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NOTICE
The supplied charging cable for 110 Volt outlets should always be carried in the vehicle.
NOTICE
Always follow the manufacturer's information and instructions on using the charging station.
NOTICE
The supplied charging cable for 110 Volt outlets has been developed and approved for this vehicle. Do not use the charging cable to charge other vehicles. This applies in particular for vehicles that do not have DC residual current protection.
NOTICE
Always end the charging process before disconnecting the charging cable.
NOTICE
Always connect the charging cable directly to a 110 Volt outlet. Never use the charging cable together with an extension cable, a cable reel, a multiple socket outlet or an adapter such as a regional adapter or timer.
If the charging cable is connected to a 110 Volt outlet with other electrical consumers on the same electrical circuit, the fuse in the electrical circuit can be triggered. If this happens the high-voltage battery will not be charged. Switch off other consumers on the electrical circuit or choose another electrical circuit. If necessary, have the electrical installation checked by qualified experts.
Protect the control unit on the charging cable and the connector from heat, especially from sunlight, during charging.
If the vehicle is close to high-voltage cables during charging, charging may be restricted.
Charging with alternating current (AC charging)

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NOTICE
Always follow the manufacturer's information and instructions on using the charging station.
Charging process indicator

Fig. 137 In the high-voltage battery charge port: Charging process indicator light 1 and information label 2

Fig. 138 Charging process information label

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Charging pro-
cess indicator
light ⇒ fig. 137
(1)
Meaning Proper re-
sponse
(1) Lights up green
permanently.
High-voltage
battery charging
process has
been completed.
Disconnect the
charging con-
nector and close
the charging
socket flap.
(2) Flashes green
permanently.
High-voltage
battery is being
charged.
-
(3) Lights up yellow
briefly.
Charging cable
is connected and
has been detect-
ed by the vehi-
cle.
-
Lights up yellow
permanently.
The charging
cable is con-
nected but there
is no current.
Have the power
supply or the
outlet checked. If
necessary, seek
expert help.
OR: The vehicle
has automatical-
ly unlocked the
charging cable
connector.
Remove the
charging cable
connector.
(4) Flashes yellow. The selector
lever is not in
position P (Park).
Place the selec-
tor lever in posi-
tion P (Park)

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Key to ⇒ fig. 138:
Charging pro-
cess indicator
light ⇒ fig. 137
(1)
Meaning Proper re-
sponse
(5) Lights up red. Charging cable
connector could
not be locked
properly in the
charging socket
of the vehicle.
Check whether
the charging
connector is
plugged in cor-
rectly. Pull out
the charging
cable connector
and insert it into
the charging
socket again.
Get expert assis-
tance if neces-
sary.
Flashes red. Error in charging
system. The
high-voltage
battery cannot
be charged.
Get expert assis-
tance.

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Indicator lights

Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indications.

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NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
If the cruise control is switched on when the ignition is switched off, it may be switched on auto-matically the next time the ignition is switched on, depending on vehicle equipment. No speed is stored for the cruise control.
The displays may vary depending on vehicle equipment.
Cruise control operation

Fig. 141 On the turn signal lever: Cruise control buttons and switches.

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The indicator light in the  button ⇒ fig. 146 lights up and stays on as long as the feature is active.
Automatic activation
When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display appears on the left-hand side of the
screen ⇒ fig. 148.
Automatic activation of the PDC when driving slowly towards an obstacle located in front of the vehicle only works when the speed falls below about 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) for the first time. If the PDC was switched off using the  button, performing one of the following actions with the ignition switched on can automatically reactivate the PDC:
x If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that speed again.
x OR: If the selector lever is moved to Park (P) and then out of that position again.
x OR: If automatic activation is turned off and on again in the Infotainment system.
Automatic activation of the mini PDC display can be turned on or off in the Infotainment system ⇒  Infotainment system.
When the box in the automatic activation function key is checked =, signal chimes sound from a distance of about 20 inches (50 cm) from the obstacle.
WARNING
Never rely completely on the PDC for information about people and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and could be struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.
x The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people or objects.
x Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may not always be able to detect them.
If you hear a long beep of about 3 seconds when you first turn PDC on or the indicator light in the button starts blinking, this means there is a malfunction in the Park Distance Control system. Switch off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have it immediately checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 147 PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

