Warning when leaving the vehicle
In order to indicate that the vehicle is capable of rolling when leaving the vehicle, an acoustic warning signal sounds
when the driver door is opened and corresponding warning messages appear on the display of the instrument cluster.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control, accidents and
serious injuries.
● The airbags and belt tensioners will not work if the ignition is switched off.
● The brake servo will not work when the ignition is switched off. More force is required on the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle.
● The power assisted steering will not work when the engine is not running. More manual power will be needed to
steer the vehicle.
● If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition, the steering lock can activate and you will no longer be able to
steer the vehicle.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.
● Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable material
underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel.
● Never apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields
or particulate filter.
NOTICE
If the vehicle has been driven at high load for a long period, the engine can overheat when it is switched off. In
order to avoid damage to the engine, allow the engine to run in neutral for approximately two minutes before
switching it off.
Vehicles with ignition lock: In vehicles with DSG® dual clutch gearbox, the vehicle key can only be removed
from the ignition lock only if the selector lever is in position P.
After the engine is switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may run on for some minutes,
even if the ignition is switched off or the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator fan will switch itself off
automatically.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the vehicle key. This deactivates the immobiliser automatically when a valid vehicle key is located
inside the vehicle.
The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are
available from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen
key.
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