Operating
Keys
Your Volkswagen comes with a set of two keys. The key with the elongated head is for the doors and the ignition/steering lock. The key with the round head is for the glove compartment door.
For your protection against car theft:
Record the key numbers and keep them in a safe place, such as your wallet. NOT IN THE CAR.
If you should lose a key, provide your VW dealer with the key number to obtain a duplicate key.
Do not leave your car unattended with the key in the ignition lock. Take the ket and loke the doors.
The buzzer will sound when you open the driver's door and the key is still in the ignition lock. This is your reminder to remove the key and lock the doors.
Windows
We recommend you do not put decals or other signs on the windows of your car that may interfere with the driver's vision.
1 - To lock and unlock doors from the outside
2 - Knob for vent windows
To open the vent window, turn knob into driving direction, move locking lever forward and push out window. To make closing the vent window easier, we suggest you first push on the forward part of the vent window so that it fits snugly against the weatherstripping. Then grasp the knob, and move the lever back to lock it in place.
3 - Locking knob
4 - Inside door handlde
5 - Window winder
To lock and unlock doors from the outside
- Lock and unlock doors with the key by turning the key to the left or right.
- Doors can also be locked without a key. First depress locking knob (3), then squeeze trigger in outer door handle as you close door.
To lock, unlock and open doors from the inside
- Lock and unlock by depressing or raising locking knob.
- Open door by pulling inside door handle (4).
Always drive with locked doors to prevent inadvertent opening of a door from the inside; especially with small children in the car.
Front seats
We recommmend you do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Your seat may suddenly jerk forward or backward, which could result in loss of control.
Seat adjustement (forward or backward)
- Pull handle in front of seat.
- Slide seat to desired position.
- Let handle go, move seat slighly back and forth to make sure it is securely engaged.
Seatback adjustement
- Turn wheel at side of seat cushion, with your body weight taken off the seatback.
Front seat passengers should not ride in a moving car with the seatback reclined. Safety belts only offer protection when the seatback is in an upright driving position.
Seatback release
- Pull lever on side of seatback UP.
- Tilt seatback forward and out of the way.
If the lever cannot easily be moved upward, push the seatback slightly forward as you pull the lever up.
For you and your passenger's protection, seatback locks must be engaged at all times while the car is in motion.
Head restraints (adjustable)
Head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries. For maximum protection never drive the vehicle without head restraints.
- To adjust height, pull restraint up or push down.
To offer maximum support and protection, the upper edge of the restraint should be slightly higher than the level of four eyes.
- To tilt restraint forward or backward, grasp it firmly with both hands and move to the desired position. If you can touch the restraint by tilting your head slightly to the rear, the restarint is properly adjusted.
