WARNING
Careless opening and closing of the bonnet can lead to serious injuries.
● Open or close the bonnet only when there is no-one in its movement path.
NOTICE
Opening and closing the bonnet incorrectly can damage the bonnet or the wiper arms.
● Open the bonnet only when the wiper arms are flush to the windscreen and when they are switched off.
● Always fold the wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away.
Display for open bonnet
On the instrument cluster display: the bonnet is open or not
closed properly (illustration).
A symbol on the instrument cluster display indicates if the bonnet is open or is not closed properly →
.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
2. If necessary, lift the bonnet and then close it again.
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been locked when all
doors are closed.
WARNING
Failure to observe displayed warnings can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can cause accidents, serious injuries and
even death.
● Never ignore warnings.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
● Do not drive on and seek expert assistance if the warning lamp does not go out.
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. coolant, engine oils and batteries, are being constantly further developed.
1. Have service fluids and consumables replaced by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
WARNING
When work is performed on the fuel system, electrical discharge and flying sparks can cause fires and serious or fatal injuries.
● Always disconnect the 12-volt vehicle battery.
● Always have a fully functional and tested fire extinguisher to hand.
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