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1. Ensure that all of the necessary conditions are met and then restart the engine if necessary ⇒ Remote start relay functio
2. If the engine still will not start remotely, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Stopping the engine
Stopping the engine
1. Bringing the vehicle to a stop ⇒
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2. Park the vehicle.
3. Press the starter button briefly. If the engine cannot be turned off, use the emergency stop function.
4. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster.
Car wash function
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: If the ignition is switched off in gear , the vehicle will be capable of rolling for
30 minutes. After this time, the parking lock is automatically engaged when the vehicle is stationary. Approximately
one minute before the parking lock is automatically engaged, a corresponding message is shown in the instrument cluster
display.
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.
Water vapor in cold and wet weather
When the vehicle is stopped after driving in cold and wet weather, water vapor may come out of the radiator grille for a short
time. The formation of water vapor on hot engine components is normal and does not constitute a technical malfunction.
WARNING
When the engine is switched off, certain vehicle systems do not work or only work in a limited way, such as the brake
booster or power steering. As a result, you must use more force for steering and you must apply more pressure on the
brake pedal to stop. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
When the engine is switched off, the airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function. This can cause serious or fatal
injuries in the event of accidents.
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
If the ignition is switched off, the steering lock can engage and you would no longer be able to steer the vehicle. When the
vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.
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