Volkswagen 2014 Jetta SportWagen Quick Start Manual page 14

and seat backs or between these areas and the occupants. External devices
can cause serious injury in the event of an accident, especially if the airbags
inflate.
• The center armrest can interfere with the driver's elbow movement and thus
cause accidents and severe injuries.
• Always keep the armrest closed while driving.
• Injuries can be caused by invisible laser beams if the housing of the CD
player is opened.
• Have the CD player repaired only by a specialist.
REAR HATCH
• Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or
close the rear hatch when someone is in the way.
• Only open or close the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
• After closing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is properly closed and
locked so that it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed
rear hatch must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
• Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous
exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle.
• Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If,
for example, there are bicycles on a carrier on the rear hatch, it is possible
that the lid will not be able to open automatically. An open rear hatch may
fall on its own because of the additional weight. The open rear hatch must be
supported or the weight must be removed from the luggage rack first.
• Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use.
First, make sure that no one is left inside the vehicle.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle,
especially when the rear hatch is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle
and pull the rear hatch shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A
closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season.
Particularly in the summer, heat build-up in the passenger and luggage
compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that
are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly
reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small
children.
• Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the
vehicle. They may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking
switch and lock themselves in.
• If the rear hatch is not closed properly, it may open suddenly when the
vehicle is moving and cause severe injuries. Stop immediately and close the
rear hatch.
• Always make sure the rear hatch is securely latched after you close it.
• If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the rear hatch, it may be hard
to see that the rear hatch is unlatched. An unlatched rear hatch may open
suddenly when the vehicle is moving.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
• Incorrect tire pressures and/or under inflation can cause sudden tire failure,
loss of control, collision, serious personal injury or even death.
• When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and
inspect the tires. Under inflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect
the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
• Incorrect tire pressures and/or under inflation can also lead to sudden tire
failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle
control.
• The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the
vehicle. The recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside
the driver door.
• The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to
the correct cold tire inflation pressure.
• Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage.
Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for
the tires installed on the vehicle.
• Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do
its job.
• Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before
driving off.
• Driving with under inflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting
them get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss
of control.
• Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire
failure and loss of control.
• If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and
the vehicle will not handle well.
• If the tire is not "flat" and you do not have to change a wheel immediately,
drive carefully and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check
the tire pressure and add air as required.
• When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always
read and heed the information and all WARNINGS.
• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated using the SET
button whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the
vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to
those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does not change.
• Improper use of the SET button can cause the TPMS to give false warnings
or to give no warning despite dangerously low tire pressure.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
• Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can freeze on the
windshield and reduce visibility.
• Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protection for winter
temperatures.
• Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing without first
defrosting the windshield. The washer solution may freeze on the windshield
and reduce visibility.
• Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of
accidents and severe injuries.
• Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do not keep the
windshield clear.
• Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield washer
reservoir. This could produce an oily film on the windshield, which would
considerably reduce visibility.
• Use clear water with a cleaning solution recommended by Volkswagen.
• If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze agent.