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NOTICE

If the transmission gets too hot or overheats, this may lead to increased wear or damage to the component.

Drive faster than approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or immediately stop the vehicle safely the ﬁrst time the vehicle indicates that the transmission is

overheating.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and switch off the engine if the message and audible warning are repeating approximately every 10 seconds.

Let the transmission cool down.

Only start driving again when the audible warning is no longer sounding.

Avoid starting the vehicle and driving slowly, like at walking speed, while the transmission is overheated.

Messages about driving

General driver information

Anticipatory driving

An inconsistent driving style increases consumption. When the driver actively pays attention to trafﬁc, this can prevent frequent acceleration and braking

maneuvers. Maintaining enough distance to the vehicle driving ahead helps you to drive with better anticipation.

Avoiding full acceleration

Excessively high speeds increase the rolling resistance and air resistance and with that, the power needed to move the vehicle. Never drive at the maximum vehicl

speed.

Checking tire pressures

Low tire pressures cause wear as well as increased rolling resistance of tires, and this increases consumption. Use tires with optimal rolling resistance.

Adapt the tire pressures to the load:

Follow the speciﬁcations on the tire pressure label ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

Using synthetic engine oil

Full synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity reduce the frictional resistance in the engine and distribute signiﬁcantly better and faster when cold-starting the engine

WARNING

If you drive at high speed and without sufﬁcient safety distance, accidents and serious or fatal injuries can result.

Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions.

Breaking in the engine

A new engine needs to be broken in

during the first 1500 km (approx.

1000 miles). All moving parts should be

able to work together. During the first

few hours of operation, the engine has

a higher internal friction than it will

later.

Up to 1000 km (approx. 600 miles)

Do not accelerate fully.

Do not use more than two thirds of the maximum engine RPM.

Do not drive with a trailer.

Between 1000 and 1500 km (approx. 600 to 1000 miles)

1. Increase the speed and engine RPM gradually.

The driving style during the ﬁrst 1500 km (approx. 1000 miles) also affects the engine's quality. Even after that – especially when the engine is cold – the engine

should be driven at moderate engine speeds to reduce engine wear and increase the possible mileage.

New tires and brake pads must be carefully broken in.

NOTICE

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Driving at too low an RPM can cause increased wear and damage to the engine.

Do not drive at an insufﬁcient engine speed.

Downshift if the engine stops running “smoothly”.

If the new engine is broken in gently, its service life is increased while, at the same time, reducing engine oil consumption.

Gear recommendation

Fig. 125 Gear recommendation on the instrument cluster display.

Currently selected gear.

Recommended gear for you to select.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a recommendation to select a fuel-saving gear can be displayed as a number in the instrument cluster while you are driving

ﬁg. 125.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: To do this, the transmission must be in the tiptronic program.

If the optimal gear is currently selected, no gear recommendation is made. The gear that is currently selected is displayed.

CAUTION

The gear recommendation is simply an aid and cannot replace the driver's attention and responsibility. Selecting an unsuitable gear for the driving situation may

lead to accidents and injuries.

Always select the correct gear for the relevant driving situation, such as when overtaking or driving uphill.

An optimally selected gear helps to save fuel.

For vehicles with manual transmission, the gear recommendation display is turned off when you press the clutch pedal. For vehicles with automatic

transmission, the gear recommendation display is turned off when you leave the tiptronic position.

Eco tips

The correct driving style can help to

reduce consumption, pollution, and

wear on the engine, brakes, and tires.

The following tips will help you

conserve the environment and your

money.

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Fig. 126 Fuel consumption in mpg at two different ambient temperatures.

Using the freewheel function

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: If neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal are pressed while the Eco driving mode is selected and gear

the vehicle will roll (“coasting feature”) using almost no energy.

is engaged,

How to save energy when shifting gears

Early upshifting saves energy at an engine RPM of 2,000. Do not wait as long as possible to upshift gears and avoid high engine speeds.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Accelerate slowly and avoid using the kick-down function.

If possible, use the

driving mode.

Reducing to idle speed

Start driving immediately at low speeds. When stationary for a long time, do not shift to idle, but rather stop the engine, for example when in a trafﬁc jam or at a

railroad crossing.

