brake light VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Rear view

Fig. 4 Overview of the rear of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 4 :
High-level brake light

Rear window:
Rear window heating ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system 
Rear window wiper ⇒ Wipers ⇒ Wiper blades 

Volkswagen badge:
To open the boot lid ⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid 
With camera for assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems 
Sensors for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Towing bracket ⇒ Trailer towing 
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye ⇒ Tow-starting or towing 

Hazard warning lights ⇒ In an emergency 
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function ⇒ Airbag system 
Driver assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems 
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating,
cooling 
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating,
cooling 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 9 :

Lever:
DSG® dual clutch gearbox ⇒ DSG® dual clutch gearbox 
Manual gearbox ⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear 
Multimedia connections ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Cigarette lighter or 12-volt socket ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter ⇒ Electrical sockets 
Control for the 4MOTION Active Control ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active
Control 
Stowage compartment with drink holder ⇒ Stowage areas 

Buttons:
Electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake 
Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function 

Not all warning and indicator lamps are available in all markets.
Indicator lamps which light up in the light switch are described in the chapter Lights ⇒ Lights .
Symbol Meaning
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster
display.
Electronic parking brake ⇒ Operating the electronic parking brake .
Brake system fault ⇒ Do not drive on! Brake system fault. .
Electromechanical steering not functioning ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Fasten seat belt ⇒ Warning lamp .
Collision warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and
braking intervention .
Depress the brake pedal.
Check brake pads ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster
display.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OR traction control system (TCS) ⇒ TCS regulating
to prevent the wheels from spinning. .
Traction control system (TCS) switched off ⇒ TCS regulating to prevent the wheels
from spinning. .
Fault in anti-lock brake system (ABS) ⇒ ABS failure or fault. .
Fault in electronic parking brake ⇒ Troubleshooting OR: fault in Hill Start Assist ⇒
Fault in Hill Start Assist .
Rear fog light switched on ⇒ Switching the fog lights on and off .
Vehicle lighting is not working ⇒ Vehicle lighting not working .
Fault in exhaust system ⇒ Fault in exhaust system .
Fault in engine management system ⇒ Troubleshooting .

Symbol Meaning
Engine speed limited ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Electromechanical steering function reduced ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Tyre monitoring system ⇒ Troubleshooting for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator .
Fault in the rain/light sensor ⇒ Fault in rain/light sensor , ⇒ Fault in rain/light
sensor .
Fault in wipers ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Fuel tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel gauge .
Particulate filter clogged up ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot .
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system ⇒ Indicator lamp .
Front passenger front airbag switched off ⇒ Indicator lamp .
Front passenger front airbag switched on ⇒ Indicator lamp .
Tank cap open ⇒ Fuel gauge .
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC not available. .
Fault in DSG® dual clutch gearbox: gearbox fault ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Manual gearbox: clutch temperature high or clutch is defective ⇒ Troubleshooting .

Area monitoring system (Front Assist) switched off ⇒ Operating the area monitoring
system (Front Assist) .
Adaptive chassis control (DCC) ⇒ Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCC) .
Rear Traffic Alert ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert .
Turn signal ⇒ Switching turn signals on and off .
Depress the brake pedal.

Vehicle lighting Lights necessary for traffic safety:
Turn signals
Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
Tail light clusters
Brake lights
Rear fog light
Number plate light
Information on changing bulbs ⇒ Changing bulbs .

DANGER
Please observe important safety information about the front passenger front airbag ⇒ Fitting and
using child seats .

WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics could cause accidents and fatal
injuries.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair senses, reaction times and driving
safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. The
correct interpretation of the driving situation can make the difference between reaching your
destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.

NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate
servicing work or non-availability of Genuine Parts.

Observe the instructions and information for vehicles with an N1 approval ⇒ Information about
vehicles with N1 approval (light commercial vehicle) .

Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it audible locks
into place.
In an emergency
Making you and your vehicle safe
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken-down vehicle. For example, many
countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility
waistcoat ⇒ Equipment for an emergency .
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following actions in the
specified order ⇒ :

Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .

Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button Centre console.

Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake.

Select the neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever to P position
DSG® dual clutch gearbox.

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine.

Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and go straight to a safe place away from moving traffic,
e.g. behind the safety barrier. Heed the country-specific regulations concerning high-visibility
waistcoats.

Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.

Set up the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.

Allow the engine to cool down and, if necessary, seek expert assistance.

NOTICE
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not press on the tail light clusters, the rear spoiler or large
panels. This could damage the vehicle and the rear spoiler could become detached.

