Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2014 year). Instruction

Luggage compartment lid

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Display

Opening the luggage compartment lid

Closing the luggage compartment lid

More information:

  Exterior views
  Power locking system
  Transporting
  Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the luggage
compartment lid when someone is in the way.

Only open or close the luggage compartment lid if no one is in the way.
After closing the luggage compartment lid, always make sure that it is properly closed and

locked so that it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed luggage com-
partment lid must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.

Always keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driving to help keep poisonous

exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle.

Never open the luggage compartment lid when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If,

for example, there are bicycles on a carrier on the luggage compartment lid, it is possible that
the lid will not be able to open automatically. An open luggage compartment lid may fall on
its own because of the additional weight. If necessary, prop open the luggage compartment
lid. Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.

Close and lock the luggage compartment lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use.

First, make sure that no one is left inside the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially

when the luggage compartment lid is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the
luggage compartment lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can
become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat
buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in tempera-
tures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can
quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small chil-
dren.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They

may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.

NOTICE

Before opening or closing the luggage compartment lid, make sure there is enough room to do
so, for example, when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.

NOTICE

Never use the gas strut to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the luggage com-
partment lid and make it impossible to close.

Display

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

Lights up

Possible cause

Proper response

Icon appears in the

display

Luggage compartment lid open
or improperly closed.

Stop!

Open the luggage compartment lid and then
close it again.

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.

If the luggage compartment lid is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument clus-

ter display showing an open luggage compartment lid

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fig. 11

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fig. 12

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the
ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the in-
strument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

WARNING

If the luggage compartment lid is not closed properly, it may open suddenly when the vehicle
is moving and cause severe injuries.

Stop immediately and close the luggage compartment lid.
Always make sure the luggage compartment lid is securely latched after you close it.

Opening the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 28 A: In the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock and open the luggage compartment lid. B: In the
driver door: Switch to unlock and open the luggage compartment lid.

Fig. 29 Opening luggage compartment lid from the outside.

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

Always remove any item(s) being transported on the luggage compartment lid before opening it

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Unlocking and opening with the vehicle key

Press and hold the button on the remote control vehicle key to unlatch and automatically open the
luggage compartment lid.

Unlocking and opening with the unlock switch in the driver door

Pull up the switch on the driver door

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fig. 28

B until the luggage compartment lid opens automati-

cally.

The switch in the driver door also works when the ignition is switched off.

Opening with the button on the luggage compartment lid

Unlock the vehicle or the luggage compartment lid, or open a door.

Lift the luggage compartment lid slightly at the button

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fig. 29

(arrow). The luggage compartment

lid opens automatically.

WARNING

Improper or unsupervised unlocking or opening of the luggage compartment lid can cause
severe injuries. Never open the luggage compartment lid when someone is in the way.

If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the luggage compartment lid, it may be hard to

see that the luggage compartment lid is unlatched. An unlatched luggage compartment lid
may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.

At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the luggage compartment lid may not open automatically

after you unlock it. It will be necessary to lift it by hand.

Closing the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 30 Opened luggage compartment lid: Recessed grips for closing.

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

Closing the luggage compartment lid

Grasp one of the recessed grips in the trim of the luggage compartment lid

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fig. 30

(arrows).

Pull the luggage compartment lid down and close it securely so that the latch engages.
Check the luggage compartment lid to make sure it is securely latched.

Locking the luggage compartment lid

If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open either a door or the luggage compart-
ment lid in about the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps
prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.

It is only possible to lock the luggage compartment lid when it is securely closed and latched.

The power locking system also locks the luggage compartment lid.

If the luggage compartment lid of a locked vehicle is unlocked with the button

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fig. 28

A on the

remote control vehicle key, it will lock again right after it is closed. The anti-theft alarm system, if
equipped, is activated after the vehicle is locked, Power locking and closing system.

A closed but unlocked luggage compartment lid automatically locks at speeds above about 5 mph

(10 km/h).

WARNING

Improper or unsupervised closing of the luggage compartment lid can cause severe injuries.
Never close the luggage compartment lid when someone is in the way.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially

with the luggage compartment lid left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the
luggage compartment lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can
become very hot or very cold depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach
levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small children.

Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing

the luggage compartment lid.

Power windows

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Opening or closing power windows

Power windows – features

Power window pinch protection

More information:

Volkswagen Information System
Power locking and closing system

WARNING

Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.

Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,

remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power win-

dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front pas-
senger door has not been opened.

Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power

windows and keep them from being opened and closed.

NOTICE

If you leave the windows open, rain or other precipitation may enter the vehicle from outside
and can damage the vehicle interior.

Opening or closing power windows

Fig. 31 In the driver door: Switches for the power windows.

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

Switches in the driver door

Key to

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fig. 31

(1)

For the windows in the front doors.

(2)

For the windows in the rear doors.

(3)

Safety switch.

Opening or closing windows

Function

Action

Opening:

Press the switch.

Closing:

Pull the switch.

Stopping automatic
movement:

Press/pull the respective switch again.

