Volkswagen Jetta Gli 2013 Owner's Manual
Side view
Fig. 1 Vehicle side overview.
Key to fig. 1:
(1) Fuel filler flap
(2) Roof antenna
(3) Outside door handles
(4) Outside mirror
– Additional turn signal light
(5) Lift points for the jack
Front view
Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror
(2) Front windshield
(3) Windshield wipers
(4) Engine hood
(5) Engine hood release
(6) Side marker lights
(7) Headlights
(8) Fog lights
(9) Front license plate bracket
(10) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)
Rear view
Fig. 3 Vehicle rear overview.
Key to fig. 3:
(1) Roof antenna
(2) High-mounted brake light
(3) Rear window
– Rear window defroster
(4) Luggage compartment release
(5) Taillights
(6) Rear license plate bracket
(7) Luggage compartment lid
(8) Threaded hole for the rear towing eye (behind cover)
(9) License plate lights
Driver door overview
Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door.
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Indicator light for anti-theft alarm system (if equipped)
(2) Door handle
(3) Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle –
(4) Switch for adjusting the outside mirror (equipment varies)
– Adjusting outside mirrors – –
– Outside mirror heating
(5) Lever for releasing the engine hood
(6) Luggage compartment release
(7) Bottle holder
(8) Storage compartment
(9) Reflector
(10) Buttons for operating the power windows
– Power windows
– Safety switch for rear power windows
Driver side overview
Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to ⇒ fig. 5:
(1) Headlight switch
– Off position
– Low beams
– Fog lights
(2) Dimmer control for the instrument and switch illumination
(3) Lever for
– High beams
– Headlight flasher
– Turn signals .
– Cruise Control System (CCS) – – – –
(4) Air vents – –
(5) Instrument cluster:
– Instruments
– Display
– Warning and indicator lights
(6) Multi-function steering wheel controls
– Volume setting for radio programs, navigation system notifications, or telephone calls –
– Mute switching for radio or activation of voice control
– Display telephone main menu or accept telephone calls
– Audio, navigation
– Control switches for the Volkswagen Information System # ∃, ,
(7) Windshield wiper and washer lever
– Windshield wiper –
– Intermittent operation for windshield wipers
– Windshield wiper
– “One-tap wiping” x
– Windshield wiper
– Automatic wipe/wash for windshield
– Lever with buttons for the Volkswagen information system ,
(8) Ignition switch (vehicles without Keyless Access) or location for the emergency start feature for
the Keyless Access locking and starting system
(9) Pedals
(10) Lever for adjustable steering wheel
(11) Driver front airbag
(12) Horn (only works when the ignition is switched on)
(13) Fuse box cover
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Center console overview
Upper center console
Fig. 6 Overview of the upper center console.
Key to fig. 6:
(1) Switch for emergency flashers
(2) Air vents – –
(3) Radio or Radio & Navigation system (factory-installed) ⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
(4) Controls for:
– Manual AC
– Climatronic
(5) Passenger seat heating button
(6) PASSENGER AIR BAG light (front airbag for front seat passenger)
(7) Driver seat heating button
Navigation system
Radio
or
Lower center console
Fig. 7 Overview of the lower center console.
Key to fig. 7:
(1) Lever for:
– Manual transmission
– Automatic transmission
(2) Storage compartment
– with 12 Volt socket
Radio
– with AUX-IN socket ⇒ Booklet
– Card holder
(3) Storage compartment with cup holder in the center console
(4) Center armrest with storage compartment
(5) Parking brake lever
(6) Buttons for:
– Starter button for the Keyless Access locking and starting system
– ASR off button
or ⇒ Booklet
Navigation system
Front passenger side overview
Fig. 8 Overview of the front passenger side.
Key to fig. 8:
(1) Inside the glove compartment: SET button for Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(2) Opening handle for the glove compartment
(3) Passenger front airbag location in the instrument panel (approximate)
(4) Air vent – –
Applicable only in Canada
Front passenger side overview
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side.
