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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016 Owner's Manual (1342 pages)
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Table of Contents
Signs and Symbols
2
We Thank You for Buying a Volkswagen Vehicle
5
About this Manual
6
Vehicle Overview
8
Exterior Views
8
Side View
8
Front View
10
Rear View
12
Passenger Compartment
14
Driver Door Overview
14
Driver Side Overview
16
Center Console Overview
20
Upper Center Console
20
Lower Center Console
21
Front Passenger Side Overview
25
Symbols on the Roof Console
26
Instrument Cluster and Instrument Panel
27
Warning and Indicator Lights
27
Instrument Cluster
34
Introduction
34
Instrument Overview
35
Displays
37
Open Doors, Hood, or Rear Hatch
38
Warning and Information Texts
39
Odometer Displays
40
Time
40
Outside Temperature Display
41
Compass Display
42
Selector Lever Position (Automatic Transmission)
42
Gear Recommendation
42
Speed Warning
43
Engine Identification Code
43
Service Reminder Display
46
Service Reminder
47
Service Event
48
Viewing Service Message
48
Resetting the Service Reminder Display
49
Volkswagen Information System
51
Menu Structure – Overview
53
Using the Instrument Cluster Menus
54
Selecting a Setting
55
Driver Assistance Systems Button
56
Main Menu
58
Driving Data
59
Switching between the Displays
59
Trip Memories
59
Manually Erasing a Trip Memory
60
Enabling and Disabling Displays
61
Possible Driving Data Menu Displays
61
Storing Speed for the Speed Warning
63
Assist Systems Menu
63
Lap Timer
64
Switching between the Menus
64
Infotainment System
68
Menu and System Settings (SETUP)
68
General Information on Operating the Unit
69
Vehicle Settings and Information
69
Vehicle Status
70
Vehicle Settings Menu
70
Volkswagen Car-Net: Connecting You and Your Vehicle
78
Data Collection and Privacy
79
Volkswagen Car-Net Service
81
Features
85
Car-Net Service Operators
86
Family Guardian
87
Remote Vehicle Access
88
Diagnostics & Maintenance
89
Application Software (“Apps”)
91
3-Button Module
93
LED Light in the 3-Button Module
95
Before Driving
99
Some Basics
99
Driving Checklists and Warnings
99
Checklis
100
Driving in Other Countries
103
Driving through Water on Roads
105
Technical Data
108
Important Vehicle Labels
109
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
111
Vehicle Identification Label
111
Safety Compliance Certification Label
112
Radiator Fan and High Voltage Warning Sticker
112
Tire Inflation Pressure Label
112
Engine Data
113
Golf GTI
113
Golf R
114
Fuel Recommendations for Gasoline Engines
114
Opening and Closing
117
Vehicle Key Set
117
Remote Control Vehicle Keys
119
Remote Control Vehicle Key
120
Folding the Key Bit in or out
121
Panic Button
121
Replacement Vehicle Keys
121
Indicator Light in the Remote Control Vehicle Key
124
Replacing the Remote Control Vehicle Key Battery
125
Replacing the Battery
126
Synchronizing the Remote Control Vehicle Key
127
Power Locking System
129
Indicator Light in the Driver Door
131
Description of the Power Locking System
132
Automatic Locking (Auto Lock)
133
Automatic Unlocking (Auto Unlock)
133
Locking the Vehicle after Airbag Inflation
134
Unlocking or Locking the Vehicle from the Outside
135
Unlocking or Locking the Vehicle from the Inside
137
Unlocking or Locking the Vehicle with Keyless Access
139
Unlocking and Opening Doors (Keyless Entry)
142
Closing and Locking Doors (Keyless Exit)
142
Unlocking and Locking the Rear Hatch
142
Locking with a Second Vehicle Key
143
Automatic Deactivation of Sensors
143
Convenience Features
144
Anti-Theft Alarm System
146
When Is the Alarm Triggered?
