ESP VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2015 Owner´s Manual

• Keep the knob pressed in for approx. 15 sec-onds to temporarily bridge the igniter safety device. If you let go of the knob too quickly, the gas flame goes out. If this occurs, re-light the burner as de-scribed above.
• Release the regulating knob and adjust the gas flame as required.
Turning off the gas flame
• Turn the appropriate knob@ fully clockwise to turn off the gas flame.
• Close the gas shut-off valve in the kitchen unit.
• Close the safety valve on the gas bottle.
• Remove all objects from the gas cooker and al-low the cooker to cool fully.
• Place the backrest of the left front seat in an upright position or turn the left front seat so that you can close the kitchen unit's cover plate.
• Lower the kitchen unit cover plate and latch it securely. <1
Water supply and disposal, California
n::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fresh water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Sterilising agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 239
Cleaning the fresh water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Waste water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Turning the water on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cleaning the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Additional information:
• Central control panel 204
• Rectifying faults on the camping equipment 254
• Fuses for the camping equipment 249
• Winter conditions 253
• Filling the tank 340
A WARNING
Improper use of the fresh water system can lead to poisoning and illness.
• The fresh water tank should only be filled with drinking water from the public water supply.
• Never fill the fresh water tank from springs or streams. Such water could be con-taminated or contain debris.
• Never use commercially available house-hold cleaners to clean the fresh water tank.
• Never leave water in the fresh water tank for long periods without replacing it with fresh water.
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• Drain the fresh water system completely when it will not be used for a long time.
A WARNING
Both the fresh water tank and the waste water tank drain out underneath the vehicle. In very cold conditions this poses a danger from the formation of ice.
• Be especially careful when fresh or waste water are drained during freezing or very cold weather.
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In very cold weather the fresh and waste water systems should be emptied to prevent them from becoming damaged if the vehicle is not to be kept heated continuously or Is only to be used for short periods.
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Do not allow the water pump to run dry as this will damage the pump.
• Only switch on the water pump when there Is water in the fresh water tank.
m if you do not use the sink for a long period' it L.:!J should be kept dry and free of salt.
m Never confuse the fresh water tank filler neck L.:!J with the fuel tank filler neck. <1
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Ignition lock
Fig. 217 Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock .
.--m First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 257.
The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions :) Fig. 217
@ Ignition switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.
G) Ignition switched on. The steering lock can be released.
® Start the engine. Release the vehicle key as soon as the engine starts. Once released. the vehicle key moves back to position G).
Non-authorised vehicle key
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been inserted in the ignition lock it can be removed as follows:
• Dual clutch gearbox, DSG®: vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition lock in this position. Press the lock button in the selector lever and re-lease. The vehicle key can be removed.
• Manual gearbox: remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
Starting the engine
A WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or Injuries.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious Injury.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle. They could become trapped In the vehicle in an emergen-cy and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low tempera-tures, according to season. This can cause serious Injuries and Illness or fatalities, espe-cially for small children.
• Never remove the vehicle key from the ig-nition lock when the vehicle Is In motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
m In vehicles with the DSG® dual clutch W gearbox the vehicle key can only be re-moved from the Ignition lock if the selector lever is in position P. If necessary, press the lock button in the selector lever and then release it. ru First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 257.
The steps should only be carried out In the specified order.
Step Vehicles with a manual gearbox I Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox DSG ®
1. Press the brake pedal, if required. Keep it held down until stage 5 has been completed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal until the engine I
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• Never leave the vehicle in driving mode N. The vehicle will roll downhill irrespective of whether or not the engine is running.
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If the handbrake is not applied when the vehi-cle Is stationary and the brake pedal is released when then selector lever Is In position P, the vehicle may move a few centimetres forwards or backwards.
Changing gear with Tiptronic
Fig. 222 Selector lever in Tiptronic position (left-hand drive). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles.
r--T'n First read and observe the introductory L-lc:J.I Information and safety warnings & on page 260.
