lock VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 2019 Owner's Guide

Heated washer nozzles
The heating thaws frozen washer nozzles, but not the fluid supply hoses. When the ignition is switched on, the heat applied to the washer nozzles is automatically regulated depending on the outside air temperature.
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. 81 Windshield wiper in service position.

The self-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch on the inside mirror (2) A or (2) B. When self-dimming is activated, the indicator light (1) is on.
There are two sensors in the interior mirror housing:
x One sensor on the side facing the interior to measure light from the rear of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 85 A
(3) or ⇒ fig. 85 B (3).
x One sensor on the side facing the windshield to measure light from the front of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 85 C (4).
If the ignition is switched on, the mirror automatically darkens depending on the amount of light shining into the vehicle from the rear.
The self-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the transmission into reverse or switch on the interior lights or the reading light.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the vicinity of the self-dimming inside
mirror ⇒ .
WARNING
The illuminated display on an external navigation device can cause the self-dimming inside mirror to malfunction, which can result in crashes and serious injuries.
x Malfunctions in the self-dimming function can result in the inside mirror being unable to evaluate the exact distance of vehicles in the rear or other objects.
If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a sunshade), the self-dimming inside mirror will not work properly or may not work at all.
Outside mirrors

Fig. 87 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for the outside mirrors.

The design of the wheel bolts is matched to the factory-installed wheels. If different wheels are in-stalled, wheel bolts with the right length and bolt head shape must be used. This helps to ensure that
wheels can be mounted securely and that the brakes will work correctly ⇒  Changing a wheel.
In most cases, you cannot use wheel bolts from a different vehicle. Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit properly.
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.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolts must always be installed with the correct tightening torque ⇒  Changing a wheel. The required tightening torque for your vehicle's wheel bolts is 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm). After changing a wheel, the bolt torque must be checked as soon as possible with an accurate torque wrench. See an author-ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings have several parts. The parts are bolted together with special screws in a special process. This helps to ensure that they will work properly, prevent leaks, run true and safely. Damaged wheel rims must be replaced, and you must never take them apart or try to repair them yourself. Have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
repair them for you ⇒ .
Wheel rims with bolted decorative covers
Light-alloy wheels may have interchangeable decorative covers attached to the rim with self-locking screws. If you want to replace damaged wheel covers, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Using improper or damaged wheel rims can affect driving safety, cause accidents and severe personal injury.
x Use only wheel rims approved for the vehicle.
x Regularly check wheel rims for damage and replace them if necessary.
WARNING
Improper loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted rim rings can cause accidents and severe personal injury.
x Never loosen bolted connections on wheel rims with bolted rim rings.
x Have all work on wheel rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
New and replacement tires

Switching the ignition on and off
x Briefly press the starter button once without operating the brake or clutch pedals ⇒ .
Emergency start feature
If an authorized remote control vehicle key is in the passenger compartment but the instrument cluster displays No key in range when you push the starter button, the remote control vehicle key battery is weak or dead. You can still start the electric motor using the Emergency start feature.
x Make sure the selector lever is in the Park (P) position.
x Hold the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering column trim immediately after press-
ing the starter button ⇒ fig. 122.
x The ignition automatically switches on and the electric motor starts.
Emergency shut-off
If the electric motor does not switch off by briefly pressing the starter button, emergency shut-off is necessary:
x Press the starter button twice within 3 seconds or press and hold the button longer than 1 second
⇒  in Stopping the electric motor
x The electric motor switches off automatically.
If no authorized remote control vehicle key is identified in the passenger compartment after the electric motor has been switched off, the electric motor cannot be restarted. A related message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.
x Do not depress the brake or clutch pedals when switching on the ignition, as the electric motor could otherwise be activated immediately.
WARNING
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. Children or unauthorized per-sons may use it to lock the vehicle, start the electric motor, and operate vehicle systems such as the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked using the remote control vehicle key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x 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.
If the ignition is switched on or the electric motor is activated and the driver door is opened, a chime sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the electric motor and turn off the ignition before leaving and locking the vehicle from the outside.

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.
Step Vehicles without Keyless Ac-
cess
Vehicles with Keyless Access
7. Release the parking brake when you are ready to start driving