147
Deactivating the Alarm
148
Doors
150
Display
151
Child Safety Lock
152
Engaging or Disengaging Child Safety Lock
154
Rear Hatch
156
Opening the Rear Hatch
160
Unlocking with the Vehicle Key
161
Opening with the Volkswagen Emblem
161
Closing the Rear Hatch
162
Locking the Rear Hatch
163
Power Windows
165
Opening or Closing Power Windows
167
Switches in the Driver Door
167
Opening or Closing Windows
168
One-Touch Opening and Closing
169
Reactivating the One-Touch Feature
169
Power Window Pinch Protection
172
Closing the Window Without Pinch Protection
172
Power Sunroof
174
Opening or Closing the Power Sunroof
176
Tilting, Opening, and Closing the Power Sunroof
177
Opening and Closing the Sunshade
178
Emergency Closing of the Power Sunroof
178
Power Sunroof – Convenience Closing Feature
179
Convenience Closing
179
Pinch Protection for the Power Sunroof
180
Closing the Power Sunroof Without Pinch Protection
180
Sitting Properly and Safely
182
Adjusting the Seating Position
182
Number of Seats
182
Examples of Improper Seating Positions
188
Proper Seating Position
191
Applies to All Vehicle Occupants
192
Driver - Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment
193
Passenger - Front Seat Adjustment
194
Manual Controls on the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
194
Electrical Controls on the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
196
Adjusting the Front and Rear Head Restraints
199
Adjusting the Height
200
Proper Head Restraint Adjustment
201
Adjusting the Head Restraint for Shorter People
201
Adjusting the Head Restraint for Taller People
201
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Head Restraints
202
Removing the Front Head Restraints
203
Installing the Front Head Restraints
204
Removing and Reinstalling the Rear Head Restraints
205
Removing the Rear Head Restraint
207
Reinstalling the Rear Head Restraint (both Versions)
208
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position
209
Center Armrest (Golf GTI)
212
Front Center Armrest
213
Rear Center Armrest
213
Center Armrest (Golf R)
214
Seat Functions
218
Seat Heating
219
Special Seat Heating Features
220
Safety Belts
225
Warning Light
230
Frontal Collisions and Laws of Physics
232
What Happens to Passengers Not Wearing a Safety Belt
234
Safety Belts Protect
236
Using Safety Belts
239
Lockable Safety Belt
240
Fastening and Unfastening Safety Belts
242
Fastening Safety Belts
243
Unfastening Safety Belts
244
Safety Belt Position
245
Proper Safety Belt Position
247
Adjusting Safety Belt Height
248
Safety Belt Height Adjusters
250
Safety Belt Extender
251
Properly Using Safety Belt Extenders
254
Safety Belt Retractor, Pretensioner, Load Limiter
259
Automatic Safety Belt Retractors
259
Safety Belt Pretensioner
260
Safety Belt Load Limiter
260
Service and Disposal of Belt Pretensioners
261
Airbag System
265
Advanced Airbag System, Infants, Child Restraints and Children on the Front Seat
272
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
274
Passenger Air Bag Light
276
Airbags and How They Work
284
Front Airbags and How They Work
285
Physical Impairments and Airbags
287
When Airbags Deploy
287
Safety Equipment
289
The Dangers of Using Child Restraints on the Front Seat
298
Front Airbags will Not Deploy
306
The Front Passenger Front Airbag will also Not Deploy
307
Advanced Airbag System Components
314
How to Tell if the Front Passenger Front Airbag Is on or off
322
Passenger Front Airbag
322
Passenger Front Airbag Active
323
Using Child Restraints on the Front Passenger Seat
324
Side Airbags
329
The Side Airbag System Includes
331
The Side Airbag System will Not Inflate
332
Side Curtain Protection Airbags for 2-Door Vehicles
336
Side Curtain Protection Airbags for 4-Door Vehicles
343
Child Safety and Child Restraints
350
Child Restraints – Overview
358
Child Restraints and the Advanced Airbag System
361
Child Restraints and Advanced Airbags
363
Important Safety Instructions for Using Child Restraints
367
Using a Child Restraint on the Rear Seat
377
Securing a Safety Belt for an Outboard Seating Position
379
Securing the Center Seat Safety Belt
379
Infant Seats
382
Convertible Child Restraints
387