Key to ⇒ fig. 9:
(1) Opening handle for the glove compartment
(2) Passenger front airbag location in the instrument panel (approximate)
(3) Air vent – –
Applicable only in the United States
Symbols on the roof console
Symbol Meaning
Interior and reading lights
Power sunroof
Applicable only in Canada
Three-button module ⇒ Booklet
Symbols on the roof console
Symbol Meaning
Interior and reading lights
Power sunroof
Mobile Phone Package
.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Instrument overview
Instrument overview
Displays
Compass
Service reminder display
More information
Warning and indicator lights
Volkswagen Information System
Display of the selected gears (automatic transmission)
Service reminder information ⇒ Booklet
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.
Applicable only in the United States
Instrument overview
Warranty and Maintenance
.
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 10:
(1) Button for setting the instrument cluster clock1.
– With the ignition on, push the button to highlight the hour or the minutes in the clock
display.
– To advance the clock, push the button
– Push the button again or wait about 10 seconds to finish setting the clock.
(2) Tachometer (in thousands of revolutions per minute when the engine is running).
The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next
higher gear or selector level position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒
(3) Displays
(4) Speedometer.
(5) Reset button for the trip odometer display (trip).
– Push the button for about 1 second to reset to zero.
(6) Fuel gauge
(7) Engine coolant temperature display
(5). Press and hold the button to fast forward.
.
NOTICE
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone
(warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Applicable only in Canada
Instrument overview
Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
1
On appropriately equipped vehicles, the clock can also be set via the
Settings menu in the instrument cluster display ⇒ page 2.
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 11:
(1) Button for setting the instrument cluster clock2.
– With the ignition on, push the button to highlight the hour or the minutes in the clock
display.
– To advance the clock, push the button
– Push the button again or wait about 10 seconds to finish setting the clock.
(2) Tachometer (in thousands of revolutions per minute when the engine is running).
The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next
higher gear or selector level position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒
(3) Displays 20.
(4) Speedometer.
(5) Reset button for the trip odometer display (trip).
– Push the button for about 1 second to reset to zero.
(6) Fuel gauge 220.
(7) Engine coolant temperature display
(5). Press and hold the button to fast forward.
.
NOTICE
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone
(warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Displays
Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open luggage compartment lid, C: Open
front driver side door, D: Open rear passenger side door.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
2
On appropriately equipped vehicles, the clock can also be set via the
Settings menu in the instrument cluster display ⇒ page 2.
Depending on the vehicle model, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display
⇒
fig. 10 (3), ⇒ fig. 11 (3).
Warning and information texts
Odometer displays
Time
Outside temperature
Compass display
Open door, engine hood, or luggage compartment lid ⇒
Selector lever position
Gear recommendation (manual transmission)
Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) and menus for different settings
Service reminder display
Alternative speed display (Settings menu)
fig. 12.
Compass
Fig. 13 Compass zones.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The compass does not need to be calibrated in vehicles with a factory-installed navigation system.
There is no Compass menu item in this case.
On vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system, the compass is calibrated automatically. If
electrical or metallic accessories are added to the vehicle, the compass must be recalibrated.
Adjusting the compass zone
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone menu items.
Select the compass zone according to the current location ⇒
Adjust and confirm compass zone (1‐15) by using the arrow buttons.
fig. 13.
Calibrating the compass
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for the location and enough room to
drive in a circle.
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibrate menu items.
Confirm the Pleasedriveafullcircletocalibrate message by pressing the OK button
on the multi-function steering wheel, and then drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h).
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display. The calibration is complete when the
compass direction is displayed.
Service reminder display
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ fig. 10 (3), ⇒ fig. 11 (3).
For information on maintenance intervals, please see the ⇒ Booklet
For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only fixed service intervals are displayed.
Service reminder
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.
