Never let the vehicle roll down mountains or hills in the
neutral setting.
WARNING
Strong recuperation can cause traction loss and sliding, especially on slippery roads. This could cause loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious or fatal
injuries.
Only activate permanent high brake energy recuperation when the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions allow and other road users are not put at
risk by the vehicle deceleration and driving style.
WARNING
As the charge level of the high-voltage battery increases, the electric motor braking effect decreases and can completely disappear. The driving behavior may
therefore change, which can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never completely charge the high-voltage battery at higher altitudes, for example on a mountain pass, in order to achieve braking efficiency thanks to
brake energy recuperation on the subsequent drive down.
Before driving on steep hills, reduce your speed.
When driving on steep hills, reduce your speed with the vehicle brakes.
Note that, in the absence of electric motor braking, the strain on the vehicle brakes increases.
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 .
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.
Eco tips
The correct driving style can help to
reduce consumption, pollution, and
wear on the electric drivetrain, brakes,
and tires. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your
money.
Using brake energy recuperation
If Eco assist is deactivated in the Infotainment system and gear
is engaged and the accelerator pedal is not pressed, the vehicle will “coast”.
If Eco assist is activated in the Infotainment system and gear
is engaged and the accelerator pedal is not pressed, the vehicle recuperates energy automatically.
also adjusts to the current driving situation and external conditions such as the vehicle in front and speed limits. The energy from the rolling vehicle is also used to
charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle's brakes are also applied.
In gear , if the accelerator pedal is not pressed, strong recuperation will occur.
Furthermore, the energy recuperation increases when the brake pedal is pressed.
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Regular maintenance is required for fuel-efficient driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.
Removing unnecessary weight
Emptying out the luggage compartment before a journey, for example, removing empty crates or unneeded child restraints, can reduce energy consumption.
To keep the vehicle air resistance as low as possible, remove accessories such as ski, bicycle, and roof racks after use.
Saving power
Electrical equipment, such as the air conditioning system and window heating, requires energy from the high-voltage battery.
If you want to increase your vehicle's fuel range:
Set a higher interior temperature in summer and a lower interior temperature in winter. When outside temperatures are high, air out the vehicle before driving.
If you are using an external power supply, use the stationary air conditioning.
Switch off comfort consumers that are not required.
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.
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.
NOTICE
Spilled fluids can come in contact with the connectors of the orange high-voltage cables. This can cause damage to the electrical system and high-voltage
battery.
Do not transport large amounts of fluids in the vehicle interior.
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.
Driving with an open trunk lid increases the air resistance of the vehicle and, consequently, the energy consumption of the electric drivetrain. This reduces the
potential vehicle range significantly. Volkswagen recommends that you do not drive with the trunk lid open.
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.
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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.
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 deactivate the vehicle's drive system in water.
Oncoming vehicles create waves that can raise the water level for your vehicle enough that it is not safe to drive through.
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.
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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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