Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (2015 year). Instruction

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle

battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-
venience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle
battery has built up a sufficient charge.

Manual controls

Fig. 157 In the center console: Manual air conditioning controls.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Press the corresponding button to switch a function on or off. If a function is switched on, an indicator
light under the button lights up. To switch off a function, press the button again.

Button/Knob More information: Manual air conditioning

⇒

fig. 157

Temperature

(1)

...

Turn knob to set the desired temperature. The

posi-

tion provides maximum cooling output. Recirculation mode
and the cooling system switch on automatically.

Fan

(2)

Setting 0: the fan and manual air conditioning are switched
off.
Setting 6: highest fan speed.

Air distribu-

tion

(3)

Direct airflow by turning knob to any setting (continuously
adjustable).

Defog/defrost: Airflow is directed to the windshield. Recir-
culation mode switches off automatically in this position.
Increases the fan speed to clear the windshield as quickly
as possible. The cooling system switches on automatically
to dehumidify the air.

Button/Knob More information: Manual air conditioning

⇒

fig. 157

Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets.

Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets and
footwells.

Air distribution to the footwells.

Air distribution to the windshield and footwells.

Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is
running and switches off automatically after 10 minutes or
less.

Air recirculation mode

Buttons for seat heating

Press the button to switch the air conditioner on or off.

Press the

button. If the system is switched off, the indi-

cator light under the

button lights up.

WARNING

Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.

Never switch off the fan for a long time because no fresh air will enter the passenger com-

partment.

Climatronic controls

Fig. 158 In the center console: Climatronic controls.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Press the corresponding button to switch a function on or off. If a function is switched on, an indicator
light in or under the button lights up. To switch off a function, press the button again.

Button/Knob More information: Climatronic

⇒

fig. 158

Temperature

(1)

...

Left and right sides of the vehicle can be set to different
temperatures. Turn the knob to set the temperature.

Fan

(2)

...

The fan speed is automatically controlled depending on the
vehicle speed in order to help prevent unnecessary noise.
The fan can also be adjusted manually.

Air distribu-

tion

(3)

Air flow is automatically adjusted to a comfortable level. It
can also be manually adjusted with buttons

(3)

Displays

(4)

Left-side and right-side digital temperature displays.

Defog/defrost button. The incoming outside air is directed
to the windshield, and air recirculation automatically
switches off. To defrost the windshield as quickly as possi-
ble, humidity is removed from the air at temperatures
above about +35 °F (+1.5 °C), and the blower is set to a
high speed.

Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets.

Button/Knob More information: Climatronic

⇒

fig. 158

Air distribution to the footwells.

Air is directed upward.

Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is
running and switches off automatically after 10 minutes or
less.

Manual and automatic air recirculation

Buttons for seat heating

Press the button to switch the air conditioner on or off.

Press the button for maximum air conditioner cooling. The
air recirculation and cooling system are switched on auto-
matically and the air distribution is automatically set to posi-
tion .

Applies the temperature settings for the driver side to the
passenger side: If the indicator light in the

button lights

up, the temperature settings for the driver side also apply
to the passenger side.
Press the button or turn the temperature knob for the pas-
senger side to set a different temperature for the passen-
ger side. The indicator light in the button goes out.

Automatic temperature control, fan speed, and air distribu-
tion.
Press the

button to switch on the feature. The indica-

tor light in the button lights up.

Press the button to open the air conditioning settings in the
Infotainment system

Press the

button. If the system is switched off, the indi-

cator light in the

button lights up.

OR: Turn the blower switch to the left as far as it will go.
OR: Switch off using the Infotainment system

WARNING

Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.

Never switch off the fan for a long time because no fresh air will enter the passenger com-

partment.

When adjusting fan speed manually, LEDs in the knob

(2)

light up to indicate the current fan

speed. During automatic regulation, the fan speed is not indicated.

Operation via the Infotainment system

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

For vehicles equipped with the Climatronic climate control system, various settings can also be adjust-
ed via the Infotainment system.

Opening the Air conditioning menu

Press the

⇒

fig. 158

button.

The current air conditioning settings are displayed in the upper section of the screen, for example, the
temperatures that are currently set for the driver and passenger sides. Set temperatures up to +72 °F
(+22 °C) are shown with blue arrows, while temperatures above +72 °F (+22 °C) are shown with red
arrows.

Tap the corresponding function key to switch a function on or off, or to select a submenu.

Function

key

Effect

Switch off the Climatronic.

