Charging in other countries
Due to the various different legal regulations, you may only be able to charge with limited charging current at power outlets in other countries. The charging cable
limits the charging current depending on the infrastructure used. If there are different settings, the lower value is used for charging ⇒ Charging cable.
Due to the different technical standards, you may not be able to charge at charging stations in another country or only if you use a suitable charging cable. For more
information contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Volkswagen is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by insufficient maintenance or a lack of available original parts.
Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet all of the applicable legal requirements in other countries and continents.
Driving Mode Selection
Introduction
Via the driving modes, the driver can
adapt various properties of vehicle
systems to the current driving situation,
the desired driving comfort, and for an
economic driving style. The suspension,
steering, drive, and the air conditioner
are some of the vehicle systems that can
be adjusted.
Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The influence of vehicle systems on the individual driving modes depends on the vehicle
equipment.
Selecting the driving mode
The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
WARNING
Setting the driving mode while driving can distract from traffic. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Always drive attentively and responsibly.
If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except for Drive, will be switched over to the new driving mode immediately.
1. When the traffic situation allows it, briefly take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle
system as well.
Selecting a driving mode via the control on the Infotainment system
1. Tap
.
2. To select driving modes, tap
again or tap the desired driving mode in the Infotainment system.
Displaying information about the driving mode
1. To display additional information about the selected driving mode, tap in the Infotainment system.
Selecting the Custom driving mode
1. Tap
until the Custom driving mode has been selected.
2. Tap
to open the Custom menu.
Driving mode properties
The Eco driving mode switches the vehicle to fuel-efficient operation and supports the driver with an energy-saving driving style.
The Comfort driving
The Sport driving
mode is the basic setting for the vehicle systems, provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited, for instance, for everyday use.
mode gives the driver a sporty feel.
The Traction driving mode offers maximum all-wheel drive (4MOTION) support and softens the suspension damping.
On loose ground, it provides better traction.
The Traction driving mode is available only for vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION).
With the Custom driving mode, you can adapt individual vehicle systems according to your preferences.
Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems
The Comfort driving mode shows the basic settings of the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.
Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on
When you switch the ignition off and back on again, the previously selected driving mode remains active.
Behavior of the Drive vehicle system when the ignition is switched off and on
The Drive vehicle system settings are reset to the Comfort driving mode settings when you switch the ignition off and on again.
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The other vehicle systems will retain their settings.
You can change the Drive vehicle system back to the preferred driving mode.
1. Select your desired driving mode again.
Troubleshooting
The driving mode or the vehicle systems do not behave as expected
1. Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems ⇒ Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems.
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