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WARNING

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion. This can lead to a loss of vehicle

control, accidents and serious injuries.

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The airbags and belt tensioners will not work if the ignition is switched off.

The brake servo will not work when the engine is switched off. More force is required on

the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

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The power steering will not function if the engine is switched off, and more force will be

required to steer the vehicle.

If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition, the steering lock can activate and you will

no longer be able to steer the vehicle.

NOTICE

If the vehicle has been driven at high load for a long period, the engine could overheat when it

is switched off. In order to avoid damage to the engine, allow the engine to run in neutral for

approximately 2 minutes before switching it off.

After the engine is switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may run on for

some minutes, even if the ignition is switched off or the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator

fan will switch itself off automatically.

Electronic immobilizer

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised

vehicle key.

There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is

inserted into the ignition lock.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the

ignition lock.

The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code.

Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership ⇒ Vehicle key set.

If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show

. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs. Remove the non-authorised vehicle key from

the ignition lock and used an authorised vehicle key.

The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.

Changing gear

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Warning and indicator lamp

⇒ Pedals

⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear

⇒ Automated manual gearbox: selecting a gear

⇒ Changing gear with Tiptronic

⇒ Driving with an automated manual gearbox

⇒ Fault in the automated manual gearbox

⇒ Gear-change indicator (manual gearbox)

The following will occur if reverse gear is selected and the ignition is

switched on:

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The reverse light comes on.

The rear window wiper will move once when the windscreen wipers are switched on.

The ParkPilot may switch on.

Additional information and warnings:

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Overview of the centre console ⇒ Overview of the centre console

Instruments ⇒ Instruments

Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking

Pull-away assist systems ⇒ Pull-away assist systems

ParkPilot ⇒ ParkPilot

Engine management system and exhaust purification system ⇒ Engine management system

and exhaust purification system

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Tow-starting and towing ⇒ Tow-starting and towing

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This

can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

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The kickdown function or fast acceleration should only be used if the visibility, weather,

road and traffic conditions permit.

WARNING

Never ride the brake pedal. Do not overuse the brake pedal. Constant braking will cause the

brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce the brake effect, increase the braking

distance and, in certain circumstances, cause the brake system to fail completely.

NOTICE

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Never let the brakes rub by applying light pressure to the brake when it is not necessary to

brake. This will increase levels of wear.

Before driving down a long, steep gradient, reduce speed and change to a lower gear or in

vehicles with an automated manual gearbox in Tiptronic mode, move the selector lever to a

lower position. This will make use of the engine braking effect and relieve the load on the

brakes. The brakes could otherwise overheat and possibly fail. The brakes should only be

used to slow or stop the vehicle.

Warning and indicator lamp

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Lit up Possible cause

Solution

Do not drive on!

Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so can

cause considerable damage to the gearbox

⇒ Fault in the automated manual gearbox.

Fault in the automated manual gearbox.

Switch the ignition on and off. If the indicator

Gears in the automated manual gearbox lamp remains lit up, the automated manual

cannot be selected correctly.

gearbox should be checked by a qualified

workshop .

Allow the gearbox to cool down in selector

lever position . If the indicator lamp

remains lit up, the automated manual

gearbox should be checked by a qualified

workshop .

Automated manual gearbox temporarily

overheated.

Selector lever for the automated manual

gearbox in position and the brake

pedal not depressed.

To select a position, press the brake pedal

⇒ Braking, stopping and parking.

Depress the break pedal ⇒ Braking, stopping

and parking and allow the gearbox to cool

down. Do not perform pulling-away

manoeuvres in the meantime. If the indicator

lamp remains lit up, the automated manual

gearbox should be checked by a qualified

workshop .

In conjunction with the yellow indicator

lamp for gearbox temperature

:

automated manual gearbox overheated.

In conjunction with the flashing display

on the instrument cluster: the selector

lever for the automated manual gearbox

is not in position , prompt to start the

engine.

Move the selector lever to and start the

engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.

Flashes Possible cause

Solution

Flashing: vehicle with an automated

manual gearbox is not secured from

rolling away.

Apply the handbrake ⇒ Braking, stopping

and parking.

You are prompted in conjunction with

the indicator lamp to depress the brake

Move the selector lever to and start the

engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.

pedal

: prompt to start the engine.

Stop the car and move the selector lever to

position so that it can then be moved to

During forward travel: attempt to place

automated manual gearbox selector

lever into position

.

position

.

Depress the brake pedal ⇒ Braking,

stopping and parking, move the selector

lever to position and then back to the

The selector lever for the automated

manual gearbox has been moved to

position or but the brake pedal

was not depressed.

required position or

.