The 12-volt vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of
time – even when the ignition is switched off.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the brake lights flash rapidly if you brake sharply or initiate full
braking at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50 mph). This is a particularly effective way of attracting
the attention of vehicles behind you. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be
switched on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Once you start to
accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again automatically.
Equipment for an emergency

Fig. 48 In the boot lid: holder for the warning triangle.
First-aid kit
Depending on the equipment, the first-aid kit may be located in a stowage compartment or holder in
the luggage compartment, under the luggage compartment floor or in the vehicle interior.
The first-aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Please note the expiry date of the contents.
After use, replace any of the contents as necessary and then stow the first-aid kit away again safely.
Warning triangle
Depending on the equipment, the warning triangle may be located in the boot lid. When the boot lid
is open, turn the lock of the holder ⇒ Fig. 48  by 90° anticlockwise in the direction of the arrow, open
the holder and remove the warning triangle.
The warning triangle must comply with legal requirements.
After use, return the warning triangle to its holder and lock it into place.
High-visibility waistcoat

The gear-change indicator display goes out when the clutch is depressed in vehicles with a manual
gearbox or when Tiptronic position is deselected in vehicles with a DSG® dual clutch gearbox.
Driving economically
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear of the engine, brakes and tyres can be reduced
by adopting the correct driving style. A few tips are provided below which will help you protect the
environment and also save money.

Fig. 97 Fuel consumption in l/100 km at two different ambient temperatures.
Think ahead when driving
The fuel consumption will increase if you do not adopt a steady driving style. Keeping a close eye on
the traffic can help to avoid frequent acceleration and braking. Keeping a sufficient distance from
the vehicle in front will help you to think ahead when driving.
With a gear engaged, allow the vehicle to come to a halt by itself to make use of the engine braking
effect, e.g. when approaching traffic lights.
Use coasting
Vehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox: when the selector lever is in position D and neither
the accelerator nor the brake pedal is depressed, the vehicle will roll (coast) with practically no
energy being consumed.
Change gears in an energy-saving way
Shifting up early at an engine speed of 2,000 rpm will save energy. Do not drive gears to the limit
and avoid high revs.
Vehicles with manual gearbox: change from first to second gear immediately after setting off.
Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: accelerate slowly and avoid using the kickdown
function.
Gear-change indicator ⇒ Gear-change indicator .

Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can
distract you from the road.
Always drive carefully and responsibly.
Information on the brakes
New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first
be run in ⇒ . The slightly reduced brake pressure can however be compensated for by increasing
pressure on the brake pedal. During the run-in period, the braking distance is longer for full or
emergency braking than when the brake pads have been run in. In the run-in period, full braking
should be avoided and also situations that create a heavy load on the brakes, e.g. when driving up
close to the vehicle ahead.
The wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under which the vehicle is
operated and the way the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is used for regular urban trips, short
journeys, and is driven with a sporty driving style, the brake pads must be regularly checked by a
qualified workshop.
When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after heavy rainfall or after
washing the vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed as the brake discs will be wet, or possibly
iced up (in winter). The brakes must be dried as quickly as possible by careful braking at higher
speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road user is put at risk as a result of this
action ⇒ .
A layer of salt that accumulates on the discs and pads will reduce the braking effect and increase the
braking distance. If the vehicle has not been braked for a long time on roads which have been gritted
with salt, the layer of salt must be reduced through careful braking ⇒ .
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt in the brake pads are facilitated through long standstill times,
low mileage and low load levels. If the brake pads have been hardly used or if they are corroded,
Volkswagen recommends that the brake discs and brake pads be cleaned by braking strongly several
times from high speed. Please ensure that no following vehicle and no other road user is put at risk
as a result of this action ⇒ .
Brake servo
The brake servo will function only when the engine is running and reinforces the pressure applied by
the driver on the brake pedal.
If the brake servo does not function or the vehicle is being towed, the brake pedal will have to be
depressed more forcefully as the braking distance will be increased due to the lack of assistance for
the brake system ⇒ .

WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and serious injuries.
If the warning lamp lights up either alone or together with a text message in the instrument
cluster display, go to a qualified workshop immediately to have the brake pads checked and the
worn brake pads replaced.

If you want to use the vehicle abroad temporarily or for a short period, all relevant information and
instructions should be followed ⇒ Safety .
If the vehicle is going to be sold in another country or used in another country for an extended
period, the legal requirements applicable in that country must be observed.
In some cases, certain equipment will have to be fitted or removed and functions deactivated. The
scope of services and service types could also be affected. This is particularly important if the vehicle
is driven in another climate region for a long period of time.
Because different frequency bands are used in different countries, the factory-fitted Infotainment
system may not work in other countries.

NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate
servicing work or non-availability of Genuine Parts.
Volkswagen cannot be held responsible if the vehicle does not comply with or only partly complies
with the relevant legal requirements in other countries and continents.
Troubleshooting
Unusual braking behaviour
The warning lamp lights up red.
A text message may also be displayed.
The vehicle does not brake in the usual way or the braking distance is longer than normal.
There is a malfunction in the brake system.
Go to the nearest qualified workshop without delay.
Drive at low speed and be prepared for longer braking distances and the need to apply increased
pedal pressure.
Brake pad wear indicator
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Front brake pads are worn.
Go to a qualified workshop immediately.
All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary.