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Volkswagen TIGUAN - Owner's Manual (438 pages)
Brand:
Volkswagen
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 7.13 MB
Table of Contents
Safety
1
Checklist
1
General Information
1
Sitting Position
3
Dangers of Assuming an Incorrect Sitting Position
3
Correct Sitting Position
4
Seat Belts
5
Warning Lamp
6
Frontal Collisions and the Laws of Physics
7
What Happens to Vehicle Occupants Who Have Not Fastened Their Seat Belts
8
Seat Belt Protection
9
Checklist Using Seat Belts
9
Fastening and Unfastening Seat Belts
10
Lockable Seat Belt
11
Unfastening the Seat Belts
11
Seat Belt Routing
11
Seat Belt Height Adjuster
12
Correct Seat Belt Routing
12
Correct Seat Belt Routing According to Height
12
Belt Retractor, Belt Tensioner, Belt Tension Limiter
13
Service and Disposal of Belt Tensioners
13
Proactive Occupant Protection System
14
Basic Functions
14
Additional Information for Vehicles with an Area Monitoring System (Front Assist)
14
Settings in the Infotainment System
14
Setting in Driving Profile Selection (Driving Mode Selection)
15
Error Message
15
Function Limitations
15
Airbag System
15
Indicator Lamp
17
Types of Front Passenger Front Airbag System
17
Description and Function of the Airbags
18
Front Airbags
19
Switching the Front Passenger Front Airbag on and off Manually Using the Key-Operated Switch
20
Side Airbags
22
Curtain Airbags
23
Knee Airbags
24
Safe Transport of Children
24
Types of Child Seat
25
Standards for Child Seats
25
Basic Information on Fitting and Using Child Seats
26
Child Seat Weight Classes
26
Child Seat Approval Categories
26
Airbag Sticker
27
Information on Fitting a Child Seat
27
Country-Specific Regulations
27
Risks Involved in Carrying Children on the Front Passenger Seat
28
Risks Presented by Side Airbags
28
Key Terms for Securing Systems
29
Securing Child Seats with ISOFIX
29
Recommended Child Seat Securing Systems
29
Quick Guide to ISOFIX and I-Size Installation
30
Installing Child Seats with ISOFIX Isofix/I-Size
30
Securing Child Seats with Top Tether Upper Strap
31
Securing Child Seats with a Seat Belt
31
In an Emergency
32
Making You and Your Vehicle Safe
32
Securing a Child Seat Using the Seat Belt
32
Fire Extinguisher
34
High-Visibility Waistcoat
34
First Aid Kit
34
First Aid Kit, Warning Triangle, High-Visibility Waistcoat and Fire Extinguisher
34
Repairing the Triggered Active Bonnet
36
Notes on Driving and Assistance Systems
36
Vehicle Overviews
37
Exterior Views
37
Side View
37
System Limits
37
Front View
38
Rear View
40
Overview of the Driver Side
41
Vehicle Interior
43
Overview of the Front Passenger Side
43
Driver Door
44
Roof Console
45
Overview of the Luggage Compartment
46
Upper Section of the Centre Console
47
Lower Section of the Centre Console
48
Rear Section of the Centre Console
49
Driver Information
50
Instrument Cluster
50
Digital Instrument Cluster (Active Info Display)
51
Head-Up Display
53
Switching the Head-Up Display on or off
54
Adjusting the Height
54
Infotainment System Setup
54
Display Layout
55
Outside Temperature Display
56
Personalised Display
56
Mileage Displays
56
Open Doors, Bonnet and Boot Lid
56
Selector Lever Positions (Dual Clutch Gearbox DSG )
57
Gear-Change Indicator
57
Speed Warning for Winter Tyres
57
Engine Code (EC)
57
Menus in the Instrument Cluster
58
Driving Data Display (Multifunction Display)
58
Switching between Displays
58
Driving Data Recorders
58
Deleting the Driving Data Recorder Manually
59
Personal Selection of Displays
59
Saving a Speed for the Speed Warning
59
Warning and Information Messages
60
Driver Alert System
60
Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)
62
Country Availability
62
Display
63
Switching Dynamic Road Sign Display on and off in the Instrument Cluster Display
63
Display of Road Signs
63
Speed Warning Function
63
Time
65
Fuel Gauge
65
Vehicle Status
67
Warning Lamp and Coolant Temperature Display
67
Service Interval Display
68
Resetting the Service Interval Display
69
Service Event
69
Calling up Service Schedules
69
Service Alert
69
Instrument Cluster Operation
70
Operating with the Wiper Lever
70
Opening the Selection Menu and Selecting a Menu or Information Display
70
