If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Do not let the engine run to warm up while the vehicle is parked. Begin driving as soon as there is enough visibility through the windows. This allows the engine
to reach its operating temperature sooner and reduces the emissions.
Electrical equipment with increased power draw switches off temporarily when the engine is started.
If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or the key is not detected, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display. This can occur if another signal
interferes with the remote control vehicle key or if the remote control vehicle key is covered by an object, such as a metal case.
For example, if the vehicle key button cell battery is weak or drained, the engine cannot be started with the starter button. Perform an emergency start.
After starting, operating noises may be temporarily higher than usual while the engine is cold. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
Stopping the engine
1. Bringing the vehicle to a stop ⇒
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2. Park the vehicle.
3. Vehicles with ignition lock: Switch the ignition off.
4. Vehicles with starter button: Press the starter button briefly. If the the engine cannot be turned off, use the emergency stop function.
5. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster.
Exit warning
When the driver door is opened, a warning chime sounds and warning notifications appear in the instrument cluster display to warn you that you are exiting a
vehicle that can roll.
WARNING
Never turn the engine off when 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.
Vehicles with ignition lock: If the vehicle key is removed, the steering lock may engage and it will not be possible to steer the vehicle.
Vehicles with starter button: When the ignition is switched off, the steering column lock could engage and you would not be able to steer the vehicle.
WARNING
Exhaust system components will become very hot. This can result in fires and serious injuries.
Never park the vehicle in such a way that exhaust system components come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, for example shrubs,
leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
Never use additional undercoating or corrosion protection for exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields, or particulate filters.
NOTICE
The engine can overheat after turning it off if the vehicle is driven with a high engine load for a long period of time.
Let the engine run in neutral for approximately two minutes before turning it off to reduce the risk of engine damage.
In vehicles with an automatic transmission, you can only remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the selector lever is in the
selector lever position
After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment can keep running for a few more minutes. The radiator fan will turn off
automatically.
Remote start function
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