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124 Starting and driving › Starting with the key

Do not switch the engine oﬀ immediately at the

end of your journey after the engine has been run-

ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed

for about 1 minute.

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Starting and driving

Starting with the key

Notes on starting

DANGER

Start at the push of a button

Notes on starting

Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.

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Positions of the key in the ignition lock

DANGER

Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

Ignition oﬀ

1

2

3

Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.

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Ignition on

Operating conditions

✓ The vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.

Start the engine

NOTICE

Risk of key loss, possibly of key damage!

The system can detect the key even if it has been

forgotten on the vehicle roof.

Always keep the key with you.

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Starting the vehicle with manual transmission

Switching the ignition on and oﬀ

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Keep the clutch pedal depressed.

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Press the starter button.

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› ^{Turn key to position}3 .

Release the key.

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Starting the vehicle with manual transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Keep the clutch pedal depressed.

Press the starter button.

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Starting the vehicle with automatic transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

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Move the selector lever to position or

.

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› ^{Turn key to position}3 .

Release the key.

Starting the vehicle with automatic transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Move the selector lever to position or

Press the starter button.

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In vehicles with diesel engines, the warning light

.

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lights up after the ignition is switched

system on. The engine starts after

- glow plug

.

In vehicles with diesel engines, the warning light

CAUTION

lights up after the ignition is switched

system on. The engine starts after

- glow plug

Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!

At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle

.

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with the selector lever in the position.

CAUTION

Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!

Stopping the engine

At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle

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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

› ^{Turn key to position}1 .

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with the selector lever in the position.

Stopping the engine

On vehicles with automatic transmission, the key can

only be removed when the selector lever is in the

position.

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the starter button.

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WARNING

Steering lock hazard!

During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-

tion must always be switched on.

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During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-

tion must always be switched on.

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NOTICE

Risk of engine overheating!

Starting and driving › Starting issues 125

The engine makes noises after the cold start

The increased running noise is due to the brieﬂy in-

creased engine speed. This is not a defect.

NOTICE

Risk of engine overheating!

Do not switch the engine oﬀ immediately at the

end of your journey after the engine has been run-

ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed

for about 1 minute.

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START STOP

Usage

Starting issues

Troubleshooting

The START-STOPP system reduces polluting emis-

sions and the CO₂emissions and saves fuel.

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

Functionality

Do not start the vehicle by towing.

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If the system determine that the engine is not nee-

ded when the vehicle stops, it turns oﬀ the engine

and starts it again when moving oﬀ.

The engine does not start

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-

dure.

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Vehicle with manual transmission

A system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs when

stopping, when switching the gear lever into the

neutral position, and when releasing the clutch pedal.

If the engine does not start, use the jump start ca-

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bles with the 12 volt vehicle battery of another ve-

hicle » page 157 or seek the help of a specialist ga-

rage.

A system-related engine start occurs when the

clutch pedal is pressed down.

The engine does not start, the display shows a

message regarding the immobilizer

Use the other vehicle key.

If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

Vehicle with automatic transmission

A system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs when the

brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.

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A system-related engine start takes place after re-

leasing the brake pedal.

The key cannot be turned in the ignition

Status display in the instrument cluster display

- Engine is switched oﬀ via the START-STOPP

system

Move the steering wheel back and forth while

turning the key.

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Starting is not possible with the starter button, the

system did not detect the key

illuminates

- Engine is not switched oﬀ via the START-

STOPP system due to operating conditions

that are not met

Press the starter but-

ton with the key.

Display of detailed information in the infotainment

screen

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Vehicle status

If the engine does not

start, seek the help of a

specialist garage.

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Or:

Vehicle status

Operating conditions

Some conditions are systemic and can neither be in-

ﬂuenced nor recognised. Therefore, the system may

react diﬀerently in situations which seem identical

from the driver's perspective.

The key might not be detected if the battery in

the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.

The engine cannot be turned oﬀ with the starter

button

The driver must fulﬁl the following conditions.

Hold the starter button or press twice.

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✓ The driver's door is closed.

✓ The driver has fastened the seat belt.

✓ The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after

The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-

gine has stopped

The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-

mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This

is not a defect.

the last stop.

126 Starting and driving › Manual gearbox

Settings

Automatic gearbox

Lever positions

Automatic activation

Upon start-up of the engine.

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Parked vehicle

The drive wheels are

locked.

Only set the posi-

tion when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

Reverse gear

By selecting the driving mode Eco » page 128, Op-

eration.

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Deactivate/activate system

Press the button.

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When the system is deactivated, the symbol illumi-

nates in the button

.

If a system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs and the

system is deactivated, the engine will start.

Only set the posi-

tion when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

Neutral

Troubleshooting

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Forward drive / sports program

The engine does not switch oﬀ when stopping, or

it starts before starting up

The system has detected that the engine is running.

The gear is changed automatically.

