4. Move the gear lever into the neutral position or move the selector lever into the P position.
5. Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock ⇒ Stopping the engine.
6. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as behind a guard rail. Follow the local regulation
regarding wearing a reflective vest.
7. Take all vehicle keys with you if you are leaving the vehicle.
8. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.
9. Allow the engine to cool and see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary. Volkswagen
recommends contacting the Volkswagen emergency assistance service.
When the emergency flashers are switched on, for example while towing the vehicle, you can indicate any turns or lane changes using the turn signal lever. The
emergency flashers will stop temporarily.
Switch on the emergency flashers in the following situations, for example:
To warn traffic behind your vehicle if the traffic ahead slows suddenly or you reach the end of a traffic jam.
If there has been an accident.
If the vehicle malfunctions.
When towing the vehicle.
Always follow the applicable local requirements for use of the emergency flashers.
If the emergency flashers do not work, others on the road must be informed about the stalled vehicle in some other way that meets the applicable legal regulations.
WARNING
A stalled vehicle increases the risk of a crash that could cause injury to you, your vehicle occupants, or others on the road.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic.
Switch on the emergency flashers.
Never leave any persons, particularly children or people requiring assistance, in the vehicle. This is especially true when the doors are locked. Individuals
locked in the vehicle could be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
WARNING
Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Always follow the activities in the checklist and follow the general safety precautions.
WARNING
Exhaust system components will become very hot. This can result in fires and serious injuries.
Never park the vehicle in such a way so that any exhaust system components could come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle such
as dry grass or fuel.
NOTICE
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not press on the taillights, the rear spoiler, or large pieces of sheet metal. Doing so could cause vehicle damage and
detach the rear spoiler.
The 12 V vehicle battery will drain if the emergency flashers remain on for a long period of time, even if the ignition is switched off.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the brake lights may blink quickly if you brake hard while driving at speeds above approx. 50 mph (approx. 80 km/h) or
brake the vehicle to a complete stop. This is done to warn traffic behind your vehicle. If the braking continues, the emergency flashers will switch on automatically
when the vehicle speed is below approx. 6 mph (approx. 10 km/h). The emergency flashers will switch off automatically when you accelerate.
Emergency equipment
First aid kit
Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be a first-aid kit in the side storage compartment of the luggage compartment.
The first aid kit must meet the legal regulations.
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