Starting assistance systems
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Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Hill Hold
More information:
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Volkswagen Information System
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Tires and wheels
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Braking and parking
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Vehicle battery
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Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
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Jump-starting
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the dynamic starting assistance features cannot overcome the
laws of physics. Never let the increased convenience provided by the dynamic starting
assistance features tempt you into taking risks.
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Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.
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The dynamic starting assistance features are no substitute for careful and attentive
driving.
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Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic
conditions.
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The dynamic starting assistance features cannot keep the vehicle from moving in all hill-
start situations (for example, if the ground is slippery or icy).
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Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is
running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move as soon as
the engine speed increases, even if the parking brake is set.
WARNING
Driving with too little fuel in the fuel tank increases the risk of stalling, especially when
driving up and down hills.
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If your vehicle stalls suddenly, this can cause an accident and serious personal injuries.
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Driver assistance and braking assistance systems can malfunction when there is too little
fuel in the tank and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
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Never drive until the fuel tank is almost empty.
Hill Hold
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Hill Hold helps keep the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting out on a hill, for example after
stopping at a traffic light. You don't have to apply and release the parking brake while depressing the
accelerator. For Hill Hold to work, the engine must be running and the vehicle must be in First Gear or