With a DSG® dual clutch gearbox, Tip-
Ironic allows the gears to be shifted up
and down manually.
m If the lever is moved accidentally to N when l!J driving, take your foot off the accelerator. Wait for the engine revs in the neutral position be-fore selecting a position again.
m If the selector lever is left in any position oth-L!J er than P for long periods when the engine is switched off, the vehicle battery discharges. The gear that is currently selected will be main-tained when the Tiptronic programme is selected. This remains the case until the system does not perform a gear change due to the current driving situation.
Operating Tiptronic with the selector lever
• Push the selector lever from position D to the right into the Tiptronic gate & in osG® dual clutch gearbox: selecting a gear on page 265.
• Gently push the selector lever forwards G or back 8 to shift gear up or down 222.
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• When accelerating, the gearbox automati-cally shifts up to the next gear shortly before the maximum permitted engine speed Is reached.
• When shifting down a gear manually, the gearbox will not change gear until the engine can no longer be overrevved. Driving with dual clutch gearbox DSG®
r--T'n First read and observe the introductory L-lc:J.I information and safety warnings & on page 260.
The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically.
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Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position N. ,..

In all cases the automatic gearbox should be checked by a qualified workshop Immediately.
Overheating of the DSG® dual clutch gearbox
The dual clutch gearbox can overheat when the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a crawl for long periods, or in stop and go traffic. Gearbox over-heating is indicated by the warning lamp (j) and in some cases by a text message in the instrument cluster display. A signal tone may also be given. Stop the vehicle and allow the gearbox to cool down
The vehicle will not move forwards or backwards even though a gear has been selected
If the vehicle will not move in the required direc-tion, the system may have selected the position in-correctly. Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.
Gear-change indicator
r--f"'n First read and observe the Introductory L-lo:.l.l information and safety warnings & on page 260.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the in-strument cluster may indicate the gear which you should select in order to reduce fuel consumption while the vehicle is in motion.
Display Meaning
• The current gear is optimal.
f A higher gear is recommended.
! A lower gear is recommended.
In vehicles with a manual gearbox the recommen-ded gear will be indicated in the form of a number and a recommendation to shift up or down into the recommended gear will be displayed in the form of an arrow 263.
In vehicles with a OSG® dual clutch gearbox if the selector lever is in the Tiptronic position, the cur-rent gear will be indicated in the form of a number and a recommendation to shift up or down a gear will be displayed in the form of an arrow 266.
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If the vehicle still does not move in the required di-rection, there is a system fault. Seek expert assis-tance and have the system checked.
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• If the display Indicates that the gearbox Is overheating for the first time, the vehicle will have to be parked safely or driven faster than 20 kmlh (12 mph).
• Safely park the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off if the text message and signal tone are repeated approximately every 10 seconds. Allow the gearbox to cool down.
• In order to prevent damage to the gearbox, you should not drive on until the acoustic warning stops. You should not pull away or drive the vehicle at very low speeds while the gearbox is overheated. Information on "cleaning" the diesel partlculate filter
The exhaust management system detects when a diesel particulate filter is filling up and aids the fil-ter's self-cleaning process by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. This may mean driving with Increased engine speed in exceptional cases 407.
A CAUTION
The gear-change Indicator Is only designed to assist the driver and cannot replace the driver's own judgement.
• The driver has full responsibility for se-lecting the correct gear In all situations (e.g. when overtaking, driving up and down hills and when towing a trailer).
Driving in the correct gear can help to reduce fuel consumption.
m On vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox W DSG®, the information on the gear-change indicator disappears when disengaging from the Tiptronic position.
m On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the dis-W play on the gear-change indicator will disap-pear when the clutch pedal is depressed.

Braking, stopping and parking
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Warning and indicator lamps Handbrake ............................ .
Parking . . . . . . . ............. .
Information on the brakes ................ . Brake support systems .................. .
Switching the TCS on and off ............. .
Brake fluid ............................ .
270 271
272 272
274
276
277
The brake support systems are the anti-lock brake system (ASS), the Brake Assist system (SAS), the electronic differential lock (EDS), the traction control system (TCS) and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Additional information and warnings:
• Towing a trailer 139
• Pull-away assist systems 282
• Wheels and tyres 367
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
A WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and seri-ous Injuries.
