WARNING
If the power steering is not functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difficult to steer. This can result in loss of control of the vehicle,
accidents, serious injuries or death.
Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.
Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock could engage and you would not
be able to steer the vehicle.
WARNING
The counter-steering assistance and the ESC help the driver steer the vehicle in critical driving situations. The driver must always steer the vehicle in every
scenario. The vehicle is not steered by the countersteering assist.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is being towed, switch on the ignition so that the turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, and the windshield washer system can be activated.
Troubleshooting
Steering malfunction
The red warning light turns on or flashes.
There is an electromechanical steering or electronic steering column lock malfunction.
Do not continue driving!
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
If the red warning light turns on, it may be difficult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering system is malfunctioning.
If the red warning light blinks, the steering column cannot unlock.
Steering malfunction
The yellow indicator light turns on or flashes.
The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.
The indicator light comes on permanently:
1. Restart the engine and drive the vehicle slowly for a short distance.
2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualified professional and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The indicator light blinks:
1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.
2. Switch the ignition off and back on.
3. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster display.
4. If the indicator light continues to flash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
4MOTION Active Control
Introduction
Via the driving modes, the driver can
adapt various properties of vehicle
systems to the current driving situation,
the desired driving comfort, and for an
economic driving style. The suspension,
steering, drive, and the air conditioner
are some of the vehicle systems that can
be adjusted.
Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The influence of vehicle systems on the individual driving modes depends on the vehicle
equipment.
Differentiation according to the type of drive
Only vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION) can have the 4MOTION Active Control dial.
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