ECU VOLKSWAGEN UP! 2016 Owner's Manual

Volkswagen recommends that you take the portable navigation device with you when leaving
the vehicle to prevent it being stolen.
Vehicle lifting points
Fig. 137 Lifting points at front for the lifting platform or vehicle jack
Fig. 138 Lifting points at rear for the lifting platform or vehicle jack
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in the illustrations ⇒ Fig. 137 and ⇒ Fig. 138. If
the vehicle is not raised on the lifting points shown, the vehicle could be damaged ⇒. There is
also a risk of serious injury ⇒.
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vehicle.
If the portable navigation device is not secured or not properly secured in the vehicle, it could
be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of
an accident. This could cause injuries.
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Vehicle jack. Before you return the vehicle jack to the toolbox, fully wind in the claw. To
stow the vehicle jack securely the crank lever must be braced against the side of the jack.
Box spanner for wheel bolts.
Vehicles with a natural gas engine
In vehicles with natural gas engines delivered with a second wheel set, the toolkit is kept in a
seperate bag. Volkswagen recommends not keeping the bag in the vehicle all the time but only
when it is necessary for changing to winter or summer tyres.
Hubcaps
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Centre cover
⇒ Wheel cover
⇒ Wheel bolt caps
Additional information and warnings:
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Find a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a manual gearbox or with an automated manual
gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition switched onChanging gear
then apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using the collapsible chocks or other suitable objects.
Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel that is being changed Wheel bolts.
Find the jacking point under the vehicle which is closest to the wheel that is being
changed.
Raise the vehicle jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.
Ensure that the foot of the jack is resting securely on the ground with its whole surface and
that the foot of the jack is positioned precisely, i.e. vertically beneath the point of
application .
Position the vehicle jack. At the same time, continue to crank the claw up until it is in
position around the vertical rib underneath the vehicle .
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 154 Jacking points for the vehicle jack (mirrored on the right-hand side of the vehicleyf
Fig. 155 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the bodyyf ⇒ Fig. 154.
Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on ⇒.
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the
specified order ⇒:
Incorrectly tightened wheel bolts can loosen while the vehicle is in motion and cause
accidents, serious injury, and loss of control of the vehicle.
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Changing bulbs in the front headlights
Fig. 162 In the engine compartment: rear view of the left-hand front headlight with rubber cover: ①
dipped beam and main beam, ② side lights and daytime running lights, ③ turn signal and
retaining clip \b
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The front headlight does not need to be removed when changing bulbs.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
⇒ Fig. 162①②③
Dipped beam and
main beam
headlights
Side lights and
daytime running
lights
Front turn signal
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing
bulbs.
2.Open the bonnet ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment.
3.
Remove the connector
from the H4 bulb. Pull off
rubber cover using the
tabs.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go
and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.Push retaining clip ④ in
the direction of the arrow
to the front, unhook at
side and fold away.
4.Remove bulb from bulb holder. If necessary, press the catch on the bulb holder.
5.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
6.
Fit the new bulb, fold back
the retaining clips ④ and
hook in.
Insert the bulb holder into
the headlight and turn it
clockwise as far as it will
go.
Insert the bulb holder into
the headlight and turn it
clockwise as far as it will
go.
7.
Put the rubber cover on
and check if it is fitted
securely. Attach
connector to the H4 bulb.
The illustrations show the left-hand headlight from the rear. The right-hand headlight is a
mirror image of the one shown.
Changing bulbs in the front bumper
Fig. 163 In the wheeI housing front right: removing the securing bolts (arrowsyfDQGWKHVSUHDGHU
rivet Ⓐ

Fig. 164 Changing the bulbs in the headlights
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.Use the screwdriver from the toolkit to unscrew the two securing bolts in the wheel
housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrowsyf ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.
3.Unscrew the front spreader rivet at the bottom of the wheel housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ
and remove it completely.
4.Grip the edge of the wheel housing trim in between the holes for the securing bolts and
push it gently towards the vehicle interior to release the clip located behind the trim.
5.Carefully push the wheel housing trim to one side.
6.Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① and pull it off.
7.Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 164anticlockwise in the direction of the arrow as far as it will
go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.
8.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
9.Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
10.Connect the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① to the bulb holder. The connector should click into
place.
11.Return the wheel housing trim to its original position, ensuring that the clip engages.
12.Insert the spreader river in the wheel housing trim and the bumper and push in fully
⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ.
13.Use the screwdriver to screw in the two securing bolts ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrowsyf.
Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 165 In the side of the luggage compartment: A: removing the cover, B: removing the tail light
cluster
Fig. 166 Tail light cluster: C: removing the bulb holder, B: removing the bulbs
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail light cluster
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.Open the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.
3.Carefully lever off the cover ① ⇒ Fig. 165A.
4.Pull the lock ③ on the connector ② in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165B. Use the
screwdriver from the vehicle tools for this purpose.
5.Press the catch ④ and pull off the connector ② ⇒ Fig. 165B.

6.Remove the wing nut ⑤ ⇒ Fig. 165B.
7.Carefully pull the tail light cluster out and remove it from the body.
8.Remove the tail light cluster and place it on a clean, flat surface.
Changing the bulb
9.Release the bulb holder at the tabs (arrowsyf ⇒ Fig. 166C and remove the bulb holder
from the rear light cluster.
10.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type ⇒ Fig. 166D.
11.Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster. The release tabs (arrowsyf ⇒ Fig. 166C
must click into place.
Fitting the tail light cluster
12.Carefully put the tail light cluster into the opening in the body.
13.Use one hand to hold the tail light cluster in the fitting position while using the other hand
to tighten the wing nut ⑤ ⇒ Fig. 165B.
14.Check that the tail light cluster is positioned correctly and securely.
15.Fit the connector ② to the bulb holder and push in the catch ③ against the direction
shown by the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165B.
16.Replace the cover. The cover must engage fully and securely.
17.Close the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.
Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Fig. 167 In the rear bumper: removing the number plate light
Fig. 168 Number plate light: removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
A normal flat screwdriver can be used to remove the number plate light ⇒.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing
bulbs.
2.With one hand, push the number plate light from the left to the right and take out of
the bumper ⇒ Fig. 167.
3.Carefully lift the number plate light slightly out of the bumper.
4.Turn the bulb holder with the bulb anticlockwise and remove in direction of arrow
⇒ Fig. 168.
5.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
6.Insert the bulb holder into the number plate light and turn it as far as it will go in the
opposite direction to the arrow ⇒ Fig. 168.
7.
Carefully insert the number plate light with the left edge in the opening in the
bumper. When doing this, ensure that the number plate light is inserted in the right
direction, i.e. the spring must be on the right-hand side.
8.Push the number plate light into the bumper until it clicks into place.