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Brake system malfunctioning

The red warning light turns on. A message may also be displayed.

1.

Do not continue driving! Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

immediately for assistance.

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Brake pad wear indicator

The warning light ﬂashes or turns on red or yellow.

The front brake pads are worn.

1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system

checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.

Braking Performance Reduced

If the brake pads are worn or if you notice that your vehicle does not brake as usual, e.g. the braking distance suddenly

increases:

1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system

checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.

Start the engine

Remote start relay function

With the remote start relay function,

the engine can be started remotely, in

order to heat or cool the vehicle

interior before the start of a journey.

The use of the remote start relay function may be regulated or prohibited regionally in some countries. Always observe legal

and local regulations relating to the use of the remote start relay function.

Remote start relay conditions

The following conditions must be fulﬁlled simultaneously in order for the vehicle interior to be heated or cooled by the remote

start relay function:

The vehicle is fully ready to drive.

The vehicle does not move.

Sufﬁcient fuel is available and the indicator light

The parking lock is engaged.

did not light up before the vehicle was parked.

All doors, the hood and the trunk lid are fully closed and locked.

The anti-theft alarm system has not triggered the alarm.

The panic alarm is not activated.

The emergency ﬂashers are switched off.

Two remote starts have not yet been carried out in direct succession.

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Starting the Remote Start Relay Function

Fig. 117 On the remote control vehicle key: Button for remote start relay function.

Button to lock the vehicle.

Button for remote start relay function.

You must press the following buttons on the vehicle key within ﬁve seconds to start the engine using the remote start relay

function ⇒

1. Press the button

All turn signals will ﬂash.

:

once ﬁg. 117.

2. Press the

button twice ﬁg. 117.

All turn signals will ﬂash. During remote start, the parking light turns on.

For vehicles with Keyless Access, all valid vehicle keys which are in the vehicle interior have been blocked for this period

of time.

If the remote start relay process is not actively canceled by the driver or automatically canceled, the engine will run for around

10 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts can be performed in a row, even if one or both remote starts have been

interrupted within the 10 minute period.

1. In order to carry out two more remote starts, switch the ignition on and off once.

Ending the remote start relay

1. Press the

button on the remote control vehicle key to switch off the engine ﬁg. 117.

Driving after a remote start relay

To be able to drive the vehicle after you have used the remote start relay function, you have to start the vehicle separately.

1. Vehicles with starter button: Press the brake pedal and the starter button.

The engine continues to run during this process.

Settings for automatic air conditioning with remote start relay

Climatronic: After the engine is started, the air conditioner automatically regulates the temperature of the vehicle interior to

approx. +22 °C (approx. +72 °F) if it is in automatic mode

.

Manual air conditioning system: After the engine is started, the air conditioner regulates the temperature of the vehicle interior

to the most recently selected level.

If the engine has been started using the remote start relay function, the settings can be changed via the air conditioning

system controls and the buttons for the windshield and rear window defroster, seat heating or ventilation, depending on the

vehicle equipment.

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Personal settings will be replaced by the automatic air conditioning settings the next time the vehicle is started using remote

start relay.

1. To change the automatic air conditioning settings, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Automatic remote start relay functions

Depending on the outside temperature and vehicle equipment, the following heating, ventilation and cooling system settings

are automatically activated in the case of a remote start relay:

Heated spray jets for windscreen washer system.

Heated windshield wiper parks.

Rear window defroster.

Exterior mirror heating.

Steering wheel heating.

Front seat heating.

Front seat ventilation.

WARNING

Careless or unsupervised use of the remote start relay function may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior.

This can cause serious injuries and death due to asphyxiation.

Never start the engine in an enclosed space, e.g. in a garage.

Only use the remote start relay function when no-one is in the vehicle and immediately before you intend to drive

the vehicle.

WARNING

When the engine is running, the electrical seats are operational. There is a risk of crushing and serious injuries.

Never start the engine if children or animals are in the vehicle unsupervised.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is out of visual range.

WARNING

Hot vehicle parts and exhaust can ignite ﬂammable or explosive materials in the vicinity. This can lead to a ﬁre and cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never start the engine close to ﬂammable or explosive materials.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is covered with a protective cover.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is out of visual range.