Booster Seats and Safety Belts
395
Installing Child Restraints with a Safety Belt
402
Securing the Child Restraint with LATCH/UCRA Lower Universal Anchorages
411
Securing a Child Restraint with the Top Tether Strap
419
Installing the Tether Strap
420
Releasing the Tether Strap
421
Sources of Information about Child Restraints and Their Use
424
Lights and Vision
426
Indicator Lights
428
Indicator Lights in the Instrument Cluster
428
Indicator Lights in the Light Switch
428
Turn Signal Lever and High Beam Switch
431
Convenience Turn Signal (Lane Change Feature)
433
Switching Lights on and off
434
Acoustic Warning When Lights Are Not Switched off
436
Fog Lights (if Equipped)
436
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
438
Lights and Vision Features
438
Parking Lights
438
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Parking Feature
439
Static Cornering Lights
439
Automatic Headlights
440
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
441
Coming Home/Leaving Home Features (Orientation Lighting)
443
Instrument Cluster and Switch Brightness
445
Instrument Panel Lighting and Headlight Range Adjustment
445
Headlight Range Adjustment
446
Interior and Reading Lights
447
Ambient (Background) Lighting (if Equipped)
448
Glove and Luggage Compartment Lights
448
Sun Protection
450
Sun Visors
450
Additional Sun Visor Positions
451
Sun Visor Adjustment
451
Vanity Mirror and Lighting
451
Windshield Made of Heat-Insulating Glass
452
Windshield Wipers and Washer
453
Indicator Light
455
Windshield Wiper Lever
456
Windshield Wiper Functions
459
Headlight Washer System (if Equipped)
460
Windshield Wiper Service Position
461
Lifting the Wiper Blades and Tilting Them Away from the Windshield
462
Rain Sensor
463
Checking and Refilling Windshield Washer Fluid
466
Filling Capacity
468
Recommended Cleaners
468
Mirrors
471
Inside Mirror
474
Manually Adjustable Inside Mirror
475
Self-Dimming Rearview Mirror (if Equipped)
475
Outside Mirrors
477
Synchronous Mirror Adjustment (if Equipped)
478
Passenger Side Mirror Lowering in Reverse Gear (if Equipped)
479
Recalling the Passenger Side Mirror Settings
479
Transporting
483
Driving Tips
483
Stowing Luggage
486
Driving with an Open Rear Hatch
488
Driving a Loaded Vehicle
491
Weights and Axle Weights
493
Vehicle Payload Consists of the Combined Weight of the Following
494
Luggage Compartment
497
Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Forward and Back into Place
501
Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Forward
502
Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Back into Place
502
Luggage Compartment Cover
504
Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover
505
Installing the Luggage Compartment Cover
506
Luggage Compartment Pass-Through
508
Opening the Pass-Through
509
Closing the Pass-Through
509
Tie-Downs
510
Shopping Bag Hooks
513
Variable Luggage Compartment Floor
515
Opening and Closing the Luggage Compartment Floor
516
Adjusting the Height of the Luggage Compartment Floor
516
Removing the Luggage Compartment Floor
517
Roof Rack
519
When Should the Roof Rack be Removed?
519
Attaching the Roof Rack Base Carrier and Roof Rack
522
Trailer Towing
530
Important Information for Golf R Models
531
Technical Requirements
536
Do Not Use a Bumper-Mounted Trailer Hitch
536
Engine Cooling System
537
Trailer Brakes
537
Safety Chains
537
Trailer Taillights
538
Maximum Power Consumption for the Trailer
538
Hitching up and Connecting a Trailer
540
Loading the Trailer
542
Tire Pressure
544
Ball Mount
549
Ball Mount Dimensions
550
Retrofitting a Trailer Hitch
553
Maximum Permissible Trailer Weight
556
Tires and Wheels
559
Tire and Wheel Handling
565
Avoiding Tire Damage
567
Unidirectional Tires
569
Rotating Tires
570
Tires more than 6 Years Old
571
Tire Storage
572
Lower Profile Tires (Low Aspect Ratio Tires)
573
Wheel Rims
576
Tightening Torque
577
Wheel Rims with Bolted Rim Rings
578
Wheel Rims with Bolted Decorative Covers
579
New and Replacement Tires
581
New Tires
582
Replacing Tires
583
Tire Inflation Pressure
588
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
591
Tire Inflation Pressure in Cold Tires
596
Tread Depth and Tread Wear Indicators