Operating Using the Multifunction Steering Wheel
71
Making Settings in Menus
71
Returning to the Selection Menu
71
Opening the Main Menu
71
Button for the Driver Assist Systems
72
Additional Displays and Display Options
72
Returning to the Main Menu
72
Switching Individual Driver Assist Systems on and off
72
Warning and Indicator Lamps
73
Systems Settings and Display of Vehicle Information
76
General Information on Operating the Unit
76
Operation and Display in the Infotainment System
76
Menu Overview
77
Vehicle Settings (Car) Menu
77
Performance Monitor
80
Opening the Performance Monitor
81
Selecting Instruments and Setting Units
81
Adapting the Display Areas to the Driving Situation
81
Lap Timer
82
Opening the Lap Timer
83
Measuring Lap Times
83
Personalisation
84
Welcome and User Account Selection
84
User Management and Setup
84
Personalised Vehicle Setup
85
Switching User Account
85
Manually Assigning Vehicle Keys to User Accounts
85
Automatically Assigning Vehicle Keys to User Accounts
85
Steering Wheel
86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position
86
Opening and Closing
87
Vehicle Key Set
87
Vehicle Key
87
Buttons on the Vehicle Key
88
Synchronising the Vehicle Key
88
Replacement Key
88
Central Locking and Closing System
89
Changing the Button Cell
89
Automatic Locking (Auto Lock)
90
Central Locking System
90
Automatic Locking (Anti-Theft Protection)
90
Locking and Unlocking the Vehicle from the Outside
91
Locking and Unlocking the Vehicle from the Inside
92
Convenience Opening and Closing
92
Unlocking or Locking Vehicle with Keyless Access
93
Closing and Locking the Doors
94
Locking and Unlocking the Boot Lid
94
Response When Locking the Vehicle with a Second Vehicle Key
94
Automatic Switch-Off of the Sensor Surfaces
94
Safelock
95
Deactivating SAFELOCK
95
Anti-Theft Alarm
96
Switching off the Alarm
97
Interior Monitoring System and Anti-Tow Alarm
97
Locking the Vehicle after the Airbag Has Been Triggered
98
Switching off the Interior Monitoring System and Anti-Tow Alarm
98
Risk of False Alarm
98
Doors
99
Childproof Lock
100
Unlocking or Locking the Driver Door Manually
101
Switching the Child Lock on and off
101
Locking the Front Passenger Door and Rear Doors Manually
102
Boot Lid
103
Manually Unlocking and Opening the Boot Lid
104
Manually Closing and Locking the Boot Lid
105
Unlocking and Opening Boot Lid
105
Opening and Closing the Boot Lid Electrically
106
Locking the Boot Lid
106
Opening the Boot Lid Electrically
107
Closing the Boot Lid Electrically
107
Interrupting the Opening or Closing Procedure
107
Things to Note When Towing a Trailer
108
Signal Tones
108
Changing and Storing the Opening Angle
108
Resetting and Storing the Opening Angle
108
Automatically Closing the Boot Lid (Easy Close)
109
Windows
110
Unlocking the Boot Lid Manually
110
Opening and Closing Windows
111
One-Touch Opening and Closing
111
Electric Window Roll-Back Function
112
Restoring One-Touch Opening and Closing
112
Glass Roof
113
Closing the Window Without the Roll-Back Function
113
Opening and Closing the Glass Roof
114
Convenience Opening and Closing of the Glass Roof
114
Seats and Head Restraints
115
Front Seats
115
Glass Roof Roll-Back Function
115
Mechanically Adjusting the Front Seat
116
Adjusting the Seat Position
117
Electrically Adjusting the Front Seat
118
Adjusting the Lumbar Support
118
Folding Back the Front Passenger Seat Backrest
119
Folding the Front Passenger Seat Backrest Forwards
119
Rear Seats
120
Adjusting the Rear Bench Seat
121
Folding the Backrests on the Rear Bench Seat Forwards and Backwards
121
Adjusting the Rear Bench Seat Backrest
121
Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Forwards
122
Folding Rear Backrest Forwards with the Remote Release Button
122
Folding Back the Rear Seat Backrest
122
Head Restraints
123
Adjusting the Head Restraints
124
Adjusting the Height of the Head Restraint
124
Adjusting Front Head Restraint in Longitudinal Direction
124
Correct Head Restraint Setting
124
Fitting the Front Head Restraint
125
Removing the Rear Head Restraints
125
Removing the Front Head Restraint
125
Removing and Fitting Head Restraints
125
Seat Functions
126
Storing Driver Seat and Exterior Mirror Settings for Driving Forwards
126
Memory Function