• If the warning lamp 0 lights up either on its own or with a text message In the display of the Instrument cluster, go to a qualified workshop Immediately, have the brake pads checked and any worn brake pads replaced.
A WARNING
Incorrect parking can cause serious Injuries.
• Never remove the vehicle key from the lg-nltlon lock when the vehicle Is In motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer or control the vehl-cl e.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel.
• Always apply the handbrake when the ve-hicle Is parked.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle. They could release the handbrake, move the selector lev-er or gearshift lever and thus set the vehicle In motion. This can lead to accidents and se-rious injuries.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and electrical equipment such as the window controls can be used which could cause serious injury.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergen-cy and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low tempera-tures, according to season. This can cause serious Injuries and illness or fatalities, espe-cially for small children.
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• To avoid unintentional movement when parking the vehicle, first apply the handbrake and then remove your foot from the brake ped-al.
• Always take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or bollards. Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle. In order to avoid any damage, stop the vehicle before the wheels can touch the bollards or kerbs.
• Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones and other objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the running gear, engine or exhaust system could be dam-aged.
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The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System only functions in frontal, side and rear collisions if the airbag control unit registers the corresponding trig-gering threshold during the accident, and the acci-dent occurs at a speed greater than 10 km/h (6 m ph).
The ESC brakes the vehicle automatically, provi-ded that the hydraulic braking system, the ESC and the electrical system are undamaged in the accident and remain functional.
The following actions override automatic braking in the event of an accident:
• When the driver depresses the accelerator. No automatic braking occurs.
• When the brake pressure transmitted through the depressed brake pedal is greater than the brake pressure provided by the system. The vehi-cle is braked manually.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The ABS prevents the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied up until the point where the vehicle is nearly stationary and assists the driver in steering the vehicle and keeping it under control. This means that the vehicle is less likely to spin, even when the brakes are depressed fully:
• Depress and hold the brake pedal with force. Do not take your foot off the brake pedal or reduce the force on the brake pedal.
• Do not pump the brake pedal or reduce the pressure on the brake pedal.
• Steer the vehicle while the brake pedal is fully depressed.
• The ABS will switch off when the brake pedal is released or if the pressure on the brake pedal is reduced.
If the ABS is taking corrective action, there is a pulsing movement in the brake pedal and some noise. However, ABS will not necessarily guaran-tee shorter braking distances in a// conditions. The braking distance could even be longer when brak-ing on gravel or on fresh snow covering an icy or slippery surface.
Brake Assist system (BAS)
The Brake Assist system can help to reduce the braking distance. The Brake Assist system reinfor-ces brake pressure when the driver depresses the brake pedal quickly in an emergency situation. As a result, full braking power is made accessible very quickly, braking power is reinforced and the brak-ing distance reduced. This means that the ABS is activated more quickly and more effectively.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal. The Brake Assist system will switch off the brake servo automatically when the brake pedal is re-leased or if the pressure on the brake pedal is re-duced.
Traction control system (TCS)
The TCS reduces the engine output if wheels pin occurs and adapts the output to suit road surface conditions. TCS helps the car to start moving, ac-celerate and climb gradients in unfavourable road conditions.
The TCS can be switched on and off manually 276.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
The EDL is available for normal driving on straight roads. EDL brakes the wheel that has lost traction and distributes the driving force to the other drive wheels. To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel from overheating, the EDL cuts out automat-ically if subjected to excessive loads. The EDL will switch on again automatically when the brake has cooled down.
A WARNING
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 con-ditions. Do not Jet the extra safety afforded by the brake support systems ABS, BAS, EDL, TCS and ESC tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
• The Intelligent technology of the brake support systems cannot overcome the Jaws of physics or system-related vehicle limita-tions. Slippery and wet roads will remain dan-gerous, even when the ESC and other sys-tems are active.
• Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the wheels to Jose contact with the road sur-face 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. .,.
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Brake fluid
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Fig. 225 In the engine compartment: cap on the brake fluid container.
r-111 First read and observe the Introductory l-Jr:,U Information and safety warnings&. on page 269.
Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surrounding air. The brake system will be damaged if there is too much water in the brake fluid. The boiling point of the brake fluid is also considerably reduced by the water content. Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock in the brake sys-tem if the water content is too high. Vapour locks reduce levels of braking power, considerably in-crease braking distance and can even cause the brake system to fail completely. Your own safety and that of other road users depends on having a brake system that functions properly at all times
Brake fluid specification
Volkswagen has developed a brake fluid that has been optimised for the brake system in the vehicle. To ensure optimal operation of the brake system, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends the use of brake fluid compliant with VW stand-ard 501 14.
Before using a particular brake fluid, check that the specifications printed on the container correspond to the vehicle requirements.
Brake fluid that is compliant with VW stand-ard 501 14 is available from Volkswagen Commer-cial Vehicles dealerships.
If this brake fluid is not available and it is necessa-ry to use another high-quality brake fluid instead, brake fluid that is compliant with DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 or US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 can be used.
Not all brake fluids that are compliant with DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 or US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 have the same chemical com-position. Some of these brake fluids may contain chemicals that can damage or destroy brake sys-tem components over time.
To ensure sustained optimal operation of the brake system, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles there-fore recommends the use of brake fluid that is compliant with VW standard 501 14.
Brake fluid that is compliant with VW stand-ard 501 14 fulfils the requirements of DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 or US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must always be between the MIN and MAX marking of the brake fluid container or above the MIN marking &.
The brake fluid level cannot be checked accurately in all models as engine components may partially conceal the brake fluid container. If the brake fluid level cannot be read exactly, please go to a quali-fied workshop.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehi-cle is being used as the brake pads wear and the brakes are automatically adjusted.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed as indicated in the service schedule Service schedule. The brake fluid should be changed by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles rec-ommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles dealership for this purpose. Only brake fluid that confonns with the required specification should be used.
A WARNING
Brake failure or reduced braking effect can be caused by the brake fluid level being too low or by brake fluid that Is too old or unsuitable.
• The brake system and brake fluid level must be checked regularly.
• The brake fluid should be changed regu-larly, according to the service schedule Service schedule.
• Heavy use of the brakes may cause a va-pour lock If the brake fluid Is left In the sys-tem for too long. Vapour locks reduce levels
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A WARNING (Continued)
of braking power, considerably increase brak-ing distance and can cause the brake system to fail completely.
• Please ensure that the correct brake fluid is used. Only use brake fluid that Is explicitly compliant with VW standard 501 14.
• Any other brake fluid or a low-quality one can affect the functioning of the brakes and reduce their effectiveness.
• If a brake fluid compliant with VW stand-ard 501 14 Is not available, use a high-quality brake fluid compliant with DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 or the US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4, but only in exceptional circumstances.
• The refilled brake fluid must be new .
A wARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
• In order to reduce the risk of poisoning, never use bottles or other containers to store brake fluid. These containers could encour-age other people to drink out of them, even if they are labelled otherwise.
• Brake fluid must always be stored in its original sealed container and kept out of the reach of children.
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Brake fluid that has leaked or been split can damage the vehicle palntwork, plastic parts and tyres. Brake fluid that has leaked or been split should be cleaned off the vehicle paint-work and other components Immediately.
& Brake nuid can pollute the environment. Any W spilt service nuids must be cleaned up and disposed of properly. Driving with respect for the environment
o:::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
An economic driving style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Saving fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely on three factors:
• Personal driving style.
• Conditions of use (weather, road surface).
• Technical conditions.
An economic driving style
i""1"'n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.U information and safety warnings & on page 278. .,.
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A few simple measures can help save fuel by up to 25%, depending on how you drive.
A WARNING
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehi-cles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

Saving fuel
1/100 km
-10°C
+20 oc
L----------------tkm 5 15 25 30
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Fig. 226 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two different outside temperatures.
r-1"'11 First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings&. on page 278.
By adopting an economical driving style and antici-pating the traffic situation ahead, you can easily re-duce fuel consumption by 10-15%.
Cars use most fuel when accelerating. If you think ahead when driving, you will need to brake less and thus accelerate less. Wherever possible, let the car roll slowly to a stop, for instance when you can see that the next traffic lights are red.
