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12/29/2015

Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland

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Side view

Fig. 1

Overview of the right side of the vehicle. Positions

샾

샿

섀

and

섁

are also at the same position on the left side of the vehicle

Key to

→ Fig. 1

Tank flap

→ Filling the tank

Roof aerial

→ Consumer information

Attachment points for the mounts

→ Roof carrier

Door release lever

→ Central locking system

→ Manual opening and closing

Exterior mirrors

→ Mirrors

Jacking points

→ Changing a wheel

Towing bracket

→ Towing a trailer

Front view

Overview of the vehicle

Exterior views

Summary of Contents for Polo 2015

Page 1: ... injury and explain how they can be avoided Cross reference to potential risks of damage to property in the same section or on the page specified Texts with this symbol contain additional information on the protection of the environment Texts with this symbol contain additional information Description of symbols Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which will lead to fatal or sever...

Page 2: ...hicle and all of its functions as well as making you aware of dangers to yourself and others and of how these dangers can be avoided If you have any further questions about your vehicle or if you think that the vehicle wallet has not covered everything please get in touch with your Volkswagen dealership They will always be happy to deal with your questions suggestions or problems We hope you enjoy...

Page 3: ...ment and models are described without indicating whether the equipment is optional or specific to the model type This means that your vehicle may not have some of the equipment described or it may only be available in certain markets The scope of equipment fitted in your vehicle can be found in the sales documentation and you can contact your Volkswagen dealership for further information All data ...

Page 4: ...same position on the left side of the vehicle Key to Fig 1 Tank flap Filling the tank Roof aerial Consumer information Attachment points for the mounts Roof carrier Door release lever Central locking system Manual opening and closing Exterior mirrors Mirrors Jacking points Changing a wheel Towing bracket Towing a trailer Front view Overview of the vehicle Exterior views ...

Page 5: ...ration for working in the engine compartment Headlights on both left and right Lights Changing a bulb Headlight washer system on both left and right Windscreen wipers and washer Front ParkPilot sensors on both left and right ParkPilot Fog lights and static cornering light on both left and right Lights Changing a bulb Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover Tow starting and towing Radar se...

Page 6: ...heating Heating ventilating cooling Window aerial Consumer information Volkswagen badge used for opening the tailgate Tailgate Rear lights on both left and right Lights Changing a bulb Reversing camera settings Reversing camera Rear View Number plate lighting on both left and right Changing a bulb Rear ParkPilot sensors on both left and right ParkPilot Towing bracket Towing a trailer Mounting for ...

Page 7: ...locking the vehicle Central locking system Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors Mirrors Exterior mirror setting Exterior mirror heating Folding in the exterior mirrors Central locking system indicator lamp Central locking system Release lever for the bonnet Preparation for working in the engine compartment Stowage compartment with drink holder Stowage areas Buttons for operating the electric ...

Page 8: ...015 Bedienungsanleitung Service Zubehör Volkswagen Deutschland 5 32 Fig 5 Overview of the driver side left hand drive vehicles Fig 6 Overview of the driver side right hand drive vehicles Key to Fig 5 and Fig 6 ...

Page 9: ...struments Display Instruments Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps Lever for windscreen wipers and washers Windscreen wipers and washer Windscreen wiper Interval wipe for the windscreen Length of intervals or sensitivity of the rain light sensor Windscreen wiper switched off Flick wipe x Windscreen wipers Wash and wipe system for the windscreen Rear wiper Wash and wipe system fo...

Page 10: ...he main telephone menu or accepting a telephone call Activating voice commands Audio navigation Horn works only when the ignition is switched on Ignition lock Starting and stopping the engine Pedals Changing gear Fuse box cover Fuses Driver front airbag Airbag system Lever for adjusting the steering column Adjusting the seat position Upper section of the centre console Fig 7 Overview of the upper ...

