Page 32 Display Function Coolant Coolant temperature digital display. Page 33 Settings menu Function Units Set the units in which temperature, fuel consumption, and distances should be displayed for example, whether to show distance driven in miles or kilometers. Service View the service reminder display Factory setting Reset the functions in the Settings menu back to the factory settings.
Page 35 For diesel engines: Is ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel Refueling readily available? Page 36 Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected? Driving through water on roads The specifications in this Manual refer to the base model. The stated values may vary, depending upon different equipment or models, as well as with respect to special vehicles and vehicles exported to different countries.
Page 38 Fig. Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and signs containing important information regarding vehicle operation can be found in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, in the driver door jamb, or on the luggage compartment floor. Page Engine Data Fuel grade sticker An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle, Refueling.
These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot. Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Page 41 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key More information: Volkswagen Information System Power locking and closing system Starting and stopping the engine Consumer information Emergency closing and opening DANGER 20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even death within a short time if swallowed.
Page 42 Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery. If this is not the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop, Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key.
Page 44 Fig. Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an author- ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Obey all legal requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform this service for you.
Page 46 Leaving the vehicle unlocked for longer periods of non-use for example, in your garage can cause the vehicle battery to drain so that the engine can no longer be started. From the inside with the power locking button, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside. Special functions of the power locking system can be turned on or off by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Page 48 Note: Depending on the central remote control settings, it may be necessary to press the button on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock all doors and the rear hatch, Volkswagen Information System. If you would like to have these settings changed, please see your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Page 49 If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote control vehicle key and the door or the rear hatch has not been opened within a few seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps pre- vent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally. Page 50 Volkswagen emblem on the rear hatch is pressed. Page 51 All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked and once to confirm that it has been locked.
If the vehicle was unlocked and within the next few seconds neither a door nor the rear hatch has been opened, the vehicle is automatically locked again. Page 52 Your vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft alarm system or pre-equipped for anti-theft alarm system installation. If the vehicle is pre-equipped for installation of the anti-theft alarm system, the alarm system can be retrofitted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Page 53 Forcibly opening a door. Forcibly opening the engine hood. Forcibly opening the rear hatch. Switching on the ignition with an invalid key. Disconnecting the vehicle battery. Deactivating the alarm Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key or switch on the ignition with a valid remote control vehicle key.
Page 55 When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds. The rear spoiler could be damaged. If the vehicle must be pushed, do not push against the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler and the rear hatch could be damaged. This can damage the rear hatch and make it impossible to close. Page 58 Volkswagen emblem. Opening with the Volkswagen emblem Unlock the vehicle or rear hatch, or open a door.
Page 59 Closing the rear hatch Fig. Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it. Page 61 Switches in the driver door Key to fig. For the window in the driver door. For the window in the passenger door. Opening or closing windows Function Action Opening: Press the switch. Closing: Pull the switch. Page 62 If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not work properly.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away. Page 63 If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window stops again if there is resistance. If the window still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Page Power Sunroof Remove leaves and other objects from the sunroof guiderails regularly either by hand or using a vacuum cleaner. If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Page 65 Opening or closing the power sunroof Fig. A: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof open or closed. B: Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close. Page 66 The power sunroof will now close without pinch protection!
If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author- ized Volkswagen Service Facility. Page 67 Pull and hold the switch at the rear.
The sunroof will open and close on its own. When the sunroof is closed once again, release the switch. If the sunroof still will not close, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Page 68 Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame, thereby causing injury. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Page 70 4 inches 10 cm. If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive equipment is available.
Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driv- er's airbag inflates.
Page 71 WARNING Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and vehicle damage. Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts before adjusting the seats.
Page 72 Only the proper seating position ensures optimum protection by the safety belt and airbag. Page 73 For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the event of sudden braking maneuvers or accidents, Volkswagen recommends the following seating positions: Applies to all vehicle occupants: Adjust head restraints so that the upper edge of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher.
Page 74 Manual controls on the driver and front passenger seats Fig. Page 75 Adjusting the front and rear head restraints Fig. There are notches in the head restraint guide rods so that the head restraint can lock into place. Only properly installed head restraints can lock into place at the adjustment range notches. Always drive with the head restraints in place and properly adjusted to help minimize the risk of neck injury in a crash. Every person in the vehicle must have a properly adjusted head restraint to minimize the risk of neck injury in a crash.
