Get Start the engine -> Start the engine Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Start the engine

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake has been switched off.

3. Vehicles with manual transmission: Fully press and hold the clutch pedal until the engine has started. Bring the gearshift

lever to the neutral position.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Move the selector lever to the

position or engage the parking lock.

4. Vehicles with ignition lock: Continue turning the vehicle key in the ignition lock. Do not press the accelerator pedal during

this process. Release the vehicle key once the engine starts.

Vehicles with starter button: Press and hold the starter button ⇒ Starter button. Do not press the accelerator pedal during

this process. For the engine to start, a valid vehicle key must be inside the vehicle and the brake must be pressed.

Release the starter button once the engine starts.

5. If the engine does not start, stop the starting procedure and try again after approximately one minute.

6. Vehicles with starter button: If the vehicle was locked with the vehicle key, the starter button will be deactivated. If you are

in the vehicle and you need to start the engine, ﬁrst unlock the vehicle or perform an emergency start.

WARNING

Starting the engine in unventilated or enclosed spaces may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior. This can

cause serious injuries and death due to asphyxiation.

Never start the engine or let it run in unventilated or enclosed spaces, such as in garages.

WARNING

Hot vehicle parts and exhaust can ignite ﬂammable or explosive materials in the vicinity. This can lead to ﬁres and cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never start the engine or leave the engine running if oil, fuel or other ﬂammable operating equipment is in the

vicinity of the vehicle or is escaping from the vehicle.

Do not use any start boosters.

WARNING

An unattended vehicle which is ready to drive may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is running, especially if a gear is engaged.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the vehicle can increase wear to components, such as the starter, or cause damage.

If the engine does not start, e.g. the fuel tank is empty, never use the starter with a gear engaged to drive or to

attempt a tow-start.

If necessary, reﬁll with fuel as per or use jump-start.

If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the vehicle can increase wear to components, such as the engine, or cause damage.

Avoid restarting the engine while driving or directly after turning off the engine.

Avoid high engine speeds, harsh acceleration and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

Be aware that at high altitudes, the air density is lower, which can make it more difﬁcult to start the engine.

NOTICE

Uncombusted fuel can damage the catalytic converter.

Do not tow-start or push-start the vehicle.

Do not let the engine run to warm up while the vehicle is parked. Begin driving as soon as there is enough visibility

through the windows. This allows the engine to reach its operating temperature sooner and reduces the emissions.

Electrical equipment with an increased power draw is temporarily switched off when the engine is started.

If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or the key is not detected, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

This can occur if another signal interferes with the remote control vehicle key or if the remote control vehicle key is covered

by an object, such as a metal case.

If the vehicle key button cell battery is low or drained, the engine cannot be started with the starter button. Perform an

emergency start.

After starting, operating noises may be temporarily higher than usual while the engine is cold. This is normal and not a

cause for concern.

Troubleshooting

Engine control malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

Engine control is malfunctioning.

1. Pay attention to any text shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display.

2. Have the engine checked immediately by a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine control malfunction

The indicator light comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The driving performance of the vehicle is limited.

The driving performance has been limited to prevent the engine control components from overheating.

A corresponding indicator may appear in the instrument cluster display.

It is possible to continue driving with reduced driving performance.

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The driving performance limitation is removed in the following scenarios:

The engine control components are no longer within a critical temperature range.

Engine speed limited

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The engine speed has been limited to reduce the risk of the engine overheating.

The instrument cluster display shows the engine speed.

The engine speed limitation is removed in the following scenarios:

The engine is no longer within a critical temperature range.

You take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Engine speed limitation due to engine control malfunction

The yellow indicator lights turn on.

The engine speed limitation is triggered by an engine control malfunction.

1. Make sure the displayed RPM is not exceeded.

2. Have the engine checked immediately by a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

Fig. 95 On the right side of the steering column: emergency start function on vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button

start.

A corresponding indicator appears in the instrument cluster display.

If the remote control vehicle key has a weak or drained button cell battery, the vehicle key may not be able to be detected.

An emergency start must be performed:

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1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Immediately after pressing the starter button, hold the vehicle key on the right side of the steering column

trim ﬁg. 95 (arrow).

The ignition will switch on automatically and the engine may start.

The engine cannot be started

If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system is malfunctioning, a corresponding indicator appears in the instrument

cluster display.

1. Use an authorized vehicle key.

2. If the malfunction persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Or: the engine cannot be started with the vehicle key or by brieﬂy pressing the starter button while depressing the brake peda

or the clutch pedal.

There is a malfunction in the start system:

1. Turn and hold the remote control vehicle key or press the button for as long as needed for the engine to start.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

The engine cannot be started remotely

If the engine cannot be started remotely, there may be a system error or the conditions for a remote engine start may not be

met:

1. Ensure that all of the necessary conditions are met and then restart the engine if necessary ⇒ Remote start relay functio

2. If the engine still will not start remotely, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Stopping the engine

1. Bringing the vehicle to a stop ⇒

2. Park the vehicle.

3. Vehicles with ignition lock: Switch the ignition off.

4. Vehicles with starter button: Press the starter button brieﬂy. If the engine cannot be turned off, use the emergency stop

function.

5. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster.

Exit warning

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: If the selector lever is not in position and the driver door is opened, an audible

warning signal sounds and a corresponding warning message appears on the instrument cluster display. This is to warn you

that the vehicle could roll away.

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.

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