Never start the engine if the warning light

is turned on or blinking.

Using the remote start relay function may increase fuel consumption and discharge the 12 V vehicle battery.

During an active remote start relay, some vehicle functions are deactivated, e.g. the low beam headlight and the

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windshield wipers.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobilizer helps prevent the engine from being started and the vehicle from being moved with an unauthorized vehicle

key.

Vehicles with an Ignition Lock

In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip which automatically deactivates the immobilizer if a valid vehicle key is

inserted into the ignition lock.

The electronic immobilizer is activated automatically when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock ⇒ Ignition switch.

Vehicles with a Starter Button

In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip used to automatically deactivate the electronic immobilizer when there is a

valid remote control vehicle key in the vehicle interior.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically engaged as soon as the ignition is switched off ⇒ Starter button.

You can only start the engine with a suitably coded Volkswagen Original vehicle key. You can obtain coded vehicle keys

from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Ignition switch

Remote Control Vehicle Key Positions in the Ignition Switch

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Fig. 118 Next to the steering wheel on the right-hand side: ignition switch.

The ignition is switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.

The ignition is switched on.

Start the engine ⇒ Start the engine. The vehicle key returns to the position

once it is released.

When a vehicle key is not in the ignition lock, the steering lock can be activated.

NOTICE

When the ignition is switched on and the engine is switched off, the 12 V vehicle battery could drain and prevent the

engine from restarting.

Always switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk

lid, start the engine, or switch on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always switch off the engine and take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.

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WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock while the vehicle is moving, the steering lock may engage and it will not

be possible to steer the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

Always fully extend the key bit of the remote control vehicle key and secure it in this position.

Only attach light objects weighing up to approx. 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz) to the vehicle key.

If the vehicle key cannot be removed, engage the selector lever position . Press and release the lock button in the

selector lever if necessary.

Depending on the country for vehicles with a DSG automated transmission: When the vehicle key is removed when in

gear, the engine is switched off and the parking brake is activated automatically.

Starter button

The starter button replaces the ignition

lock (Press & Drive).

The engine is started by the starter button (Press & Drive).

The vehicle can only be activated when there is a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the function readiness is indicated by the starter button blinking.

The electronic steering lock is activated when you leave the vehicle by opening the driver door when the ignition is switched o

⇒ Steering information.

Switching the ignition on or off

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Fig. 119 In the lower section of the center console: starter button.

1. Press the starter button once without pressing the brake pedal ⇒

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Automatic ignition shut down for vehicles with start/stop system

If the following conditions are met at the same time, the vehicle ignition is automatically switched off when there is an active

engine stop and the vehicle is stationary:

The driver releases their safety belt.

No pedals are pushed.

The driver door is opened.

After automatic ignition deactivation, if the low beam headlights are switched on

goes off automatically after around 30 minutes.

the parking light remains switched on an

The parking light will also go off if the vehicle is locked or the light is switched off manually.

Engine restart function

If no valid remote control vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior after the engine has been inadvertently switched off, th

engine cannot be started within approximately ﬁve seconds.

Once this time has elapsed, the vehicle can no longer be started without a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

WARNING

If the brake pedal is pressed when switching on the ignition, the engine will start immediately. This can cause unintentional

vehicle movement and serious injuries.

Avoid pressing the brake pedal when switching on the ignition if the engine is not intended to be started.

WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk

lid, start the engine, or switch on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

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WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

Always switch the ignition off manually before leaving the vehicle and note any messages in the instrument cluster

display.

The vehicle being stationary for long periods with the ignition switched on can cause the 12 V vehicle battery to drain and

then it will not be possible to start the engine.

Start the engine

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake has been switched off.

3. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Move the selector lever to the

position or engage the parking lock.

4. Vehicles with ignition lock: Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock, but do not press the accelerator pedal. Release the

vehicle key once the engine starts.

Vehicles with starter button: Press and hold the starter button ⇒ Starter button and do not press the accelerator pedal.

For the engine to start, a valid vehicle key must be inside the vehicle and the brake must be pressed. Release the starter

button once the engine starts.