The safety switch

(3)

deactivates the power win-

dows in the rear doors. The yellow indicator light in
the switch comes on.

You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or front passenger door has not been opened. When the vehicle key has been removed from
the ignition and the driver door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.

A separate button for controlling the window is located in the front passenger door.

Power windows – features

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

One-touch opening and closing

The one-touch feature automatically opens/closes a power window all the way. The window switch
does not have to be held down/up.

For one-touch opening: Press the switch for the window down briefly as far as it goes.

For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up briefly as far as it goes.

Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.

Reactivating the one-touch feature

If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not completely closed, the one-
touch feature will not work and must be reactivated:

  Switch on the ignition.
  Close all windows and doors.
  Pull the switch for the respective window up and hold it for at least 2 seconds in this position.
  Release the switch, pull up and hold again. The one-touch feature is now reactivated.

The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at the same time.

Convenience closing

The convenience closing feature lets you close the windows and the power sunroof as follows:

From inside the vehicle: When the driver door is open, pull up and hold the switch for the driver

window until all windows and the sunroof are closed.

Manual locking from outside the vehicle: Lock the vehicle with the vehicle key bit in the driver door

and keep the key turned in the locking position to close all windows and the power sunroof, Manually
unlocking and locking the driver door.

Vehicles with Keyless Access: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the

door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close, Unlocking or locking the
vehicle with Keyless Access.

WARNING

Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.

Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,

remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power win-

dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front pas-
senger door has not been opened.

Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power

windows and keep them from being opened and closed.

If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not

work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right
away.

If convenience closing of the power windows from the outside requires removing the cover cap

of the lock cylinder on the driver door, the cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked,
Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.

Power window pinch protection

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

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing a power window

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. If

one-touch window closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and
go down again.

  Check why the window did not close.
  Try one-touch window closing again.
  If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and goes back down, one-touch

closing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.

If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the

window will close without pinch protection

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Closing the window without pinch protection

Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the switch. Pinch protection is

turned off for a short distance in the window track!

If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window

stops again if there is resistance.

If the window still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious per-
sonal injury.

Always be careful when closing power windows.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close

power windows!

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed

against the window frame; injuries may result.

Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sun-

roof, Power sunroof – convenience closing feature.

Power sunroof

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Opening or closing the power sunroof

Power sunroof – convenience closing feature

Pinch protection for the power sunroof

Initializing the power sunroof

Depending on equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding and tilting sunroof.

More information:

  Volkswagen Information System
  Power locking and closing system
  Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Improper use of the power sunroof can result in serious personal injury.

  Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
  Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
  Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle – particularly if they have access

to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key makes it possible to
lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the sunroof.

You can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes after you switch off the

ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow from the sunroof before opening or tilting it

in winter weather.

Always close the sunroof before leaving the vehicle or if it begins raining. If the sunroof is

open or tilted, rain could enter the vehicle interior and cause extensive damage to the electrical
system. This could result in further vehicle damage.

Remove leaves and other objects from the sunroof guiderails regularly either by hand or using a

vacuum cleaner.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Opening or closing the power sunroof

Fig. 32 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. A: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. B: Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

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

The rotary switch must be turned to its home position

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fig. 32

(1)

in order to tilt the power sunroof.

Function

Switch

position

Action

To open sliding sunroof fully:

(3)

Turn the switch past position

(2)

and hold it there

until the glass roof moves to the desired position.

To move the sliding sunroof to the

comfort position:

(2)

Turn the switch to the desired position.

To set an intermediate position:

(1)

(2)

To close the sliding sunroof fully:

(1)

To tilt open the tilting roof fully:

(4)

Push the rear part of the switch briefly (arrow).

To stop the one-touch feature:

(4)

(5)

Push or pull the switch again briefly.

To set an intermediate position:

(4)

(5)

Pull or push the rear part of the switch briefly until
the desired position is reached.

To close fully:

(5)

Pull the rear part of the switch briefly (arrow).

You must switch on the ignition to operate the power sunroof. After switching off the ignition, you can
still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes as long as the driver or front passenger door
has not been opened.

Sliding headliner

The sliding headliner opens with the power sunroof and can be closed manually when the sunroof is
closed.

Power sunroof – convenience closing feature

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

Convenience closing

The convenience closing feature lets you close the power sunroof as follows:

Remove the cover cap from the concealed lock cylinder on the driver door (if necessary), Manually

unlocking and locking the driver door.

Turn the vehicle key bit in the lock of the driver door to the closing position and hold it there. The

windows and power sunroof close. Release the vehicle key to stop the process.

Vehicles with Keyless Access: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the

door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close, Unlocking or locking the
vehicle with Keyless Access.

Convenience closing of the power sunroof from the outside leaves the rotary switch in the last

selected position. The switch must be newly positioned when starting to drive again.

If convenience closing of the power sunroof requires removing the cover cap of the lock cylinder

on the driver door, the cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked , Manually unlocking
and locking the driver door.

Pinch protection for the power sunroof

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

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing the power sunroof

⇒

. If

the power sunroof closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the power sunroof opens
again immediately.

