overheating VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Fig. 64 In the boot lid: open the holder for the warning triangle.

Fig. 65 In the boot lid: manual release mechanism for the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Unlocking the boot lid manually
Turn the lock of the warning triangle holder 90° anticlockwise ⇒ Fig. 64 .
Open the warning triangle holder and remove the warning triangle.
Insert the key bit into the opening in the boot lid ⇒ Fig. 65  and press the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Boot lid cannot be opened or closed
Check whether the boot lid is blocked by an obstacle. The boot lid can be moved by hand. You will
need to use increased force for this.
The drive switches off automatically in order to prevent overheating if the boot lid is operated too
frequently in a short space of time. Until the drive has cooled down, the boot lid can be opened and
closed by hand using more force than usual.
When you tow a trailer, the electrical boot lid can only be opened and closed on the boot lid
⇒ Trailer towing .
The boot lid must be closed by hand if the 12-volt vehicle battery or fuse is disconnected or faulty.
All turn signals flash four times
The vehicle key used last is still in the vehicle.
Boot lid is stiff
At outside temperatures below freezing point, the opening mechanism cannot always lift the
partially opened boot lid automatically. In this case, guide the boot lid further up by hand.
Windows

Fig. 101 On the right-hand side of the steering column: emergency start function in vehicles with the
keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access.
Fault in engine management system
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Fault in the engine management system.
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Engine speed limited
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The engine speed was limited to prevent the engine from overheating.
The engine speed is shown on the instrument cluster display.
The engine speed limitation will be cancelled again in the following cases:
Engine is no longer in a critical temperature range.
Foot is taken off the accelerator.
together with engine speed limitation due to fault in the engine management system
The indicator lamps light up yellow.
Engine speed limitation is activated due to a fault in the engine management system.
Make sure that the displayed engine speed is not exceeded.
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Glow plug system/engine management system
Vehicles with diesel engine:
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
When the diesel engine is being pre-heated, the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster for
a few seconds.

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Clutch is not transmitting the full engine torque.
If necessary, remove foot from the clutch pedal.
Clutch overheated
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An acoustic warning may also be given ⇒ .
The clutch can overheat, for example if the vehicle pulls off frequently, travels at a crawl for long
periods, or in stop and go traffic.
Overheating is indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases by additional warning lamps and a
text message in the instrument cluster display.
You can continue to drive.
Clutch faulty
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The clutch is faulty.
Drive on carefully!
Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so can cause considerable clutch damage.
DSG® dual clutch gearbox
Function of the DSG® dual clutch gearbox
Description
The vehicle is equipped with a DSG® dual clutch gearbox.
The DSG® dual clutch gearbox is a gearbox which uses dual-clutch technology to change gear
automatically. It uses a dual clutch and two gear train halves to enable very fast gear changes with
no loss of torque. The DSG® dual clutch gearbox thus combines the performance and economy of a
manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of a conventional automatic gearbox.
Function
Engine power is transferred to the drive shaft via the gearbox. In order to change gears, the power
transmission between the engine and the gearbox has to be interrupted. This is what the clutch is
for.
With the DSG® dual clutch system with its two gear train halves, the engine power is always
connected to one gear train half when driving. Before a gear shift, the next-higher or lower gear is
already preselected in the load-free second gear train half. The clutch on the non-driven gear is then
closed, and the other is opened at the same time. This makes very fast gear changes possible.
Thanks to its design, the DSG® dual clutch gearbox is more efficient than an automatic gearbox.
Whereas in an automatic gearbox the torque converter is constantly in use, in the DSG® dual clutch

After manual unlocking, carefully press the cover into the centre console while ensuring that the
electrical wires are positioned correctly.
Using the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle toolkit, carefully push the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and keep it in this position ⇒ Fig. 109 .
Press the lock button on the front of the selector lever and move the selector lever into position N.
After manual unlocking, carefully press the cover into the centre console while ensuring that the
electrical wires are positioned correctly.
Emergency programme
There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster for the selector lever
positions have a light background. The DSG® dual clutch gearbox is running in an emergency
programme. The vehicle can still be driven in the emergency programme, but only at reduced speed
and not in all gears.
In vehicles with a DSG® dual clutch gearbox, you may no longer be able to select reverse gear.
In all cases, you should have the DSG® dual clutch gearbox checked by a qualified workshop
immediately.
Vehicle does not move even though position is engaged
If the vehicle will not move in the required direction, the system may have selected the position
incorrectly.
Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.
If the vehicle still does not move in the required direction, there is a system fault. Seek expert
assistance and have the system checked.

WARNING
Never move the selector lever out of the position P if the electronic parking brake is not switched on.
Otherwise the vehicle could move unexpectedly if it is stopped on an uphill or downhill gradient,
which could lead to accidents and serious injuries.

NOTICE
If the vehicle rolls for an extended period or at high speed with the engine switched off and the
selector lever in the position N, the DSG® dual clutch gearbox will be damaged, e.g. when being
towed.

NOTICE
If the display indicates that the gearbox is overheating for the first time, the vehicle must either be
parked safely or driven faster than 20 km/h (12 mph).

