suspension VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual
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If necessary, remove the towing eye and the snow chains.
Check the tyres, suspension struts and axles for damage and remove dirt, stones and other foreign
bodies from the tyre tread.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and remove all items that are jammed in the brake system, on the
wheels, in the running gear, in the exhaust system and in the engine, such as branches, leaves or
pieces of wood . If you see any damage or leaks, take your vehicle to a qualified workshop or seek
expert assistance.
Clean heavy soiling from the radiator grille and the vehicle underbody Vehicle care.
Check the engine compartment to see if any dirt is affecting engine operation In the engine
compartment.
Deselecting the Offroad driving profile Setting a driving profile.
Switch on TCS again Brake support systems.
WARNING
Objects caught underneath the vehicle underbody pose a danger. The vehicle underbody must
always be examined for trapped objects after every journey offroad.
Never drive if objects are trapped in the underbody, brake system, wheels, running gear, exhaust
system and engine.
Inflammable materials, e.g. dry leaves, could ignite on hot vehicle components. A fire can cause
serious injuries.
Trapped objects could damage the fuel lines, brake system, seals and other running gear
components. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause accidents.
Driver assist systems
Speed limiter
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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When accelerating on a slippery surface, for example on ice and snow, accelerate carefully. The
wheels can spin even when brake support systems are active, and this can lead to a loss of control of
the vehicle.
WARNING
The effectiveness of ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems which affect
driving dynamics are not serviced properly or are not functioning properly. This also applies, but not
exclusively, to the brakes, tyres and other named systems.
Please always bear in mind that modifications and changes to the vehicle can affect the way brake
support systems operate.
Alterations to the suspension or the use of non-approved wheel and tyre combinations can affect
the function of brake support systems and reduce their effectiveness.
Suitable tyres support the effectiveness of ESC.
WARNING
Driving without the brake servo can considerably increase the braking distance and thus cause
accidents and serious injuries.
Never switch the engine or ignition off while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
Switching the TCS on and off
Switch off the traction control system (TCS) if the vehicle does not have sufficient traction:
When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
When rocking the vehicle free if it is stuck.
Then switch on TCS again.
Switching TCS on and off
TCS can be switched off and on in the Infotainment system ⇒ Infotainment system controls and
displays .
When the TCS is switched off, the yellow indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster
display.
As soon as the TCS starts regulating, the indicator lamp flashes yellow.
Troubleshooting
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Incorrect cleaning and care can cause vehicle damage.
nges etc. under any circumstances.
1) Mild soap solution: a maximum of two tablespoons neutral soap diluted in one litre of water.
Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
Accessories and replacement parts
Volkswagen recommends that you seek advice from a Volkswagen dealership before purchasing
accessories, replacement parts or servicing materials, e.g. if the vehicle is to be retrofitted with
accessories or if parts need to be replaced. Volkswagen dealerships can recommend accessories,
replacement parts and service fluids suitable for your requirements. They can also provide
information regarding official regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that you use only approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen
Genuine Parts®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for
suitability, reliability and safety. Volkswagen dealerships are also qualified to install them correctly.
Although the market is constantly scrutinised, Volkswagen cannot assume responsibility for the
reliability, safety and suitability of products Volkswagen has not approved. Volkswagen can
therefore assume no responsibility for these parts even if they have been approved by an official
testing agency or are covered by an official approval certificate.
Any retrofitted equipment which has a direct effect on the control of the vehicle must be approved
by Volkswagen for use in your vehicle and bear the e mark (the European Union's approval symbol).
These devices include cruise control systems or an electronically controlled suspension.
Any additional electrical components fitted that do not serve to control the vehicle itself must bear
the mark (manufacturer conformity declaration in the European Union). Such devices include
refrigerator boxes, computers and ventilator fans.
WARNING
Incorrectly performed repairs or modifications to your vehicle can impair the effectiveness of the
airbags and cause malfunctions, accidents and fatal injury.
re or position objects, e.g. telephone holders, in the deployment zone of the airbags
since these objects can cause serious or fatal injuries if the airbags are triggered.
Repairs and technical modifications
Repairs and technical modifications must always be carried out according to Volkswagen
specifications⇒ .
