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This warning light monitors the and
EDL
go out after an automatic
check sequence.
For addit ional information on the
Booklet 3.2.
Canada vehicles. this warning light will
cate a malfunction in the sys tem.
The
When the igntion is switched on an
comes on and then goes out after about 2
seconds.
a non-authorized key is used the
wa rning continously . The
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9-Brake1> BRAKE
The when the ignit ion is
turned on and turns off after a few seconds.
when the parking brake is
This indicates that the brake warning is
functioning
Note
remem ber:
T he daytime running when
the parking brake
not
cate a malfunction in the system.

1 -Generator
the does not go out after
starting and revving up the engine momen­
or
in the may be or
broken.
the for the generat or is broken or you can
since the
engine
has a warning to remind
you to wear your safety
and to make
sure that othe rs do too.
After switching on the ignition, the warning
be on for
the entire 6 seconds.
Fasten your safety
Booklet 2.1 .
12 -Electronic power
control EPC
a
notice, however, a reduc­
tion
in engine power. contact an au­
thorized VOLKSWAGEN
13 -Engine coolant
temperature
This comes on for a few seconds just
as a
Move the tance off the road, stop the en­gine, depre ss the emergency
ING AND Booklet 3 .2 .).
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is
the fuse if
necessary-see Booklet 3.2.
driving the water pump is not broken and the warning light
are nor­
and the warning
Ho­wever, avoid time or driving
very
on
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The warning
of the
instrument
This is to remind yo u to
The
washer ...
The warning
gets too Additionally a warning tone sound and
a text
is shown in the
ment Thi s is to rem ind you to up the container.
Refill the windshield washer
Booklet
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The warning
Time to refuel. Additionally a warning tone
Booklet 3.2.
18 -Malfunction
The Malfunction is
part of the
the th e catal ytic
be damaged.
or a

Data Link Connector (DLC) for
The Board Diagnostics in your
case of a
tive compone nt in questio n be fied and the stored in th e for m of a
code in the
be
test ing equipment (generic scan for to ass ure an accurate
sis.
To connect the testing equipm ent.
push the into the Data Link to the right of the
o r a
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The warning comes on when the
tion is switched on and goes out again after
about 2 seconds .
The (ASR)
is activated.
T he wa
rning
if the syste m is switched off or if
a occur.
Since the
ASR opera tes tog ethe r with the
Brake System (ABS). the ASR
warning occur in the ABS.
See chapter Booklet 3.2. for more information .
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Anti-theft
can turn on the system using either
yo
ur key or the remo te control.
When you lock the vehicle, you turn
on the
a la rm sys tem au toma tically. S im ply turn the
key to the lock position or use the remo te
control.
The alarm sounds when
(on a locked ve­hicle)
a
th e engi ne or
the rear lid is forced
or when the ignition is switched on.
The horn will sound and the emergency
flashers will blink for about
the system warning
light in the driver's door will go out after 28
days . This is meant to conserve battery
power . The system is still operating.
the alarm has sounded on e and
t hen the vehicle is forced open again (for ex ­
ample. someone t ries to for
cibly ope n a
an d t he n tr ies to force open the rea r
lid). the signal will sound once again.
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A
flap. The switch works also with the ignition
The heat ing elements in the seats can be off.
turned on and regulated with the thumb
8 _
R
ear wheel switch.
To switch off the seat heating, turn the Pull up the switch to unlock the rear lid.
thumbwheel switch to the detent position . T
he switch works also with the ignition off.
A warning light comes
on when the ignition
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with
with EDL is switched on auto­
matically when the engine is started.
the warn ­
ing light comes on.
Differential Lock and .. Anti-Slip Regulat ion chapter
Booklet 3.2.) for further details.
is on and the rear lid is open. Additiona lly a
warning tone will sound and a warning text
is shown in the display of the instrument
cluster. This is to remind you to close the
rear lid. The light should go out when the rear lid is closed properly .
Locking the switch for the rear
is possible to turn off the switch by insert­
ing the master key into the lock and turning
i t clockwise.
You can turn on the switch again by turning the key counterclockwise.
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Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
-Aut om atic tr ansmission ......... 96 -Door .......................... 25
-
....................... 1
............. ... ............ 21
........................ 69 -Safety ..................... 19
-
....................... 69 Cigarette ................... . 76
- Raising
........................ ....................
Backward adjustment of seats ....... 59 See also Air conditioning;
Battery replacement. remote key ..... 25 ........................ 87
Batt
ery-....... See
............... 18 -Automatic
.............. See ................. 87
-
. . ........................ 16 -.............. 88
-Warning ................... 18 ............................. 1
-Wear indicator .................. 16 -Setting ........................ 1
c -........................
.................... 49
-Locks ......................... 31 2 .1
................... ..... 35
safety -
window .............. 3
6
....... See
................. See also 2.1 ..................... 1
rear doors ........... 34 ........................ 74
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L
................... 8
Lane changer ...................... 45
.............. 42
Light switch ....................... 42
.................... 3 Lighte r ............................ 76
-
Multifunctioin indicator ... 11 -Backup ........................ 96
- Engi
ne te mperature gauge . 9 -Brake warning .................. 18
gauge ..................... -Daytime running ................ 42
- Odometer
.......... ............ -Door open ..................... 22
- Speedometer .
.................. 1 -fron t ....... ......... .... .. 42
................ 49
.......... ............ 49 - Hazard ... ..................... 43
-
........ .............
......... 83
Key
....................... . 28
-Trunk Rear
.. 35
... ................... 26
-......... 93 Locking the ................. 3 1
- M
aster with remote ............. 25 Locks
- Remote
................... 26
-Tag ............................ 26
........................ 35
-Truck R ear
.... ..... ..... 25
Key s ..
........................... . 25
Kick-down
........................ 97 Luggage
compartment
.............. 7 1
.......................... . 49
-Soc ket ......................... 77
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