In mode, the gear is changed at higher speeds

than in mode.

Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-

tion)

Manual gearbox

Operation

Moving the selector lever out of the or position

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

lights up - the selector lever is locked

Shift into higher gear before reaching the red area

of the rev counter scale.

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Press the brake pedal,

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and at the same time,

press the button in the

selector lever.

NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down.

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If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave

your hand on the gearshift lever.

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Engaging reverse gear

Stop the vehicle.

Depress the clutch pedal completely.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Push the gearshift lever down.

Set this completely to the left.

Wait brieﬂy.

Engage reverse gear.

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WARNING

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Risk of the stationary vehicle rolling away automati-

cally!

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▶ When the selector lever is in the

position, po-

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sition or in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle

with the brake.

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Operation

Starting up

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start the engine.

Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the desired position.

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Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator

pedal lightly.

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Speeding up while driving (kick-down)

Fully depress the accelerator.

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Starting and driving › Automatic gearbox 127

Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

If the engine threatens to over-rev

The gearbox automatically changes to the next

higher gear.

Leave the selector lever in the

position and se-

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cure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

The transmission prevents changing to the next

lower gear.

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Stopping

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the position.

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Troubleshooting

The selector lever cannot be moved out of posi-

tion in the normal way

Manually unlock the selector lever » page 128.

Turn oﬀ the engine.

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Driving in neutral

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to neutral position.

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Gearbox overheated

illuminates together with

will be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Requirements for driving in neutral position

or

✓

mode is chosen.

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox overheating

✓ Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

pressed.

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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✓ The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

✓ There is no device connected to the trailer sock-

et.

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Manually switching gear with the selector lever

or

To turn on, put the selector lever in the

posi-

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tion to the right (to the left for right-hand drive ve-

hicles).

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

To turn oﬀ, put the selector lever back in the

position.

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Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and stop the engine.

After the indicator light goes out, your journey can

continue.

If the warning light does not go out, stop driving!

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Changing up a gear

+

-

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Changing down a

gear

Gearbox impaired

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or

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Message regarding the gearbox in emergency

mode

Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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Changing down a

gear

-

Immediately seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Changing up a gear

+

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To switch on the shift

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+

paddle, press - or

.

or

To turn oﬀ the shift

illuminates together with

Message regarding a gearbox fault

+

paddle, hold

.

If none of the shift pad-

dles are pressed for a

certain time, manual shift mode turns oﬀ automati-

cally.

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Starting up a vehicle that is stuck

Adjust the selector lever between

and . The

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vehicle will then start to rock and be easier to free.

128 Starting and driving › Vehicle driving mode

Manual release of automatic gearbox

Operation

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Select driving mode

›

Press the

button.

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Insert a ﬂat-head

›

screwdriver or push a

similar tool into the

gap in the area of ar-

row A .

In the Infotainment, a driving mode menu appears.

Carefully loosen and

lift the quadrant cover.

›

Push the foam insert

away until the yellow

release lever is visible.

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Press with the vehicle

›

key on the release lev-

er, and at the same

time, press the key in

the selector lever.

A

Information on the system settings of the cur-

rently selected mode/system settings for the se-

lected Individual mode

B

Driving mode menu

Put the selector lever

in position.

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› ^{Tap the relevant function surface}B .

Or:

Press the

button again.

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After switching on the ignition, Normal mode is

automatically selected.

Vehicle driving mode

Usage

Troubleshooting

The driving mode oﬀers the possibility of adapting

the driving behaviour to the desired driving style.

Shock absorber Sport Chassis Preset faulty

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Overview

or

Information about the selected driving mode is dis-

played in the status bar in the Infotainment screen as

well as in the digital instrument cluster.

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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek

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the help of a specialist garage.

Eco mode

Eco mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and

helps to save fuel.

Economical driving style

Tips for economical driving and evaluation of

driving economy

Normal mode

The Normal mode is suitable for a conventional driv-

ing.

Tips for economical driving

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

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Follow the gear recommendation in the display of

the instrument cluster.

Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.

Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-

tionary time.

Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-

tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as

the engine starts.

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Sport mode

The Sport mode is suitable for a sporty driving.

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Individual mode

The Individual mode allows the individual conﬁgura-

tion of certain vehicle systems.

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Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 166.

Remove unnecessary ballast.

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Starting and driving › Towing a trailer 129

Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.

Switch on electric consumers only for as long as

necessary.

For trailer operation, consider the current load con-

dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of

the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases

the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the

payload.

Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-

cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front

of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being

towed and the headlights may dazzle other road

users.

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Do not leave the windows open while driving.

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Consumption-friendly driving

In the following situations, a small reduction in fuel

consumption occurs.

cluster.

lights up in the instrument

Active cylinder management has temporarily disa-

bled some cylinders in the engine (applies to cer-

tain engine types).

A vehicle with automatic transmission rolls in neu-

tral position.

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A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.