Page 11: ... lights In an emergency Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch off function Airbag system ParkPilot ParkPilot Sport Select suspension Sport Select suspension Infotainment system factory fitted Operating display Infotainment system Radio BookletRadio Navigation system BookletNavigation system Controls2 for Heating and fresh air system Heating ventilating cooling Air conditioning...

Page 12: ...Automatic gearbox Changing gear Stowage compartment in the front centre console Stowage areas AUX IN socket BookletRadio or BookletNavigation system Drink holder Drink holder 12 volt socket Socket Handbrake lever Braking stopping and parking Stowage compartment in the centre armrest Stowage areas USB socket Bookletradio or Bookletnavigation system Overview of the front passenger side ...

Page 13: ...wage compartment Stowage areas Stowage compartment for high visibility waistcoat Stowage areas Symbols in the roof Symbol Meaning Interior lights and reading lights Lights Electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof Electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof Warning and indicator lamps The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings faults or certain functions Some warning and indicat...

Page 14: ...ne oil Electromechanical steering not functioning Steering Brake or take avoiding action Collision warning from the area monitoring system Front Assist Area monitoring system Front Assist Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened Seat belts Depress the brake pedal Changing gear Changing gear ACC Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Fault in the alternator Vehicle battery Dual clutch gearbox DSG over...

Page 15: ...airbag and belt tensioner system Airbag system Front passenger front airbag switched off PASSENGER AIR BAG Front passenger front airbag switched on PASSENGER AIR BAG Adaptive Cruise Control ACC currently not available Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Fault in Sport Select suspension Sport Select suspension Gearbox fault Changing gear Hazard warning lights switched on In an emergency Turn signal left or...

Page 16: ...rmation system Infotainment system Infotainment system Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can cause accident and serious injury Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and make ...

Page 17: ...nings Introduction Descriptions of the instruments Fig 10 or Fig 11 Rev counter running engine speed in revolutions x 1 000 per minute The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly You should change up a gear or move the selector lever to D or lift your foot off the accelerator be...

Page 18: ...ion system Displays Fig 12 A bonnet open B tailgate open C front left door open D right rear door open only in four door vehicles First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Introduction When the outside temperature is low the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is higher Depending on the vehicl...

Page 19: ...signs will have different displays Key to Fig 12 See A Do not drive on The bonnet is open or not properly closed Preparation for working in the engine compartment B Do not drive on Tailgate open or not properly closed Tailgate C D Do not drive on The vehicle door is open or not properly closed Doors Warning and information messages The system checks certain components and functions in the vehicle ...

Page 20: ... temperature is lower than approx 4 C 39 F an acoustic signal in the form of a gong will sound to inform the driver and a snowflake symbol will appear in addition to the outside temperature display m k s296MK This symbol flashes and then remains constantly lit until the outside temperature rises above 6 C 43 F When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds the temperature displaye...

Page 21: ... of active cylinders in the instrument cluster display e g 2 cylinder mode For this purpose the menu option Current fuel consumption Average consumption or Range must be selected in the menu MFI Volkswagen information system Engine code Press and hold button in the instrument cluster Instrument overview for at least 15 seconds to view the vehicle s engine code EC in the display The ignition should...

Page 22: ...hen the ignition is switched on it may not be possible to adjust some settings as described or the information display may appear differently If this is the case take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunction rectified Service interval display Fig 13 Schematic diagram examples of displays in instrument cluster when a service is due Streets and bridges can also be iced over at out...

Page 23: ...y be carried out when required by the vehicle The individual conditions in which the vehicle is used as the driver s personal driving style are taken into account The service reminder is displayed 30 days before the service is due The distance is rounded to the nearest 100 km the remaining time is rounded to full days Service alert If an oil change service or inspection is due soon a service alert...

Page 24: ...e flexible oil change service is valid fixed oil change service will be activated The service interval will no longer be calculated on an individual basis BookletService schedule Resetting inspection If the inspection was not performed by a Volkswagen workshop it can be reset as follows Switch off the ignition Press and hold down the button in the instrument cluster Instrument overview Restart the...