5. If the engine does not start, stop the starting procedure and try again after approximately one minute.

6. Vehicles with starter button: If the vehicle was locked with the vehicle key, the starter button will be deactivated. If you are

in the vehicle and you need to start the engine, ﬁrst unlock the vehicle or perform an emergency start.

WARNING

Starting the engine in unventilated or enclosed spaces may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior. This can

cause serious injuries and death due to asphyxiation.

Never start the engine or let it run in unventilated or enclosed spaces, such as in garages.

WARNING

Hot vehicle parts and exhaust can ignite ﬂammable or explosive materials in the vicinity. This can lead to ﬁres and cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never start the engine or leave the engine running if oil, fuel or other ﬂammable operating equipment is in the

vicinity of the vehicle or is escaping from the vehicle.

Do not use any start boosters.

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WARNING

An unattended vehicle which is ready to drive may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is running, especially if a gear is engaged.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the vehicle can increase wear to components, such as the starter, or cause damage.

If the engine does not start, e.g. the fuel tank is empty, never use the starter with a gear engaged to drive or to

attempt a tow-start.

If necessary, reﬁll with fuel as per or use jump-start.

If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the vehicle can increase wear to components, such as the engine, or cause damage.

Avoid restarting the engine while driving or directly after turning off the engine.

Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

Be aware that at high altitudes, the air density is lower, which can make it more difﬁcult to start the engine.

NOTICE

Uncombusted fuel can damage the catalytic converter.

Do not tow-start or push-start the vehicle.

Do not let the engine run to warm up while the vehicle is parked. Begin driving as soon as there is enough visibility

through the windows. This allows the engine to reach its operating temperature sooner and reduces the emissions.

Electrical equipment with an increased power draw is temporarily switched off when the engine is started.

If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or the key is not detected, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

This can occur if another signal interferes with the remote control vehicle key or if the remote control vehicle key is covered

by an object, such as a metal case.

If the vehicle key button cell battery is low or drained, the engine cannot be started with the starter button. Perform an

emergency start.

After starting, operating noises may be temporarily higher than usual while the engine is cold. This is normal and not a

cause for concern.

Troubleshooting

Engine control malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

Engine control is malfunctioning.

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1. Pay attention to any text shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display.

2. Have the engine checked immediately by a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine control malfunction

The indicator light comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The driving performance of the vehicle is limited.

The driving performance has been limited to prevent the engine control components from overheating.

A corresponding indicator may appear in the instrument cluster display.

It is possible to continue driving with reduced driving performance.

The driving performance limitation is removed in the following scenarios:

The engine control components are no longer within a critical temperature range.

Engine speed limited

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The engine speed has been limited to reduce the risk of the engine overheating.

The instrument cluster display shows the engine speed.

The engine speed limitation is removed in the following scenarios:

The engine is no longer within a critical temperature range.

The driver’s foot is removed from the accelerator pedal.

together with

Engine speed limitation due to engine control malfunction

The yellow indicator lights turn on.

The engine speed limitation is triggered by an engine control malfunction.

1. Make sure the displayed RPM is not exceeded.

2. Have the engine checked immediately by a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

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Fig. 120 On the right side of the steering column: emergency start function on vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button

start.

A corresponding indicator appears in the instrument cluster display.

If the remote control vehicle key has a weak or drained button cell battery, the vehicle key may not be able to be detected.

An emergency start must be performed:

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Immediately after pressing the starter button, hold the vehicle key on the right side of the steering column

trim ﬁg. 120 (arrow).

The ignition will switch on automatically and the engine may start.

The engine cannot be started

If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system is malfunctioning, a corresponding indicator appears in the instrument

cluster display.

1. Use an authorized vehicle key.

2. If the malfunction persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Or: the engine cannot be started with the vehicle key or by brieﬂy pressing the starter button while depressing the brake peda

or the clutch pedal.

There is a malfunction in the start system:

1. Turn and hold the remote control vehicle key or press the button for as long as needed for the engine to start.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

The engine cannot be started remotely

If at least one of the following conditions are met, the engine remote start function does not start:

The vehicle is not fully ready to drive.

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Sufﬁcient fuel is not available or the indicator light

The vehicle is unlocked.

lit up before the vehicle was parked.