Switch on the Climatronic.

Setup

Open the submenu for air conditioning settings. The following
settings can be made:

Set the blower output in AUTO mode. You can choose be-
tween light, medium, and strong.

Tap the Automatic air recirculation function key to switch au-
tomatic air recirculation on and off.

Tap the function key

to close the submenu.

Operation

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The air conditioner works only when the ignition is switched on. The cooling system for the passenger
compartment works only when the engine is running and the fan is on.

The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power sunroof are closed. If the vehicle
is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the
windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.

Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves so that the heating and
ventilation systems can work properly.

Settings for optimum visibility

When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced.
This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.

For manual air conditioning

Switch off the air recirculation

⇒ Air recirculation.

Set the fan to the desired speed.
Turn the temperature knob to the center position.

Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel

⇒ Air vents.

Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.
Push the

button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light in the button lights up.

For Climatronic

Press the

button.

Set the temperature to +72 °F (+22 °C).

Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel

⇒ Air vents.

Climatronic: Changing the temperature units

The inside and outside temperatures can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).

Press and hold the

and

buttons to switch the Climatronic temperature display from Celsius to

Fahrenheit and vice versa.

On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can also change the units in the Infotainment system by
pressing the

button followed by the

and Units function keys

⇒ Menu and system settings

(SETUP).

Heating

Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has reached
operating temperature.

Air conditioner does not work

The air conditioner may not switch on for one of the following reasons:

  The engine is not running.
  The fan is switched off.
  The air conditioner fuse has blown.
  The outside air temperature is colder than about +38 °F (+3 °C).
  The air conditioner compressor has been temporarily switched off due to excessive engine coolant

temperature.

There is another malfunction in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Special considerations

When it is very hot and humid outside, water condensation can drip from the air conditioner evapora-
tor and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.

The climate control system adjusts the passenger compartment temperature as fast as possible

considering the outside temperature.

Due to residual moisture in the air conditioner, the windshield may fog up after the engine is

started. Switch on the windshield defroster to help evaporate the condensation as quickly as possible.

The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and through the air

vents in the luggage compartment. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.

Air vents

Fig. 159 In the instrument panel: Air vents.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Air vents

To help ensure sufficient heating, cooling, and ventilation in the passenger compartment, never close

the air vents completely

⇒

fig. 159

(1)

To open and close the air vents, turn the respective thumbwheel (magnified view) in the desired

direction. When the thumbwheel is turned all the way toward position , the air vent is closed.

Use the lever on the vent grille to adjust the airflow direction.

Additional, non-adjustable air vents are located in the instrument panel

(2)

, in the footwells, as well as

in the rear area of the passenger compartment.

Some models also have an adjustable air vent inside the glove compartment

⇒ Glove compartment.

NOTICE

Do not place food, medications, or other temperature-sensitive things in front of the air vents.
Food, medications, and other things that are sensitive to heat or cold can be damaged or made
unusable by the air flow from the vents.

The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and through the air

vents in the luggage compartment. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.

Air recirculation

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

General information

There are different types of air recirculation:

Manual air recirculation.

Automatic air recirculation mode (Climatronic only).

The air recirculation mode helps prevent outside air from entering the vehicle interior.

In very hot outside temperatures, temporarily switch to manual air recirculation in order to cool the
vehicle interior faster.

For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched off in the following situations

⇒ .

Manually: The

button is pushed (Climatronic) or the air distribution knob is turned to

(manual air conditioning).

Automatically: A sensor detects conditions that could cause the windows to fog up.

Switching manual air recirculation on and off

Switching on: Press the

button. The indicator light under the button lights up.

Switching off: Press the

button. The indicator light under the button goes out.

Switching the automatic air recirculation mode on and off: Climatronic

Press the

button.

Touch the

function key.

Switch automatic recirculation mode on or off by touching the Automatic air recirculation function

key.

If the box in the function key is checked , the automatic recirculation mode is switched on.

Features of automatic air recirculation mode

In automatic air recirculation mode, fresh air enters the passenger compartment. If the system detects
an increased concentration of pollutants in the outside air, it automatically switches to air recirculation.
As soon as the pollutant level is back in the normal range, air recirculation is switched off.

Unpleasant odors cannot be detected by the system.

To prevent condensation from forming on the windows, air recirculation does not automatically switch
on in certain situations.

WARNING

Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents, colli-
sions and serious personal injury.