597
Tread Depth
598
Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) in the Tire
599
Tire Wear and Damage
602
Objects Embedded in the Tire
603
Tire Wear
604
Spare Wheel or Compact Spare Wheel
607
Stowing the Replaced Wheel
609
Tire Labeling
616
International Tire Labeling
617
Load Rating Code
620
Speed Rating Code Letter
621
Winter Tires
624
When Using Winter Tires
626
Speed Restrictions
626
All-Wheel Drive (4MOTION)
628
Snow Chains
630
Compact Spare Wheel
632
Glossary of Tire and Loading Terminology
635
Accessory Weight
636
Aspect Ratio
636
Bead
637
Bead Separation
637
Carcass
637
Chunking
638
Cord
638
Cord Separation
638
Cracking
639
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
639
Curb Weight
639
Extra Load Tire
640
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
640
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
641
Groove
641
Load Rating (Code)
641
Maximum Load Rating
641
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
642
Maximum (Permissible) Inflation Pressure
642
Normal Occupant Weight
643
Occupant Distribution
643
Outer Diameter
643
Overall Width
643
Passenger Car Tire
644
Ply
644
Ply Separation
645
Pneumatic Tire
645
Production Options Weight
645
Radial Ply Tires
646
Recommended Inflation Pressure
646
Reinforced Tire
647
Rim
647
Rim Diameter
648
Rim Size
648
Rim Type Designation
648
Rim Width
649
Section Width
649
Sidewall
649
Sidewall Separation
650
Speed Rating (Letter Code)
650
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
651
Tread
651
Tread Rib
651
Tread Separation
652
Tread Wear Indicators (TWI)
652
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
652
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
653
Vehicle Capacity Weight
654
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
655
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
655
Wheel Size Designation
655
Wheel Rim Diameter and Width
656
Tires and Vehicle Load Limits
656
Determining the Correct Load Limit
661
UTQG Classification
662
Treadwear
663
Traction
664
Temperature
665
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
668
Indicator Light (Telltale)
673
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Recalibration through the Infotainment System
678
Resetting and Recalibrating the Benchmark Tire Pressure
681
Storage and Equipment
687
Storage Areas
687
Storage Compartments in the Doors
692
Storage Compartment on the Driver Side
693
Eyeglass Storage Compartment in the Overhead Console
694
Storage Compartment in the Front Center Console
695
Coin Holders in the Front Center Console (Golf GTI)
696
Storage Compartment in the Front Center Armrest (Golf GTI)
696
Navigation System
700
Opening and Closing the Glove Compartment
700
Infotainment System Accessories
700
Holders
701
Cooling the Glove Compartment
701
Storage Compartment under the Front Seat
702
Opening and Closing the Storage Compartment
703
Other Storage Compartments
704
Storage Compartments in the Luggage Compartment
705
Cup Holders
707
Bottle Holders
707
Cup Holders in the Front Center Console
709
Cup Holders in the Rear Center Armrest (Golf GTI)
711
Cup Holders in the Rear Center Armrest (Golf R)
712
Cup Holders in the Rear Trim
714
Power Outlets
716
12 Volt Sockets in the Vehicle
719
12 Volt Socket
720
While Driving
723
Vehicle Operation
723
Starting and Stopping the Engine
723
Immobilizer Display
724
Push-Starting and Tow-Starting
724
Vehicle Key Positions in the Ignition Switch
729
If You Use the Wrong Key
729
If You Leave the Ignition on
730
Starter Button
732
Emergency Start Feature
734
Emergency Shut-Off
734
Starting the Engine
737
Stopping the Engine
739
Electronic Immobilizer
742
Shifting
745
Pedals
751
Manual Transmission: Gearshift Lever
754
Shifting into Reverse
755
Downshifting
755
To Help Prevent Damage and Premature Wear
757
Automatic Transmission: Selector Lever
757
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
760
Shifting with Tiptronic
763
Using Tiptronic with the Selector Lever
764
Using Tiptronic with the Shift Paddles Behind the Steering Wheel
765
Driving with Automatic Transmission
766
Driving on Hills
766
Kick-Down Acceleration
767
Launch Control Program