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Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator

pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the

trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the

trailer from swaying by accelerating.

If the traﬃc area behind the trailer can not be

viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.

Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is ﬁtted

with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at ﬁrst,

then brake ﬁrmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-

ing from the trailer wheels locking.

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Towing a trailer

What you should be mindful of

WARNING

When driving with a trailer, special care is required!

Select a lower gear before descending to also use

the braking force of the engine.

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NOTICE

With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-

ded so this must also be checked between service

intervals.

Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer

combination

Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to

the trailer axle as possible.

Transport small and light objects in the luggage

compartment.

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Recommendations for using a trailer

Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.

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Do not exceed the maximum permissible total

weight of the vehicle and the combination weight

speciﬁed in the technical vehicle documentation

(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in

the COC document) and on the type plate.

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Permitted trailer loads

The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-

ual.

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.

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Engine type

Gearbox

Permissible trailer load, Permissible trailer load,

braked (kg) ^a)

unbraked (kg)

1.0 l/66 kW TSI G-TEC

1.0 l/70 kW TSI

Manual gearbox

DSG ^c)

-

600/610 ^b)

610

1150

1200

1250

1150

1250

1.0 l/81 kW TSI

1.0 l/85 kW TSI

1.5 l/110 kW TSI

620

610

620

630

600

620

660

Manual gearbox

DSG ^c)

Manual gearbox

DSG ^c)

Manual gearbox

Automatic gearbox

Manual gearbox

1.6 l/81 kW MPI

1.6 l/70 kW TDI CR

130 Starting and driving › Towing eye and towing procedure

Engine type

Gearbox

Permissible trailer load, Permissible trailer load,

braked (kg) ^a)

unbraked (kg)

Manual gearbox

DSG ^c)

1250

660

680

1.6 l/85 kW TDI CR

a)

With gradients up to 12%.

b)

Applies to cars with the EU6AP emission standard.

Automatic dual-clutch transmission.

c)

The tow rope must not be twisted.

When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.

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Towing eye and towing procedure

Towing lug

Removing the front cap

Press on the cap and

remove it.

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WARNING

Risk of accident!

Use a braided synthetic ﬁbre rope for towing. Do

not use a twisted tow rope.

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Removing the rear cap

Installing the towing eye

After the towing process

Press on the cap and

remove it.

NOTICE

Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.

Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.

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NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-

cle must only be towed with the front axle raised

clear of the ground or transported on a special

breakdown vehicle.

Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be

towed without the ignition switched on or with the

rear axle raised.

▶

Screw in the towing

eye.

Insert the wheel

wrench or similar ob-

ject through the tow-

ing eye.

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Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-

cured?

At the front towing eye

At the rear towing eye

On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing

hitch

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Tighten the towing

eye.

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For vehicles with factory-ﬁtted towing device, at

the back there is no mount for a screw-in towing

eye.

Unscrew the towing eye.

Insert the cover cap.

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Information for the driver of the towing vehicle

Drive slowly and smoothly.

Only accelerate once the rope is taut.

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Towing the vehicle

Information for the driver of the towed vehicle

Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the

selector lever to the position.

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WARNING

Risk of accident!

Starting and driving › Brakes 131

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

the ignition!

If the ﬂuid level falls signiﬁcantly within a short time

›

or drops below the mark

have become leaky.

, the brake system may

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

▶

When the ignition is switched oﬀ, the brake booster

and the power steering do not work. In addition,

there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.

Speciﬁcation

The brake ﬂuid must comply with standard

VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-

quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

the ignition!

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Changing

Have the brake ﬂuid replaced by a specialist garage.

Brakes

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

What you should be mindful of

If the brake ﬂuid change date is exceeded, heavy

braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the

brake system.

WARNING

Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-

tend the braking distance of the vehicle!

DANGER

Troubleshooting

Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-

ter!

When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-

sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,

depress the clutch pedal.

Brake ﬂuid level is too low

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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-

›

rage.

DANGER

Danger of the brakes overheating!

Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is

required.

If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the

air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.

Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty

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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-

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rage.

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Reduced braking eﬀect

Damp, frozen, salt-aﬀected or corroded brakes can

impair the braking eﬀect.

Inspecting the brake ﬂuid level

Clean the brakes by braking several times if traﬃc

conditions allow it.

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Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface

When the engine is stopped, the brake booster

does not work

✓ The engine is oﬀ

Checking

Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.

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The ﬁll level must be

within the marked range.

Handbrake

service

If the level is below the

›

mark

tinue.

, do not con-

WARNING

Risk of accident!

An insuﬃciently released parking brake will impair

the function of the brake system.

Fully release the parking brake before driving.

Do not reﬁll liquid.

Seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

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If the brake ﬂuid level is

too low, this will be indi-

cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of

is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we

recommend checking the brake ﬂuid level regularly

directly at the reservoir.

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To back up

Pull the lever up to the

stop position.

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The parking brake

lights up.

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

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