Get Start/Stop system Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

The engine cannot be turned off when the starter button is pressed brieﬂy.

An emergency stop must be performed:

1. Press the starter button twice within several seconds or press and hold one time.

The engine switches off automatically ⇒ Starter button.

The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition lock

An unauthorized vehicle key was inserted into the ignition lock.

Remove the vehicle key as follows:

Vehicles with an automatic transmission::

1. Press and release the lock button in the selector lever.

2. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

Vehicles with manual transmission::

1. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

Start/Stop system

Start-stop system

Function description

The start-stop system automatically switches the engine off shortly before and when the vehicle comes to a halt and when

stationary.

The engine always restarts automatically when required for the vehicle and the identiﬁed situation.

The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.

Indicator lights

Information about the current status is shown in the instrument cluster display.

When indicator light

comes on, the start-stop system is available and the automatic engine stop is active.

If the

indicator light is lit, the start-stop system is not available or the start-stop system has automatically started the

engine.

Further information about start/stop mode can be found in the Infotainment system by pressing the

key and the Vehicle , Selection, Vehicle status function keys.

button or function

Conditions for Automatically Restarting the Engine

If you take your foot off the brake pedal or you press the accelerator pedal.

If the vehicle interior heats up or cools down signiﬁcantly.

If the vehicle starts to move.

If the electrical voltage in the 12-volt vehicle battery falls.

If the steering wheel is moved.

Conditions that Can Prevent Automatic Engine Shutdown

The driver is not wearing their safety belt.

The driver door is opened.

The engine hood is open.

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A minimum engine temperature has not been reached.

The temperature in the vehicle interior is not within the preset temperature values or the humidity is too high.

The air conditioner's defrost function is switched on.

The charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is insufﬁcient.

The temperature of the 12 V vehicle battery is too low or too high.

The vehicle is on a large uphill or downhill gradient.

The steering wheel is signiﬁcantly turned.

The reverse gear is engaged.

Park Assist is activated.

Selector lever position is engaged.

If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are only achieved during a stationary phase, then the engine may also switch

off at this point, e.g. if the defrost function is switched off.

Manually deactivating and activating the start-stop system

Fig. 96 In the lower section of the center console: Button for the start-stop system.

Manually deactivating the start-stop system:

1. Press the

button in the center console.

When the start-stop system is deactivated, the indicator light on the button comes on ﬁg. 96.

Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through water.

Manually activating the start-stop system:

1. Press the

button in the center console again ﬁg. 96.

button, the instrument cluster display will show the status of the start-stop system.

Each time you press the

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If the start-stop system has switched the engine off, it restarts as soon as the system is deactivated by pressing the

In some cases, you may need to restart the engine manually, e.g. if the hood or the driver door is opened. Pay attention to

the relevant message on the instrument cluster display ⇒

butto

.

For case of vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, the start-stop system is automatically activated if the Eco driving mode is

selected.

WARNING

If the start-stop system is activated during work in the hood space, the engine may start suddenly. This can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Always deactivate the start-stop system when working in the hood space.

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.

NOTICE

If the start-stop system is used for a very long period of time at very high outside temperatures, this can damage the 12-

volt vehicle battery.

Avoid using the start-stop system at very high outside temperatures.

Troubleshooting

The engine no longer starts automatically

1. Start the engine manually ⇒ Start the engine.

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2. Manually deactivate the start-stop system ⇒ Start-stop system.

3. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorize

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Manual transmission

Gearshift Lever

The positions of the individual gears are depicted on the gear lever.

Selecting a gear

Fig. 97 Gear shift pattern for 6-speed manual transmission. Your vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed manual

transmission.

Engaging forward gear

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold.

2. Move the gearshift lever into the preferred position ﬁg. 97

.

3. Release the clutch pedal to engage the clutch.

In some countries the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.

Engaging reverse gear

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold.

2. Move the gearshift lever to the neutral position and push it down.

3. Push the gearshift lever all the way to the left and then forward into the reverse gear position ﬁg. 97 .

4. Release the clutch pedal to engage the clutch.

Only select reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary.

Downshifting

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Start/Stop system for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

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