126
Fitting the Rear Head Restraints
126
Centre Armrest
127
Storing Front Passenger Exterior Mirror Settings for Reversing
127
Accessing Driver Seat and Exterior Mirror Settings
127
Folding Table
128
Massage Function
129
Folding out the Folding Table
129
Folding down the Folding Table or Adjusting the Table Angle
129
Drink Holder
129
Lights
130
Controls
130
Indicator Lamps
131
Indicator Lamps in Light Switch
131
Switching Lights on and off
132
Light Switch Positions When the Ignition Is Switched off
132
Light Switch Positions When the Ignition Is Switched on
132
Instrument and Switch Lighting
132
Automatic Switch-Off of Side Lights and Parking Lights
133
Fog Lights
133
Headlight Range Control
134
Dynamic Headlight Range Control
134
Interior and Reading Lights
135
Light Functions
135
Parking Light
135
Side Lights
135
Dynamic Cornering Light (AFS)
136
Lane Change Flash
136
Automatic Headlight Control
136
Daytime Running Lights
136
Main Beam Control
137
Static Cornering Light
137
Signal Tones if Lights Are Not Switched off
137
Switching on Main Beam Control
138
Switching off Main Beam Control
138
Main Beam Control (Light Assist)
138
Coming Home and Leaving Home Functions (Orientation Lighting)
139
Switching on the Coming Home Function
139
Switching off the Coming Home Function
139
Switching on the Leaving Home Function
139
Background Lighting
140
Vision
140
Wipers
140
Headlights
140
Windscreen Wiper Lever
141
Wiper Function
142
Rain/Light Sensor
143
Activating and Deactivating the Rain/Light Sensor
143
Setting the Sensitivity of the Rain/Light Sensor
143
Changes in the Activation of the Rain/Light Sensor
143
Mirrors
144
Interior Mirror
145
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior Mirror
145
Folding in the Exterior Mirrors While Parking
146
Manual Anti-Dazzle Interior Mirror
146
Synchronised Mirror Adjustment
146
Exterior Mirrors
146
Selecting the Settings for the Front Passenger Exterior Mirror
147
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
148
Protection from the Sun
148
Sun Blind in the Glass Roof
148
Sun Visors
148
Opening and Closing the Sun Blind
149
Roll-Back Function of the Sun Blind
149
Closing the Sun Blind Without the Roll-Back Function
149
Heating and Air Conditioning System
150
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling
150
Windscreen Made of Heat-Insulating Glass
150
Operation Using the Front Controls
151
How the Vehicle Displays Active Functions
151
Switching off
152
Climatronic Operation Via the Infotainment System
154
Display of Air Conditioning Settings
154
Operation Via the Infotainment System
154
Setting the Temperature for the Rear Seats
155
Air Recirculation Mode
155
Air Recirculation Mode with Air Care Climatronic
156
When Is the Air Recirculation Mode Deactivated?
156
Seat Heating
157
Automatic Windscreen Heating
158
Windscreen Heating Using the Defrost Function
158
Manual Windscreen Heating
158
Windscreen Heating
158
Switching the Steering Wheel Heating on or off Together with the Seat Heating (Only in Vehicles with Climatronic)
159
Steering Wheel Heating
159
Selecting a Temperature Setting (Only in Vehicles with Climatronic)
159
Switch-Off Conditions
159
Tips and Operating Information
160
Why Does the Cooling System Switch off Automatically or Cannot be Switched On?
160
Settings for Optimal Road Visibility
160
Recommended Setup for the Heating and Fresh Air System and Manual Air Conditioning System
160
Auxiliary Heating and Ventilation
161
Water under the Vehicle
161
Auxiliary Heater Exhaust System
161
Switching off the Auxiliary Heater
162
Remote Control
162
Switching the Auxiliary Heater on and off
162
Range
163
Changing the Button Cell in the Remote Control
163
Indicator Lamp in the Remote Control
163
Programming the Auxiliary Heater
164
Opening the Auxiliary Heater Menu
164
Driving
165
Programming Check
165
Driving through Water on Roads
166
Pedals
166
Things to Note with Engaged Reverse Gear
168
Driving Economically
168
Information on Cleaning the Diesel Particulate Filter
168
Reduce Idling
169
Avoid Short Journeys
169
Avoid Full Throttle
169
Change Gears in an Energy-Saving Way
169
Save Electrical Energy
170
Driving in a Fuel-Efficient Manner
170
Adjust the Tyre Pressure
170
Think Blue. Trainer.
