Get While driving -> Starting and stopping the engine Guide for Volkswagen Up 4 Door First Generation (2011-2019)

NOTICE

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Observe the operating instructions for any device that you plug into the socket.

Never exceed the maximum power rating as this could damage the whole vehicle electrical

system.

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12-volt socket:

- Only use accessories that have been approved in accordance with the relevant

guidelines on electromagnetic compatibility.

- Never feed electricity into the socket.

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Starting the engine, changing gear and

parking

Starting and stopping the engine

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Ignition lock

⇒ Starting the engine

⇒ Stopping the engine

⇒ Electronic immobilizer

Immobilizer display

If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system, then

may be displayed in the

instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started ⇒ Electronic immobilizer.

Push-starting or towing

For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to

start the engine instead.

Additional information and warnings:

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Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set

Changing gear ⇒ Changing gear

Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking

Steering ⇒ Steering

Pull-away assist systems ⇒ Pull-away assist systems

Filling the tank ⇒ Filling the tank

Fuel ⇒ Fuel

Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing

Starting the engine with jump leads ⇒ Starting the engine with jump leads

Tow starting and towing ⇒ Tow-starting and towing

WARNING

Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle.

This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents and severe injuries.

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Braking and steering support systems, the airbag system, the belt tensioners and other

items of safety equipment in the vehicle are only active when the engine is running.

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The engine should only be switched off when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the engine.

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Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed spaces. The exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause

loss of consciousness and death.

Never leave the engine running if you leave the vehicle unattended. The vehicle could

move suddenly or something unexpected may happen that may cause damage and

serious injuries.

Never use a start booster. A start booster can explode and cause the engine to suddenly

run at high revs.

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious

injuries.

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Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with

inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel.

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Never apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic

converters or heat shields.

Ignition lock

Fig. 93 Vehicle key positions

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.

Vehicle key positions ⇒ Fig. 93

Ignition switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.

Ignition switched on. The steering lock can be released.

Engine is started. Release the vehicle key as soon as the engine starts. Once released,

the vehicle key moves back to position ①.

WARNING

Always take care when using the vehicle key as you could cause accidents or serious injuries.

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Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be

started and electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can

cause serious injury.

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Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could

become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to

safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low

temperatures, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or

fatalities, especially for small children.

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Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The

steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.

If the vehicle key is left in the ignition for a long period with the engine switched off, the

vehicle battery could discharge.

Starting the engine

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.

Manual gearbox

Automated manual gearbox

Depress the brake pedal and hold it until

step 5 has been completed.

Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ Fig. 93①.

Fully depress the clutch pedal until the

engine has been started.

Depress the brake pedal and hold it until

step 5 has been completed.

Shift the gear stick to a neutral position.

Place the selector lever in position N.

Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock to position ⇒ Fig. 93② – do not depress the

accelerator.

Release the vehicle key once the engine has started.

6. If the engine does not start, stop the procedure and repeat it after approximately one minute.

7. Release the handbrake if you wish to pull away ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking.

Natural gas engines

The gas engine will only start with gas. It is possible to start the engine with petrol under the

following conditions:

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Very low outside temperatures.

The mixture adjustment after filling is not yet complete.

Natural gas tank is empty.

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly,

particularly if a gear or position is selected, and cause accidents and serious injuries.

WARNING

A start booster can explode or suddenly cause the engine to run at high revs.

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Never use a start booster.

NOTICE

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The starter and the engine can be damaged if you attempt to start the engine while the

vehicle is in motion or if the engine is started again immediately after it has been switched

off.

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When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading

the engine.

Do not push-start or tow-start the engine. Unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic converter.

Do not warm up the engine by running it while the vehicle is stationary. Instead, pull off as

soon as there is good visibility through the windows. This helps the engine to reach operating

temperature more quickly and reduces emissions.

Components with a high power consumption are switched off temporarily when the engine is

started.

When starting from cold, the engine may be a little noisy for the first few seconds. This is

quite normal, and no cause for concern.

Stopping the engine

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.

Manual gearbox

Automated manual gearbox

The vehicle must be completely stationary ⇒

Depress the brake pedal and hold it until step 4 has been completed.

Place the selector lever in position D or R.

Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking.

Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ Fig. 93⓪.

Select 1st gear or reverse gear.

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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