Get Starting Procedures Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

STARTING PROCEDURES

Automatic Transmission

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK

inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Press the brake

present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat pedal before shifting into any driving gear.

belts.

Normal Starting

WARNING!

1. Do not press the accelerator.

2. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the

ignition switch to the START position and release it as

soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will

continue to run, and it will disengage automatically

when the engine is running.

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Never leave unattended children alone in a ve-

hicle. Leaving children in a vehicle is dangerous

for a number of reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key

fob in the ignition. A child could operate power

windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Do not leave animals or children inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may

cause serious injury or death.

3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage

automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the

ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds,

then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure (Steps 1–3

above).

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission If The Engine Fails To Start

shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be

WARNING!

pressed to shift out of PARK.

Extreme Cold Weather Starting (Below Ϫ20°F

[–29°C])

Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting”

procedure.

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Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into

the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to

start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire

causing serious personal injury.

Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get

it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic

transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned

fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once

the engine has started, ignite and damage the

converter and vehicle.

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of

an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-

able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

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WARNING! (Continued)

CAUTION!

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If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster

cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster

battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type

of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer

to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-

cies” for further information.

To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the

engine for more than 15 seconds. Wait 10 to 15 sec-

onds before trying again.

If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not

have enough power to continue running when the key

fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the

accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release

the accelerator pedal and the key fob once the engine is

running smoothly.

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push

the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it

there while cranking the engine. This should clear any

excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.

If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15–

second intervals of cranking with the accelerator pedal

held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” procedure should

be repeated.

After Starting

The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine

warms up.

Starting Procedures for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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