Explanations
Brief definitions are placed in front of some sections in a different color to summarize the topic in question. Detailed informatio
about the systems and equipment along with their properties, conditions, and system limitations is included in the associated
sections.
The following section explains phrasings and terms found in the Owner's Manual to help understanding.
Directions
Directions (left, right, front, back) are in reference to the driving direction unless noted otherwise.
Units and speeds
The display in miles instead of kilometers or mph instead of km/h is determined by the versions of the instrument cluster and
Infotainment system that are installed, which varies depending on the country where the vehicle is sold.
Illustrations
Illustrations are only for orientation and are simply used to provide a visual display of descriptions and instructions. The
illustrations may differ from your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual was created for left-hand drive vehicles. For vehicles with right-hand drive steering, controls are
sometimes arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations or described in the text.
Form of address
To improve readability, plural pronouns are used here to refer to a singular subject of any gender. This applies to all genders
equally. The use of abbreviations are for editorial purposes and do not contain any evaluation.
Terms used and their meanings:
Sunroof The term "sunroof" is used as a synonym for all equipment-dependent versions of the sliding, tilting, or tilting and
sliding panoramic sunroof
Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility refers to workshops with instructed or trained personnel that specialize in servicing
passenger vehicles. A qualified professional can be an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility or an independent workshop.
Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility refers to workshops that have a contractual relationship with Volkswagen. This
contractual relationship means that they have access to more information as well as a direct line of communication
to the manufacturer.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility In some situations, it is
necessary for you to drive your vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility so that it can be checked.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance If it is no longer
possible to continue driving your vehicle, it is necessary to have it checked directly where it is by a professional. A
decision regarding whether the vehicle can continue to be driven following inspection or whether it needs to be
towed must then be made depending on the circumstances.
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