Page 77 Removing the front head restraints Sit in the back seat behind the head restraint you want to remove. Recline the backrest with the head re- straint so that there is enough overhead clearance to remove it. Page 78 NOTICE When removing or reinstalling the head restraint, take care that the head restraint does not strike the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner or other parts of the vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
Adjusting the steering wheel position Fig. Page Center Armrest Center armrest Fig. Front center armrest There is a storage compartment in the center armrest, Storage areas. Always sit properly at all times before starting to drive and while the vehicle is moving.
Page 81 Fig. When the ignition is switched on, the front seats can be electrically heated by heating elements that warm the seat backrest and cushion. Page 82 If you smell an odor, immediately shut off seat heating and have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never install leather upholstery on a vehicle with seat heating that originally had cloth upholstery. The seat heating elements for seats with cloth seats will overheat if the cloth up- holstery is replaced with leather upholstery. Do not use the seat heating if any of the following conditions apply: If the seat is not being used.
Page 84 If you smell an odor, immediately shut off seat heating and have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Page Safety Belts Check the condition of all safety belts regularly. Safety belts offer optimum protection only when they are used properly.
Properly worn safety belts are the single most effective means of reducing the risk of serious injury and death in a collision or other accident. Page 87 Volkswagen for your vehicle, model, and model year. Safety belts that were subject to stress in an accident and stretched must be replaced with a correct, new safety belt, preferably by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Page 88 The safety belt warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition is switched on. The chime stops soon- er if the driver buckles his or her safety belt. The warning light and the chime go out when both driver and front passenger have bucked their safety belts. Page 89 The physical principles of a frontal collision are simple.
Page 90 Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Many people believe that it is possible to resist the forces of an impact by holding tight or bracing themselves. That is simply not true! Even at low collision speeds, the forces acting on the body are too much for the body to be held in the seat with the arms and hands. Page 91 United States and Canada. Although your Volkswagen is equipped with airbags, you still have to wear the safety belts provided.
Front airbags, for example, are activated only in some frontal collisions. The front airbags are not activated in all frontal collisions, in side and rear collisions, in rollovers, or in cases when the condi- tions for deployment stored in the electronic control unit are not met.
Regularly check safety belts and related parts for damage. Damaged safety belts must be replaced; they cannot be repaired. Always keep safety belts clean. Never catch, damage or chafe safety belt webbing on sharp edges.
Page 94 Fig. Safety belts can only work when they are correctly positioned on the body. A properly worn safety belt also helps to position the occu- pant so that an airbag can provide maximum protection when deployed.
Page Safety Belt Extender The extender adds about 8 inches 20 cm to the safety belt. Always remove the safety belt extender when it is not needed and stow it safely.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if you believe you may need an extender. Page 97 The airbag will not be able to provide enough protection for an occupant not wearing a safety belt. Only use the safety belt extender approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle. Page 98 Never use the safety belt extender to secure a child restraint.
Never use a safety belt extender on your Volkswagen that you got from another automo- bile manufacturer or from an automotive parts store. Page 99 The front safety belts also have load limiters to help reduce the forces applied to the body in a crash.
Heed all safety regulations if the vehicle or individual components of the system have to be scrapped. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer and authorized Volkswagen Service Facility are familiar with these regulations, Service and disposal of belt pretensioners. Page Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform this service for you.
Page Always obey local vehicle lighting laws. The driver is always responsible for the correct headlight settings. Page Before they burn out, HID lamps can flicker. A message will then appear in the MFI. This is your reminder to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service facility to check the headlights.
Page The convenience turn signal feature can be deactivated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Page Switching lights on and off Fig. Page Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on. Light switch in position , if the vehicle has no orientation lighting, Coming home and Leaving home feature orientation lighting.
Page Static cornering lights Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static cornering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. Page Instrument panel lighting and headlight range adjustment Fig. Page Turn the thumbwheel to the desired position 2 : Position Vehicle loading condition — Front seats occupied and an empty luggage compartment. All seats occupied and an empty luggage compartment.
All seats occupied and a fully loaded luggage compartment Only the driver seat occupied and a fully loaded luggage compartment. Page Button Function Glove and luggage compartment lights The glove and luggage compartments may have lights that come on automatically when they are opened and go off when they are closed.
Background lighting When the ignition and headlights are switched on, the background lighting in the roof console lights There may also be footwell lighting. Always stow sun visors when not needed to block sun glare. Sun visors Fig. Page Windshield made of heat-insulating glass Fig. Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Windshields made of insulating glass have a transparent metallic infrared-reflecting coating.