Page 25: ...ng the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on the multifunction steering wheel Additional information and warnings Infotainment system Infotainment system Driver assist systems Driver assist systems Radio or navigation system BookletRadio or BookletNavigation system Provision for mobile telephones BookletProvision for a mobile telephone After starting the engine with a discharged ve...

Page 26: ...dio navigation system Vehicle status Selection menu Using the selection menu in the instrument cluster Fig 15 Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel button 샼 on the windscreen wiper lever for confirming menu points and rocker switch 샽 for changing menus and information displays Fig 16 Right hand side of the multifunction steering wheel controls for using the menus and information displays...

Page 27: ...heel Fig 16 to make the required change A tick indicates that the particular system or function is active Returning to the selection menu Using the menu in the menu select the Back menu option to leave the menu Using the multifunction steering wheel press the or button Fig 16 If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on it may not be possible to adjust some...

Page 28: ...ecorders Since start Since refuel Long term The currently selected memory is shown in the display Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to switch between recorders when the ignition is switched on and the recorder is displayed Display Function Since start Display and storage of gathered driving and consumption values from the time th...

Page 29: ...Distance The distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on Av speed The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled The display will show dashes until this point The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds Digital speed display Current vehicle speed displayed digitally Speed warning km h or Warning at mph If the s...

Page 30: ...ith respect for the environment Driver assist systems Driver assist systems Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres BookletRadio or BookletNavigation system General information on operating the unit The following section contains information on the settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu Basic information on operating the infotainment system and on warning and safety instructions are ...

Page 31: ...ly applied immediately after entry Touching the function button takes you back to the previous menu Menu overview The following menu overview is an example of the infotainment system menu structure The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment Menu Submenu Settings options Further information ESC system The follo...

Page 32: ... drive Interior lighting Setting the instrument and switch lighting Coming Home Leaving Home function The following functions can be set Duration that the Coming Home function is switched on Duration that the Leaving Home function is switched on Mirror and wipers Mirrors Activating and deactivating the folding in function when parking Mirrors Wipers The following systems can be activated or deacti...

Page 33: ...isplayed Vehicle identification number Date of next inspection Date of next oil change service Instruments Factory settings The following settings can be reset All settings Driver assistance Parking manoeuvring Lights Mirror and wipers Opening closing Multifunction display Think Blue Trainer Fig 17 Infotainment system screen overview of Think Blue Trainer Fig 18 Infotainment system screen driving ...

Page 34: ...ey Think Blue Further tips for saving fuel Tips on fuel efficient driving can be selected via the Think Blue function button White segment for the current time Shows the position of the value currently evaluated Arc to illustrate acceleration Acceleration is shown via the position of the arc in the outer ring At a constant speed the arc stays in the middle When accelerating or braking the arc move...

Page 35: ...ng Service Zubehör Volkswagen Deutschland 32 32 Do not allow the images shown on the infotainment system screen to distract you from the traffic around you Always pay close attention to what is happening around the vehicle WARNING ...

Page 36: ...derbody and engine oil sump for example when driving over kerbs driveways or unsurfaced roads If you wish to have one fitted Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership Additional information and warnings Sitting correctly and safely Sitting correctly and safely Transporting Transporting items Starting the engine changing gear and parking the vehicle Starting the engine changing ge...

Page 37: ...e animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad e g masking or switching the headlights over Are the necessary tools diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country For petrol engines is unleaded petrol wi...

Page 38: ...uld increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is not safe to drive through the water When driving through water always switch start stop system off manually Pull away assist systems Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Vehicle identification data Engine data Dimensions Performance figures Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle da...

Page 39: ... is fitted for different models for special vehicles and for other countries Additional information and warnings Transporting Transporting items Driving with respect for the environment Driving with respect for the environment Fuel Fuel Engine oil Engine oil Engine coolant Coolant Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Consumer information Consumer information Vehicle identification data Fig 19 A vehic...