171
Use Low Viscosity Engine Oils
171
Avoid Unnecessary Loads
171
Remove any Unnecessary Special Equipment and Accessories
171
Selecting Think Blue. Trainer.
172
Information on the Brakes
172
Fault in the Brake System
172
Brake Servo
172
Driving a Loaded Vehicle
173
Driving with an Open Boot Lid
174
Running in the Engine
175
Using the Vehicle in Other Countries and Continents
175
Starting and Stopping the Engine
175
Immobiliser Display
176
Push-Starting or Towing
176
Ignition Lock
177
Starter Button
178
Starting the Engine
179
Emergency Start Function
179
Emergency Switch-Off Function
179
Switching off the Ignition Automatically
179
Stopping the Engine
180
Electronic Immobiliser
181
Start/Stop System
181
Vehicles with a Manual Gearbox
182
Important Preconditions for Automatic Engine Switch-Off
182
Conditions that Require a Manual Engine Start
183
Activating and Deactivating the Start/Stop System Manually
183
Start/Stop Mode for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
183
Conditions for an Automatic Restart
183
Manual Gearbox: Selecting a Gear
184
Selecting Reverse Gear
184
Shifting down
185
Kickdown
185
Clutch Overheating
185
DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox
186
Function of the DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox
186
DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox: Selecting a Gear
187
Selector Lever Lock
188
Operating Tiptronic with the Paddles
189
Changing Gear Using Tiptronic
189
Operating Tiptronic with the Selector Lever
189
Driving with the DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox
190
Coasting with DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox
190
Stopping the Vehicle and Pulling Away When Driving Uphill
190
Malfunction in the DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox
191
Emergency Programme
191
Launch Control Programme
191
Unlocking the Selector Lever Lock Manually
192
Overheating of the DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox
192
Steering
193
Removing the Cover of the Gearshift Gate
193
Information on Steering
194
Electromechanical Steering
195
Electronic Steering Column Lock
195
Driving Profile Selection
195
Mechanical Steering Column Lock
195
Function and Operation
196
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 Profile
197
Adjusting the Driving Profile to Suit Your Requirements
198
Selecting the Driving Profile
198
4MOTION Active Control
199
On-Road
201
Off-Road
201
Off-Road Individual
201
Adjusting the Off-Road Individual Driving Profile
202
Deactivating Downhill Speed Control Automatically
203
Downhill Speed Control
203
Activating Downhill Speed Control Automatically
203
Hill Descent Control
204
Off-Road Driving
204
Safety Information for Driving Off-Road
205
Explanation of Technical Terms
207
Checklist before Driving Off-Road
208
General Rules and Driving Tips
208
Useful Accessories for Off-Road Driving
209
Changing Gear
209
Rough Terrain
210
Automatic Gearbox
210
Driving through Water
210
If You Cannot Continue to Drive up a Hill
211
Driving in Steep Terrain
211
Driving up and down Hills
211
Off-Road Driving in Snow
211
Traversing a Slope
212
Driving Downhill
212
Driving through Ditches
213
Driving in Sand and Mud
214
Driving in Sand
214
Driving in Mud
214
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
215
Rocking the Vehicle
215
After Off-Road Driving
215
Off-Road Display
216
Opening the Off-Road Display
216
Cruise Control System
217
Driver Assist Systems
217
Operating the Cruise Control System (CCS)
219
Changing Gear in Cruise Control System Mode
220
Driving Downhill with the Cruise Control System (CCS)
220
Automatic Switch-Off
220
Speed Limiter
221
Display and Warning and Indicator Lamp
221
Operating the Speed Limiter
222
Driving Downhill with the Speed Limiter
223
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
224
Request for Driver to Take Control
224