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The air recirculation mode helps prevent outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
In very hot outside temperatures, temporarily switch to manual air recirculation in order to cool the vehicle interior faster.
For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched off in the following situations ⇒ .
x Manually: The  button is pushed (Climatronic) or the air distribution knob is turned to < (manual air conditioning).
x Automatically: A sensor detects conditions that could cause the windows to fog up.
Switching manual air recirculation on and off
Switching on: Press the 3 button. The indicator light under the button lights up.
Switching off: Press the 3 button. The indicator light under the button goes out.
Switching the automatic air recirculation mode on and off: Climatronic
x Press the -%.5 button.
x Touch the

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WARNING
The electric motor compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area and can cause serious personal injury.
x Always use extreme caution when doing any work in the electric motor compartment. Always follow commonly accepted safety practices and use common sense. Never risk per-sonal injury.
x Never perform any work in the electric motor compartment unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and have the correct technical information and the correct tools.
x If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified work-shop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
x We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician. Serious personal injury may re-sult from improperly performed work.
x Never open or close the electric motor hood if steam or coolant is escaping. Hot steam or coolant can cause serious burns. Always wait until you no longer see or hear steam or cool-ant escaping from the electric motor.
x Always let the electric motor cool down completely before carefully opening the hood.
x Hot parts of the electric motor and the exhaust system will burn skin on contact.
x When the electric motor has cooled down and you are ready to open the hood:
– Firmly apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only).
– Take the vehicle key out of the ignition.
– On vehicles with Keyless Access, make sure that the remote control vehicle key is out of range of the vehicle and that the vehicle cannot be started by depressing the starter
button ⇒  Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access.
– Always keep children and others away from the electric motor compartment and never leave them unsupervised.
x The electric motor coolant system is under pressure when the electric motor is hot. Never unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap when the electric motor is hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause severe burns and other serious injuries.
– Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclockwise direction while applying light downward pressure on the top of the cap.
– Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag.
x Never spill fluids on the electric motor or exhaust system when refilling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts of the electric motor or exhaust system can cause a fire.

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WARNING
High voltage systems in the electric motor compartment can cause electrical shocks or even electrocution, severe burns, other serious injuries, and even death!
x Never short-circuit the electrical system. Be especially careful when using jumper cables. The vehicle's battery could explode!
x To reduce the risk of electrical shock and personal injury while the electric motor is acti-vated:
– Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components of the high voltage elec-tronic ignition system.
– Never touch the wiring of the HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights.
x Read and heed the important information and warnings on cleaning the electric motor
compartment ⇒  Cleaning the electric motor compartment.
WARNING
Moving parts in the electric motor compartment can cause serious personal injury on con-tact.
x Never reach into the area around or touch the radiator fan. Contact with the blades can cause serious personal injury. Always remember that the radiator fan is temperature-controlled and can come on suddenly even when the electric motor has been switched off for a while and the key has been removed from the ignition.
x If you have to perform a check or repair when the electric motor is activated, there are more risks from the rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and from the high-voltage ignition system. Always use extreme care.
– Always make sure that jewelry, loose clothing and long hair do not get caught in rotat-ing electric motor parts. Before starting any work remove your jewelry, take off your neck-tie, tie back and cover your hair, and do not wear clothing that can hang down and get caught in moving electric motor parts.
– Always use extreme caution if the accelerator pedal has to be depressed to perform a check. The vehicle will start to move even if the parking brake is on.
x Never leave any objects in the electric motor compartment, for example cleaning rags and tools. Objects left behind can cause malfunctions, electric motor damage, and even fires.
WARNING
Additional materials in the electric motor compartment such as blankets can interfere with the operation of the electric motor and can cause fires, which can lead to serious injuries.
x Never cover the electric motor with blankets or other materials.
WARNING
Operating fluids and some materials in the electric motor compartment can catch fire easily, causing burns and other serious personal injuries!
x Never smoke near the electric motor compartment.
x Never work next to open flames or sparks.
x Never pour or spill operating fluids or other flammable liquids on the electric motor. These fluids can ignite on hot electric motor parts and cause injuries.
x Always have a functional, approved fire extinguisher nearby.

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