Page 40: ...compartment The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system using the button and the and Service function buttons Menu and system settings SETUP Vehicle data sticker The vehicle data sticker Fig 19 A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment It contains the following data Vehicle identification number chassis number Vehicle type engine power gearbox t...

Page 41: ...n given in this booklet Petrol engines Engine power Injection technology EC Maximum torque Cylinders Capacity 44 kW at 5 000 6 000 rpm CHYA 95 Nm at 3 000 4 300 rpm 3 cylinders 999 ccm 55 kW at 6 200 rpm CHYB 66 kW at 4 400 5 400 rpm TSI CJZC 160 Nm at 1 400 3 500 rpm 4 cylinders 1 197 ccm 81 kW at 4 600 5 600 rpm TSI CJZD 175 Nm at 1 400 4 000 rpm Diesel engines Engine power Injection technology ...

Page 42: ...2 mm 1 698 mm Ⓒ Front track 1 441 mm 1 465 mm 1 453 mm 1 457 mm 1 438 mm 1 460 mm Rear track 1 434 mm 1 456 mm 1 446 mm 1 450 mm 1 436 mm 1 459 mm Ⓓ Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta 1 453 mm 1 456 mm 1 474 mm Height at kerb weighta with navigation aerial 1 461 mm 1 463 mm 1 480 mm Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta 1 488 mm Ⓔ Length with fitted towing bracket ...

Page 43: ...gine power EC Gearbox type Maximum speed 55 kW CYZB MG5 173 km h CUSA 66 kW CUSB 184 km h DSG 7 c When the performance figures were measured the vehicle was not fitted with any equipment that could reduce performance e g a roof carrier or mud flaps a Maximum speed is reached in 5th gear b Maximum speed is reached in 4th gear c Figures were not available at time of publication Take care when drivin...

Page 44: ...ther batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery DANGER Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle Children or third parties could lock the doors and tailgate start the engine or switch...

Page 45: ...or if the microchip has not been encoded The same goes for keys that have been cut to fit the vehicle New keys or replacement keys are available from Volkswagen dealerships or from qualified workshops and authorised key services that are qualified to manufacture these vehicle keys New and replacement vehicle keys must be synchronised before use Go to a qualified workshop Press the buttons on the k...

Page 46: ...s pressed and held e g convenience opening If the indicator lamp in the key does not light up when a button is pressed the battery in the key should be replaced Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Fig 24 Vehicle key opening the battery compartment Fig 25 Vehicle key removing the battery First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Introduction Volkswagen recommen...

Page 47: ...ve range of the vehicle key If this is the case the vehicle key should be re synchronised as follows Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key Opening and closing the key bit Press the button on the vehicle key Remain standing close to the vehicle Unlock the vehicle with the key bit within one minute The synchronisation process is complete Fold in the key bit of the vehicle key Introduction This cha...

Page 48: ...hicle is locked Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is activated A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is deactivated A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury The central locking system locks all doo...

Page 49: ...nd closing Automatic locking Auto Lock The vehicle may lock itself automatically at speeds of approximately 15 km h 10 mph and above Menu and system settings SETUP The indicator lamp in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked Fig 28 Automatic unlocking Auto Unlock In some cases the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate This will happen in any o...

Page 50: ...enience closing Unlocking the tailgate Press the button Tailgate Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn anticlockwise Please note depending on the central locking function that has been set in the infotainment system all of the doors and the tailgate may only be unlocked when the button is pressed twice Menu and system settings SETUP The vehicle key will lock or unlock th...

Page 51: ...s not work Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle The indicator lamp in the Fig 28 button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked In vehicles with SAFELOCK mechanism the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated SAFELOCK mechanism The anti theft alarm will not be activated It is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside for ins...

Page 52: ...epending on the vehicle equipment level when the ignition is switched off the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated SAFELOCK mechanism SAFELOCK Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways Press the button on the vehicle key twice Before locking the vehicle press the button for switching off the interior monitor ...

