If the steering wheel is moved.
In principle the following applies: The engine always restarts automatically when required for the identified situation and vehicle.
Conditions that make manual engine start necessary
The engine must be started manually under the following conditions:
The driver’s door is opened.
The hood is opened.
Manually deactivating and activating the start-stop system
Manually deactivating the start-stop system:
1. To manually deactivate the system, press the
button on the center console.
When the start-stop system is deactivated, the indicator light on the button comes on fig. 114.
Manually activating the start-stop system:
1. To activate the system manually, press the
button in the center console again fig. 114.
Each time you press the button, the instrument cluster display indicates the status of the start-stop system.
If the start-stop system has switched the engine off, it restarts as soon as the system is deactivated by pressing the
button.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion. That can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, and serious injuries.
The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function.
Braking support will not work. You must apply more pressure on the brake pedal to stop.
Power steering will not work. You must use more force to steer.
When you switch the ignition off, the steering column lock could engage and you would not be able to steer the vehicle.
Always deactivate the start-stop system when working in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
If the start-stop system is used for a very long period of time at very high outside temperatures, this can damage the 12-volt vehicle battery.
If the temperature is above approx. 38 °C (100 °F), the start-stop system may be automatically deactivated.
In some cases you may need to restart the engine manually. Pay attention to the relevant message on the instrument cluster display.
In the case of vehicles with
Driving Mode Selection, if the driving mode is selected, then the start-stop system is automatically activated.
Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through water.
Troubleshooting
The engine does not start automatically
1. Start the engine manually ⇒ Starting the engine.
2. Manually deactivate the start-stop system ⇒ Start-stop system.
3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission: selecting the selector lever position
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