Wheel VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Reflective objects such as safety barriers, tunnel entrances, heavy rain and ice can impair the
performance of the proactive occupant protection system and thus prevent it from detecting a
collision risk.
Incorrect system activation can occur.

WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Never change settings in the Infotainment system when the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking
down in traffic, and can cause accidents and serious injury.
Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

NOTICE
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being
damaged.
Airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Types of front passenger front airbag system 
⇒ Indicator lamp 
⇒ Description and function of the airbags 
⇒ Front airbags 
⇒ Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off 
The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and front passenger. The front airbags can
provide front seat occupants with additional chest and head protection if the seat, seat belts, head
restraints and, in the case of the driver, steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly. Airbags are
designed only for additional protection. The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts. Seats
belts must always be worn, even when the front seats are equipped with airbags.

Front airbags

Fig. 40 Location and deployment zone of the driver front airbag.

Fig. 41 Location and deployment zone of the front passenger front airbag.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants additional
protection for the head and chest in the event of a severe frontal collision. Always keep as far away
from the front airbag as possible ⇒ Sitting position . This allows the front airbags to deploy fully
when they are triggered, thus providing maximum protection.
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 40  and the front airbag for the
front passenger is located in the dash panel ⇒ Fig. 41 . The airbag locations are identified by the text
AIRBAG.
The areas inside the red lines are covered by the front airbags when deployed (deployment zone).
You must never leave or attach any objects in these areas ⇒ . Any factory-fitted add-on parts will
not be struck if the driver and front passenger front airbags are deployed.

DANGER
Once triggered, the airbag inflates in fractions of a second and at very high speed.
Always leave the deployment zones of the front airbags clear.

Never attach any objects, such as drink or telephone holders, to the covers of the airbags or
anywhere in the airbag deployment zone.
No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and
the airbag deployment zone. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile navigation devices, to the windscreen above the front airbag
on the front passenger side.
Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft plastic surface of the airbag unit
on the front passenger side, and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.

WARNING
The front airbags are deployed in front of the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 40  and dash panel⇒ Fig. 41 .
When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the rim at the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the
steering wheel. Contact a qualified workshop if your physical build makes this impracticable.
Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the front passenger and the dash panel
is as large as possible.
Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off

Fig. 42 In the dash panel on the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front
airbag on the front passenger side.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The front passenger front airbag must be disabled if you fit a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Enabling the front passenger front airbag

WARNING
Closing the glass roof without the roll-back function can cause serious injuries.
Always close the glass roof carefully.
Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is not
active when it is closed.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the
roof frame and being injured.

The roll-back function is also activated if you use the convenience closing function on the vehicle key
to close the windows and the glass roof.
Troubleshooting
Glass roof does not close
The glass roof works only when the ignition is switched on. The glass roof can still be opened or
closed for a short time after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door or
front passenger door are not opened.
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel position

Fig. 67 Below the steering wheel in the steering column trim: lever for mechanical adjustment of the
steering wheel position.

Fig. 68 On the steering wheel: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ .
Push down the lever ⇒ Fig. 67① .
Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it with both hands at its circumference at the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent ⇒ Fig. 68 .
Push the lever up firmly until it is flush with the steering column trim ⇒ .

WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering column position adjustment and incorrect adjustment of the steering
wheel can cause serious or fatal injuries.
After adjusting the steering column, always move lever ⇒ Fig. 67①  up so that it engages securely.
This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously while the vehicle is in motion.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion. If you determine that a readjustment
is necessary when driving, stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the correct
position.
The steering wheel must always point towards the chest and not towards the face. This ensures that
the driver front airbag provides maximum protection in the event of an accident.
While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at the 9 o'clock and 3
o'clock positions⇒ Fig. 68 . This reduces the risk of injury if the driver front airbag is triggered.
Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. at the hub of
the steering wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could sustain serious injuries to the
arms, hands and head.
Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Mechanically adjusting the front seat 
⇒ Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards 
The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that you
adjust the correct sitting position ⇒ Sitting position .

