Volkswagen Family 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 Volkswagen Family

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Better engineering for you.

German engineering isn’t just about creating a faster car.
Or a tighter ride. Or even the most fuel-efficient engine.
We’re not merely designing the sleekest silhouette. Or the
roomiest cargo space. Or the most breathtaking sunroof.
And even though we place safety at the top of our list, we’re
not in this solely to get recognition for our success. Or
to break records. Or to add extra safety features just to
be safe. At Volkswagen, we’re about all of these things
happening together, beautifully and precisely, to create
a car that’s actually fun to drive. Because we’re not just
making any car, we’re making your car. That’s the power
of German engineering.

The all-new Beetle

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Still turns heads.
Just faster.

As they say, good news travels fast. And so does
the all-new Beetle. With its sleek new look
designed to complement the power of its available
200-hp, turbocharged engine and Fender™
Premium Audio System, that’s some serious news
too. In fact, it’s so newsworthy that some might
say the all-new 2012 Beetle is unlike any other
that came before it. But rest assured, it still has
the soul of a Volkswagen.

Revolutionary new take on the iconic design

Longer, wider, and sportier than all previous models

Your choice of engine: 2.5L or 2.0L TSI

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Three colors of customizable ambient lighting

Touchscreen navigation*

Panoramic sunroof*

Seats four. Comfortably. We know, normally cars this sporty
don’t even have backseats, or if they do, they’re more like
a nod to the idea of a backseat rather than a real one. But in
the all-new 2012 Beetle, you can have your sport and seat
four too.

Want to make your Beetle unlike any other? Wrap a Second
Skin around every curve, or choose a designer nickname
badge, custom wheels, unique key fob cover, or a variety of
other accessories. Go turbo and you get a host of stylish
options that practically scream fast. This is definitely a case
where actions speak louder than words.

*Feature available on select models.

Beetle Turbo with Sunroof and Sound, with 19" Tornado accessory wheels shown in Deep Black Pearl

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Your choice of engine: 2.5L, 2.0L TDI

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Fender

Premium Audio System*

Best-in-class rear legroom**

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Clean Diesel, or 3.6L V6

Keyless access with push-button start*

Multi-function steering wheel

Premium touchscreen navigation*

The all-new Passat

We see your sedan.
And raise you a Volkswagen.

German car companies spare no expense in
designing their cars. And they expect you to
spare no expense when buying them. Well, most
of them do. Volkswagen, on the other hand,
lets you do something wonderfully exhilarating:
have your German engineering and afford it
too. Introducing the all-new 2012 Volkswagen
Passat. With its brand-new design that’s sleeker
and roomier than ever before, and your choice
of three sporty engines—including the TDI
Clean Diesel with an industry-leading range of
up to 795 miles and 43 highway mpg
all-new Passat is everything you’ve been looking
for in a midsize sedan, with one significant
difference. Everyone will covet your purchase.
That’s the power of German engineering.

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Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel SEL Premium shown in Reflex Silver Metallic

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The minute you step inside the all-new Passat, you’ll feel
its unexpected charm. From the available leatherette or
leather-trimmed seats with Dinamica® inserts to the premium
analog clock, to the available Autumn Nut Burl interior trim,
every aspect of the interior is designed to impress.

If you’re looking for the exhilarating driving experience
you’ve come to expect from a Volkswagen, the Passat delivers
it in three different engines—the 2.5L, 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel,
and the 3.6L V6. Couple the TDI or the 3.6L engine with a
DSG® transmission with Tiptronic® and enjoy seamless
acceleration and imperceptibly fast gear changes.

*Feature available on select models. **Most rear legroom in the midsize class based on manufacturers’ published

data. †2012 TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. EPA estimates. Range based on 43

highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon fuel tank. Your mileage will vary.

The Jetta

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Big on everything
but compromise.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
And in the world of compact cars, that usually
means sacrificing style and sophistication for
affordability. But now there’s a car that offers
more: The Volkswagen Jetta. It combines
efficiency,* performance, comfort, and safety
together in a beautifully designed sedan that
costs thousands less than you might expect.
From its available Bluetooth® technology and
touchscreen navigation to its class-leading rear
legroom and trunk that accommodates almost
anything, the Jetta isn’t just a car you can afford
to drive—it’s one you actually want to.

Your choice of engine: 2.0L, 2.5L, 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, or 2.0L TSI

Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)**

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Fender

Premium Audio System

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Class-leading rear legroom and trunk space

Touchscreen navigation

Keyless access with push-button start

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The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel is the engineering equivalent
of having your cake and eating it too. It achieves an
astonishing 42 highway mpg and travels up to 609 miles on
a single tank* without sacrificing one bit of turbocharged
performance. That’s all thanks to TDI technology.

With its sleek, aerodynamic lines and sporty design, the new
2012 Jetta GLI is built for speed. Its high-performance 200-hp
turbo engine with 207 lbs/ft of torque—paired with either a
six-speed manual or six-speed automatic DSG transmission
with Tiptronic—will satisfy enthusiasts and sedan drivers
alike. With independent sport suspension, speed-sensitive
electromechanical steering, and best-in-class rear legroom,
the Jetta GLI is unbelievably practical, and priced to feel
practically unbelievable.

*2011 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, DSG automatic: 30 city/42 highway mpg EPA estimates. Range based on 42 highway

mpg EPA estimate and a 14.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary. **The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions

cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.

manufacturers’ published data.

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Jetta SEL shown in Candy White

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Redesigned interior and exterior

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2.0L TSI

22 city/27 highway mpg

engine with 200 hp and 207 lbs/ft of torque

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4MOTION® all-wheel-drive system*

Touchscreen sound system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio*

Panoramic sunroof*

The new Tiguan

Designed to turn heads.
Built to perform.

What’s the best way to describe the perfect
amount of space and comfort, the power of a
sport-tuned engine, and renowned Volkswagen
safety, all complemented by a gorgeous new
exterior? In a word, balanced. Introducing the
new 2012 Tiguan. Refreshed inside and out,
it features a redesigned grille and updated
headlights, restyled taillights, new cloth seating
surfaces, and improved fuel efficiency, all of
which make it stand out more than ever. Of
course, the Tiguan still blasts down the road
with its 200-hp turbocharged engine and
available 4MOTION all-wheel drive, so it can
effortlessly adapt to almost any environment.
That’s the key to its charm. It’s designed to fit
into your life and a compact parking space.

Tiguan SEL shown in Pepper Gray

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Most SUVs come with a 60/40-split rear seat. Then again, the
Tiguan isn’t just any SUV. So we gave it a 40/20/40-split
folding rear seat that creates a generous 56.1 cubic feet of
cargo space with the rear seats folded down flat.

While the Tiguan is all compact SUV on the outside, under
its hood beats the heart of a sports car. Powered by a 2.0L
turbocharged engine with 200 hp and 207 lbs/ft of torque,
the Tiguan takes you from zero to 60 in 7.9 seconds** while
getting a better-than-ever 27 highway mpg.†

*Feature available on select models. **Always obey local speed and traffic laws. †2012 2.0L TSI, automatic

transmission: 22 city/27 highway mpg. EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.