The message Servicein‐‐‐mior‐‐‐days (Servicein‐‐‐kmor‐‐‐days) is shown in
the instrument cluster display.
Service event
When service is due, a warning chime sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing
wrench symbol d is displayed for several seconds. The message Servicenow is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Viewing service message
The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is
switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:
Select the Settings menu.
In the Service submenu, select the Info menu item.
Servicesince‐‐‐mior‐‐‐days (Servicesince‐‐‐kmor‐‐‐days) is shown in the
instrument cluster display when service is overdue.
Resetting the service reminder display
If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:
Select the Settings menu.
Warranty and Maintenance
.
In the Service submenu, select the Reset menu item.
O
Confirm request with the
button on the multi-function steering wheel.
K
Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will
be displayed.
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after the OK
button on the multi-function steering wheel has been pushed.
Volkswagen Information System
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Menu structure – overview
Using the instrument cluster menus
Main menu
MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator)
Settings menu
Convenience submenu
Lights&Vision submenu
When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument
cluster and control certain vehicle features.
The control buttons are on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel.
The number of menus in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics and equipment on
the vehicle.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or
modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.
Some menu items can only be accessed when the vehicle is not moving.
As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. In order to display
menus, acknowledge the warning by pressing the OK button on the multi-function steering wheel
⇒ fig. 14.
More information:
Outside mirrors
Driver assistance systems
Radio or Navigation system ⇒ Booklet
Mobile phone package ⇒ Booklet
Radio
or ⇒ Booklet
Mobile Phone Package
Navigation system
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle
battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal convenience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle
battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Menu structure – overview
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The instrument cluster display is divided into 3 parts. The time (digital clock) is displayed in the top
part. The bottom part contains the odometer and the trip odometer (“trip”). You can select the following
displays for the middle part:
Multi-Function Indicator (MFI)
▪ Travel time
▪ Consumption --.- mpg (l/100 km) (current fuel consumption)
▪ Av. consumption --.- mpg (l/100 km) (average fuel consumption)
▪ Range
▪ Route
▪ Average speed --- mph (km/h)
▪ xx mph (km/h) (digital speed display)
▪ Speed warning --- mph (km/h)
Audio
⇒ Booklet
Navigation
Phone
⇒ Booklet
Assistants (if equipped)
▪ AFS
Vehicle status
Settings
▪ Language
▪ MFI data
– Travel time
– Curr. consum. (current fuel consumption)
– Av. consum. (average fuel consumption)
– Route
– Av. speed
– Digit. speed (digital speed display)
– Speed warn. (speed warning)
– Back
▪ Compass (vehicles without navigation system)
▪ Convenience
– ATA confirm
– Central locking
Auto unlock
Unlock doors
Back
– Window op. (window operation)
Off
All
Driver
Back
– Mirror adjust
Individually
Both mirrors
– Factory setting
– Back
Radio
or ⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
Navigation system
Mobile Phone Package
Navigation system
▪ Lights & Vision
– Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal)
– Factory setting
– Back
▪ Time
– Hours
– Minutes
– 24 hr. mode
– Daylight save
– Back
▪ Snow tires (winter tires)
– On
– + 5 mph (10 km/h)
– - 5 mph (10 km/h)
– Back
▪ Units
– Temperature
– Consump./dist.
– Back
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off)
▪ Service
– Info
– Reset
– Back
▪ Factory setting
Using the instrument cluster menus
Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for menus in the instrument cluster.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right side of the steering wheel
⇒
fig. 14.
Accessing the instrument cluster menus
Switch on the ignition. You will see the vehicle icon or a message in the instrument cluster display.
Push the OK button () on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel until a main menu
appears in the instrument cluster display. For a list of main menus,
Push buttons # or ∃ to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons
and to navigate inside the current main menu. For example, in the Settings main menu, press the
arrow down button to navigate to the MFIdata submenu.