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 illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle

breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and serious injury.

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Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.

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

If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe

distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take

other precautionary measures in order to warn traffic behind you.

NOTICE

Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle

being damaged.

Pedals

Fig. 94 Pedals in vehicles with a manual gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal, ③ clutch pedal

Fig. 95 Pedals in vehicles with an automated manual gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The operation and freedom of movement of all pedals must never be impaired by objects or floor

mats.

Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.

If a brake circuit fails, you will have to depress the brake pedal further than normal in order to bring

the vehicle to a stop.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can hinder pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of the

vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.

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Please ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.

The foot mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.

No additional foot mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.

Ensure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

The pedals must be freely operable at all times. For example, the braking distance to fully stop

the vehicle will be longer if a braking circuit is faulty. The brake pedal will have to be

depressed further and harder than normal.

Manual gearbox: selecting a gear

Fig. 96 Gear shift pattern of a 5-speed manual gearbox

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift lever ⇒ Fig. 96.

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Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.

Move the gear lever to the required position ⇒

Release the clutch to engage.

.

In models for certain countries the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the

engine.

Selecting reverse gear

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Reverse gear should only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.

Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal ⇒

Shift the gear lever to the neutral position.

.

Push the gearshift lever fully to the right and then back into the reverse gear position

⇒ Fig. 96Ⓡ.

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Release the clutch to engage.

Shifting down

You should always select the next immediate gear when shifting down a gear whilst the vehicle is in

motion. The engine revs should not be too high when doing this ⇒

. Damage to the clutch and

the gearbox could occur if at high speeds or high engine revs one or more gears are skipped when

shifting down gear, even if the clutch is not released when doing this ⇒

.

WARNING

When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and

the clutch released. This also applies when the handbrake is on.

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Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Shifting gears incorrectly to a lower gear can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which can

cause accidents and serious injuries.

NOTICE

Serious damage to the clutch and gearbox can occur if the gear stick on the manual gearbox

is shifted to too low a gear when travelling at high speeds or at high revs. This also applies if

the clutch remains depressed and the gears do not engage.

NOTICE

Please note the following to help avoid damage and premature wear:

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Do not rest your hand on the gear lever when driving. The pressure from your hand is

passed onto the selector forks in the gearbox.

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Ensure that the vehicle has come to a full stop before engaging reverse gear.

Always fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.

Do not hold the vehicle by riding the clutch on a slope with the engine running.

Automated manual gearbox: selecting a gear

Fig. 97 Selector lever for the automated manual gearbox

Fig. 98 Gear shift pattern for the automated manual gearbox

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

To move the selector lever out of position N to position D or R, first depress and hold the brake

pedal.

The current gearbox position or the selected gear will be shown in the instrument cluster display if

the ignition is switched on.

Selector

lever

position

Designation

Meaning ⇒

Reverse gear is selected.

May only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.

Reverse gear

Neutral

The gearbox is in the neutral position. No force is transmitted

to the wheels and the braking effect of the engine is not

available.

All forward gears are shifted up and down automatically. The

timing of the gear shift is determined by the engine load, your

individual driving style and the speed of the vehicle.

Standard forward

driving position

Tiptronic position All forward gears can be shifted up and down manually

for forward travel ⇒ Changing gear with Tiptronic. This remains the case until

(manual shift

programme)

the system does not perform or prevents a gear change due to

the current driving situation.

WARNING

Engaging an incorrect selector lever position can cause you to lose control of the vehicle,

which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

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Never depress the accelerator pedal when selecting a position.

When the engine is running and a position has been selected, the vehicle starts moving as

soon as the accelerator is depressed.

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Never select the reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.

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The driver must never leave the driver seat when the engine is running and a position has

been selected. If you have to leave the vehicle while the engine is running, always firmly

apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to position N.

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Never select position R when the vehicle is in motion.

Never leave the vehicle if the handbrake is not on. While the is engine running the vehicle

will roll downhill, irrespective of the position selected.

If the lever is moved accidentally to N when driving, take your foot off the accelerator. Wait

for the engine revs in the neutral position before selecting a position again.

Changing gear with Tiptronic

Fig. 99 Selector lever in Tiptronic position

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

With Tiptronic the gears in an automated manual gearbox can be shifted up and down manually.

The gear that is currently selected will be maintained when the Tiptronic programme is selected.

This remains the case until the system does not perform a gear change due to the current driving

situation.

Operating Tiptronic

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From position D push the selector lever left into the Tiptronic gate M⇒

.

Gently push the selector lever forwards ⊕ or back ㊀ to shift gear up or down ⇒ Fig. 99.

Push the selector lever to the left again in the Tiptronic gate M to exit Tiptronic mode ⇒

.