Avoid short journeys
Directly after a cold start, the engine has a very high fuel consumption. The engine reaches its working temperature after a few kilometres, when fuel consumption will return to a normal level.
The engine and catalytic converter need to reach their proper working temperature in order to mini-mise fuel consumption and emissions. The out-side temperature is a key factor.
The different rates of fuel consumption for the same distance at both +20"C (+68"F) and at -10"C (+14"F) are shown in Fig. 226.
Therefore, avoid making too many short journeys and car share whenever possible.
Under the same conditions, the vehicle will use more fuel in winter than in summer.
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Not only is it illegal in some countries to "warm up" the cold engine by running it while the vehicle is stationary, it is also technically unnecessary and a waste of fuel.
Adjust the tyre pressure
The correct tyre pressure reduces rolling resist-ance and therefore also fuel consumption.
Ensure that any new tyres purchased have opti-mum rolling resistance.
Use low viscosity engine oils
Fully synthetic low viscosity engine oils reduce fuel consumption. Low viscosity engine oils decrease frictional resistance in the engine and spread bet-ter and more quickly, especially for cold starts. They are especially effective In vehicles that make alotofshortjourneys.
Always ensure that the engine oil level is correct and that you keep to the service intervals (oil change intervals).
When buying engine oil, always make sure it com-plies with engine oil norms and has been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Avoid unnecessary loads
Lighter vehicles are more economical and have lower environmental impact. An extra 100 kg, for example, can increase fuel consumption by up to 0.311100 km.
Remove all unnecessary objects and loads from the vehicle.
Remove any unnecessary special equipment and accessories
The more aerodynamic a vehicle, the lower its fuel consumption. Special equipment and accessories, such as roof carriers or bicycle carriers, make the vehicle less aerodynamic.
You should therefore remove any special equip-ment and luggage carriers that are not in use, es-pecially if you are going to be driving at high speeds.

• On vehicles with Climatronic: if the temperature inside the vehicle substantially increases or de-creases.
• When the vehicle starts rolling or brake support is required.
• If the voltage of the vehicle battery falls.
Conditions that necessitate a manual key start
The engine has to be started manually with the ve-hicle key in the following conditions:
• If the driver unfastens their seat belt.
• If a vehicle door is opened.
• If the bonnet is opened.
Switching the start/stop system on and off manually
• Press the @ button in the centre console 227.
• If the start/stop system has been deactivated, the indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The engine will start immediately if the vehicle Is In stop mode when the system is switched off man-ually with the @ button.
Hill Hold Assist
r--T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-I=JJ information and safety warnings & on page 282.
A WARNING
The brake servo and the power steering will not function If the engine Is switched off.
• Never allow the vehicle to roll if the engine is switched off.
• The start/stop system must be switched off if work Is to be carried out In the engine compartment.
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If the start/stop system Is used in very high outside temperatures over a long period, the vehicle battery can be damaged.
m In some cases. it will be necessary to restart L!J the engine manually with the vehicle key. Fol-low any corresponding messages on the instru-ment cluster display.
m At low speeds, the engine can be started L!J again if it has stalled by immediately pressing the clutch pedal. The Hill Hold Assist function actively
holds the vehicle when pulling away on
an incline.
The Hill Hold Assist function is automatically activated if the following conditions are met
Points 1 to 3 must be fulfilled at the same time·
Manual gearbox DSG® dual clutch gearbox
1. On an incline, the stationary vehicle must be held in position with the footbrake until the vehicle starts moving.
2. The engine is running smoothly.
3. The driver door is closed.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal and move the gear stick to the first gear position if you want to The driving mode R, D or S has been selected. drive forwards up a hill or to the R position if you want to reverse up a hill.
In order to start moving, remove your foot from To start moving, remove your foot from the brake the brake pedal, then simultaneously release the pedal and press the accelerator immediately. clutch pedal (the clutch engages) and press the The brake will gradually be released as the accelerator. The brake will gradually be re-vehicle pulls away. leased as the clutch Is engaged.
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