Page 53: ...terior monitoring Interior monitoring system and anti tow alarm The vehicle is towed vehicles with anti tow alarm Interior monitoring system and anti tow alarm The vehicle is lifted vehicles with anti tow alarm Interior monitoring system and anti tow alarm The vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail vehicles with anti tow alarm or interior monitoring Interior monitoring system and anti to...

Page 54: ...m are also active When interior monitoring and the anti tow alarm have been deactivated by pressing the button Fig 29 these functions can be reactivated by pressing the button again The yellow indicator lamp goes out Switching off the interior monitoring system and anti tow alarm The orientation lighting in the button must be lit up when switching the systems off Fig 29 To switch the orientation l...

Page 55: ...s such as loose pieces of paper or items hung from the interior mirror e g air fresheners are left in the vehicle If a mobile telephone that is left in the vehicle vibrates If the vehicle is being transported e g on a ferry If the vehicle is being parked in a two storey garage If the vehicle is in a car wash If doors or the tailgate are still open when the anti theft alarm is activated only the an...

Page 56: ...f a door is open or not properly closed Childproof lock Fig 31 In the left rear door childproof lock switched off switched on Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion This could lead to severe injuries Stop as soon as possible and close the door Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged The closed door must be flush with...

Page 57: ...ldproof lock is switched off Childproof lock is switched on Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Warning lamp Opening the tailgate Closing the tailgate Additional information and warnings Exterior views Exterior views Central locking system Central locking system When the childproof lock is activated the door cannot be opened from the inside Never leave children...

Page 58: ...anels Always keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion so that no toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior Never open the tailgate if there is a load attached to it e g a rack or luggage carrier It may also not possible to open the tailgate if there are objects attached to it e g bicycles The additional load might cause the open tailgate to close by itself Support the tailg...

Page 59: ...d hold down the button until the tailgate has opened a few centimetres automatically Open the tailgate using the Volkswagen badge Opening with the Volkswagen emblem Opening with the Volkswagen emblem Unlock the vehicle or tailgate or open one of the doors Press the top part of the Volkswagen badge with your thumbs Fig 34 and push out the bottom part with your fingers With your hand under the Volks...

Page 60: ... a few seconds automatically after unlocking the car This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged The tailgate is also locked by the central locking system If the tailgate of a locked vehicle is unlocked using the button in the vehicle key it will lock again approximat...

Page 61: ... the tailgate thereby trapping themselves inside Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold according to season This could cause serious injuries or illness or even have fatal consequences WARNING Electric windows Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that n...

Page 62: ... doors The yellow indicator lamp in the button will light up The electric windows will only function when the ignition is switched on The windows can still be operated using the buttons several minutes after the ignition has been switched off provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened all ...

Page 63: ...ic panorama sliding tilting glass roof One touch opening and closing and the roll back function will not work if there is a fault in the electric windows Go to a qualified workshop Roll back function for the electric windows First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Introduction The roll back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of injuries when the w...

Page 64: ...op if the window still cannot be closed The roll back function is also activated if the windows are closed using the vehicle key for convenience closing Convenience opening and closing Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof Electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof function Roll back function ...

Page 65: ...eave the vehicle Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car particularly if they have access to the vehicle key Unsupervised use of the vehicle key can result in the vehicle being locked the engine being started the ignition being switched on and the electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof being operated The electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof can be operate...

Page 66: ...g roof will work only when the ignition has been switched on The electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof can be operated for a short time after the ignition has been switched off provided the driver door or the front passenger door is not opened If the closing procedure has been started it will be interrupted as soon as the ignition is switched off and the switch for the electric panorama sli...

Page 67: ...se it is stiff or obstructed it will automatically open again immediately Check why the electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof has not closed Try to close the electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof again If the electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed it stops at this point Then close the electric panorama sliding tilting glass roof without the roll bac...

