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

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.

WARNING

If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock while the vehicle is moving, the steering lock may engage and it will not

be possible to steer the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

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

Always fully extend the key bit of the remote control vehicle key and secure it in this position.

Only attach light objects weighing up to approx. 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz) to the vehicle key.

If the vehicle key cannot be removed, engage the selector lever position . Press and release the lock button in the

selector lever if necessary.

Depending on the country for vehicles with a DSG automated transmission: When the vehicle key is removed when in

gear, the engine is switched off and the parking brake is activated automatically.

Starter button

The starter button replaces the ignition

lock (Press & Drive).

The engine is started by the starter button (Press & Drive).

The vehicle can only be activated when there is a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the function readiness is indicated by the starter button blinking.

The electronic steering lock is activated when you leave the vehicle by opening the driver door when the ignition is switched o

⇒ Steering information.

Switching the ignition on or off

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Fig. 94 In the lower section of the center console: starter button.

1. Press the starter button once without pressing the brake pedal ⇒

Automatic ignition shut down for vehicles with start/stop system

If the following conditions are met at the same time, the vehicle ignition is automatically switched off when there is an active

engine stop and the vehicle is stationary:

The driver releases their safety belt.

No pedals are pushed.

The driver door is opened.

After automatic ignition deactivation, if the low beam headlights are switched on

goes off automatically after around 30 minutes.

the parking light remains switched on an

The parking light will also go off if the vehicle is locked or the light is switched off manually.

Engine restart function

If no valid remote control vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior after the engine has been inadvertently switched off, th

engine cannot be started within approximately ﬁve seconds.

Once this time has elapsed, the vehicle can no longer be started without a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

WARNING

If the brake pedal is pressed when switching on the ignition, the engine will start immediately. This can cause unintentional

vehicle movement and serious injuries.

Avoid pressing the brake pedal when switching on the ignition if the engine is not intended to be started.

WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk

lid, start the engine, or switch on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

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.

Always switch the ignition off manually before leaving the vehicle and note any messages in the instrument cluster

display.

The vehicle being stationary for long periods with the ignition switched on can cause the 12 V vehicle battery to drain and

then it will not be possible to start the engine.

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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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