Displays, Warning and Indicator Lamps
225
Radar Sensor
226
Operating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
227
Controlling Speed
228
Conditions for Activating the Adaptive Cruise Control
228
Setting the Gearbox Programme
229
Stop-And-Go Traffic and Automatic Pulling Away
229
Setting the Distance Setting
229
Switch off the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Temporarily in the Following Situations
230
Special Driving Situations
231
Driving off after a Stationary Phase (Only Vehicles with a DSG
232
Overtaking
232
Inside Overtaking Prevention System
232
When Driving through Bends
232
Area Monitoring System (Front Assist) Incl. City Emergency Brake
233
Possible Radar Sensor Function Impairments
233
Towing a Trailer
233
Overheated Brakes
233
City Emergency Brake Function
234
Advance Warning
234
Urgent Warning
234
Distance Warning
234
Area Monitoring System (Front Assist) Deactivated
236
Operating the Area Monitoring System (Front Assist)
237
Activating or Deactivating the Area Monitoring System (Front Assist)
237
Activating, Deactivating and Configuring the Advance Warning
237
Temporarily Switch off the Area Monitoring System (Front Assist) in the Following Situations
237
City Emergency Brake
238
Pedestrian Monitoring
239
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)
241
Display and Indicator Lamps
242
Switching Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) on or off
243
Steering Wheel Vibration
243
Lane Change System (Side Assist) PLUS
243
Switch off the Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) in the Following Situations
244
Traffic Jam Assist
244
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) Is Not Active (the Indicator Lamp Lights up Yellow)
244
Switching Traffic Jam Assist on and off
245
Technical Requirements for Using Traffic Jam Assist
245
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 Situations
245
Emergency Assist
246
Emergency Assist Function
246
Switching Emergency Assist on and off
246
Technical Requirements for Using Emergency Assist
246
Lane Change System (Side Assist) Incl. Rear Traffic Alert
247
Functional Description
248
Lane Change System Side Assist Plus
249
Radar Sensors
249
Driving Situations
249
Rear Traffic Alert
250
Physical and System-Specific Limits
250
Operating Lane Change System Incl. Rear Traffic Alert
251
Parking and Manoeuvring
252
Brightness
252
Automatic Deactivation of the Lane Change System
252
Additional Points for Ascending and Descending Inclines
253
Electronic Parking Brake
255
Operating the Electronic Parking Brake
255
Switching on the Electronic Parking Brake
255
Emergency Braking Function
256
Automatic Switch-Off for the Electronic Parking Brake When Driving off
256
Automatic Switch-On of the Electronic Parking Brake if Not Activated Properly When the Driver Leaves the Vehicle
256
Switching off the Electronic Parking Brake
256
Switching Auto Hold Function on Manually
257
Switching Auto Hold Function off Manually
257
Auto Hold Function
257
Parkpilot
258
Switching Auto Hold Function on and off Automatically
258
Switching off the Auto Hold Function Temporarily Using the Button
258
Operating Parkpilot
259
Switching Parkpilot on and off
259
Special Features of the Parkpilot
260
Automatic Activation (Depending on Equipment)
260
Parkpilot with Switched off Park Assist in the Off-Road Individual Driving Profile
260
Manoeuvre Braking
260
Parkpilot Signal Tones and Displays
261
Muting the Parkpilot Signal Tones
262
Things to Note in the Area Around the Vehicle
262
Trailer Towing
263
Rear View Camera System (Rear View)
264
Parkpilot Menu
264
Operating Information
265
Rear View Camera System Settings
266
Operating the Rear View Camera System
266
Switching the Rear View Camera System on and off
267
Parking at a Right Angle to the Road (Mode 1)
267
Parking Parallel to the Road (Mode 2)
268
Crossing Traffic
269
Cleaning the Camera Lens
269
Trailer Support