Page 68: ...g the seat position Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre in the event of a collision or accident or if the airbags are triggered All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position throughout the trip This also applies to the fasteni...

Page 69: ...by incorrect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting position Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards When a front airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the back seats Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest wi...

Page 70: ... travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt Never travel in the luggage compartment Correct sitting position Fig 39 There must be a distance of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre All vehicle occupants must mainta...

Page 71: ...straint as possible Fig 39 and Fig 40 When adjusting for short people push the head restraint all the way down even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint For taller people push the head restraint up as far as it will go Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion Adjust...

Page 72: ...e front seat forwards or backwards Lift the handle and move the front seat The front seat must engage after you let go of the lever Folding the seat backrest forwards or backwards 2 door vehicles only Folding forwards pull lever and fold seat backrest forward If necessary push the seat forwards at the same time Folding back pull lever and fold seat backrest back The backrest must click into place ...

Page 73: ...wards carelessly Never fold the seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion While folding the seat backrest forwards always ensure that there are no people animals or objects in its path When folding forwards and backwards keep all hands fingers feet and other body parts away from the seat hinges and seat release mechanism Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the ...

Page 74: ...nt setting for shorter people Push the head restraint all the way down even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint There may be a small gap between the head restraint and backrest in the lowest position Head restraint setting for taller people Push the head restraint up as far as it will go Removing and fitting head restraints Driving without head restraints or with inco...

Page 75: ... the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest Press and hold the Fig 43 or Fig 44 button and push down the head restraint If necessary push back the backrest and allow to engage securely Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the steering wh...

Page 76: ...he steering column always move lever Fig 45 up so that it engages securely This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously while the vehicle is in motion Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion If you determine that a readjustment is necessary stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the correct position The steering wheel must always point towards...

Page 77: ... mirrors Mirrors Luggage compartment Luggage compartment Seat heating The centre armrest can obstruct the driver s arm movements This can cause accidents and severe injuries Always keep the stowage compartments in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle is in motion Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest An incorrect seating position can cause serious injury Never place hot dr...

Page 78: ...he seat heating is switched on at maximum level and all indicator lamps in the button are lit up Fig 47 Adjusting the heating output Press the button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set Switching off Press the button until the indicator lamps in the button go out OR switch off the ignition If the second temperature level has been switched on for more than 15 minutes it will automatic...

Page 79: ...n recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose Additional information and warnings Adjusting the seat position Adjusting the seat position Airbag system Airbag system Child seats Child seats Stowage Stowage areas Cleaning and caring for the interior Cleaning and caring for the interior Accessories modifications repairs and renewal of parts Accessories modifications repairs and renewal...

Page 80: ...t that you are occupying reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe injuries Avoid allowing foreign bodies or liquids to enter the slot for the seat belt buckle This could prevent the belt buckle and seat belt from working properly Never unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt Never travel when children or babie...

Page 81: ...k when the ignition is switched on They will go out after a few seconds A signal tone will be given for a few seconds if the seat belts are not fastened as the car pulls off and reaches a speed of more than approximately 25 km h 15 mph or if the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion The warning lamp Fig 48 will also flash When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp will no...

Page 82: ...the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the vehicle and passengers The higher the speed and the heavier the weight the greater the amount of energy that will be released in the event of an accident Passengers not wearing seat belts are not connected to the vehicle In the event of a frontal collision they will continue to move forwards at the same speed at which the vehicle was travelling before...

Page 83: ...rbag system all vehicle occupants including the driver must fasten their seat belt and wear it correctly while the vehicle is in motion This reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident regardless of whether an airbag is fitted for the seat Each airbag can only be triggered once To achieve best possible protection seat belts must always be worn properly This also ensure...

Page 84: ...e every trip even if you are only planning to drive a very short distance Make sure that all passengers are also wearing their seat belts properly Accident statistics have shown properly worn seat belts to be an effective means of substantially reducing the risk of injury and improving the chances of survival in a serious accident Furthermore properly worn seat belts improve the protection provide...

