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Owner's manual*Owner's manual
Owner's manual
RCD 210, RCD 215
Replacement service schedule
Edition:Â 11.2012
Item number:Â 132.5R1.BUP.20
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page. They draw your attention to possible risks of accident or injury and explain
how they can be avoided.
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same section or on a given page.
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Thank you for choosing Volkswagen
By purchasing this Volkswagen, you have become the owner of a vehicle fitted with the most up-to-
date technology and a multitude of convenience functions for your use and enjoyment.
Before using your vehicle for the first time, please read and observe the information in this
owner's manual. It will quickly help you to become familiar with your vehicle and all of its
functions as well as making you aware of dangers to yourself and others and of how these
dangers can be avoided.
If you have any further questions about your vehicle, or if you think that the vehicle wallet has not
covered everything, please get in touch with your Volkswagen dealership. They will always be
happy to deal with your questions, suggestions or problems.
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if you do not observe the warning.
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injuries if you do not observe the warning.
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injuries if you do not observe the warning.
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observe the warning.
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Description of symbols
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About this owner's manual
Overview of the vehicle
Before the journey
While driving
Cleaning and maintenance
If and when
Abbreviations
Index
Epilog
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- Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system - , /
⇒ Volkswagen information system
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched onyf
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals ⇒ Changing gear
Lever for adjusting the steering column ⇒ Adjusting the seat position
Driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Overview of the centre console
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 7:
Air vent, non-adjustable ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off
function PASSENGER AIRBAG ⇒ Airbag system
Button for the right-hand seat heating ⇒ Seat functions or button for the rear window
heating (alternative fitting locationyf ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Radio (factory fittedyf
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Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 8:
Stowage compartment with drink holder in the centre console ⇒ Drink holder
Ashtray ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
12-volt socket or cigarette lighter ⇒ Socket⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Handbrake ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking
Lever for:
- Manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
- Automated manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
Button for city emergency brake function ⇒ City emergency brake function
Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehiclesyf 7 K H F R Q W U R O V D U H P L U U R U H G L Q
right-hand drive vehicles
Key for ⇒ Fig. 9:
Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel ⇒ Airbag system
Vent ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
To the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front
airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Opening lever for the stowage compartment or open stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage
area
Symbols in the roof
SymbolMeaning
Interior lights and reading lights ⇒ Lights
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ⇒ Electric panorama
sliding/tilting glass roof
Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings ⇒, faults ⇒ or certain functions.
Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once
the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Acoustic warning signals are sounded when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Handbrake is applied.
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parkingDo not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high or
coolant level system faulty.
⇒ Coolant
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low.⇒ Engine oil
⇒ Steering
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SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Do not drive on!
The electromechanical steering is faulty or not working.
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened.
⇒ Seat belts
There are objects on the front passenger seat.
Fault in the alternator.⇒ Vehicle battery
Vehicles with start/stop system: manual engine start
required.
⇒ Pull-away assist
systems
Fault in the automated manual gearbox.⇒ Changing gear
Lit up: there is a fault in the ESC, or it has been switched of
for system-related reasons
OR: together with the ABS indicator lamp : ABS fault.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parking
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
Lit up: Traction Control fault or switched off for system-
related reasons.
Flashes: Traction Control active.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
The rear fog light is switched on.⇒ Lights
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.⇒ Engine
management
system and exhaust
purification system
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power
Controlyf .
Electromechanical steering function reduced.⇒ Steering
Petrol tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Natural gas tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.⇒ Airbag system
Automated manual gearbox overheated, or the gears
cannot be selected correctly.⇒ Changing gear
Flashing: vehicle with an automated manual gearbox is not
secured from rolling away.
Changing gear
⇒ Changing gear
Braking, stopping
and parking
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parking
Turn signal left or right.⇒ Lights
Hazard warning lights switched on.⇒ In an emergency
Cruise control system is controlling the speed.⇒ Cruise control
system (CCSyf
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear
⇒ Changing gear
Braking, stopping
and parking
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parking
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being
operated.⇒ Lights
Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with
natural gas engine.⇒ Coolant
Seat belt fastened for a rear seat passenger.
⇒ Seat belts
Seat belt not fastened for a rear seat passenger.
Immobilizer active.⇒ Starting and
stopping the engine
After switching on the ignition: Display to indicate that a
service is due soon.
⇒ Instruments
Black ice warning. The outside temperature is below
+4°C (+39°Fyf .
Flashing quickly: City emergency brake function braking
automatically or has braked automatically.
⇒ City emergency
brake function
Flashing slowly: City emergency brake function currently
not available.
City emergency brake function has been switched on
manually. Switches off after approx. 5 seconds.
City emergency brake function has been switched off
manually.
Lit up: start/stop system is available.
Flashing: start/stop system is not available.⇒ Pull-away assist
systemsStart/stop system is available, but an automatic engine stop
is not possible.
