while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop.
The electronic steering column could suddenly
lock, you would not be able to steer, and you
could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seri-
ously injure yourself and others.
the indicator light stays on, have the steering
checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If the indicator light flashes:
— Turn the steering wheel back and forth.
— Switch the ignition off and then switch it on
again.
WARNING
The counter-steering assistance in ESC can do no
more than help the driver steer in difficult situa-
tions. The driver must still control the vehicle. The
vehicle does not steer by itself with this feature!
— Heed any messages shown in the instrument
cluster display, if applicable.
— Do not drive any farther if the indicator light con-
tinues to flash after you switch on the ignition.
Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assis-
tance.
NOTICE
If the ignition is off, the steering column lock will
engage and the vehicle cannot be steered. For this
reason, you must leave the ignition on when going
through an automatic car wash, for example, so that
the wheels will still steer.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument
cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and
serious personal injury.
NOTICE
When towing the vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope,
always leave the ignition on to prevent the steering
wheel from locking, and so that the turn signals,
horn, windshield wipers, and window washer system
can be used.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
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Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move
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the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn on
the emergency flashers, switch off the engine,
and use other warning devices to warn ap-
proaching traffic.
Tips and troubleshooting
Park the vehicle where no part of the hot cata-
When the ignition is switched on, several warning
and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
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lytic converter and exhaust system can come in-
to contact with flammable materials under the
vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel,
etc.
Power steering malfunction
The red warning light comes on or flashes.
NOTICE
The electronic steering column lock is malfunction-
ing.
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS
can result in vehicle damage.
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Stop! Contact your authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-
ty for assistance.
Driving Mode Selection
— When the red warning light comes on and stays
on, the power steering may be reduced or lost
completely. It may be much harder to steer and
control the vehicle.
Introduction
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Driving Mode
Selection feature.
— When the red warning light flashes, The steering
column lock cannot be unlocked. Get professional
assistance.
By selecting different driving modes, the driver can
adapt the characteristics of certain vehicle systems
to the current driving situation, the desired ride
comfort and an economical driving style. The adapt-
able vehicle systems include the suspension, engine
management system or the air conditioning system.
Steering malfunction
The yellow indicator light comes on or flashes.
When the indicator light comes on and stays on, re-
start the engine, and slowly drive a short distance. If
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