Displaying a submenu
Press the OK button to display submenu items. For instance, after scrolling to MFIdata in the
Settings main menu, press the OK button to display items available under the MFIdata submenu.
Selecting a setting
Some menus are used to select settings for certain features. Push the OK button () to select a
setting.
Use the arrow up and down buttons and on the multi-function steering wheel to navigate
through the available options.
The selected menu item is located between the 2 horizontal lines. There is also a triangle (Å) on
the right.
Push the OK button to select the setting.
Returning to the main menu
Via menu: Use the arrow down button to select Back and then press the OK button .
For operation with multi-function steering wheel: Press
Main menu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Main menus Function See
MFI
Audio
Navigation
Phone
Assistants
Vehicle
status
Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) information.
Station indicator in radio mode.
Track display in CD mode.
Track display in media mode.
Information displays on the navigation system (if applicable):
When destination guidance is active, turn arrows and proximity bars are shown. The illustration is similar to the symbol display in the navigation system.
If destination guidance is inactive, driving direction (compass function) and the current street name are displayed.
Information and settings of the mobile phone package.
Turn the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) on and off
(if equipped).
Current warning and information messages.
This menu item is only displayed when warning or information messages are available. The number of available
messages is shown in the display. Example: 1/1 or 2/2.
⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
Radio
Navigation
system
Navigation
system
Mobile
Phone Package
or
Main menus Function See
y
Settings
Includes the Convenience and Lights & Vision submenus,
as well as many settings such as time, speed warning for
winter tires, language, and units.
MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator)
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The MFI display has 2 automatic memories: 1 – single trip memory and 2 – total trip memory. The
number of the trip memory is shown at the upper right of the display.
The trip memories are in addition to the trip odometer, which is displayed in the bottom part of the
instrument cluster and controlled using the button on the right of the instrument panel ⇒
(5), ⇒ fig. 11 (5).
To display the distance driven on trips 1 and 2, select the Route item in the MFI menu. Press the OK
button ⇒ fig. 14 to toggle between Route 1 and Route 2 (trip 1 and trip 2). Push and hold the OK button
to manually reset a trip memory to zero.
The memory accumulates and stores information about distance driven
and fuel used from the time the ignition was switched on until the time it
1
Single trip memory
2
Total trip memory
was switched off.
If the ignition stays off for 2 hours or more, stored information is automatically deleted. If the trip is continued within 2 hours after the ignition
was switched off, the new values are added.
The memory displays and stores the accumulated driving and fuel consumption data of any number of single trips up to a total driving time of
99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a total distance of 9,999 miles
(9,999 km). If one of the maximum values is exceeded, then the memory
is automatically cleared and starts again from 0.
Possible MFI menu displays
The following displays can be accessed in the MFI menu if enabled under Settings > MFIdata.
Displays that are not enabled will not appear.
Function
Displa
Traveltime
Consumption
‐‐.‐mpg
Consumption
‐‐.‐l/100km
Av.consumption
‐‐.‐mpg
Av.consumption
‐‐.‐l/100km
‐‐mi
Range
I
Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while driving.
When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when
the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed per
hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips per trip
memories 1 and 2 (toggle) is displayed once the vehicle has been driven
about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number.
The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds.
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel left
fig. 10
Display Function
‐‐km
Range
I
Route‐‐mi
Route‐‐km
Averagespeed
‐‐mph
Averagespeed
‐‐km/h
‐‐mph
‐‐km/h
Speedwarning
‐‐‐mph
Speedwarning
‐‐‐km/h
in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes account of the current fuel consumption, among other things.
Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed
once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Until then,
dashes may appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated
every 5 seconds.
Digital display of current vehicle speed.
When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an
acoustic warning sounds and a visual message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display.
Switching between the displays
Use the arrow up and down buttons and on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
Select the Speedwarning‐‐mph or Speedwarning‐‐km/h display.