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SymbolMeaning ⇒See
⇒ Changing gear
Flashing in conjunction with the remaining segments of the
fuel tank display: fuel tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.
Instruments
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Instrument overview
⇒ Displays
⇒ Service interval display
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer
to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is higher.
Additional information and warnings:
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Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the equipment level, the scale divisions may look slightly different in type 2 ⇒ Fig. 11
.
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 10 or ⇒ Fig. 11:
Speedometer in km/h or in mph and km/h, depending on vehicle.
Displays⇒ Displays.
Reset button for the trip recorder display (tripyf .
- Press the button briefly to switch between the trip recorder and the
odometer.
- Press the button for about 5Â seconds to reset the trip recorder and any
other indicators in the multifunction display ⇒ Volkswagen information system.
Fuel gauge⇒ Filling the tank.
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minuteyf .The start of the red
zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the
engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. It is advisable to change up a gear or lift
your foot off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone ⇒.
Setting button for the clock or for switching between outside temperature display and
clock.
- To set the clock, select the time display if not already selected. To do this, push the
rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 12② up or down, or press setting button ⇒ Fig. 11⑥.
- Press and hold the button to mark the hour display so that it flashes.
- Press the  button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
- Press the button again briefly to select the minute display so that it flashes.
- Press the  button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
- Press the button again to finish setting the clock.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Other instruments, such as the outside temperature display, can be shown in the screen of
the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagenyf ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and
renewal of parts.
Displays
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the
instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 10② or ⇒ Fig. 11②:
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Warning and information displays
The system checks certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched
on or while the vehicle is in motion. Functional faults are indicated by warning symbols on the
instrument cluster display (⇒ Warning and indicator lampsyf $ Q D F R X V W L F Z D U Q L Q J L V D O V R J L Y H Q L Q
certain cases. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.
Distance displays
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (tripyf V K R Z V W K H G L V W D Q F H W U D Y H O O H G V L Q F H W K H W U L S U H F R U G H U Z D V O D V W U H V H W 7 K H I L Q D O
digit shows distances of 100Â m.
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature falls below +4°C (+39°Fyf W K H G L V S O D \ D O V R V K R Z V D V Q R Z I O D N H V \ P E R O L F H
warningyf 7 K L V V \ P E R O I O D V K H V D Q G W K H Q U H P D L Q V F R Q V W D Q W O \ O L W X Q W L O W K H R X W V L G H W H P S H U D W X U H U L V H V
above +6°C (+43°Fyf ⇒.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be
slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.
The measuring range lies between -40℃ (-40°Fyf D Q G
r ) \f.
Selector lever positions
The chosen selector lever position is indicated by luminous lettering on the selector lever. In
position D the selected gear and the current position are shown in the instrument cluster display. In
position (Tiptronicyf R Q O \ W K H V H O H F W H G J H D U L V V K R Z Q ⇒ Changing gear.
Gear-change indicator (manual gearboxyf
While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to
reduce fuel consumption ⇒ Changing gear.
Belt status display for the rear seats
Once the ignition has been switched on, the driver can see the belt status display in the instrument
cluster display and therefore can tell whether or not the rear passengers have fastened their seat
belts ⇒ Seat belts.
Start/stop system status display
The instrument cluster display shows information about the current status ⇒ Pull-away assist
systems.
The design and content of displays may vary, as different instrument clusters are available.
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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MenuFunction
Average speed
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately
100 metres has been travelled. The display will show dashes until
this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately
every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Digital coolant temperature
display
Current temperature of the coolant temperature displayed digitally.
If the --.- appears in the instrument cluster display and the red
warning light flashes, there is a fault in the engine cooling system.
Do not drive on! Seek expert assistance.
Digital outside temperature
displayCurrent outside temperature displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
If the saved speed (within the range of 30Â km/h (18Â mphyf D Q G
250Â km/h (155Â mphyf \f is exceeded, an acoustic warning will be
given, along with a visible warning if required.
Switching between displays
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Are any technical modifications required for driving the vehicle abroad, e.g. masking the
headlights?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and
repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
And for gas engines: is compressed natural gas (CNGyf D Y D L O D E O H ) X H O ?
Are the correct engine oil (Engine oilyf D Q G R W K H U V H U Y L F H I O X L G V W K D W F R P S O \ Z L W K 9 R O N V Z D J H Q
specifications available in the destination country?
Will the portable navigation unit Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may
differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your
Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and
the following issues at your destination:
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for
example if the road is flooded:
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Fig. 18 Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp ⇒ Fig. 18 (arrowyf I O D V K H V R Q F H
The lamp will flash several times if the button is pressed and held, e.g. convenience closing of the
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
If the indicator lamp in the key does not light up when a button is pressed, the battery in the key
should be replaced ⇒ Replacing the battery.
Replacing the battery
Fig. 19 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover
Fig. 20 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.
Replacing the battery
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