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with airbags, all vehicle occupants, including the driver, must wear
safety belts correctly in order to minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in a crash, regardless of whether a seating position has an air-
bag or not.
An airbag will deploy only once. Safety belts are always there to offer
protection in those accidents in which airbags are not supposed to
deploy or when they have already deployed. Unbelted occupants can
also be thrown out of the vehicle, causing even more severe injuries
or death.
It is also important for occupants in the rear seats to wear their safety
belts properly since they can be thrown violently forward through the
vehicle in the event of an accident. Unbelted passengers in the rear
seats endanger not only themselves but also the driver and other
passengers in the vehicle ⇒ fig. 63.
Safety belts protect

Fig. 64 Belted driver secured by the correctly worn safety belt in the
event of a sudden braking maneuver.

WARNING
Switching off the engine while the vehicle is moving can make
the vehicle harder to stop and result in loss of vehicle control,
leading to collisions and severe personal injuries.
Brake and steering assistance systems, the airbag system,
safety belt pretensioners, and other vehicle safety features only
work when the engine is running.
Switch off the engine only when the vehicle is not moving.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and
running the vehicle's engine:
Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous,
colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause un-
consciousness and death.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly or some other unexpected
event could occur, resulting in property damage or personal
injury.
Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode
and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very
hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or cata-
lytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush,
leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or
near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter,
or heat shields.

WARNING
Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a com-
plete stop. You can lose control of the vehicle, crash, and be
seriously injured.
The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when
the ignition is switched off.
The brake booster does not work when the engine is not run-
ning. More brake pedal pressure will be needed to stop the ve-
hicle.
The power steering system does not work when the engine is
not running, and you will need more force to steer the vehicle.
When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steer-
ing will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle.
NOTICE
If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine
could overheat when it is stopped. To reduce the risk of engine
damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes before
you switch off the ignition.
If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driv-
er door is opened, a chime sounds. The chime is also a reminder to
switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving and lock-
ing the vehicle from the outside.
On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the vehicle key can
only be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in Park
(P).
After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the
engine compartment may keep running for several minutes, or may
start running after the vehicle has been parked for a while, even if the
ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been removed. The
radiator fan shuts off automatically when the engine has cooled down
enough.

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Push and hold the
lever in the 30%%$ – po-
sition (–) to reduce the
set speed until the
lower desired speed is
reached and the lever
is released.
memory.
Switch off cruise
control.
Push the lever to the
/&& position (2).
Pushing the lever briefly
to the first detent deac-
tivates the cruise control
and saves the stored
speed.
Pushing the lever to the
second detent turns off
the cruise control and
deletes the stored speed.

Driving downhill with cruise control
If cruise control cannot maintain constant speed while driving down-
hill, slow the vehicle with the foot brake and downshift if necessary.
Automatic deactivation
Cruise control speed regulation is automatically deactivated or tempo-
rarily interrupted:
If the system detects an error that could affect the function of the
cruise control.
If the vehicle has accelerated and goes faster than the stored
speed for a longer time.
If the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
If the vehicle shifts gear (manual transmission).
If an airbag deploys.

Automatic electrical load deactivation
If the vehicle battery drain is high, the intelligent onboard electrical
system management automatically takes steps to help prevent bat-
tery drain.
The idle speed is increased so that the alternator provides more
power.
The power to devices that consume a lot of electricity is cut back or
switched off completely.
When the engine is started, the power supply to the 12 Volt sockets
is temporarily interrupted.
The onboard electrical system management cannot always keep the
battery from being drained. For example, the battery will drain if the
engine is not running, but the ignition is switched on or the parking
lights are left on for a long time when parked.
Battery disconnection in an accident with airbag deployment
In vehicles with a battery in the luggage compartment, the electrical
connection to the battery is disconnected automatically in a collision
with airbag deployment. This helps to prevent a short-circuit.
What drains the vehicle battery?
Long periods when the engine is not running, especially when the
ignition is on.
Using electrical systems or devices when the engine is switched
off.
Leaving the vehicle unlocked for several days when not in use.
The selector lever is left for a long period of time in any position
other than P when the ignition is switched off ⇒  Automatic transmis-
sion: Selector lever.
WARNING
Failure to use the proper battery with proper mounting and
connections may cause short circuits, fires, and serious per-
sonal injuries.
Always use only maintenance-free or cycle-free, leak-proof
batteries with the same specifications and dimensions as the
original equipment battery. Specifications are listed on the bat-
tery housing.