WARNING
Always adjust the front seats to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all
passengers have fastened their seat belts.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the
steering wheel. Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to
press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled and the distance to the dash panel
in the knee area is at least 10 cm. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you
must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the
risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting position.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered, it could force the
seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the rear seats.
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly
adjusted. Do not position any body part too close to where the airbags are fitted.
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright
because the seat belts are incorrectly positioned.

WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The seats must be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change
position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle.
Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
Adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards only when the area around
the seat is clear.
The adjustment range of the seats must not be restricted by any items.
Adjust the tilt angle of the rear seats or move them forwards and backwards only when the area
around the seats is clear.
The adjustment and locking areas of the seats must not be soiled.

Operate the lever to adjust the lumbar support.

Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust the backrest position.
Front passenger seat: take your weight off the backrest and operate the lever to adjust the backrest
position (depending on equipment).

Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary, to adjust the seat height.

Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage after the
lever has been released.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards

Fig. 70 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front
passenger seat when folded forwards ⇒ Airbag system .
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒ .
Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Push the head restraint all the way down.
Release the front passenger seat backrest in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70① .

WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can
confuse other road users. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or
turning manoeuvres.
Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been
completed.

The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In an emergency .

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation .
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 79 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).
Switching lights on
Switch on the ignition.
Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:
Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level
and the weather ⇒ , ⇒ Automatic headlights  .The side lights and daytime running
lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The dipped beam headlights
are switched on.
Switching lights off
Switch off the ignition.

Ensure that there is no one in the path of the sun blind, especially if it is closed when the roll-back
function is not active.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the
roof frame and being injured.

When the glass roof is open, the electric sun blind can be closed only up to the front edge of the
glass roof.
Heating and air conditioning system
Heating, ventilating, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Front controls 
⇒ Air recirculation mode 
⇒ Seat heating 
⇒ Steering wheel heating 
⇒ Troubleshooting 
The following systems may be installed in the vehicle
Both the manual air conditioning system and Climatronic heat, cool and dehumidify the air. It works
most effectively when the windows and the glass roof are closed. If heat has built up in the vehicle
interior, ventilating the vehicle can speed up the cooling process.
Display of activated functions
Lit up LEDs on rotary knobs and buttons indicate that the function is switched on.

WARNING
Poor visibility through the windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which can cause
serious injuries.
Keep all windows free from ice, snow and condensation to maintain good visibility.
Adjust the heating, air conditioning system and rear window heating so that condensation does not
form on the windows.
Only set off once all windows are clear.
Use air recirculation mode for a short period only. If the cooling system is switched off, condensation
can form on the windows very quickly in air recirculation mode and reduce visibility considerably.

Press the button in the air conditioning block.
Touch the Air Care function button.
Touch the Active function button to switch the Air Care function on or off.
– Synchronising the temperature settings
Press the button to adopt the temperature settings of the driver side for the front passenger
side.
– Automatic mode
The automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the vehicle interior. The air temperature, air
quantity and air distribution are regulated automatically. Automatic mode switches off if ventilation
is adjusted manually.
– Cooling mode
Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch cooling mode on or off.
In cooling mode, the air is dehumidified.
– Maximum cooling
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control to position . Air
recirculation mode is switched on automatically.
Climatronic: press the button. Air recirculation mode is switched on automatically
and the air distribution is set to the position.
/ – Temperature
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control ⇒ Fig. 91 .
Climatronic: turn the outer rotary controls ⇒ Fig. 92  to adjust the temperatures for the driver
and front passenger sides.
The set temperatures are displayed above the rotary controls for Climatronic.
– Seat and steering wheel heating
Press the buttons or to switch the seat heating on and off ⇒ Seat heating .
To operate the seat heating and steering wheel heating at the same time with the button, link
the two functions via the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Switching the
steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only for Climatronic) .
/ – Auxiliary heater