Always follow the correct order to stop the engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engineꢀ.
When leaving the vehicle, always move the selector lever to Park (P), engage the parking brake, and pay attention to the warning messages in the
instrument cluster display at all times.
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes or worn brake pads can cause a collision and serious personal injury.
If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.
WARNING
Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition with the starter button while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The electronic
steering column could suddenly lock, you would not be able to steer, and you could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seriously injure yourself and
others.
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel,
etc.
Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle.
Improper use of the parking brake can seriously injure you and your passengers.
Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an emergency. The stopping distance is much longer because only the
rear wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will
start to move as soon as the engine speed increases even if the parking brake is on.
Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They could release the parking brake and move the gear selector lever
or gear shift, which could cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. If the key is available, the engine can be started and
vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal injury.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle
key, trapping passengers in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to
very high or very low temperatures.
Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside
temperatures, particularly in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
NOTE
Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the
front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot. To help prevent damage, stop before the tires of
your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.
Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground
may be damaged (such as bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).
Warning and indicator lights
Lights up
Possible cause or meaning ⇒
ꢀ
Proper response
Stop!
Brake system malfunction.
Get professional assistance immediately ⇒ About the brakesꢀ.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Together with the ABS indicator light
Brake pedal not depressed.
or
: ABS failure.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
Depress the brake pedal to select a drive gear.
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