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indicator light turns on and remains on.
In case of an emergency
Securing yourself and the vehicle
Follow all legal regulations regarding securing a vehicle during a breakdown. For example, in many countries you must switch
on the emergency flashers and wear a reflective vest ⇒ Emergency equipment.
Checklist of what to do in the event of a breakdown
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, follow the points below in the order they are given:
1. Park your vehicle a safe distance from traffic and on suitable ground. Observe all important information on parking when
doing so ⇒
, ⇒ Parking.
2. Switch on the emergency flashers
⇒ Center console.
3. 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 regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.
4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.
5. Observe the safety instructions → page , Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .
6. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
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.
Read and observe the important information about towing ⇒
Introduction.
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
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
Pushing the vehicle by hand may cause damage to the vehicle or cause the rear spoiler to detach.
When pushing the vehicle by hand, make sure that you do not apply any pressure to the taillights, the rear spoiler
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