269
Trailer Support (Mode 3) and Crossing Traffic (Mode 4)
269
Park Assist
270
Function and Special Features of Park Assist
271
Adapting Park Assist Again after a Wheel Change
271
Park Assist Automatic Braking Intervention
272
Automatic Braking Intervention to Avoid Speeding
272
Automatic Braking Intervention to Minimise Damage
272
Progress Bar
273
Requirements for Parking Using Park Assist
273
Driving out of a Parking Space Using Park Assist
274
Requirements for Driving out of a Parking Space Using Park Assist
275
Driving out of a Parking Space
275
Area View
276
Operating Area View
277
Special Features of Area View
277
Area View Function Buttons
278
Area View Views
278
Bird's Eye Views
279
Front Camera Views (Front View)
279
Side Camera Views (Side View)
279
Rear Camera Views (Rear View)
279
Trailer Assist
280
Operating the Trailer Manoeuvring System (Trailer Assist)
281
Brake Support Systems
283
Automatic Braking Intervention
283
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
284
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
285
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
285
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)
286
Brake Assist System
286
Traction Control System (TCS)
286
Switching Traction Control System (TCS), Traction Control System (TCS) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or ESC Sport on and off
287
Switching the TCS and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Function on and off
287
Practical Equipment
288
Stowage Area
288
Stowage Compartment on the Driver Side
289
Stowage Compartment in the Roof Console (Glasses Compartment)
289
Stowage Areas in the Roof Console
289
Stowage Compartment in the Dash Panel
290
Stowage Compartment in the Front Centre Armrest
290
Stowage Areas on the Front Passenger Side
291
Opening and Closing the Stowage Compartment
291
Infotainment System Devices, Card Reader Devices
292
Cooling the Stowage Compartment
292
Drawers
292
Other Stowage Areas
293
Bottle Holder
293
Drink Holder
293
Drink Holders in the Front Centre Console
294
Drink Holder in the Rear Centre Armrest
294
Opening and Closing the Drink Holder
294
Using the Drink Holder
294
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
295
Removable Ashtray in the Drink Holder
295
Electrical Sockets
296
Cigarette Lighter
296
Opening and Closing the Ashtray
296
Emptying the Removable Ashtray
296
Sockets in the Vehicle
297
Maximum Power Rating
298
12-Volt Socket
298
230-Volt Socket, 115-Volt Socket, 100-Volt Socket
298
Temperature Switch-Off
298
Toll Card Reader (ETC)
299
Mobile Online Services (Car-Net)
300
Using the Toll Card System
300
Ejecting the Toll Card
300
Volkswagen Car-Net Services
301
Data Transfer
302
Availability
302
Determining the Current Vehicle Position
302
Lending or Selling the Vehicle to Others
302
Description of Services
303
Exchanging Your System
303
User Account on the Customer Portal
303
Applications (Apps)
303
Transporting Items
304
Stowing Luggage
304
Luggage Compartment Cover
305
Variable Luggage Compartment Floor
306
Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover
306
Fitting the Luggage Compartment Cover
306
Net Partition
307
Opening and Closing the Luggage Compartment Floor
307
Adjusting the Height of the Luggage Compartment Floor
307
Folding out the Net Partition
307
Table of Contents
308
Removing the Net Partition
308
Folding in the Net Partition
308
Fitting the Net Partition Behind the Front Seats
308
Tighten the Strap
308
Fold the Second Row of Seats into the Loading Position → Seat Functions
308
Luggage Compartment Equipment
309
Fastening Rings
309
Luggage Net
310
Fitting the Luggage Net
310
Removing the Luggage Net
310
Bag Hook
311
Load-Through Hatch
311
Fig
312
Luggage Compartment Light
312
Closing the Load-Through Hatch
312
Opening the Load-Through Hatch
312
Removable Light
312
Roof Carrier
313
Operating the Light
313