768
Automatic Transmission Malfunction
770
Emergency Shift Program
770
Overheating of the DSG Automated Transmission
771
Steering
776
Steering System Information
780
Electronic Steering Column Lock
780
Mechanical Steering Column Lock
781
Power Steering
781
Counter-Steering Assistance
782
Progressive Steering
782
Braking and Parking
784
Parking Brake
792
Setting the Parking Brake
793
Releasing the Parking Brake
793
Electronic Parking Brake
795
Setting the Electronic Parking Brake
796
Releasing the Electronic Parking Brake
796
Automatic Electronic Parking Brake Release When You Start Driving
797
Emergency Braking Function
798
Parking
800
Parking the Vehicle
801
On Hills
802
About the Brakes
804
Brake System Malfunction
806
Brake Booster
806
Braking Assistance Systems
810
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
811
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
813
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
814
Brake Assist (BAS)
815
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
815
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)
816
Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport Mode on and off
819
Switching ASR on and off
820
Switching ESC Sport on and off
820
Brake Fluid
821
Brake Fluid Specifications
822
Brake Fluid Level
823
Changing Brake Fluid
824
Saving Fuel and Helping the Environment
827
Efficient Driving Style
828
Shifting Faster
828
Coasting
829
Defensive Driving and Flowing with Traffic
829
Calm and Smooth Driving
830
Moderate Use of Extra Electrical Loads
830
Additional Factors that Increase Fuel Consumption (Examples)
831
Fuel-Efficient Driving
832
Avoid Traveling Short Distances
833
Adjust the Tire Pressure
834
Use Low Viscosity Engine Oil
835
Avoid Unnecessary Weight
835
Remove Unnecessary Aftermarket Components
836
Driver Assistance Systems
837
Starting Assistance Systems
837
Hill Hold
840
Hill Hold Is Immediately Deactivated
842
Auto Hold
843
Switching Auto Hold on and off Manually
845
Switching Auto Hold on and off Automatically
846
Switching Auto Hold off Temporarily Using the Electronic Parking Brake
846
Cruise Control
848
Cruise Control Operation
852
Changing Gears When Cruise Control Is Active
855
Driving Downhill with Cruise Control
855
Automatic Deactivation
855
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
857
Driver Intervention Warning
857
Display, Warning and Indicator Lights
861
Radar Sensor
865
Operating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
869
Conditions for Starting the Adaptive Cruise Control
869
Controlling Speed
870
Setting the Distance Level
872
Setting the Driving Mode (if Equipped)
873
When to Temporarily Deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
879
Special Driving Situations
880
Deceleration to Standstill (Vehicles with Automatic Transmission Only)
881
Passing Other Vehicles
882
Driving Around Curves and Roundabouts
882
Driving through Tunnels
883
Narrow Vehicles and Vehicles Offset to One Side
883
Vehicles with Oversize Loads or Special Equipment
883
Other Vehicles Changing Lanes
884
Stationary Vehicles
884
Narrow Vehicles
885
Oncoming Vehicles
885
Metal Objects on the Road
885
Possible Radar Sensor Function Impairments
885
Overheated Brakes
886
Front Assist
889
Driver Warnings and Autonomous Emergency Braking
892
Distance Warning
893
Advance Warning
893
Immediate Warning
894
Autonomous Emergency Braking
894
Autonomous Emergency Braking below 18 Mph (30 Km/H)
895
Braking Support
895
System Deactivated
896
Operating Front Assist
902
Turning Front Assist on or off
903
Turning the Distance Warning and Advance Warning on or off
903
Temporarily Switch off Front Assist in the Following Situations
904
System Limits
905
Lane Assist
908
Display and Indicator Lights
911
How Lane Assist Works
913
Steering Wheel Vibration
915
Switching Lane Assist on and off
915
Switching Adaptive Lane Tracking on and off
915
When to Deactivate Lane Assist
916
Driver Information
917
Automatic Deactivation of Lane Assist (Yellow Indicator Light Comes On)
917
Rear View Camera System
919
Special Considerations
923
Checklist
923
Rear View Camera System Settings
924
To Change the Settings Follow These Instructions