An incorrect tyre pressure can cause overheating, sudden tyre damage including tyre bursts and
ripping of the tread surface and thus to a loss of control over the vehicle.
Driving on steep terrain
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Driving uphill or downhill
Get out of the vehicle and assess the situation before you attempt to drive up or down a hill:
Walk along the section and check the firmness of the ground. Look out for obstacles and other
hidden dangers ⇒ .
Check the section beyond the hill.
You should not follow the route if it is too steep, uneven or if the ground surface is too loose. Select
another route.
Drive slowly and at constant speed straight up or down a slope.
Accelerate only to the speed you need to climb the slope. Too much acceleration can cause the
wheels to spin and lead to a loss of control of the vehicle. Insufficient throttle increases the
probability of stalling the engine.
Never attempt to stop or turn on a slope.
Avoid allowing the engine to stall.
Do not change gear or engage the clutch when climbing a slope.
Use the offroad display ⇒ Offroad display .
If you cannot continue to drive up a hill
Never turn the vehicle around on an uphill gradient.
If the engine has stalled, depress the footbrake and start the engine again.
Select reverse gear and reverse back slowly in a straight line.
Use the foot brake to keep a constant speed until you have reached a safe place.
Driving downhill
Never exceed the tilt angle of the vehicle! If, in an emergency, you have to traverse the slope when
driving down it and the vehicle threatens to tip over, steer into the fall line immediately.
There is an increased risk of rolling over when driving downhill. Concentrate on steering the vehicle
when driving downhill in particular.
Use the offroad display on steep downhill stretches ⇒ Offroad display .
Drive down steep inclines in first gear.
Use the foot brake sparingly in order not to lose control of the vehicle.

Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
EDL brakes a spinning wheel automatically and distributes the drive force to the other drive wheels.
The EDL switches off automatically under unusually heavy loads to prevent the brake from
overheating. The EDL switches back on again automatically as soon as the brake has cooled down.
XDS improves traction in order to keep the vehicle on its intended course.
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
In the event of a collision, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System can help the driver to reduce
the risk of skidding, and the danger of secondary collisions, through automatic braking.
The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System functions only for collisions that are detected as a
collision by the airbag control unit.
The vehicle is braked automatically if the required systems have not been damaged in the collision
and have remained functional.
The following actions override automatic braking in the event of a collision:
When the driver depresses the accelerator.
When the brake pressure transmitted through the depressed brake pedal is greater than the brake
pressure provided by the system.

WARNING
The intelligent technology used in brake support systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the systems. Driving fast on icy, slippery or wet roads can lead to a
loss of control of the vehicle and could cause serious injury to the driver and passengers.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. Do
not let the extra safety afforded by the brake support systems ABS, BAS, EDL, TCS and ESC tempt you
into taking any risks when driving.
The brake support systems cannot overcome the laws of physics. Slippery and wet roads will remain
dangerous, even when the ESC and other systems are active.
Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the wheels to lose contact with the road surface and
aquaplane. The vehicle cannot be braked, steered or controlled once it has lost contact with the
road surface.
Brake support systems cannot prevent an accident if, for example, you are driving too close to the
vehicle in front or are driving too fast for the individual situation.
Although the brake support systems are very effective and can help to control the vehicle in difficult
driving situations, please always remember that the driving stability of the vehicle depends on the
tyre grip.

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
⇒ Petrol .
⇒ Refuelling .
⇒ Checking the engine oil level and refilling the engine oil .
⇒ Jump starting the vehicle .
If you notice misfiring, loss of power or uneven running when driving, reduce speed immediately and
have the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop ⇒ Troubleshooting . Otherwise unburnt fuel can
enter the exhaust system and escape into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter can also be
damaged by overheating.

The emissions may have a sulphur-like smell even when the exhaust purification system is working
properly.
Particulate filter
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Function
⇒ Fuel standards .
⇒ Refuelling .
⇒ Engine oil standards .
⇒ Jump starting the vehicle .
Periodic regeneration
The soot in the particulate filter is burnt off at high temperatures on a periodic basis.
To assist the regeneration of the particulate filter, Volkswagen recommends that you avoid making
only short journeys.
Noises, slight smells and increased engine speeds may occur during regeneration. The radiator fan
may run on while the vehicle is moving or when the engine has been switched off.

During the periodic regeneration process, the yellow indicator lamp does not light up.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Irregular engine running and faults

⇒ Fig. 209①  to switch on the air compressor.
– 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 –
250 kPa) ⇒ . Maximum running time: 8 minutes⇒ .

– 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) cannot be achieved, unscrew the tyre
filler hose from the tyre valve.
metres forward or back so that the sealing compound is evenly
distributed in the tyre.
again.
. The tyre cannot be
sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance ⇒ .

km/h (50 mph) if a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 –
36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) has been reached.
minutes⇒ Check after driving for 10 minutes .

WARNING
The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can get hot during inflation.
r hands and skin from the hot components.


bar (29 psi/200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The sealant
is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.

NOTICE
Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air
compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on.
Check after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Reconnect the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 209④  and read off the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure
display ③.
1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) and lower: