tow VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Front view

Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 2 :

Windscreen:
Vehicle identification number ⇒ Technical data 
Windscreen wipers ⇒ Wipers ⇒ Wiper blades 
Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror ⇒ Rain/light sensor ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior 
Sensor for lighting functions ⇒ Light functions ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Bonnet opening lever ⇒ In the engine compartment 
Behind the Volkswagen badge: radar sensor for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior 
Sensors for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ Driver assist systems 
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye ⇒ Tow-starting or towing 
Lights in the bumper ⇒ Lights ⇒ Changing bulbs 

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 

Driver door

Fig. 5 Controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicle). The location is mirrored in right-hand drive
vehicles.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 5 :

Area:
Switch for exterior mirror adjustment and heating ⇒ Exterior mirrors 
Buttons for operating the electric windows ⇒ Windows 
Door release lever ⇒ Doors and central locking button 
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle ⇒ Central locking button 
Central locking indicator lamp ⇒ Indicator lamp in the driver door 
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas 

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 

Front passenger side

Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The location is mirrored in
right-hand drive vehicles.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 10 :
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system 
At the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front airbag
⇒ Airbag system 
Operating lever for the stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas 
Controls in the roof
Symbol Meaning

Buttons for interior and reading lights ⇒ Interior lighting .
Switch for glass roof ⇒ Glass roof .
Buttons for the sun blind ⇒ Protection from the sun .
Buttons for emergency call service, information call and breakdown call ⇒ In an
emergency 
Driver information
Symbols in instrument cluster
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some
warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and must go out once the
engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster
instead of warning lamps.

Symbol Meaning
Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off 
OR
Speed limiter ⇒ Speed limiter .
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system .
Main beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching main beam on and off .
Coolant ⇒ Coolant temperature display .
Engine oil pressure ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Fault in the alternator ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off .
Speed limiter active ⇒ Speed limiter .

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off .

Distance warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and
braking intervention .
Main-beam control ⇒ Main-beam control .
Service alert or due service ⇒ Service interval display .
Charge level of mobile telephone battery ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F) ⇒ Displays .
Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start/stop system .
Start/stop system not available ⇒ Start/stop system .
Economical mode ⇒ Displays .
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.
Additional displays: trailer towing

Sporty driving style.
Towing a heavy/long trailer.
The driver is distracted.
The Driver Alert System is reset in the following situations:
The ignition is switched off.
The driver seat belt is unfastened and the driver door is opened.
The vehicle has been stationary for longer than 15 minutes.
The Driver Alert System is automatically reset in the event of an extended period of driving at slow
speeds (speed less than 60 km/h (37 mph)). When the speed is increased again, the system
evaluates the driving behaviour once more.

WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the Driver Alert System cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the
Driver Alert System tempt you into taking any risks when driving. During a long trip, plan regular and
sufficient breaks.
The driver is responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.
Never drive a vehicle when you are tired.
The system cannot always detect the driver's level of alertness. Observe the information in the
Function limitations section.
In certain situations, the system may wrongly interpret intentional driving manoeuvres as a lack of
alertness from the driver.
No urgent warning will be given in the event of the phenomenon known as microsleep.
Observe the information in the instrument cluster display and act according to the commands.

The Driver Alert System has been developed for use only while driving on motorways and good
roads.

If there is a system fault, go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked.

Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)

Fig. 14 On the instrument cluster display: examples of recognised speed limits and overtaking
restrictions with accompanying additional signs.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Dynamic Road Sign Display uses a camera in the base of the interior mirror to monitor standard road
signs and informs the driver of any detected speed limits or overtaking restrictions. Within the limits
of the system, the system also displays additional signs, e.g. temporary restrictions, signs related to
towing a trailer ⇒ Trailer towing  or restrictions in wet weather conditions. In some cases, the
system can also display the current speed limits on non-signposted routes.
Displays
In addition to speed limits and overtaking restrictions, Dynamic Road Sign Display also detects the
sign which indicates that all restrictions have been lifted on motorways and main roads in Germany.
In all other countries, the currently valid speed limit is displayed instead.
The road signs detected by Dynamic Road Sign Display are displayed on the instrument cluster
⇒ Fig. 14  and in some cases also on the Infotainment system, depending on which version is
installed in the vehicle. In some equipment levels, a display is also shown on the Head-up Display
⇒ Instrument cluster .
No road signs availableThe system is in the initialisation phase. OR: the camera has not detected any
mandatory or warning signs.Error: Dynamic Road Sign DisplaySystem fault. Go to a qualified
workshop.Speed warning currently unavailable.Fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system speed
warning. Go to a qualified workshop.Dynamic Road Sign Display: clean the windscreen!The area
around the camera on the windscreen is dirty. Clean the windscreen ⇒ Vehicle care .Dynamic Road
Sign Display currently restricted.No data transmission from the Infotainment system. Check whether
valid map data is loaded in the Infotainment system. OR: the vehicle is located in an area that is not
covered by the map stored in the Infotainment system.No data availableDynamic Road Sign Display
is not supported in the country in which you are currently travelling.
Switching on and off
Continuous display of road signs in the instrument cluster can be activated and deactivated in the
vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

Display of road signs
After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and
the current vehicle data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display shows up to three valid road signs
⇒ Fig. 14  with the accompanying additional signs:
1st position:The road sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the
display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph) ⇒ Fig. 14  .2nd position:Road signs that do not
always apply (e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) in wet) are shown in second place.Additional sign:if the
windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, the now valid road sign with the additional
In wet sign, for example, will be moved left to the first position.3rd position:Further road signs that
do not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g. overtaking not permitted at certain
times ⇒ Fig. 14  .
Speed warning
If the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects that an applicable speed limit has been exceeded, it can
issue an acoustic warning signal and display a message on the instrument cluster display.
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu . The settings can be adjusted in increments of 5 km/h (3 mph)
within a range between 0 km/h (mph) and 15 km/h (9 mph) above the permitted maximum speed.
Trailer mode
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the
vehicle, the display of road signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable
speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the
Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu .
In trailer mode, the speed warning function display can be adjusted to the type of trailer or to legal
requirements. The settings can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a range
between 60 km/h (40 mph) and 130 km/h (80 mph). If a higher speed is set than is permitted for
driving with a trailer in the country in which you are currently travelling, Dynamic Road Sign Display
automatically issues a warning at the usual speed limit, e.g. at 80 km/h (50 mph) in Germany.
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactivated, Dynamic Road Sign Display issues warnings as if
the vehicle was being driven without a trailer.
Function limitations
Dynamic Road Sign Display is subject to system-related limitations. The following conditions can
restrict the function of Dynamic Road Sign Display, or prevent it from working altogether:
Poor visibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or heavy spray.
Glare, e.g. due to oncoming traffic or sunlight.
High speeds.
Covered or dirty camera.
Road signs that are located outside of the camera's field of view.

General notes
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 ⇒ :

Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.

Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Tyre pressure, Fuel gauge.

Check the washer fluid level Washer fluid.

Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior.

Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the
roof Transporting items.

Ensure 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
Safe transport of children.

Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly to match the size of the occupants
Sitting position, Mirrors.

Wear shoes that provide proper support 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.