Noises before driving
A clicking noise may be heard when activating the electric motor.
Recognizing that the vehicle is ready to drive
The electric motor does not make any perceptible noise either when starting or when switched on. It is therefore not possible to tell that the vehicle is ready to drive based on vehicle noise. Instead, the following features indicate that the vehicle is ready to drive:
x The needle in the power display ⇒ fig. 9 (1) is positioned at .
x The illumination of the needles in the instrument cluster is switched on regardless of whether the vehicle's exterior lighting is switched on.
x The text message READY appears in the instrument cluster display ⇒ fig. 9 (3).
x An acoustic signal will sound.
Automatic deactivation of the electric motor
The electric motor is automatically deactivated if the vehicle is left with the electric motor still switched on after driving. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the ignition switches off automatically with a delay of about 30 seconds, to protect the vehicle against unauthorized usage.
Reactivating the electric motor
When the electric motor has been automatically switched off once the driver has left the vehicle, it can be switched back on again within 30 seconds.
The driver door must be closed, the brake pedal depressed and one of the following conditions ful-filled:
x Move the selector lever to position D/B/N or P and lock the safety belt.
x OR: move the selector lever to position D/B/N or P and manually release the electronic parking brake.
When the driver door is closed and no pedals are depressed, the electric motor is reactivated by applying the safety belt if one of the following additional conditions is also fulfilled:
x The selector lever is in position P or N and the electronic parking brake is switched on.
x OR: the selector lever is in position D or B, the vehicle is not crawling and the electronic parking brake is switched on.
WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the electric motor activated, especially when it is in gear. The vehicle could move suddenly or some other unexpected event could occur, result-ing in property damage, fire, or personal injury.

WARNING
An unattended vehicle that is ready to drive can be driven without authorization, causing crashes, other accidents and serious personal injury.
x Never leave the vehicle unattended when it is ready to drive.
x Always switch off the ignition before leaving the vehicle.
x Always make sure to move the selector lever to P (Park) and firmly apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
x Always make sure that all doors, windows, the hood and rear hatch are completely closed and locked before leaving the vehicle.
At very low outside temperatures when the high-voltage battery is consequently very cold, elec-trical driving and the vehicle range may be limited.
Setting off

Step Vehicles without Keyless Ac-
cess Vehicles with Keyless Access
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop ⇒ .
2. Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step 4 is completed.
3. Shift the transmission into Park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving
5. Turn the vehicle key to position
⇒ fig. 120 (0) in the ignition
switch.
Briefly press the starter button
⇒ fig. 121. If the electric motor
will not switch off, carry out the
emergency shut-off procedure
7.
Removing the vehicle key from
the ignition switches off electrical
equipment and activates the
steering column lock.
Opening the doors switches off
electrical equipment and acti-
vates the steering column lock.

WARNING
Never stop the electric motor before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.
x The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.
x The brake booster does not work when the electric motor is not activated. More brake pedal pressure will be needed to stop the vehicle.
x The power steering system does not work when the electric motor is not activated, and you will need more force to steer the vehicle.
x When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle.
If the ignition is switched on or the electric motor is activated and the driver door is opened, a chime sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the electric motor and turn off the ignition before leaving and locking the vehicle from the outside.
The vehicle key can only be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in Park (P).
After the electric motor has been switched off, the radiator fan in the electric motor compartment may keep activated for several minutes, or may start activated 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 electric motor has cooled down enough.

The electric motor can therefore only be activated with an authorized and correctly coded genuine Volkswagen vehicle key. Coded vehicle keys are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths
who are qualified to make these vehicle keys ⇒  Vehicle key set.
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used, a message may appear in the instrument cluster display. The vehicle cannot be operated with this key.
A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is on ⇒  Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems.
Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of malfunctions.

Selector
lever
position
Designation Meaning ⇒ 
ard driving
position)
The electric drive is in the normal program
(brake energy recuperation levels 0 - 3).
"
Very high
brake energy
recuperation
Very strong brake energy recuperation in over-
run mode (brake energy recuperation level 4).
+ Changing
gear selection
Switch between (D) and (B) by pulling the
selector lever once to the rear from gear posi-
tion D/B ⇒ fig. 127. The selector lever always
returns to gear position D/B.

Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) in Park (P) and Neutral (N) prevents drive positions from being en-gaged inadvertently, which would cause the vehicle to move.
To release the ASL, depress and hold the brake pedal with the ignition switched on. Press the release button on the selector lever at the same time.
The ASL is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through Neutral (N) (e.g., when shifting from Reverse (R) to Drive (D/B)). This makes it possible to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud. The ASL engages automatically if the brake pedal is not depressed and the lever is in Neutral (N) for more than about 1 second and the vehicle is traveling no faster than about 3 mph (5 km/h).
In rare cases, the ASL may not engage. If this happens, power to the drive wheels will be interrupted to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. The green indicator light K will blink and a text message will be displayed. To engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL):
x Depress and then release the brake pedal. Try to engage the ASL again.
WARNING
Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss of vehicle control, a collision, and serious personal injury.
x Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
x When the electric motor is activated and a drive position is engaged, the vehicle will start to move as soon as the brake pedal is released.
x Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING
Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.
x Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
x Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
x Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle.
x Improper use of the parking brake can seriously injure you and your passengers.
x Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an emergency. The stopping distance is much longer because only the rear wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
x Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They could release the parking brake and move the gear selector lever or gear shift, which could cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The electric motor can be start-ed and vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious per-sonal injury.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key, trapping passengers in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x 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
x Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barri-er 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.
x 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 electric drive).
Warning and indicator lights