand Drive: Opening The Fuse Box In The Dash Panel356
Fuse Table For Fuses In The Dash Panel357
Opening The Fuse Box In The Engine Compartment357
Fuse Tables For Fuses In The Engine Compartment358
Changing A Blown Fuse359
Jump Starting360
Detecting A Blown Fuse360
Changing A Fuse360
Jump Lead Connection Point (Positive Terminal)361
Jump Start Connection Point (Earth Connection)362
How To Start The Engine Using Jump Leads362
Connecting Jump Leads (Vehicles With Battery In The Engine Compartment)363
Connecting Jump Leads (Vehicles With Battery In The Luggage Compartment)363
Tow-Starting And Towing364
Removing The Jump Leads364
Notes On Tow-Starting365
Tow Rope Or Tow Bar366
Towing Vehicles With Four-Wheel Drive (4Motion)366
When Should Your Vehicle Not Be Towed?366
Fitting The Front Towing Eye367
Fitting The Front Towing Eye (R-Line)367
Fitting The Towing Eye At Front367
Fitting The Rear Towing Eye369
Driving Tips When Towing369
Fitting The Towing Eye At The Rear (Vehicles Without Factory-Fitted Towing Bracket)369
Checking And Refilling370
In The Engine Compartment370
Safety Notes For Working In The Engine Compartment370
Preparing The Vehicle For Working In The Engine Compartment372
Opening And Closing The Bonnet372
Service Fluids And Consumables374
Washer Fluid375
Capacities375
Engine Oil376
Engine Oil Specifications377
Changing Engine Oil378
Engine Oil Consumption378
Checking The Engine Oil Level And Refilling Engine Oil378
Coolant380
Coolant Specification381
Checking The Coolant Level And Refilling Coolant381
Refilling Coolant382
Checking The Coolant Level382
Brake Fluid383
Brake Fluid Specification384
Brake Fluid Level384
Changing The Brake Fluid384
Vehicle Battery385
Location Of The Vehicle Battery385
Explanation Of The Warnings On The Vehicle Battery385
Checking The Electrolyte Level Of The Vehicle Battery386
Preparations (Vehicles With The Battery In The Engine Compartment)387
Preparations (Vehicles With The Battery In The Luggage Compartment)387
Battery Cover (Vehicles With The Battery In The Engine Compartment)387
Checking Electrolyte Level (Batteries With Battery Window)387
Charging, Replacing, Disconnecting And Connecting The Vehicle Battery388
Charging The Battery388
Disconnecting The Vehicle Battery388
Connecting The Vehicle Battery388
Automatic Switch-Off For Electrical Consumers389
Battery Switch-Off In An Accident With Airbag Triggered389
How The Vehicle Battery Discharges389
Wheels And Tyres390
Tyre Monitoring System390
Types Of Tyre Monitoring System390
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator390
Indicator Lamp For The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator391
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicator Lamp392
Synchronising The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator394
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System394
Display Of Tyre Pressures On The Instrument Cluster395
Switching Tyre Pressure Monitoring System On And Off395
Adjusting The Tyre Pressure395
Selecting Target Pressures For Partial Or Full Vehicle Load Level395
Information About Wheels And Tyres396
Synchronising Tyre Pressure Sensors396
Spare Wheel Or Temporary Spare Wheel396
Storing Tyres396
Handling Wheels And Tyres397
Avoiding Damage To The Rims And Tyres397
Rotating Wheels Front To Rear398
Tyres That Are Older Than 6 Years398
Rims399
Wheel Bolts399
Rims With Bolted-On Rings399
Rims With Bolted-On Trims399
New Tyres And Replacing Tyres400
Recalibrating The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator400
Additional Information For Vehicles Fitted With A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System400
Tread Depth And Wear Indicators402
Comfort Tyre Pressure402
Checking Tyre Pressure402
Tyre Damage403
Tread Depth403
Tread Wear Indicator In Tyres403
Foreign Bodies In The Tyre404
Tyre Wear404
Removing The Spare Wheel405
Storing The Replaced Wheel405
Tyre Lettering And Tyre Type406
Low-Profile Tyres408
Tyres With Directional Tread Pattern408
Asymmetrical Tyres408
Tyre Load408
Winter Tyres408
Snow Chains409
Speed Limitation409
Four-Wheel Drive (4Motion)409
Hubcaps410
Temporary Spare Wheel410
Centre Cover411
Wheel Cover411
Removing The Wheel Covers411
Wheel Bolt Caps412
Changing A Wheel412
Fitting The Wheel Covers412
Preparations For Changing A Wheel413
Loosening The Wheel Bolts414
Loosening The Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt414
Important Information About The Wheel Bolts414
Tightening Torque For The Wheel Bolts414
Lifting The Vehicle With The Jack415
Removing The Wheel416
Breakdown Set417
After Changing A Wheel417
Fitting The Spare Wheel417
The Tyre Sealant Must Not Be Used418
Contents Of The Breakdown Set419
Sealing And Inflating Tyres420
Test After Driving For 10 Minutes421
Accessories And Parts422
Repairs And Technical Modifications422
Repairs And Faults In The Airbag System423
Windscreen Repairs423
Engine And Transmission Guard423
Information Stored In The Control Units424
Event Data Recorder424
Mobile Communication In The Vehicle425
Reprogramming Control Units425
Reading The Vehicle's Event Memory425
Electromagnetic Radiation425
Consumer Information426
Information Stickers And Plates426
Safety Certificate426
High Voltage Warning Sticker426
Radio Reception And Aerials427
Component Protection427
Volkswagen Repair Information427
Declaration Of Conformity428
Radio-Based Equipment428
Recycling And Scrapping End-Of-Life Vehicles428
Information For Vehicles With N1 Approval (Light Commercial Vehicle)429
Scrapping429
Variants And Number Of Seats429
Technical Data430
Weight430
Performance Figures430
Explanation Of Tables430
Vehicle Identification Data431
Vehicle Data Sticker431
Type Plate431
Dimensions432
Vehicle Identification Number432
Technical Data - Running Gear433
Fuel Tank Capacity434
Petrol Engines434
Diesel Engines435