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Pull on both sides of the child seat.

Child seats with adjustable attachment belts

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Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removing the child seat ⇒

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Position the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the hooks from the attachment belts onto

the retaining rings ⇒ Fig. 59.

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Pull the attachment belts to ensure that they are equally taut. The child seat must fit snugly to

the vehicle seat.

Pull on both sides of the child seat.

WARNING

The lower anchoring points for the child seats are not fastening rings. Fit child seats to the

lower anchoring points only.

NOTICE

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In order to avoid permanent marks on the seats, the insert guides should be removed from

the anchoring points when there is no child seat fitted to them.

In order to avoid damage to the seat covers, the seats or the insert guides, the insert

guides must always be removed from the anchoring points before folding the rear bench

seat forwards.

Securing child seats with the top tether

Fig. 60 Example of a fastened top tether

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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Observe the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer when fitting or removing the

child seat ⇒

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Release the seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly ⇒ Luggage compartment.

Remove the head restraint located behind the child seat and stow it securely in the vehicle

⇒ Adjusting the seat position.

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Guide the top tether of the child seat back between the backrest and the luggage compartment

cover into the luggage compartment.

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Fold back the seat backrest and push it firmly to lock it in place.

Attach the child seat to the lower anchoring points ⇒ Securing child seats using lower anchoring

points (ISOFIX, LATCH).

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Fasten the top tether to the retaining rings in the luggage compartment ⇒ Fig. 60.

Stretch the belt so that the child seat is positioned high on the backrest.

Reinstall the head restraints after the child seat has been removed⇒ Adjusting the seat position.

WARNING

Child seats attached using the lower anchoring points and top tether must be fitted according

to the instructions from the manufacturer. Failure to do so could lead to severe injuries.

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Never attach more than one top tether from a child seat to one retaining ring in the

luggage compartment.

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Only use the specially fitted retaining rings when attaching the top tether.

Never fasten the top tether to one of the fastening rings.

Lights and vision

Lights

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Indicator lamps

⇒ Turn signal and main beam lever

⇒ Switching lights on and off

⇒ Lights and vision – functions

⇒ Attaching adhesive strips to headlights

⇒ Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting

⇒ Interior and reading lights

Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting.

The driver is responsible for the correct headlight position and the correct headlight setting.

Additional information and warnings:

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Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views

Volkswagen information system ⇒ Volkswagen information system

Changing bulbs ⇒ Changing bulbs

WARNING

Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other

road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.

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Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

WARNING

Setting headlights too high, and the incorrect use of the main beam, could distract and dazzle

other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

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Always ensure that the headlights are adjusted correctly.

Never use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users could be dazzled.

Indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Lit up Possible cause

Solution

The rear fog light is switched on.

⇒ Fog lights:.

Left or right turn signal.

The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if

one of the turn signals on the vehicle is not

working.

If necessary, check the vehicle

lighting.

Main beam is switched on or the headlight

flasher is being operated.

⇒ Turn signal and main beam lever.

Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is

switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to observe the warning lamps could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and

to accidents and serious injuries.

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Never ignore any warning lamps that are lit up.

Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and so that no part of the

exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the

vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel, oil etc.

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Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents, both for you and for other road users.

If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle to warn

other road users.

NOTICE

Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.

Turn signal and main beam lever

Fig. 61 Turn signal and main beam lever in the basic position

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Move the lever into the required position:

Right turn signal ⇒

Left turn signal ⇒

Switch on the main beam ⇒

. When the main beam is switched on, an indicator lamp

in the instrument cluster lights up.

Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on

for as long as the lever is pulled. The indicator lamp

lights up.

Return the lever to the basic position to switch off the current function.

Lane change flash

To operate the lane change flash, push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance

and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.

This lane change flash function can be deactivated at a qualified workshop.

WARNING

Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn

signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

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Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing

overtaking or turning manoeuvres.

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Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre

has been completed.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as the

main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.

The turn signal will only work when the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning lights

also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In an emergency.

If one turn signal fails, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.

The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam headlights are

already on.

Switching lights on and off

Fig. 62 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting.

Turn the light switch to the required position ⇒ Fig. 62:

Item When the ignition is switched

off

When the ignition is switched on

The fog lights, dipped beam headlights

and side lights are switched off.

Lights switched off, daytime headlights are

switched on.

The side lights are switched on.

The dipped beam headlights are

switched off. The side lights may still

light up for a short time.

The dipped beam headlights are switched

on.

Fog lights:

The indicator lamps

are switched on.

in the light switch or instrument cluster indicate that the fog lights

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To switch the fog light

on, pull the light switch out of the position

on, pull the light switch out of position

to the first

as far as it

stop.

To switch the rear fog light

will go.

To switch the fog lights off, press the light switch or move it to position

Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched off

If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, an acoustic warning will

sound in any of the following situations. This will remind you to switch off the lights as necessary.

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Permanent parking light on both sides of the vehicle ⇒ Lights and vision – functions.

If the light switch is in position

WARNING

The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead

and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.

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Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

Lights and vision – functions

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Permanent parking light on both sides of the vehicle

When the light switch is in position

with the ignition switched off and the vehicle has been

locked from the outside, both headlights and the rear lights light up.

Daytime running lights

There are separate lights in the headlights for the daytime running lights.

Only the separate lights light up when the daytime running lights are switched on ⇒

When the light switch is in position , the daytime running lights are switched on every time the

ignition is switched on.

WARNING

Accidents can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other road users have

difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.

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Never drive with daytime running lights if the street is not sufficiently lit due to weather and

lighting conditions. The daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road

ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.

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The rear lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. If the rear lights are

not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark, raining, or if

visibility is poor.

In cool or damp weather, the interior of the headlights, rear lights and turn signals may mist

up briefly. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the lights on your vehicle.

Attaching adhesive strips to headlights

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the

asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic.

Therefore you may have to apply stickers to certain parts of the headlight lenses if you are driving

abroad. A qualified workshop can provide you with further information. Volkswagen recommends

using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Stickers may only be used on the headlights for a limited period. Please contact a qualified

workshop for a permanent alteration. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for

this purpose.

Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting

Fig. 63 Next to steering wheel: headlight range control

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Headlight range control

Depending on what level it is set to, the headlight range control ⇒ Fig. 63 adjusts the position of the

light cones in the headlights according to the load level of the vehicle. This gives the driver the best

visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled ⇒

The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam headlights are switched on.

To adjust, turn the control ⇒ Fig. 63:

Setting

Vehicle load level^a)

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Front seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Only the driver seat occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Instrument and switch lighting

The instrument and switch lighting will have a constant brightness setting if the side lights or dipped

beam are switched on.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the headlights to dazzle and distract other road users.

This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

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The light cone should always be adjusted to the load level of the vehicle to ensure that

other road users are not dazzled.

^a)If you have different loads, you can select a position between the settings.

Interior and reading lights

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Button or position Function

Switching off the interior light.

Switching on the interior light.

Switching door contact switch on (central position).

The interior light is switched on automatically when the vehicle is

unlocked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition

lock.

The light will go out a few seconds after all the doors are closed, the

vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.

Switching the individual reading lights on or off.

The interior lighting and reading lights switch off when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of

a few minutes when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the battery

from discharging.

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