The hood or the trunk lid is opened.

One or several vehicle doors are opened.

The selector lever is not in position ⇒ Selector lever.

If the 12-volt vehicle battery is too weak or discharged.

The emergency ﬂashers are switched on.

The anti-theft alarm system is activated.

The panic alarm is activated.

The vehicle moves.

Two remote starts have already been carried out in direct succession.

There is a system error.

Ensure that the necessary conditions are met and then restart the engine if necessary.

Stopping the engine

1. Bringing the vehicle to a stop ⇒

.

2. Park the vehicle.

3. Vehicles with ignition lock: Switch the ignition off.

4. Vehicles with starter button: Press the starter button brieﬂy. If the engine cannot be turned off, use the emergency stop

function.

5. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster.

Exit warning

When the driver door is opened, a warning chime sounds and warning notiﬁcations appear in the instrument cluster display to

warn you that you are exiting a vehicle that can roll.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, certain vehicle systems do not work or only work in a limited way, such as the brake

booster or power steering. As a result, you must use more force for steering and you must apply more pressure on the

brake pedal to stop. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or

fatal injuries.

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, the airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function. This can cause serious or fatal

injuries in the event of accidents.

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

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WARNING

Vehicles with ignition lock: If the vehicle key is removed, the steering lock may engage and it will not be possible to steer

the vehicle. That can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Vehicles with starter button: If the ignition is switched off, the steering lock can engage and you would no longer be able to

steer the vehicle. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, and serious or

fatal injuries.

Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

The parts of the exhaust system become very hot and can ignite ﬂammable materials, for example shrubs, leaves, dry

grass or spilled fuel. This can lead to a ﬁre and cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never park the vehicle in such a way so that the exhaust system components come into contact with ﬂammable

materials under the vehicle.

Never use additional undercoating or corrosion protection for exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields, or

particulate ﬁlters.

NOTICE

The engine can overheat after turning it off if the vehicle is driven with a high engine load for a long period of time.

Let the engine run in neutral for approximately two minutes before turning it off.

In vehicles with an automatic transmission, you can only remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the selector

lever is in the selector lever position.

After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment can keep running for a few more

minutes. The radiator fan turns off automatically.

Troubleshooting

The engine cannot be turned off

The engine cannot be turned off when the starter button is pressed brieﬂy.

An emergency stop must be performed:

1. Press the starter button twice within several seconds or press and hold one time.

The engine switches off automatically ⇒ Starter button.

The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition lock

An unauthorized vehicle key was inserted into the ignition lock.

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Remove the vehicle key as follows:

Vehicles with an automatic transmission::

1. Press and release the lock button in the selector lever.

2. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

Start/Stop system

Start-stop system

Function description

The start-stop system automatically switches the engine off shortly before and when the vehicle comes to a halt and when

stationary.

The engine always restarts automatically when required for the vehicle and the identiﬁed situation.

The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.

Indicator lights

Information about the current status is shown in the instrument cluster display.

When indicator light

comes on, the start-stop system is available and the automatic engine stop is active.

If the

indicator light is lit, the start-stop system is not available or the start-stop system has automatically started the

engine.

Further information about start/stop mode can be found in the Infotainment system by pressing the

key and the Vehicle, Selection, Vehicle status function keys.

button or function

Conditions for Automatically Restarting the Engine

If you take your foot off the brake pedal or you press the accelerator pedal.

If the vehicle interior heats up or cools down signiﬁcantly.

If the vehicle starts to move.

If the electrical voltage in the 12-volt vehicle battery falls.

If the steering wheel is moved.

Conditions that Can Prevent Automatic Engine Shutdown

The driver is not wearing their safety belt.

The driver door is opened.

The engine hood is open.

A minimum engine temperature has not been reached.

The temperature in the vehicle interior is not within the preset temperature values or the humidity is too high.

The air conditioner's defrost function is switched on.

The charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is insufﬁcient.

The temperature of the 12 V vehicle battery is too low or too high.

The vehicle is on a large uphill or downhill gradient.

The steering wheel is signiﬁcantly turned.

The reverse gear is engaged.

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