Never use air recirculation mode over an extended period of time, since no fresh air will

enter the passenger compartment.

When the air conditioner is off and recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly

form on the windows and greatly reduce visibility.

Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.

Refueling

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Refueling

Misfueling guard for diesel vehicles

Fuel capacities

Refueling checklist

The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right side of the vehicle.

More information:

  Exterior views
  Fuel
  Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue)
  Working in the engine compartment

WARNING

Improper refueling or handling of fuel is dangerous and can cause fire, explosion, and severe
burns.

Always make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on all the way. This helps keep fuel

from spilling out or evaporating.

Fuel is highly flammable and explosive; it can cause severe burns and other severe inju-

ries.

Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert the pump nozzle all the way

into the fuel filler neck can cause fuel to overflow and to spray out. Fuel spray and overflow-
ing fuel are dangerous because they can cause fire and serious personal injury.

During refueling, the engine and the ignition must be switched off for safety reasons.
Never use a mobile telephone, CB radio, or other radio equipment while refueling. The

electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.

Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in exceptional circumstances you must

get back in your vehicle while refueling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal
to discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again. This helps avoid the
buildup of static electricity, which can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released dur-
ing refueling.

Never smoke or have an open flame (or sparks, cigarettes, or other smoldering objects)

anywhere in or near your vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.

Follow all safety instructions and procedures that apply at the service station where you

refuel.

Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Even if empty, portable fuel containers can leak and cause a fire and serious personal inju-
ries, especially in a crash.

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel with a portable fuel con-

tainer in your vehicle.

If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a portable fuel container, please

observe the following:

– Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or on the vehicle (for exam-
ple, in the luggage compartment). Static electricity can build up while filling and can ignite
fuel vapors, causing a fire.

– Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before filling. Never spill fuel
inside the vehicle or luggage compartment. Fuel vapors are highly flammable.

– Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable container before and dur-
ing filling.

– If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle must always be in contact
with the container. This will help prevent static electricity from discharging and causing a
fire.

– Always observe local and state or provincial laws about the use, storage, and transpor-
tation of portable fuel containers.

– Make certain that the portable fuel container meets industry standards, such as AN-
SI/ASTM F852-86.

NOTICE

Remove fuel spills from the vehicle immediately to help prevent damage to the paint, tires,

and wheel housings.

Refueling with gasoline when your vehicle has a diesel engine or refueling with diesel fuel

when your vehicle has a gasoline engine can cause very serious and expensive engine and
fuel system damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

If you put any amount of incorrect fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any

circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. These fuels contain substances that can severely
damage the fuel system and the engine if the engine is started.

Vehicles with diesel engines must never be refueled or driven with gasoline, kerosene,

heating oil, or other non-specified fuels that have not been expressly approved for use with the
diesel engine. Other kinds of fuel will cause serious damage to the fuel system and the engine
that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

Fuels can pollute the environment. Spilled fuel must be collected and disposed of properly,

following all applicable environmental regulations.

There is no emergency release for the fuel filler flap. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 160 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Gauge posi-

tion

⇒

fig. 160

Possible cause or

meaning

⇒

Proper response

Red range

(arrow)

Fuel tank almost empty.
Running on reserve

Time to refuel

⇒ .

–

Water in the diesel fuel
(diesel engines only)

Reduce speed imme-
diately! Drive to an
authorized
Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized
Volkswagen Service
Facility. Avoid high
engine speeds and
heavy engine loads.
If the indicator lights
up immediately after
filling the tank, switch
off the engine and
seek expert assis-
tance

–

Fuel filler cap not
properly closed.

Stop and close the
fuel filler cap properly.

Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

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.

Fuel filler cap not properly closed

If the indicator light

comes on or you see a text message in the instrument cluster display indicating

that the fuel filler cap is not properly closed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine
and the ignition.

Open the fuel filler flap and take the fuel filler cap off the filler neck. Then put the fuel filler cap back on
the filler neck and screw it on clockwise until you clearly hear a clicking sound. Close the fuel filler flap.

After switching on the ignition, the indicator light

may stay on or the text message may still appear

in the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel filler cap is now properly closed. This is normal and no
reason to take your vehicle in for service.

If, however, the malfunction indicator light

also comes on, drive to your nearest authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the fuel system and the en-
gine checked.

WARNING

Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and
serious personal injuries.

When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted, especial-

ly when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills.

Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the

engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel.

Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling

in traffic.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the

engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the
catalytic converter or the diesel particulate filter.