On vehicles with an activated start-stop system, the engine can turn off automatically when the vehicle is stopped and when stationary.

Refuel in moderation

A full fuel tank increases the vehicle weight. A fuel tank that is half to three-quarters full is best suited for city driving.

Avoid short trips

A cold engine has a very high consumption rate. The optimal operating temperature is only reached after several kilometers (miles). When outside temperatures are

very low, for example in winter, the consumption is much higher than average ﬁg. 126. Plan trips economically and combine short trips.

Have maintenance performed regularly

Regular maintenance is required for fuel-efﬁcient driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.

Removing unnecessary weight

Clearing out the luggage compartment, for example by removing empty crates or unneeded child restraints, can reduce consumption.

To keep the vehicle's air resistance as low as possible, remove attachments after use.

Saving energy

The alternator, which is powered by the engine, generates power for the electrical equipment, such as the climate control system, window heating, or ventilation.

Saving energy is simple, for example:

When temperatures are high, air out the vehicle before driving and drive short distances with the windows open. Then turn on the climate control system.

Turn off electrical equipment when it is no longer needed.

NOTICE

If the vehicle rolls down mountains or hills in neutral , the transmission is not lubricated. This can cause the automatic transmission to overheat and can

damage it.

Never leave the vehicle in neutral

gear, especially when the engine is stopped.

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An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility can provide you with more information about correct maintenance and replacemen

parts that are particularly energy efﬁcient, such as new tires.

In driving situations when less power is required, the engine cylinders can deactivate automatically on vehicles with Active Cylinder Management (ACT),

depending on the vehicle equipment. While deactivated, no fuel will be injected into the respective cylinders, which reduces fuel consumption overall.

Driving a loaded vehicle

Heed the following for good vehicle handling when the vehicle is loaded:

Stow all cargo securely ⇒ Transporting.

Accelerate with extra care and caution.

Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.

Brake earlier than usual.

If necessary, read and heed the information about roof racks ⇒ Roof rack.

If necessary, note the information about driving with a trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.

WARNING

Sliding loads can considerably impair the driving stability and safety of your vehicle, and increase the braking distance when you brake hard or perform

emergency braking. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Correctly secure the load to prevent it from sliding.

Use suitable tie-downs or securing straps on heavy objects.

Engage the rear seat backrests and, if necessary, the adjustable rear seats securely.

Driving with an open trunk lid

Driving with an open trunk lid can be especially dangerous. Secure all objects and the open trunk lid correctly and take sufﬁcient precautions to reduce the amount

of poisonous exhaust that enters the vehicle.

WARNING

If driving with the trunk lid unlocked or open, loose objects can fall out of the vehicle and injure other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Always drive with the trunk lid closed.

Store all objects in the luggage compartment securely.

Always drive carefully and anticipate upcoming trafﬁc situations.

Avoid abrupt or sudden driving and braking maneuvers because the open trunk lid can move in an uncontrolled manner.

If there is a roof rack with cargo on the trunk lid, always remove it before driving with an open trunk lid.

WARNING

Objects protruding from the luggage compartment change the vehicle length and may possibly endanger other road users. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

Follow the legal regulations.

Mark objects sticking out of the luggage compartment so they will be visible to others on the road.

Never use the trunk lid to secure or wedge objects.

WARNING

Among other substances, engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless poisonous gas. If driving with the trunk lid open,

poisonous exhaust may enter the vehicle interior, leading to a loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

To prevent poisonous exhaust from entering the vehicle, always drive with the trunk lid closed.

Close all windows.

Close the power sunroof.

Switch off recirculation mode.

Open all the air vents in the instrument panel.

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Switch the blower to the highest blower level.

Always drive with the trunk lid closed if the load can be transported with the trunk lid closed.

NOTICE

Opening the trunk lid changes the height and possibly the length of the vehicle. This can cause damage to the vehicle if driving carelessly.

Be aware of the changed outer dimensions, such as when driving through underpasses.

Driving through water on roads

Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on ﬂooded roads:

The water must not be any higher than the bottom of the vehicle body ⇒

Do not driver faster than walking speeds.

Never stop the vehicle, drive in reverse, or stop the engine in water.

Oncoming vehicles create waves that can raise the water level for your vehicle enough that it is not safe to drive through.

Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through water ⇒ Start/Stop system.

WARNING

When driving through water, mud, slush, etc., the braking effect may be delayed due to damp or icy brake rotors and brake pads in the winter, and this can

extend the braking distance. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Perform careful braking maneuvers to dry and remove ice from the brakes.

Do not endanger road users or disregard legal regulations during braking maneuvers.

Avoid abrupt and sudden braking maneuvers directly after driving through water.

NOTICE

Driving through water can greatly damage or corrode parts of the vehicle, e.g. electronics.

Never drive through salty water.

Using fresh water, immediately rinse any parts of the vehicle that may have come into contact with salty water.

Protect electronic components against contact with water.

Operating the vehicle in different countries and continents

Approval regulations

The vehicle was manufactured by the factory for a speciﬁc country and meets those requirements and approval regulations that were valid at the time of vehicle

manufacture ⇒

If the vehicle will be used temporarily or for a brief period in another country, then read and observe the following information.

Safety standards and regulations

Some countries have special safety standards and regulations that differ from the vehicle conﬁguration. Volkswagen recommends obtaining information about legal

regulations from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility before driving in other countries.

Selling in other countries

If the vehicle is sold in another country or will be used for an extended period in another country, then the applicable legal regulations in that country must be

observed.

Certain equipment may need to be installed or removed and functions may need to be deactivated. The scope and types of service may also be affected. This

particularly applies if the vehicle is being operated for an extended period in a different climate region.

Functions of the Infotainment system

Due to the many different frequency bands around the world, the Infotainment system installed at the factory may not function in other countries.

Volkswagen is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by substandard fuel, insufficient service, or not using Volkswagen Genuine parts.

Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet all of the applicable legal requirements in other countries and continents.

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WARNING

At high altitudes, the air density is lower. Due to the reduced air density, engine power may be reduced and when in operation for extended periods at high

altitudes, vehicle components may be damaged. Lower engine power can result in accidents, e.g. when overtaking, and may result in serious or fatal injuries.

Before driving abroad, obtain information from a suitably qualiﬁed professional, particularly for altitudes above 3000 m (around 9843 ft) above sea level.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving on slopes

Hill start assist

Hill start assist helps when starting to

drive uphill by actively holding the

vehicle in place.

Functional requirements

The following requirements must be met at the same time:

The vehicle must be stationary and held with the brake pedal until you start driving.

The engine must be running “evenly”.

A gear or a position is engaged for driving uphill.

To start driving, take your foot off the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal immediately. The brakes will release gradually as you start driving.

The holding function of the Hill Start Assist remains active only for a short time. Drive off within approx. two seconds.

When is it active?

Hill Start Assist is immediately deactivated if one of the conditions speciﬁed below in is no longer met:

The driver’s door is opened.

If the engine is running “unevenly” or in the event of an engine fault.

The engine is switched off or it stalls.

The selector lever is in the neutral position

CAUTION

If you do not pull away immediately after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backward under certain circumstances. This can cause injuries or

damage to objects.

If this is the case, press the brake pedal or set the electronic parking brake immediately.

Press the brake pedal for a few seconds before you start to drive if you are driving on an incline in heavy trafﬁc and you would like to prevent the vehicle

from rolling backwards when starting to drive.

Downhill speed control

Downhill speed control helps the driver

when traveling on slopes.

System function

The DSG^®automated transmission selects the optimum gear itself, depending on the present gradient and current speed. The selector lever must be in the

selector lever position. Downhill speed control is not active in Tiptronic mode.

As the downhill speed control can only downshift as far as third gear, you may need to switch to Tiptronic mode on very steep downhill stretches. In Tiptronic mode,

manually shift into second or ﬁrst gear to use the engine's braking efﬁciency and reduce the load on the brakes.

While downhill speed control is active, the start-stop system is automatically deactivated.

Automatically activating downhill speed control

If the gradient is greater than approximately 6%.

And: if the selector lever is in the

selector lever position.

In addition, if the cruise control system (CCS ) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph).

Or: The brake is pressed.

Additionally if the cruise control system is active: If the saved speed is exceeded.

In addition, if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC ) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph).

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