Page 85: ...restraint correctly Adjusting the seat position Engage the rear seat backrests in an upright position Take hold of the latch plate and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis Do not twist the belt in the process Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat Fig 54 Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle Using seat b...

Page 86: ... routing during pregnancy First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Introduction Seat belts only provide an optimum level of protection during an accident when they are routed correctly Correct seat belt routing reduces the Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident The seat belts only offer best protection when the back...

Page 87: ...events them from routing the seat belt properly contact a qualified workshop to find out about any special modifications so that the seat belts and airbags can provide the optimum level of protection Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose Belt height adjuster Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or a sudden braking or drivi...

Page 88: ... the outer rear seats and on the middle rear seat depending on the level of vehicle equipment are fitted with an automatic belt retractor at the shoulder part of the seat belt Full freedom of movement is made possible when the shoulder belt is pulled slowly or when the vehicle is travelling at normal speeds However if the belt is pulled out quickly or during sudden braking during travel in mountai...

Page 89: ...llowing subjects Types of front passenger front airbag system Indicator lamps Description and function of the airbags Front airbags Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key operated switch Side airbags Combined curtain and side airbags Curtain airbags The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and front passenger The front airbags can provide fro...

Page 90: ...d This will alter the deployment zone of the airbag or the objects will be flung against the body Never hold any objects in your hand or on your lap while the vehicle is in motion Never transport any objects on the front passenger seat The objects could enter the deployment zone of the airbag during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres and then be flung dangerously through the vehicle interior if ...

Page 91: ...switch in the stowage compartment in the dash panel on the front passenger side Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel Indicator lamps Fine dust or steam may be released when the airbags trigger This is normal and does not mean that there is a fire in the vehicle The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes and cause breathing difficulties particularly for people suffer...

Page 92: ...ghts up together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster when the front passenger front airbag is switched off there may be a fault in the airbag system Description and function of the airbags First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Introduction The airbags can protect vehicle occupants during frontal and side collisions by reducing their movement in the d...

Page 93: ...ct and the vehicle speed Airbags only serve as a supplement to the three point seat belt in some accident situations when the vehicle braking is sufficient to trigger the airbags Airbags can only be triggered once and only in certain situations The seat belts are always there to provide protection in situations in which the airbags are not triggered or have already been triggered For example if th...

Page 94: ...d and chest in the event of a severe frontal collision Always keep as far away from the front airbag as possible Adjusting the seat position This allows the front airbags to inflate fully when triggered thus providing maximum protection The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel Fig 60 A and the front airbag for the front passenger is located in the dash panel Fig 61 A The ai...

Page 95: ...the airbag deployment zone No other people animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule Do not attach any objects e g mobile navigation devices to the windscreen above the front airbag on the front passenger side Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the ...

Page 96: ...nt Turn the vehicle key without applying force to the position Remove the vehicle key from the key switch and fold the key bit away Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side Check that the PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does not light up when the ignition is switched on Indicator lamps Ensuring that the front passenger front airbag has be...

Page 97: ... reducing the risk of injury to the areas of the occupants bodies facing the impact The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances To prevent damage to the airbag system only switch the front passenger front airbag on and off when the ignition is switched off It is the driver s responsibility to ensure that the key operated switch is set to the correct po...

Page 98: ...o other people animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule The built in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets Do not fit any accessories to the doors Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the ...

Page 99: ...bag deployment zone Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule The built in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets Do not fit any accessories to the doors Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the vehicle Otherwise the combined combined...

Page 100: ...e designed Various securing systems are used to secure child seats in the vehicle For safety reasons child seats should always be fitted to the rear seats They should only be fitted to the front passenger seat in exceptional cases Volkswagen recommends child seats from the Volkswagen range of accessories These child seats have been developed and approved for use in Volkswagen vehicles Once trigger...

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