  Check why the power sunroof did not close.
  Try to close the power sunroof again.
  If the power sunroof still cannot close, the power sunroof will stop where the resistance is located.

The power sunroof will close the next time without pinch protection.

Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection

If the power sunroof opens again but there is nothing in the way, turn the rotary switch to position

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fig. 32

(1)

and pull down the rear part of the switch

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fig. 32

(5)

until the power sunroof closes

completely.

The power sunroof will now close without pinch protection!

If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will close with enough force to cause serious
personal injury.

Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close

the power sunroof!

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed

against the edge of the roof; injuries may result.

Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power

sunroof, Power sunroof – convenience closing feature.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Initializing the power sunroof

Fig. 33 In the headliner: Sunroof rotary switch.

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

Initializing the sunroof

If the vehicle battery has been disconnected or is dead, the sunroof must be initialized.

The switch must be rotated to the “Closed” position

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fig. 33

(1)

  Pull the switch at the rear until the sunroof is fully closed.
  The sunroof will now close without pinch protection!
  Release the switch.
  Pull and hold the switch at the rear. The sunroof will open and close on its own.
  When the sunroof is closed once again, release the switch.
  If the sunroof still will not close, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Careless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.

  Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
  Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
  Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially

if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sunroof.

The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period after the ignition has been

switched off, as long as the driver or passenger door is not opened.

WARNING

Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.

Always be careful when closing the sunroof.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the

sunroof.

Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against

the roof frame, thereby causing injury.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Adjusting the seating position

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Examples of improper seating positions

Proper seating position

Manual controls on the driver and front passenger seats

Electrical controls on the driver and front passenger seats

Adjusting the front and rear head restraints

Removing and reinstalling the head restraints

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Center armrest

Number of seats

The vehicle has a total of 5 seating positions: 2 in front and 3 in the rear. Each seating position has a
safety belt.

More information:

  Seat functions
  Safety belts
  Airbag system
  Child safety and child restraints

WARNING

Improper seating positions increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries in a crash or other
accidents, especially when the airbag deploys.

All occupants must sit properly and be properly restrained at all times.
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seating positions with safety belts

available.

Always secure children in the vehicle with an approved and suitable restraint system

appropriate for their age, weight, and height, Child safety and child restraints, Airbag system.

Always keep your feet on the floor in front of the seat. Never rest them on the seat,

instrument panel, out of the window, etc. The airbag system and safety belt will not be able to
protect you properly and can even increase the risk of injury in a crash.

WARNING

Always adjust seat, safety belts, and head restraints properly before driving and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.

Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be sure that there are at least

10 inches (25 cm) between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.

Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches

(25 cm) between your breastbone and the steering wheel.

Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor

while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent. The distance to the instrument panel in the knee
area must be at least 4 inches (10 cm).

If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive
equipment is available.

Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands

at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places

inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag
inflates.

Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to

help protect you in a collision.

Never drive with backrests reclined or tilted back farther than necessary to drive

comfortably. The farther back the backrests are tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by
incorrect positioning of the safety belts and improper seating position.

Never drive with the front seat passenger backrest tilted forward. If the front airbag

deploys, the front backrest can be forced backward and injure passengers on the rear seat.

Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel and the instrument panel.
Always sit upright with your back against the backrest with the front seats properly

adjusted. Never lean against or place any part of your body too close to the area where the
airbags are located.

Rear seat passengers who are not properly seated and restrained are more likely to be

seriously injured in a crash.

WARNING

Improper adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly and

you could lose control of the vehicle. In addition, you will not be in the correct seating
position while adjusting the seats.

Adjust the front seat height, angle and longitudinal direction only if the seat adjustment

area is clear.

The adjustment of the front seats must not be restricted by things in the footwell in front

or behind the seats.

WARNING

Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can
result in serious burns and vehicle damage.

Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts

before adjusting the seats.

Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be

activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel, or in

other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a
parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside
temperatures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to
catch fire.

Examples of improper seating positions

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

Not wearing or improperly fastening safety belts increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Safety
belts can work only when they are properly positioned on the body. An improper seating position
significantly impairs the protection provided by safety belts. This can cause severe or even fatal
injuries. Improper seating positions also increase the risk of serious injury or death when an airbag
deploys and strikes an occupant who is not in the proper seating position. The driver is responsible for
all passengers and especially children riding in the vehicle.

The following are only some examples of seating positions that will increase the risk of serious injury
or death.

Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:

  Never stand up in the vehicle.
  Never stand on the seats.
  Never kneel on the seats.
  Never ride with the seat backrest reclined.
  Never lean up against the instrument panel.
  Never lie down on the rear seat.
  Never sit on the edge of the seat.
  Never sit sideways.
  Never lean out the window.
  Never put your feet out the window.
  Never put feet on the instrument panel.
  Never rest your feet on the seat cushion or back of the seat.
  Never ride in the footwell.
  Never sit on the front or rear center armrest.
  Never ride without your safety belt properly fastened.
  Never ride in the luggage compartment.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2014 year). Instruction - part 4