Stowing the Light
313
Fig
313
Attaching the Mounts and Roof Carrier
314
Removing the Roof Carrier
314
Vehicles Without Roof Railings: Attaching the Mounts and Roof Carrier
314
Loading the Roof Carrier
315
Vehicles with Roof Railings: Attaching the Roof Carrier
315
Maximum Permissible Roof Load
315
Distributing the Load
315
Vehicles with Driving Profile Selection
316
Vehicles with Start/Stop System
316
Drawbar Load
316
Towing Brackets Fitted to the Rear Bumper
318
Engine Cooling System
318
Trailer Brake
318
Technical Requirements
318
Electrically Folding Ball Head
319
Maximum Power Consumption of the Trailer
319
Releasing and Swivelling out Ball Head
319
Swivelling in the Ball Head
320
Meaning of Indicator Lamps
320
Fitting a Bicycle Carrier on the Mechanically Positioned Ball Head
321
Hitching and Connecting the Trailer
321
Fig. 217 Ⓓ
321
Connection to the Anti-Theft Alarm
322
Trailer Socket
322
Rear Trailer Lights
322
Emergency Breakaway Cable
322
Loading the Trailer
323
Trailer Weight and Drawbar Load
323
Gross Combination Weight Rating
323
Headlight Adjustment
324
Things to Note When Driving with a Trailer
324
Pulling off on Slopes When Towing a Trailer
324
Tyre Pressure
324
Retrofitting a Towing Bracket
325
Trailer Stabilisation
327
Requirements for Trailer Stabilisation
327
Filling the Tank
328
Safety Instructions for Handling Fuel
328
Fuel
328
Opening the Tank Cap
329
Closing the Tank Cap
329
Misfuelling Prevention Device on Diesel Vehicles
330
Fuel Types
330
Petrol
330
Petrol Types
330
Petrol Additives
331
Diesel
331
Winter Diesel
331
Emission Control System for Diesel Vehicles (Adblue)
332
Filter Preheater
332
Refilling Adblue
334
Information on Adblue
334
Refilling Adblue with the Refill Bottle
335
Opening the Tank Filler Neck
335
Engine Management System and Exhaust Purification System
336
Refilling Adblue with the Filler Nozzle
336
Closing the Tank Filler Neck
336
Preparing to Drive on
336
Catalytic Converter
338
Diesel Particulate Filter
338
Vehicle Care
339
Vehicle Washing
339
Automatic Car Washes
340
High-Pressure Cleaners
340
Washing the Car by Hand
340
Cleaning and Care Information
341
Caring for and Cleaning the Vehicle Exterior
341
Polishing
341
Waxing
341
Vehicle Interior Care and Cleaning
343
If and When
345
Vehicle Tool Kit
345
Stowage
346
Contents
346
Contents of the Tool Kit
346
Vehicle Jack: Maintenance
346
Correct Usage
347
Service Position
347
Assembling the Collapsible Chocks
347
Wiper Blades
347
Collapsible Chocks
347
Changing Bulbs
348
Lifting the Windscreen Wiper Arms
348
Additional Bulb Specifications
349
Lights Based on LED Technology
349
Monitoring of the Light Bulbs on the Trailer
350
Information on Changing Bulbs
350
Changing Bulbs in the Halogen Headlights
351
Changing Bulbs in the Front Bumper
352
Changing Bulbs in the Front Bumper (R-Line)
352
Changing Bulbs in the Tail Light Cluster in the Body
353
Removing the Tail Light Cluster
353
Changing the Bulb
353
Fitting the Tail Light Cluster
354
LED Lights on the Vehicles
354
Changing Fuses
354
Fuses in the Dash Panel
355
Fuse Designs
355
Colour Coding of Fuses
355
Fuses in the Engine Compartment
356
Left-Hand Drive: Opening the Fuse Box in the Dash Panel
356
Right-Hand Drive: Opening the Fuse Box in the Dash Panel
356
Fig
356
Fuse Table for Fuses in the Dash Panel
357
Opening the Fuse Box in the Engine Compartment
357
Fuse Tables for Fuses in the Engine Compartment
358
Changing a Blown Fuse
359
Changing a Fuse
360
Detecting a Blown Fuse
360
Jump Starting
360
Jump Lead Connection Point (Positive Terminal)
361
Jump Start Connection Point (Earth Connection)
362
How to Start the Engine Using Jump Leads
362
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 Towing
364
Removing the Jump Leads
364
Notes on Tow-Starting
365
Tow Rope or Tow Bar
366
Towing Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive (4MOTION)
366
When Should Your Vehicle Not be Towed?