The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge

⇒

fig. 160

shows the side of the

vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

Refueling

Fig. 161 Right rear side of vehicle: Fuel cap placed on the open fuel filler flap.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Before refueling, always switch off the engine, the ignition, and all mobile phones, and leave them
switched off until refueling is complete.

Opening the fuel filler cap

Unlock the vehicle from the outside with the vehicle key or press the central locking button in driver

door to unlock the vehicle from the inside

⇒ Power locking system.

  The fuel filler flap is located at the right rear of the vehicle.
  Press on the back part of the fuel filler flap and fold open.
  Unscrew the fuel cap counterclockwise and remove. Use the slot on the fuel filler flap hinge

⇒

fig. 161

to hold the cap while refueling.

Refueling

The correct fuel grade for your vehicle

⇒ Fuel is listed on a sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap

⇒

fig. 161

(arrow).

The fuel tank is full when the automatic filler nozzle pump switches off the first time

⇒ .

Do not try to add fuel after the pump stops! Topping off the tank in this way may fill the expansion

space that the tank needs and cause fuel to overflow, for example, if it gets warmer outside.

Closing the fuel filler cap

Screw the fuel cap clockwise onto the fuel filler neck until you hear it click into place.
Close the fuel filler flap until you hear it latch shut. The fuel filler flap must be flush with the vehicle

body.

WARNING

Spilled fuel can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.

Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so that the tank does not over-

flow.

NOTICE

Remove fuel spills from all vehicle surfaces immediately to help prevent damage to the paint,
tires, and wheel housings.

Fuel spills may pollute the environment.

Misfueling guard for diesel vehicles

Fig. 162 With open fuel cap: Misfueling guard in the fuel filler neck.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The fuel filler neck of diesel vehicles is equipped with a misfueling guard

⇒

fig. 162

. The misfueling

guard helps prevent filling the fuel tank of a diesel vehicle with gasoline, because the guard makes it
difficult to insert any type of filler nozzle other than the type commonly used for diesel fuel.

Damaged, worn out, or incorrect nozzles, as well as other means of refueling (portable fuel containers,
for example) will generally not open the misfueling guard and fuel from these sources cannot easily
flow into the tank. Using these incorrect or non-standard nozzles to refuel your diesel vehicle can
cause fuel spills, which can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.

The misfueling guard can generally only be properly opened with a correct nozzle from a standard
diesel fuel pump. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to turn the nozzle back and forth
slightly with light pressure to open the misfueling guard. If the misfueling guard cannot be opened this
way, see the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and
have the fuel system checked.

WARNING

Spilled fuel can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.

Do not refuel from devices other than correct, undamaged standard diesel fuel pump noz-

zles.

Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so that the tank does not over-

flow.

NOTICE

It is your responsibility to put the right fuel in your vehicle and any damage that results

from using the wrong fuel is not covered under the Emissions warranties or any other
Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

If you put any amount of the wrong fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any

circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

If diesel fuel should get on any rubber hose, it must be wiped off immediately. The same

applies if diesel fuel gets onto other parts of the vehicle, especially paint, tires, or a plastic
part. Wash the contaminated vehicle parts right away with soap and warm water to help pre-
vent leaks and serious damage.

NOTICE

Never force a fuel nozzle in the diesel misfueling guard. Forcing a fuel nozzle in the misfueling
guard can damage it so that it can no longer help prevent misfueling.

If you have problems inserting a diesel fuel nozzle, please check to make sure you are

using the right kind of diesel fuel.

If you must refuel with a non-standard diesel fuel nozzle, an adapter is available from

Volkswagen to allow refueling. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Only use an adapter approved by Volkswagen for
your vehicle.

Remember that the nozzle on a portable fuel container will generally not open the

misfueling guard. If you must refuel with a portable fuel container in an emergency, you can
pour diesel fuel very slowly from a portable container into the fuel filler neck of your vehicle.
The fuel will flow slowly past the misfueling guard and into the tank.

Fuel capacities

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Engine

Fuel tank capacity

Gasoline and diesel

engines

About 13.2 gallons (50.0 liters),

including about 1.3 gallons (5.0 liters) reserve.

Refueling checklist

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous area. Never do any work on the engine
or in the engine compartment unless you

know exactly how to carry out the job,
have the correct technical information and the proper tools and supplies, and

are familiar with the necessary safety precautions

⇒ Working in the engine compartment.

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