Press the OK button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
If the speed is not right, press buttons or on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
To deactivate, toggle to ‐‐‐mph or ‐‐‐km/h and press the OK button. The set speed is deleted.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
Navigate to MFI > Route.
Select the memory to be erased.
Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFIdata to enable displays you want to be available under the
MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed can also be changed
29.
Settings menu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Settings menu
Language
MFIdata
Function
Set the language for messages in the display and navigation system.
Select the features you want to have displayed in the MFI menu in the
instrument cluster display
Settings menu
Compass
Convenience
Lights&Vision
Time
Snowtires
Units
Alt.speeddis.
Service
Factorysetting
Function
Calibrating the compass on vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system. To calibrate, follow the instructions in the instrument cluster
display
Convenience function settings
Vehicle lighting settings
Set hours and minutes for the instrument cluster clock and the Radio &
Navigation System clock. The time can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour
format, and can also be set to daylight savings time.
Set up a visual and acoustic speed warning. Use the feature only when
winter tires are installed that have a speed rating less than top vehicle
speed.
Set the units in which temperature, fuel consumption, and distances
should be displayed (for example, whether to show distance driven in
miles or kilometers).
Activate/deactivate alternative speed display (mph or km/h).
Display service messages or reset service reminder display.
Reset the functions in the Settings menu back to the factory settings.
Convenience submenu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Convenience
menu
ATAconfirm
Centrallocking
Function
The horn beeps once when the vehicle is locked with the remote control vehicle
key if ATAconfirm is checked.
You can enable or disable Auto unlock. If Auto unlock is
enabled (box checked), it is triggered on vehicles without
Keyless Access by taking the key out of the ignition.
Autounlock
On Keyless Access vehicles, Auto unlock is triggered by
opening the driver door. Auto unlock works only if the
vehicle has been automatically locked after reaching a
speed of 10 mph (15 km/h). It unlocks the doors that would
be unlocked if you pushed the unlock button on the remote
control vehicle key once.
Convenience
menu
Windowop.
Mirroradjust
Factorysetting
Back
Function
Unlockdoors
Off
All
Driver
Back
Individually
Bothmirrors
Back
Resets the features in the Convenience submenu back to the factory settings.
The display returns to the Settings menu.
Doors are unlocked as follows depending on the option
selected:
– Alldoors: Pushing the unlock button on the remote
control vehicle key unlocks all doors and the luggage
compartment lid.
– Singledoor: Pushing the unlock button on the remote
control vehicle key unlocks only the driver door. To unlock
all doors and the luggage compartment, push the unlock
button on the key a second time within about 5 seconds.
On vehicles with Keyless Access, touching the sensor
surface of the door handle on the side where the valid
vehicle key is located unlocks the respective door
– Veh.side: Pushing the unlock button on the remote
control vehicle key unlocks the doors on the driver side of
the vehicle.
On vehicles with Keyless Access, touching the sensor
surface of a door handle on the side where the valid vehicle key is located unlocks the doors on that side of the
vehicle.
Manual unlocking/locking: No windows open or close when
the key is held in the unlocking or locking position.
Keyless Access: No windows close when the locking
sensor on the door handle is pressed and held (convenience closing)
Manual unlocking/locking: All windows open or close when
the key is held in the unlocking or locking position.
Keyless Access: All windows close when the locking
sensor on the door handle is pressed and held.
Manual unlocking: The driver window opens when the key
is held in the unlocking position.
Manual locking: All windows close when the key is held in
the locking position.
Keyless Access: All windows close when the locking
sensor on the door handle is pressed and held.
The display switches back to the Convenience menu.
Both outside mirrors are adjusted separately.
The front passenger outside mirror is adjusted at the same
time as the driver outside mirror.
The display switches back to the Convenience menu.
Lights&Vision submenu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights&Vision menu
Conv.turnsig.
Factorysetting
Back
Function
Enable/disable lane change flash (convenience turn signal). When the
feature is enabled, the turn signal flashes at least 3 times when the turn
signal is tapped
Resets the functions in the Lights&Vision submenu back to the
factory settings.