366
Fitting the Front Towing Eye
367
Fitting the Front Towing Eye (R-Line)
367
Fitting the Towing Eye at Front
367
Fitting the Towing Eye at the Rear (Vehicles Without Factory-Fitted Towing Bracket)
369
Fitting the Rear Towing Eye
369
Driving Tips When Towing
369
Checking and Refilling
370
In the Engine Compartment
370
Safety Notes for Working in the Engine Compartment
370
Preparing the Vehicle for Working in the Engine Compartment
372
Opening and Closing the Bonnet
372
Service Fluids and Consumables
374
Washer Fluid
375
Capacities
375
Engine Oil
376
Engine Oil Specifications
377
Changing Engine Oil
378
Engine Oil Consumption
378
Checking the Engine Oil Level and Refilling Engine Oil
378
Coolant
380
Coolant Specification
381
Checking the Coolant Level and Refilling Coolant
381
Refilling Coolant
382
Checking the Coolant Level
382
Brake Fluid
383
Brake Fluid Specification
384
Brake Fluid Level
384
Changing the Brake Fluid
384
Vehicle Battery
385
Location of the Vehicle Battery
385
Explanation of the Warnings on the Vehicle Battery
385
Checking the Electrolyte Level of the Vehicle Battery
386
Checking Electrolyte Level (Batteries with Battery Window)
387
Preparations (Vehicles with the Battery in the Luggage Compartment)
387
Battery Cover (Vehicles with the Battery in the Engine Compartment)
387
Preparations (Vehicles with the Battery in the Engine Compartment)
387
Charging, Replacing, Disconnecting and Connecting the Vehicle Battery
388
Charging the Battery
388
Disconnecting the Vehicle Battery
388
Connecting the Vehicle Battery
388
Automatic Switch-Off for Electrical Consumers
389
Battery Switch-Off in an Accident with Airbag Triggered
389
How the Vehicle Battery Discharges
389
Wheels and Tyres
390
Tyre Monitoring System
390
Types of Tyre Monitoring System
390
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
390
Indicator Lamp for the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
391
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicator Lamp
392
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
394
Synchronising the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
394
Display of Tyre Pressures on the Instrument Cluster
395
Switching Tyre Pressure Monitoring System on and off
395
Adjusting the Tyre Pressure
395
Selecting Target Pressures for Partial or Full Vehicle Load Level
395
Information about Wheels and Tyres
396
Synchronising Tyre Pressure Sensors
396
Spare Wheel or Temporary Spare Wheel
396
Storing Tyres
396
Handling Wheels and Tyres
397
Avoiding Damage to the Rims and Tyres
397
Rotating Wheels Front to Rear
398
Tyres that Are Older than 6 Years
398
Rims with Bolted-On Trims
399
Wheel Bolts
399
Rims with Bolted-On Rings
399
Rims
399
New Tyres and Replacing Tyres
400
Recalibrating the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
400
Additional Information for Vehicles Fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
400
Tyre Pressure
401
Tread Depth and Wear Indicators
402
Comfort Tyre Pressure
402
Checking Tyre Pressure
402
Tyre Damage
403
Tread Depth
403
Tread Wear Indicator in Tyres
403
Foreign Bodies in the Tyre
404
Tyre Wear
404
Storing the Replaced Wheel
405
Removing the Spare Wheel
405
Tyre Lettering and Tyre Type
406
Low-Profile Tyres
408
Tyres with Directional Tread Pattern
408
Asymmetrical Tyres
408
Tyre Load
408
Winter Tyres
408
Snow Chains
409
Speed Limitation
409
Four-Wheel Drive (4MOTION)
409
Hubcaps
410
Temporary Spare Wheel
410
Removing the Wheel Covers
411
Centre Cover
411
Wheel Cover
411
Wheel Bolt Caps
412
Changing a Wheel
412
Fitting the Wheel Covers
412
Preparations for Changing a Wheel
413
Wheel Bolts
413
Loosening the Wheel Bolts
414
Loosening the Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt
414
Important Information about the Wheel Bolts
414
Tightening Torque for the Wheel Bolts
414
Lifting the Vehicle with the Jack
415
Removing the Wheel
416
Fitting the Spare Wheel
417
After Changing a Wheel
417
Breakdown Set
417
The Tyre Sealant Must Not be Used
418
Contents of the Breakdown Set
419
Sealing and Inflating Tyres
420
Test after Driving for 10 Minutes
421
Accessories and Parts
422
Repairs and Technical Modifications
422
Repairs and Faults in the Airbag System
423
Windscreen Repairs
423
Engine and Transmission Guard
423
Information Stored in the Control Units
424
Event Data Recorder
424
Electromagnetic Radiation
425
Reading the Vehicle's Event Memory
425
Reprogramming Control Units
425
Mobile Communication in the Vehicle
425
Consumer Information
426
Information Stickers and Plates
426
Safety Certificate
426
High Voltage Warning Sticker
426
Radio Reception and Aerials
427
Component Protection
427
Volkswagen Repair Information
427
Declaration of Conformity
428
Radio-Based Equipment
428
Recycling and Scrapping End-Of-Life Vehicles
428
Variants and Number of Seats
429
Scrapping
429
Information for Vehicles with N1 Approval (Light Commercial Vehicle)
429
Technical Data
430
Weight
430
Performance Figures
430
Explanation of Tables
430
Vehicle Identification Data
431
Vehicle Data Sticker
431
Type Plate
431
Dimensions
432
Vehicle Identification Number
432
Technical Data - Running Gear
433
Fuel Tank Capacity
434
Petrol Engines
434
Diesel Engines
435
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