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the vehicle may cause
malfunctions. As the electronic components are linked together in networks, these faults may
indirectly affect the operation of other systems. This can seriously impair safety, lead to excessive
wear of components, and also invalidate the type approval for the vehicle.
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The Volkswagen dealership cannot be held liable for any damage caused by technical modifications
and/or work performed incorrectly.
The Volkswagen dealership is not responsible for damage caused by technical modifications and/or
work performed incorrectly. Such damage is not covered by the Volkswagen guarantee.
Volkswagen recommends that all repairs and technical modifications be performed by an authorised
Volkswagen workshop using Volkswagen Genuine Parts®.
Volkswagen repair information
Volkswagen service information and official Volkswagen repair information can be purchased for a
fee.
Customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central and South America: please contact a
Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop or register with the online portal erWin (electronic
repair and workshop information):
https://erwin.volkswagen.de
erWin is available in numerous languages.
Vehicles with special body equipment or add-on parts
The manufacturers of body equipment and add-on parts must ensure that the body equipment and
add-on parts (conversions) adhere to the applicable environmental laws and regulations, particularly
the EU directive 2000/53/EC concerning end-of-life vehicles and EU directive 2003/11/EC concerning
the restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
The vehicle owner should keep all assembly documentation for these conversions, and pass it on to
the disassembly company upon vehicle handover if the vehicle is scrapped. This is designed to
facilitate environmentally friendly disposal for all vehicles, including converted vehicles.
Windscreen repairs
To function properly, some items of equipment require an electrical or electronic module, which is
located on the inside of the windscreen near the interior mirror. If the windscreen has been
damaged in the viewing field of the electrical or electronic module, e.g. by stone impact, the
windscreen must be replaced. Repairing the crack can lead to malfunctions or faults in the
equipment.
After changing the windscreen, the camera and sensors must be set up and calibrated by a qualified
workshop.
Impairment or damage to sensors and cameras
Incorrectly performed repairs, structural changes to the vehicle, e.g. lowering the suspension,
retrofitted add-on parts or changes to the trim can lead to sensors and cameras being displaced or
damaged. This can also be caused by collisions, e.g. when parking, or also even by minor damage,
e.g. stone impacts on the windscreen.
Failure to observe this point may impair important functions (driver assist systems) and damage the
vehicle.
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Repairs and technical modifications must always be carried out according to Volkswagen
specifications⇒ .
Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, doors, front seats, headliner or the bodywork should
be carried out only by a qualified workshop. Airbag system components and sensors might be fitted
on these vehicle components.
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system when performing other
repair work, parts of the airbag system may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event
of an accident, the airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the airbags is not reduced and that
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are
familiar with these regulations.
Any modifications to the vehicle's suspension could prevent the airbag system from working
properly during a collision. For example, using wheel rim/tyre combinations that have not been
approved by Volkswagen, lowering the suspension or making modifications to the suspension rate
including work on the springs, struts and shock absorbers etc., could change the forces that are
measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the electronic control unit. Some changes to the
suspension could cause the forces measured by the sensors to increase, for example. This can lead
to the airbag system being triggered in collision scenarios where it normally would not be triggered if
modifications to the suspension had not been made. Other modifications can cause the forces
measured by the sensors to decrease, therefore preventing the airbag system from being triggered
when it should have been.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle and impair
the effectiveness of the airbag system. This can result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
en taken from end-of-life
vehicles in your vehicle.
WARNING
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension, including the use of unsuitable tyre/rim combinations, can
cause the airbag system to function differently and increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident.
the original factory-fitted components.
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Mobile reception in the vehicle
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Fig. 214 Vehicle identification number.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒ Fig. 213 is located on the cover of the owner's manual and under the
rear luggage compartment trim on the luggage compartment wall. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code
is CPTA ⇒ Fig. 213 .
Additional equipment, PR numbers
Type plate
The type plate ⇒ Fig. 213 can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Approval
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer)
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 214 (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number ⇒ In the engine compartment .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Vehicle data
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Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer)
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 216 (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number ⇒ In the engine compartment .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Dimensions
Fig. 217 Illustration: dimensions.
The data in the table apply to the German basic model with the basic specification.
NOTICE
Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Objects that
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.