Get Starting and stopping the engine -> Stopping the engine Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Step

Vehicles without Keyless Access

Vehicles with Keyless Access

When the engine starts, release the vehicle

key.

When the engine starts, release the starter

button.

If the engine does not start, switch off the If the engine does not start, switch off the

ignition and start again after about 1 minute. ignition and start again after about 1 minute.

Use the emergency start feature if

necessary

Release the parking brake when you are ready to start driving _.

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The vehicle could move

suddenly, especially when the vehicle is in gear, resulting in accidents and personal injury.

WARNING

“Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.

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Never use starting assist fluids.

NOTICE

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You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the engine when the vehicle is

still moving, or if you try to restart the engine right after switching it off.

Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the

engine is cold.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. Unburned fuel can get into

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the catalytic converter and damage it. The steering column may also be locked.

Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start driving right away after making sure

that you have good visibility through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating

temperature faster and keep down emissions.

Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when the engine is being started.

After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is

normal and harmless.

When outside temperatures are below +41 °F (+5 °C) and the diesel fueled preheater is

activated, minor fume buildup may occur underneath the vehicle.

Stopping the engine

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Vehicles without Keyless Access Vehicles with Keyless Access

Step

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop ⇒ꢀ

Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step 4 is completed.

Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P).

Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ꢀfig. 111

(0) in the ignition switch.

Briefly press the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 112. If

the engine will not switch off, carry out the

emergency shut-off procedure _.

Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear (vehicle on flat surface or pointing uphill) or

reverse (vehicle pointing downhill).

Removing the vehicle key from the ignition

switches off electrical equipment and

activates the steering column lock.

Opening the doors switches off electrical

equipment and activates the steering

column lock.

WARNING

Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control

of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.

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The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.

The brake booster does not work when the engine is not running. More brake pedal

pressure will be needed to stop the vehicle.

The power steering system does not work when the engine is not running, and you will

need more force to steer the vehicle.

When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not

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be able to steer the vehicle.

NOTICE

If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine could overheat when it is

stopped. To reduce the risk of engine damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes

before you switch off the ignition.

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime

sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving

and locking the vehicle from the outside.

On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the vehicle key can only be removed from the ignition

when the transmission is in Park (P).

After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may keep

running for several minutes, or may start running after the vehicle has been parked for a while, even if

the ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator fan shuts off

automatically when the engine has cooled down enough.

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