925
Camera
925
Cleaning the Camera Lens
927
Operation
928
Screen
928
Switching the Rear View Camera System on and off
929
Parking Using the Rear View Camera System
931
Park Distance Control (PDC)
933
Distance Control System on or off
938
Switching the Park Distance Control (PDC) System on and off
938
Automatic Activation
939
PDC Signal Chimes and Displays
941
Signal Chimes
943
Muting the Park Distance Control Volume
945
PDC Menu
947
Function Button: Action
948
Park Assist
949
Description of the Park Assist System
954
After a Wheel Has Been Changed
956
Parking While Using the Park Assist System
956
Progress Bar
958
Requirements for Parking Using Park Assist
958
Driving out of a Parallel Parking Space Using Park Assist
961
Driving out of a Parking Space
962
Park Assist Automatic Braking
964
Automatic Brake Intervention to Avoid Excess Speed
964
Automatic Brake Intervention to Minimize Damage
965
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
967
Supplementary Information and Warnings
968
Indicator Light in the Instrument Cluster Display
971
Indicator Light in the Outside Mirror
971
Blind Spot Monitor
972
Indicator Lights in the Outside Mirrors
974
Radar Sensors
975
Driving Situations
975
Physical and System Limitations
977
Rear Traffic Alert
977
Automatic Braking Intervention
979
Using the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
982
Rear Traffic Alert on or off
983
Automatic Deactivation of the Blind Spot Monitor
983
Driving Mode Selection
985
Function and Operation
987
Powertrain (Engine and Transmission)
989
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) and Light Assist (if Equipped)
990
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) (if Equipped)
990
Engine Sound
990
Front Differential Lock
991
Displaying the Driving Mode
991
Selecting the Driving Mode
991
Adjusting the Individual Driving Mode
994
Individual Menu
994
Climate Control
997
Heating and Air Conditioning
997
The Dust and Pollen Filter
998
Manual Controls
1003
Climatronic Controls
1005
Operation Via the Infotainment System
1008
Opening the Air Conditioning Menu
1008
Settings for Optimum Visibility
1010
For Manual Air Conditioning
1010
For Climatronic
1010
Heating
1011
Air Conditioner Does Not Work
1011
Air Vents
1013
Air Recirculation
1014
Switching Manual Air Recirculation on and off
1015
Features of Automatic Air Recirculation Mode
1016
At the Gas Station
1019
Refueling
1019
Indicator Lights and Fuel Gauge
1023
Opening the Fuel Filler Cap
1028
Closing the Fuel Filler Cap
1029
Fuel Capacities
1030
Refueling Checklist
1030
Fuel
1034
Gasoline
1037
Octane Rating
1037
Unleaded Gasoline
1038
Gasoline Containing Alcohol or MTBE
1038
Blends of Gasoline and Methanol (Wood Alcohol or Methyl Alcohol)
1038
Blends of Gasoline and Ethanol (Grain Alcohol or Ethyl Alcohol)
1039
Blends of Gasoline and MTBE
1039
Seasonally Adjusted Gasoline
1039
Gasoline Additives
1041
Care, Cleaning, Maintenance
1045
In the Engine Compartment
1045
Working in the Engine Compartment
1045
Preparing to Work in the Engine Compartment
1055
Opening or Closing the Engine Compartment
1057
Opening the Engine Hood
1058
Closing the Engine Hood
1059
Engine Oil
1062
Engine Oil Specifications
1066
Engine Oil Capacities
1069
Checking the Engine Oil Level and Adding Oil
1070
Engine Oil Level Ranges
1073
Engine Oil Consumption
1075
Changing Engine Oil
1077
Engine Coolant
1081
Warning Light and Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
1084
Engine Coolant Specifications
1087
Checking Engine Coolant Level and Topping off
1090
Preparations
1092
Checking Engine Coolant Level
1092
Adding Engine Coolant
1092
Vehicle Battery
1097
Explanation of the Warnings on the Vehicle Battery
1098
Checking the Vehicle Battery Electrolyte Level
1103
Opening and Closing the Battery Cover
1104
Checking the Vehicle Battery Acid Level
1105
Charging, Replacing, Disconnecting, and Connecting the Vehicle Battery
1106
Charging the Vehicle Battery
1107
Replacing the Vehicle Battery
1107
Disconnecting the Vehicle Battery
1108
Connecting the Vehicle Battery
1108
Vehicles with Keyless Access
1109
Automatic Electrical Load Deactivation
1109
What Drains the Vehicle Battery?
