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Volkswagen Golf R 2016 Owner's Manual

Volkswagen Golf R 2016 Owner's Manual (1342 pages)

Brand: Volkswagen | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

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
- 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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