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Fig. 81 In the centre console at front: stowage compartment
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The stowage compartment ⇒ Fig. 81 can also be used as a holder for drinks ⇒ Drink holder or for
the ashtray ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter.
A 12-volt socket ⇒ Socket in the vehicle may be located in the stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment with cover on the front passenger side
Fig. 82 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 83 Open stowage compartment on the front passenger side
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There may be a stowage compartment with cover located on the front passenger side.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment cover
To open, pull up the opening lever ⇒ Fig. 82①.
To close, press the cover upwards until it engages.
Glasses compartment
A pair of glasses can be stored in the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
The glasses compartment is located at the top of the stowage compartment ⇒ Fig. 83①.
Holders
A note block holder ⇒ Fig. 83② is located next to the glasses compartment and a pen holder ③, a
map compartment and a coin holder are located on the inside of the stowage compartment cover
④.
An open stowage compartment on the front passenger side can increase the risk of serious
injury in the case of an accident or during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres.
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Open stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 84 Open stowage compartment on front passenger side
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There may be an open stowage compartment located on the front passenger side.
Holder
A bag hook is located at the open stowage compartment ⇒ Fig. 84①.
Stowage compartment in the rear centre console
Fig. 85 In the rear centre console: stowage compartment
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The drink holder in the rear centre console ⇒ Drink holder can be used as a stowage area.
Other stowage areas
Fig. 86 In front of the rear seats: stowage compartment in 2-door vehicles
Loose objects may be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the
vehicle.
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Fig. 87 Coat hooks on the centre door pillars
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Coat hooks
Coat hooks ⇒ Fig. 87 are located on the centre door pillars (arrowyf.
Other stowage areas:
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Fig. 88 In the front centre console: drink holder with clip
Fig. 89 In the rear centre console: drink holder
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Drink holders are located in the front and rear centre consoles.
Securing drink containers in the drink holder
Depending on the level of vehicle equipment, the front drink holder may be fitted with a clip that can
folded in and out ⇒ Fig. 88.
Fold the drink holder clip forwards.
Place the drink container in the drink holder so that it is held securely by the clip.
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Ashtray
⇒ Cigarette lighter
Additional information and warnings:
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Opening and closing the ashtray
To open, lift the ashtray cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 90.
To close, push the ashtray cover down as far as it will go.
Emptying the ashtray
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Do not leave the engine running when the vehicle is stationary.
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off and the ignition switched on will
drain the battery.
Unshielded devices can cause interference with radio reception and vehicle electronics.
Interference with AM radio reception could occur if electrical devices are used in the vicinity
of the aerial.
Socket in the vehicle
Fig. 92 Front centre console: 12-volt socket in the stowage compartment
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Maximum power rating
Electrical socketMaximum power rating
12-volt120 watts
The maximum power rating of the sockets may not be exceeded. The power rating of each device
is stated on its type plate.
If two or more devices are connected at the same time, ensure that the overall power consumption
of all connected electrical devices never exceeds 190 watts ⇒.
12-volt socket
The 12-volt socket is located in the ashtray in the front centre console ⇒ Fig. 92 and works only
when the ignition is switched on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off and the ignition switched on will drain the
battery. Electrical consumers should therefore only be plugged into the sockets when the engine is
running.
To prevent damage due to voltage fluctuation, switch off any connected devices before switching
the ignition or engine on or off.
Improper use of the socket and electrical accessories can cause fires and other severe
injuries.
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Starting the engine, changing gear and
parking
Starting and stopping the engine
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Ignition lock
⇒ Starting the engine
⇒ Stopping the engine
⇒ Electronic immobilizer
Immobilizer display
If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system, then may be displayed in the
instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started ⇒ Electronic immobilizer.
Push-starting or towing
For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to
start the engine instead.
Additional information and warnings:
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Ignition lock
Fig. 93 Vehicle key positions
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The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions ⇒ Fig. 93
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.
Ignition switched on. The steering lock can be released.
Engine is started. Release the vehicle key as soon as the engine starts. Once released,
the vehicle key moves back to position ①.
If the vehicle key is left in the ignition for a long period with the engine switched off, the
vehicle battery could discharge.
Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle.
This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents and severe injuries.
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Starting the engine
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The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Manual gearboxAutomated manual gearbox
1.Depress the brake pedal and hold it until
step 5 has been completed.Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ Fig. 93①.
2.Fully depress the clutch pedal until the
engine has been started.
Depress the brake pedal and hold it until
step 5 has been completed.
3.Shift the gear stick to a neutral position.Place the selector lever in position N.
4.Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock to position ⇒ Fig. 93② \f

After the engine is switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may run on for
some minutes, even if the ignition is switched off or the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator
fan will switch itself off automatically.
Electronic immobilizer
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The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised
vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is
inserted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the
ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code.
Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership ⇒ Vehicle key set.
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show
. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs. Remove the non-authorised vehicle key from
the ignition lock and used an authorised vehicle key.
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.
Changing gear
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Warning and indicator lamp
⇒ Pedals
⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
⇒ Automated manual gearbox: selecting a gear
⇒ Changing gear with Tiptronic
⇒ Driving with an automated manual gearbox
⇒ Fault in the automated manual gearbox
⇒ Gear-change indicator (manual gearboxyf
The following will occur if reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
switched on:
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