1110
Vehicle Care and Maintenance
1114
Exterior Care and Cleaning
1114
Washing the Vehicle
1118
Car Wash
1118
Washing by Hand
1119
Washing with a Power Washer
1122
Cleaning Windows and Outside Mirrors
1126
Removing Wax Residue
1127
Removing Snow
1128
Removing Ice
1128
Cleaning and Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
1130
Lifting and Tilting Windshield Wiper Arms
1132
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
1132
Changing the Wiper Blades on the Windshield
1133
Changing the Rear Window Wiper Blade
1133
Waxing and Polishing Vehicle Paint
1134
Waxing
1135
Polishing
1135
Caring for and Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
1136
Cleaning Wheel Rims
1137
Cleaning Steel Wheels
1138
Cleaning Alloy Wheels
1138
Caring for Rubber Door and Window Seals
1139
Deicing Door Lock Cylinders
1139
Undercoating
1140
Cleaning the Engine Compartment
1141
Plenum Chamber
1142
Interior Care and Cleaning
1145
Caring for Upholstery
1149
Cleaning Upholstery, Fabric Trim and Alcantara
1151
Treating Stains
1154
Care and Cleaning of Leather Upholstery
1157
Care and Treatment
1158
Cleaning
1159
Cleaning Leatherette
1161
Cleaning Storage Compartments and Cup Holders
1162
Care and Cleaning of Plastic Components, Wood Trim and Instrument Panel
1163
Cleaning the Safety Belts
1164
Parts, Accessories, Repairs, and Modifications
1168
Break-In Period
1171
Breaking in a New Engine
1171
New Tires and Brake Pads
1172
Parts and Accessories
1172
Operating Fluids and Equipment
1173
Repairs and Technical Modifications
1176
Repairs and Other Things that Can Affect Advanced Airbag Performance
1178
Notice about Data Recorded by the Event Data Recorder and Vehicle Control Modules
1185
Using a Mobile Phone Without a Vehicle-Integrated Antenna - some Important Things to Know
1188
Consumer Information
1193
Operating Your Vehicle Outside of the United States and Canada
1194
Radio Antenna and Reception
1196
Component Protection
1197
Volkswagen Service Information
1198
Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems
1200
Radio-Based Equipment
1200
Reporting Safety Defects
1203
Engine Control and Emission Control System
1205
Catalytic Converter
1208
Do It Yourself
1210
Practical Tips
1210
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1210
Lift Points for the Vehicle
1214
In an Emergency
1217
Protecting Yourself and the Vehicle
1218
Emergency Closing and Opening
1224
Manually Unlocking and Locking the Driver Door
1226
Special Considerations When Unlocking
1228
Manually Locking the Passenger Doors
1229
Opening the Rear Hatch from Inside the Luggage Compartment
1230
Emergency Release for the Fuel Filler Flap
1232
Emergency Release for the Selector Lever Lock
1232
Removing the Selector Gate Cover
1234
Emergency Release for the Selector Lever (Version A)
1234
Emergency Release for the Selector Lever (Version B)
1235
Vehicle Tool Kit
1237
Storage
1238
Contents
1240
Wheel Trim
1243
Hubcaps
1244
Vehicles with Pull-Off Hubcaps
1246
Vehicles with Twist-Off Hubcaps
1246
Wheel Bolt Caps
1246
Wheel Covers
1247
Pulling off the Wheel Cover
1248
Installing the Wheel Cover
1248
Changing a Wheel
1249
Preparations for Changing a Wheel
1252
Wheel Bolts
1255
Loosening the Wheel Bolts
1256
Loosening the Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt (if Equipped)
1257
Important Information Regarding Wheel Bolts
1257
Wheel Bolt Tightening Torque
1258
Lifting the Vehicle with the Vehicle Jack
1260
Removing the Subwoofer
1265
Removing the Wheel
1267
Mounting a Spare or Compact Spare Wheel
1268
After Changing a Wheel
1270
Tire Mobility Set
1272
Tire Sealant Must Not be Used
1273
Contents of the Tire Mobility Set
1277
Sealing and Inflating the Tire
1280
Check after 10 Minutes of Driving
1284
19 Psi (130 Kpa) and Lower
1284
20 Psi (140 Kpa) and Higher
1285
Fuses
1286
Fuses in the Vehicle
1289
Fuse Types
1290
Fuse Color Coding
1290
Opening the Fuse Box in the Instrument Panel
1291
Opening the Fuse Box in the Engine Compartment
1291
Replacing Blown Fuses
1292
Identifying a Blown Fuse
1294
Replacing a Fuse
1294
Replacing Light Bulbs
1296
Additional Light Bulb Specifications
1297
Jump-Starting
1302
Jump-Start Terminal
1306
Using Jumper Cables
1307
Before Removing the Jumper Cables
1311
Towing
1315
Towing on a Commercial Tow Truck
1319
Towing Manual Transmission Vehicles
1320
Towing Automatic Transmission Vehicles
1320
Special Towing Instructions for Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive (4MOTION)
1320
When Not to Tow Your Vehicle
1320
Tips on Towing
1322
Towing Eye; Tow Rope or Tow Bar
1322
Towing Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive (4MOTION)
1324
Towing Other Vehicles
1325
Installing the Front Towing Eye
1326
Installing the Rear Towing Eye
1328
Driving Tips While Towing
1330
As the Driver of the Vehicle Being Towed
1331
As the Driver of the Towing Vehicle
1332
Abbreviations
1333
Table of Contents
1337
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