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WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, es-
pecially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control,
collisions, and serious personal injury.
Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibil-
ity, weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other driv-
ers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's ac-
celeration.
WARNING
Constant braking causes the brakes to overheat and even to fail
leading to collisions and serious personal injury.
Never “ride” the brakes or apply the brake pedal too often or
too long.
Riding the brakes will substantially reduce braking perfor-
mance, increase stopping distance, and can cause complete
brake system failure.
NOTICE
Never “ride” the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pe-
dal when you do not want to brake. This will make the brakes
wear faster.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or
steep, always reduce speed and shift into lower gear (manual or
automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the brake
system could overheat and even fail. Only use the brakes when
you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.
Warning and indicator lights

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WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result
in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a
safe distance off the road, turn on the emergency flashers, stop
the engine, and use other warning devices to warn approaching
traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
Pedals

Fig. 136 Pedals in vehicles with manual transmission: 1 Accelerator
pedal, 2 Brake pedal, 3 Clutch pedal.

indicator light K will blink and a text message will be displayed. To
engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL):
On 6-speed transmissions: Depress and then release the brake
pedal. Try to engage the ASL again.
On 7-speed transmissions: First shift into Park (P) or Neutral (N),
and then shift to a drive position.
WARNING
Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss
of vehicle control, a collision, and serious personal injury.
Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
When the engine is running and a drive position is engaged,
the vehicle will start to move as soon as the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Never shift into Reverse or Park when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal inju-
ry.
Never get out of the driver's seat while the engine is running,
especially when the transmission is in a drive gear. If you must
leave your vehicle while the engine is running, always set the
electronic parking brake and shift the transmission into Park
(P).
Never leave the vehicle in Neutral (N). It will roll down hills,
whether the engine is running or not.
When the engine is running and a drive gear - Drive (D), Sport
Drive (S), or Reverse (R) - has been selected, press and hold
the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. The vehicle
may “creep” and move forward or backward even if the engine
is idling slowly.
Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is
moving.

gency shift program lets you drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed
and without being able to use all of the forward gears.
In some cases, vehicles with a DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox automatic
transmission may not be able to shift into reverse. It is then impos-
sible to drive the vehicle backwards.
In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®) automatic
transmission
The DSG® automatic transmission may overheat, for example, due to
frequent starts, extended “creeping,” or stop-and-go traffic. Overheat-
ing is indicated by the warning light

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Steering system stiff. Turn the steering wheel back
and forth.
Steering column not
locked/unlocked.
Switch the ignition off and
then switch it on again. Heed
any messages shown in the
instrument cluster display, if
applicable.
On vehicles with Keyless Ac-
cess ,press the starter button
briefly twice in a row without
depressing the brake or
clutch pedal.
Do not drive any farther if
the steering column remains
locked after you switch on the
ignition. Contact your author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility for assistance.

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.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result
in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.

Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a
parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are
much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly in
summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause
unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
NOTICE
Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barri-
ers or high curbs. 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. To help prevent damage, stop before the tires of
your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.
Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or
down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the
vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper
covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and ex-
haust systems).
Warning and indicator lights

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Together with ABS indica-
tor light J or !"3: ABS fail-
ure.
See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work
without ABS.
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Brake pads worn.
If you believe that it is safe to
do so, immediately take the
vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or author-
ized Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility. Check, and if necessary
replace, all brake pads.
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