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Parking

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

In vehicles with a manual transmission, press the clutch down completely or disengage the clutch.

2. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, move the selector lever into the P position (parking lock).

3. Set the electronic parking brake.

4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll into a curb if it begins moving.

5. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off.

The red

indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on ⇒

6. With a manual transmission, engage the 1st gear if the vehicle is on a level or an uphill surface, or engage the reverse

gear if the vehicle is on a downhill surface. Release the clutch pedal.

7. Release the brake.

8. To engage the steering lock, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly.

9. Exit the vehicle ⇒

. Pay attention to other road users.

10. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or

fatal injuries could result.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red warning light

comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display once the ignition has been switched off.

Ignition switch: Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly. Then you would not be able to steer the vehicle.

When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps in the speciﬁed order.

WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

Parking spaces and surroundings

To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking area ⇒

NOTICE

The vehicle can slip on uneven, loose, slippery or icy surfaces and may not be able to be safely held despite the

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electronic parking brake being switched on. This can result in damage to the vehicle.

Always park the vehicle on level and suitable ground.

NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground, such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension, may collide

with objects protruding up from the ground when they are driven over. The vehicle can be damaged.

Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and ﬁxed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.

Rear seat reminder

The function depends on the vehicle equipment.

If the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the Infotainment system to remind you not to leave behind passengers in

the rear seats ⇒

If a rear door was used prior to driving, a message will also be displayed in the instrument cluster and a warning tone will

sound if necessary. The warning tone can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

Rear seat reminder muted.

Electronic parking brake

The electronic parking brake secures

the parked vehicle to prevent it rolling

away. It can be used to brake the

vehicle in an emergency.

Fig. 122 In the center console: button for the electronic parking brake.

Switching on

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the

button for the electronic parking brake ﬁg. 122.

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