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Time and date–– Time format (12h, 24h),
– Set summer time automatically,
– Time zone,
– Date,
– Date format.
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Units–
The following functions can be set:
– Distance,
– Speed,
– Temperature,
– Volumes,
– Consumption,
– Pressure.
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Service–
The following data are displayed:
– Vehicle identification number,
– Date of next inspection,
– Date of next oil change service.
 → Instruments 
Factory settings–
The following settings can be reset:
– All settings,
– Driver assistance,
– Parking/manoeuvring,
– Lights,
– Mirror and wipers,
– Opening/closing,
– Multifunction display.
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Think Blue. Trainer.
Fig. 17 Infotainment system screen: overview of Think Blue. Trainer.
Fig. 18 Infotainment system screen: driving style display.
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Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_3 and fuel level Filling the tank Filling the tank
.
Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
Air intake to the engine must not be obstructed, and the engine must not be covered with any kind of insulating materials .
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the roof Transporting items Transporting
items .
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Preparing for a journey and driving safely  
 → Driving abroad  
 →  Driving through water on roads 
An engine and transmission guard may prove useful, depending on the conditions in which the vehicle is to be driven. An engine and
transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs,
driveways or unsurfaced roads. If you wish to have one fitted, Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.
Additional information and warnings:
Sitting correctly and safely  → Sitting correctly and safely 
Transporting  → Transporting items  
Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle  → Starting the engine, changing gear and parking 
Driving with respect for the environment  → Driving with respect for the environment  
Consumer information  → Consumer information  
Preparing for a journey and driving safely
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety, and the safety of all passengers and other
road users  → :
Before the journey
Before setting off
Driving tips
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
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Make sure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size Child seats Child seat ISOFIX see
Child seat Top tether see Child seat .
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the occupants Adjusting the seat position
Sitting .
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. This also applies to all passengers Adjusting
the seat position Sitting .
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all
passengers Seat belts Seat belts .
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjustments to
settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least every 2 hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in working order.
Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due
date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, frequent stop and
go driving, frequent driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen
dealership or qualified workshop.
Driving abroad
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle,
Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the
following issues at your destination:
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct interpretation of a driving situation can make
the difference between reaching your destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.
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Convenience opening and closing
See: Electric windows – Functions  → Electric windows   .
See: Function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof  → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof   .
Depending on the mirror function set in the infotainment system, the exterior mirrors fold out again when the vehicle is unlocked using the
button  → Mirrors   .
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 28 In the driver door: central locking button
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Press the  → Fig. 28  button:
Unlocks the vehicle.
Locks the vehicle.
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking button does not work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:
The indicator lamp  in the  → Fig. 28  button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
In vehicles with SAFELOCK mechanism: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated  → SAFELOCK mechanism   .
The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
It is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside, for instance when stopped at traffic lights.
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. The indicator lamp  in all doors switches off.
You may have to pull the door release lever more than once. The unopened doors and tailgate remain locked and cannot be opened from the
outside.
In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   when:
The button is pressed  → Fig. 28 .
The vehicle comes to a standstill and the vehicle key is removed.
A vehicle door is opened depending on the menu settings in the infotainment system  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
SAFELOCK mechanism

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Fig. 48 Warning lamp in the instrument cluster
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Lights up
or flashes
Possible causeAction
The driver seat belt and, if the front passenger seat is
occupied, the front passenger seat belt are not fastened.Fasten seat belts.
OR: there are objects on the front passenger seat.Remove objects from the front passenger seat and stow them
safely.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few
seconds.
A signal tone will be given for a few seconds if the seat belts are not fastened as the car pulls off and reaches a speed of more than
approximately 25 km/h (15 mph), or if the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The warning lamp  → Fig. 48  will also flash.
When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp will not go out until the driver and front passenger fasten their seat belts.
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 49 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle heading for a brick wall
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat belts will only offer the optimum level of protection
when they are fastened and used properly.
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Fig. 59 In the upper section of the centre console: indicator lamp for disabled front passenger front airbag
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Lit upLocationPossible causeAction
Instrument clusterFault in airbag and belt tensioner system.Go to a qualified workshop to have the system
checked immediately.
Upper section of the centre
console
Fault in the airbag system.Go to a qualified workshop to have the system
checked immediately.
Front passenger front airbag switched off.Check whether the airbag should stay switched
off.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few
seconds.
If the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG in the upper part centre console is not continuously lit or if it lights up together with the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster when the front passenger front airbag is switched off, there may be a fault in the airbag system  →
 .
Description and function of the airbags
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The airbags can protect vehicle occupants during frontal and side collisions by reducing their movement in the direction of the collision.
When an airbag is triggered, it is inflated by a gas generator. This causes the airbag covers to break, and the airbags inflate forcefully to cover
If there is a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger correctly, may not trigger at all or may trigger unexpectedly. This can cause
severe or fatal injuries.
The airbag system should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Never fit a child seat to the front passenger seat or remove a child seat that is already fitted. The front passenger front airbag may trigger
during an accident in spite of the fault.
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To avoid damage to your vehicle, always observe the indicator lamps and associated warning texts.
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Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   .
Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of
the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point  → .
Turn the vehicle key, without applying force, to the position.
Remove the vehicle key from the key switch  →  and fold the key bit away.
Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG will light up steadily in the upper section of the centre
console  → Indicator lamps   .
Enabling the front passenger front airbag
Switch off the ignition.
Open the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   .
Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of
the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point  → .
Turn the vehicle key, without applying force, to the position.
Remove the vehicle key from the key switch  →  and fold the key bit away.
Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Check that the PASSENGER AIRBAG    indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does not light up when the
ignition is switched on  → Indicator lamps   .
Ensuring that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated
The only sure sign that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated is when the PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp is
displayed in the upper section of the centre console (   lights up yellow steadily)  → Indicator lamps   .
If the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG  in the upper section of the centre console is not lit up steadily, or if it lights up at the
same time as indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, do not attach any child restraint system to the front passenger seat for safety reasons.
The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident.
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch while driving.
Strong vibration may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the front passenger front airbag to be activated.
Untimely inflation of the front passenger front airbag could lead to serious or fatal injuries.
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