In selector lever position D, push the lever towards the ⊕ or the ㊀ to switch briefly into the Tiptronic

programme M.

NOTICE

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When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up to the next gear shortly before the

maximum permitted engine speed is reached.

When shifting down a gear manually, the gearbox will not change gear until the engine can

no longer be overrevved.

Driving with an automated manual gearbox

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically.

Driving down hills

The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase the braking effect

of the engine. Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position N.

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Reduce your speed.

Push the selector lever in position D to the left into the Tiptronic gate M⇒ Changing gear with

Tiptronic.

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Gently push the selector lever back ㊀ to change down gear.

Stopping the vehicle and pulling away when driving uphill

The steeper the incline, the lower the gear that is required.

If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away when driving uphill, you should use the Hill Hold Assist

function ⇒ Pull-away assist systems. Pulling the handbrake switches the Hill Hold Assist off.

Vehicles without Hill Hold Assist: When you stop the vehicle on an incline and a position is still

selected, the vehicle must always be prevented from rolling by depressing the brake pedal or by

applying the handbrake. The brake pedal or the handbrake should not be released until you start to

pull away ⇒

.

Kick-down

The kickdown function enables maximum acceleration in the selector lever position D or in the

Tiptronic position M.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed fully, the gearbox will automatically shift to a lower gear,

depending on the speed and engine revs. This will make use of the full vehicle acceleration ⇒

.

The gearbox does not shift up to the next gear until the engine reaches the maximum engine speed

for the gear.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This

can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

•

Always adjust your driving style in accordance with the flow of traffic.

The kickdown function or fast acceleration should only be used if the visibility, weather,

road and traffic conditions permit.

•

You should never endanger other road users through the acceleration of your vehicle or

through your driving style.

NOTICE

If you stop the vehicle on an incline, do not attempt to stop it from rolling back by depressing

the accelerator while a position is still selected. The automated manual gearbox could

overheat and be damaged.

Fault in the automated manual gearbox

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Emergency programme

There may be a fault in the system if warning and indicator lamps for the automated manual

gearbox light up in the vehicle cluster ⇒ Warning and indicator lamp. When certain faults occur, the

automated manual gearbox runs in an emergency programme. The vehicle can still be driven in the

emergency programme, but only at reduced speed and not in all gears.

With an automated manual gearbox it may then be the case that the vehicle can no longer be

driven in all gears.

In all cases the automated manual gearbox should be checked by a qualified workshop

immediately.

Overheating in the automated manual gearbox

The automated manual gearbox can overheat, for example if the vehicle regularly pulls off from the

starting position or in stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by a warning lamp

in the instrument cluster. An acoustic warning may also be heard. Stop the vehicle and allow the

gearbox to cool down ⇒

displayed

.

The vehicle does not move forwards or backwards even though a position

has been selected

If the vehicle will not move in the required direction, the system may have selected the position

incorrectly. Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.

If the vehicle still does not move in the required direction, there is a system fault. Seek expert

assistance and have the system checked.

NOTICE

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If the display indicates that the gearbox is overheating for the first time, the vehicle will

have to be parked safely or driven faster than 20 km/h (12 mph).

If the lamp signal and acoustic warning are repeated approximately every 10 seconds, the

vehicle must immediately be parked safely and the engine switched off. Allow the gearbox

to cool down.

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In order to prevent damage to the gearbox, you should not drive on until the lamp goes out.

You should not pull away or drive the vehicle at very low speeds while the gearbox is

overheated.

Gear-change indicator (manual gearbox)

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle

is in motion to reduce fuel consumption.

Display Meaning

The current gear is optimal.

A higher gear is recommended.

A lower gear is recommended.

CAUTION

The gear-change indicator is only designed to assist the driver and cannot replace the driver's

own judgement.

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The driver has full responsibility for selecting the correct gear in all situations, e.g. when

overtaking or when driving up and down hills.

Driving in the correct gear can reduce fuel consumption.

The display on the gear-change indicator will disappear when the clutch pedal is depressed.

In some vehicles the gear recommendation may be displayed on the screen of the portable

navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of

parts.

Braking, stopping and parking

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Warning and indicator lamps

⇒ Handbrake

⇒ Parking

⇒ Information on the brakes

⇒ Brake assist systems

⇒ Brake fluid

The brake assist systems are the electronic brake pressure distribution system (EBV), anti-lock

brake system (ABS), the brake assist system (BAS), the electronic differential lock (EDS), traction

control (TC), the traction control system (TCS) and the electronic stabilisation programme (ESC).

Additional information and warnings:

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Pull-away assist systems ⇒ Pull-away assist systems

Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres

Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs

and renewal of parts

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