The display returns to the Settings menu.
Driving checklists and warnings
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Getting ready and driving safely
Driving in other countries
Driving through water on road
More information:
Sitting properly and safely
Transporting
Starting, shifting, parking
Saving fuel and helping the environment
Consumer information
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may
cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries and even death.
Alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may severely affect perception,
reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss of vehicle control.
Getting ready and driving safely
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Checklist
Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all pas-
sengers and others ⇒ :
Check proper function of lights and turn signals.
Check tire pressure and fuel level
Make sure that all windows are clean.
Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and,
if necessary, on the roof
Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.
Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and
weight
Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors to the correct height
Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip, and that give you a feel for the pedals.
Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the
pedals.
Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while
driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same
Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all
times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same
Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.
Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example by medication, alcohol or illegal
drugs.
Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving, and never take your attention off the
road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.
On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to weight and size.
WARNING
Alwa ys observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good
judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.
Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving
safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance inter-
vals in the ⇒ Booklet
frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it
necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.
Warranty and Maintenance
, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use,
Driving in other countries
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Checklist
Some countries have special safety standards and emissions requirements that your vehicle may not
meet. Before taking your vehicle to another country, Volkswagen therefore recommends that you ask
your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the following
issues with regard to the country to which you would like to travel:
Should the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking or adjusting head-
lights?
Are maintenance, repair facilities, necessary tools and testing equipment as well as spare parts
readily available for your vehicle?
Are there authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities in the
countries where you will be driving?
For gasoline engines: Is unleaded fuel with the right octane rating readily available?
Are engine oil (⇒ page 234) and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and perfor-
mance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please see
⇒ Booklet
Does the factory-installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is
navigation data available?
Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected?
Warranty and Maintenance
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NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel
or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.
Driving through water on roads
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on flooded
roads:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water must not be any higher than
the bottom of the vehicle body ⇒ .
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driving through
water.
Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it too deep for your
vehicle to drive through safely.
WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need longer stopping distances.
Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the
brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.
Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water.
NOTICE
Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical system may
be severely damaged by driving through water.
Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion. Thoroughly rinse with fresh
water all vehicle parts that were exposed to salt water.
Technical data
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Important vehicle labels
Engine data
Dimensions
Your vehicle's engine type is shown on the vehicle identification label.
The specifications in this Manual refer to the base model. The stated values may vary, depending
upon different equipment or models, as well as with respect to special vehicles and vehicles exported
to different countries.
More information:
Transporting
Saving fuel and helping the environment
Fuel
Engine oil
Engine coolant
Tires and wheels
Consumer information
WARNING
Disregarding or exceeding stated values for weights, loads, dimensions and maximum speed
may result in accidents and serious personal injuries.
Important vehicle labels
Fig. 15 Vehicle identification label: shown in the example with engine identification code CBFA 3.
Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number (VIN).
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is on a plate on top of the instrument panel on the driver side, and is
visible from the outside through the windshield ⇒
of the windshield. The vehicle identification number is also stamped into the top of the right drip channel in the engine compartment. The drip channel is between the spring strut tower and the right fender.
Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identification number ß
fig. 16. The view window is on the side at the bottom
Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label ⇒
compartment and contains the following information:
(1) Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(2) Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
(3) Engine and transmission classification code, paint number, interior. In the example, the engine
classification code is “CBFA” .
(4) Optional equipment, part numbers
fig. 15 is affixed to the area of the spare wheel well in the luggage
Other important vehicle labels
Other important vehicle labels are discussed elsewhere in this Manual:
Safety Compliance Certification Label, affixed to the driver door jamb (Consumer information).
Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker in the engine compartment next to the engine
hood release (see, Consumer information).
Tire inflation pressure label on the driver door jamb ( Tires and wheels).
Engine data
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Gasoline engines
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