Page Windshield Wiper Lever Lights Possible cause Proper response Refill windshield washer reservoir at the next Not enough windshield washer fluid. Page The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move. If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray. Windshield wiper functions Page If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it away.
If it continues to block the wiper, the wiper will stop moving. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again. Windshield wiper service position Fig. Page Rain Sensor Rain sensor Fig.
Page Check if there is still enough windshield washer fluid in the reservoir. In cold weather, always use a special windshield washer antifreeze solution that will help keep the Page If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze agent.
If you do, this could cause sediments or other by-products that can clog the windshield washer nozzles. Page Remember that the inside and outside rearview mirrors will not show everything behind you. There can be blind spots. Blind spots can be significantly larger if the mirrors are not properly adjusted.
Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror glass will damage any plastic surfaces it comes in contact with. Clean up spilled electrolyte fluid immediately with clear water and a sponge. Inside mirror Fig. Page Outside Mirrors The auto-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch on the inside mirror 2. When auto-dimming is activated, the indicator light is on. If the ignition is switched on, the sensor automatically darkens the inside mirror depending on the amount of light shining into the vehicle from the rear.
Page Turn the rotary knob to the desired position: Neutral position. Outside mirror folded out, no heating or adjustment possible.
Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out. Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base when moving the mirrors. Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can cause loss of control and serious injury. Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting. Always remember when transporting heavy objects that a change in the center of gravity also changes the way your vehicle handles: — Page Driving with an open rear hatch can lead to serious personal injury.
If you have to drive with an open rear hatch, make sure that all objects and the hatch itself are properly secured and take appropriate measures to keep toxic exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Page Securely stow all luggage, Stowing luggage. Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently. Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers. Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle. If applicable, observe information about driving with a roof rack, Roof rack.
Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the permissible Gross Axle Weight Rating. Also, never let the total of these actual weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Page WARNING Unsecured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the vehicle, causing serious personal injury during hard braking or sharp steering or in an accident.
Loose items can also be struck and thrown through the passenger compartment by the front airbags if they inflate. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury: Always stow all objects securely in the vehicle.
Page Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place Fig. Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward. Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the vehicle is moving. When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
Page Fig. Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS When you open or close the rear hatch, the supporting cords, when attached, will automatically raise or lower the luggage compartment cover. The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub against them. Shopping bag hooks Fig. Page Make sure that the rear hatch does not touch items on the roof rack when opened. If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to increased air resistance.
Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack Fig. Page WARNING Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system to fly off the vehicle, causing accidents and injuries. Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.
Secure the roof rack base carrier only at the attachment points shown in the illustration. Always use suitable, undamaged tie-down ropes and ratchet straps. Secure the load properly. Page Trailer Towing A trailer hitch can fall off while driving or rip loose or while pulling a trailer causing the trailer to separate from the vehicle. They are familiar with the technical requirements and recommended procedures, have the necessary special tools and spare parts, and can properly dispose of old tires.
Page For technical reasons it is usually not possible to use wheel rims from other vehicles. Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit properly. Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if necessary. Page The tires and wheels are essential parts of the vehicle's design. The tires and wheels approved by Volkswagen are specially matched to the characteristics of the vehicle for good road holding and safe handling when in good condition and properly inflated.
Page Old tires can fail suddenly and without warning. Volkswagen recommends replacing tires that are 6 years and older. Page In most cases, you cannot use wheel bolts from a different vehicle.
Tires and wheel rims approved by Volkswagen have been matched precisely to your vehicle model and contribute considerably to good handling and safe vehicle performance. Page Volkswagen for your vehicle and model. Never use tires that are larger or wider than the dimensions of the tires approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model. Larger tires could scrape and rub on the vehicle body or other parts of the vehicle. The factory-installed tires may be summer, winter, or all-season tires.
Page WARNING Incorrect tire pressure can cause a sudden tire failure or blowout, loss of control, collision, serious personal injury, and even death. Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct cold tire pressure before driving off.
Low tire pressure can cause tires to get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden loss of pressure, and blowouts. The tire inflation pressures for the road tires are listed on this label. The inflation pressure for the compact spare is as specified on the tire pressure label or on a separate label for the compact spare, if there is one.
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The air-cooled engine was in the rear of the car powering the rear wheels and inside there was seating for up to 5 occupants. This model ran through to the end of the Century, being manufactured in developing countries such as Mexico that required low-cost new cars.
In Volkswagen launched the Golf model as its replacement in more developed markets such as Europe. Its replacement had its water-cooled engine in the front powering the front wheels, the complete opposite to the Beetle but the way the auto industry was moving.
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