Cleaning upholstery on non-heated seats, manual seats, or seats
without airbag components
Before using any cleaning agent, familiarize yourself with instruc-
tions and warnings on the packaging.
Vacuum upholstery, fabric trim, Alcantara® upholstery, and carpet-
ing regularly with a suitable brush attachment.
Do not use power washers, steam cleaners, or cooling spray.
A soft sponge or a commercially available lint-free microfiber cloth
may be used for general cleaning ⇒ .
Clean Alcantara® surfaces with a damp cotton or wool cloth or a
commercially available lint-free microfiber cloth ⇒ .
Upholstery and fabric trim with light generalized soiling can be
cleaned with a commercially available dry-foam cleaner.
If the upholstery and fabric trim pieces are heavily soiled, see your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility before you begin cleaning to learn about suitable cleaning
options. If necessary, have the cleaning done by a professional.
Treating stains
When treating stains, it may be necessary to clean the entire surface
and not just the stain itself. This is especially true if the entire surface
has become dirty from normal use. Otherwise, the area that is treated
may become lighter than the untreated area. If you have questions or
concerns, consult a professional cleaner.

Type of stain Recommended cleaning for fabric and uphol-
stery
Water-based
stains, such as
coffee or fruit
juice.
– Moisten a sponge with water and rub the stain
gently with a circular motion.
– Wipe dry with an absorbent cloth.
Persistent stains,
such as choco-
late or make-up.
– Use only Volkswagen-approved cleaning prod-
ucts.
– If necessary, have the fabric or upholstery pro-
fessionally cleaned.

After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and
protects it against the sun. Such creams also nourish the leather, let it
breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it protects
the surface.
Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains.
Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year ⇒ .
Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always
with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool cloth. Do not apply cleaning and
conditioning materials directly to the leather.
Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe
polish, etc. as soon as possible.
Preserve the leather's color. If necessary, refresh fading spots with
a specially-colored leather cream.
Wipe the leather with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool
cloth for general cleaning.
It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate
into seams.
Before cleaning leather surfaces, read and heed the information ⇒ ,
Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with
airbag components.

Type of stain Cleaning
Heavy stains – Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that
has been wrung nearly dry4.
– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
Water-based
stains, such as
coffee, tea, juice,
or blood.
– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
– If the stains are already dry, use an appropri-
ate cleaning agent ⇒ .
4 Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.

Some state laws restrict the retrieval or downloading of data stored by
EDRs installed in a vehicle for the express purpose of retrieving data
after an accident or crash event without the owner's consent.
Volkswagen will not access the EDR and/or similar data or give it to
others - unless the vehicle owner (or lessee if the vehicle has been
leased) agrees, or;
upon the official request by the police;
upon the order of a court of law or a government agency; or
for the defense of a lawsuit through the judicial discovery process.
Volkswagen may also use the data for research about vehicle opera-
tion and safety performance or provide the data to a third party for
research purposes without identifying the specific vehicle or infor-
mation about the identity of its owner or lessee.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with Volkswagen Car-Net.
Please see the Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy
Policy at (http:// www.vw.com/carnet) for details regarding how
Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares infor-
mation obtained through the Volkswagen Car-Net equipment and
service.
Your vehicle is also equipped with a number of electronic control
modules for various vehicle systems, such as engine management,
emission control, airbags, and safety belts.
These electronic control modules record data during normal vehicle
operation that may be needed by trained technicians for diagnostic
and repair purposes. The recording capability of these modules is
limited to data (no sound is recorded). Only a small amount of data is
actually recorded over a very limited period of time, or stored when a
system fault is detected by a control module. Some of the data stored
may relate to vehicle speed, direction, or braking, as well as restraint
system use and performance in the event of a crash. Stored data can
also only be read and downloaded with special equipment that is di-
rectly connected to the vehicle.
Using a mobile phone without a vehicle-integrated antenna -
some important things to know

charged. You might also experience more dropped calls and an over-
all impaired quality of the connection.
Therefore we strongly recommend that you use your mobile tele-
phone in your vehicle only when it is properly attached to an appro-
priate cradle mounted on a base plate on the instrument panel.
Because of the large number and variety of mobile telephones on the
market and the frequency with which new models are introduced,
Volkswagen does not offer cradles for mobile telephones. Please
check with the manufacturer of the mobile telephone that you plan to
use.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
WARNING
A mobile phone on the seat, instrument panel or in other places
can be thrown around the inside of the vehicle during a sudden
braking maneuver, a crash or other accident and injure vehicle
occupants.
Never place or attach accessories or other objects (such as
cup holders, telephone brackets, note pads, navigation sys-
tems, large, heavy or bulky objects) on the doors, on the wind-
shield, over or near the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, backrests or between these areas and
the occupant. Such objects could cause serious injury in a col-
lision, especially if an airbag inflates.