Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction - part 14

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads,
resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.

Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's
acceleration.

WARNING

Constant braking causes the brakes to overheat and even to fail leading to collisions and
serious personal injury.

Never “ride” the brakes or apply the brake pedal too often or too long.
Riding the brakes will substantially reduce braking performance, increase stopping dis-

tance, and can cause complete brake system failure.

NOTICE

Never “ride” the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pedal when you do not want to

brake. This will make the brakes wear faster.

Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep, always reduce speed and

shift into lower gear (manual or automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the brake system could overheat and
even fail. Only use the brakes when you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.

Warning and indicator lights

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

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

DSG

transmission overheat-

ing.

Do not continue driving!

Allow the transmission to cool

with the selector lever in the P

position.

If the warning does not turn off,

do not continue driving. See your

authorized Volkswagen dealer for

assistance. Otherwise, serious

transmission damage could re-

sult

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Brake pedal not depressed.

Apply the brake pedal to select a

drive gear

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

The release button in the

selector lever did not engage.

Vehicle movement is pre-

vented.

Engage selector lever release

button

Automatic transmission mal-

function.

blinks, alternating with the

selector lever indicator, for

example (D).

Drive at low engine speed (rpm)

to the nearest authorized

Volkswagen dealer or author-

ized Volkswagen Service Facility

to have the system checked.

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.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

  Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
  Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
  Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn

on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn ap-
proaching traffic.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Pedals

Fig. 114 Pedals in vehicles with automatic transmission: 1 Accelerator pedal, 2 Brake pedal.

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

All pedals must always be able to move freely in and out without interference from floor mats or other
things.

Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free and are held securely in place with floor mat fasten-
ers to help prevent sliding.

If a brake circuit malfunctions, more brake pedal travel is needed to bring the vehicle to a full stop, and
it is important that nothing is in the way when you have to depress the brake pedal harder and farther
than normal.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injuries.

  Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
  Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.
  Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.

Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

Always make sure that the pedals are able to move freely and that nothing can interfere with
them. If a brake circuit fails, more brake pedal travel will be needed to bring the vehicle to a
stop. The brake pedal must be pressed farther and harder than normal.

Automatic transmission: Selector lever

Fig. 115 Automatic transmission selector lever with shift lever release button (arrow).

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

Automatic transmission vehicles have an Automatic Shift Lock (ASL). With ASL, you must depress the
brake pedal and hold it down while pressing the release button on the selector lever handle in the

direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 115

to move the selector lever out of Park (P) and into a drive gear. When

the selector lever is in Neutral (N), you also have to depress the brake pedal before you can move the
selector lever to Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Reverse (R).

If the ignition is switched on, either the current selector lever setting or the current gear is shown in the
instrument cluster display.

Selector

lever

position

Designation

Meaning

⇒

Park

The drive wheels are mechanically locked.

Select only when the vehicle is not moving. To

change the selector lever position, switch on
the ignition (if it is off) and then press the se-

lector lever release button while holding down

the brake pedal.

Reverse

The Reverse gear is engaged.

Shift into Reverse only when the vehicle is not

moving.

Neutral

Transmission is in Neutral position. No power

is transmitted to the wheels and no engine

braking is available.

Selector

lever

position

Designation

Meaning

⇒

Drive (stand-

ard driving

position)

All forward gears shift up and down automati-

cally. The transmission shifts as needed de-

pending on engine load, individual driving

style, and vehicle speed.

Sport Drive

(sport driving

position)

All forward gears automatically upshift later

and downshift earlier than in the Drive (D)

position, to take full advantage of the engine's

power reserves. The transmission shifts as

needed depending on engine load, individual

driving style, and vehicle speed.

Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)

The Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) in Park (P) and Neutral (N) prevents drive positions from being en-
gaged inadvertently, which would cause the vehicle to move.

To release the ASL, depress and hold the brake pedal with the ignition switched on. Press the release
button on the selector lever at the same time.

The ASL is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through Neutral (N) (e.g., when shifting
from Reverse (R) to Drive (D)). This makes it possible to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if
it is stuck in snow or mud. The ASL engages automatically if the brake pedal is not depressed and the
lever is in Neutral (N) for more than about 1 second and the vehicle is traveling no faster than about
3 mph (5 km/h).

In rare cases, the ASL may not engage on vehicles with a DSG

automated transmission. If this

happens, power to the drive wheels will be interrupted to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpected-
ly. The green indicator light will blink and a text message will be displayed. To engage the Automat-
ic Shift Lock (ASL):

On 6-speed transmissions: Depress and then release the brake pedal. Try to engage the ASL

again.

On 7-speed transmissions: First shift into Park (P) or Neutral (N), and then shift to a drive position.

WARNING

Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss of vehicle control, a collision,
and serious personal injury.

Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
When the engine is running and a drive position is engaged, the vehicle will start to move

as soon as the brake pedal is released.

Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.

Never get out of the driver's seat while the engine is running, especially when the trans-

mission is in a drive gear. If you must leave your vehicle while the engine is running, always
set the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P).

Never leave the vehicle in Neutral (N). It will roll down hills, whether the engine is running

or not.

When the engine is running and a drive gear - Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Reverse (R) -

has been selected, press and hold the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. The ve-
hicle may “creep” and move forward or backward even if the engine is idling slowly.

Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may move a couple of inches (a few
centimeters) forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first setting the parking brake.

If the selector lever is moved into Neutral (N) by mistake when the vehicle is moving, take your

foot off the accelerator pedal. Wait until the engine speed has dropped to idle speed before moving
the selector lever into a drive gear.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the

ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.

Shifting with Tiptronic

Fig. 116 Selector lever in Tiptronic position.

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

Tiptronic lets you upshift and downshift manually with the automatic transmission. When Tiptronic
mode is used, the transmission stays in the current gear and does not upshift or downshift automati-
cally unless the transmission senses a situation where upshifting or downshifting is necessary to keep
the engine from over- or under-revving.

Using Tiptronic with the selector lever

Push the selector lever sideways to the right from Drive (D) position into the Tiptronic position

⇒

in Automatic transmission: Selector lever

Briefly push the selector lever forward

(+)

to upshift into a higher gear or backward

(–)

to downshift

into a lower gear

⇒

fig. 116

NOTICE

During acceleration, the transmission will shift automatically into the next higher gear

before reaching maximum engine speed (rpm).

If you use Tiptronic to shift into a lower gear, the transmission will downshift only when

doing so will not over-rev the engine.

Driving with automatic transmission

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

All forward gears shift up and down automatically.

Driving on hills

The steeper the grade, the lower the gear that must be selected. Lower gears increase the braking
effect of the engine. Never coast downhill in Neutral (N).

Reduce speed.
Switch to Tiptronic mode by moving the selector lever from Drive (D) to the right into the Tiptronic

position

⇒ Shifting with Tiptronic®.

Downshift by pulling the selector lever back briefly (-).

If you stop and start up again when going uphill, you should use Hill Hold

⇒ Starting assistance sys-

tems as long as the engine is running.

Vehicles without Hill Hold: If you stop on a hill with the vehicle in gear, you must depress the brake
pedal or engage the parking brake to keep the vehicle from rolling. Do not release the brake pedal or

the parking brake until the vehicle has started to move forward

⇒ .

Kick-down acceleration

The kick-down feature permits maximum acceleration when the selector lever is in the Drive (D), Sport
Drive (S) or Tiptronic mode.

If you push the accelerator all the way down, the vehicle will automatically downshift, depending on
vehicle speed and engine speed (rpm). This feature lets you take advantage of the full acceleration

capacity of the vehicle

⇒

With kick-down actuated, the transmission will stay in the current gear longer and not upshift until the
engine reaches maximum rpm.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads,
resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.

Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's
acceleration.

Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.

NOTICE

When stopping on hills with the transmission in a drive gear, do not use the accelerator to

help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. This can cause the automatic transmission to
overheat and be damaged.

Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N), especially when the engine is

not running. The transmission will not be lubricated and will be damaged.

Automatic transmission malfunction

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

Emergency shift program

If all selector lever position indicators in the instrument cluster display are highlighted against a bright
background, there is a system malfunction. The automatic transmission and the DSG automated
transmission will then operate in the emergency shift program. The emergency shift program lets you
drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed and without being able to use all of the forward gears.

In some cases, vehicles with a DSG

automated transmission may not be able to shift into reverse.

It is then impossible to drive the vehicle backwards.

In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Overheating of the DSG

automated transmission

The DSG transmission may overheat, for example, due to frequent starts, extended “creeping,” or
stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning light and, if applicable, by a text mes-
sage in the instrument cluster. An additional warning chime may sound. Stop and let the transmission

cool down

⇒ .

The vehicle does not move forward or in reverse even though a drive position is selected
with the selector lever

If the vehicle does not move in the desired direction, the system may not have engaged the drive
position correctly. Press the brake pedal and select the drive position again.

If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a system malfunction. See your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the
system checked.

NOTICE

As soon as you get any of these warnings about transmission overheating, you must either

park the vehicle in a safe place or drive faster than 12 mph (20 km/h).

If the text message and acoustic warning repeat themselves every 10 seconds or so, you

must park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as you can safely do so and stop the engine. Let
the transmission cool down.

To help prevent damage to the transmission, do not drive the vehicle again until the acous-

tic warning has stopped. As long as the engine is overheated, avoid stop and start driving and
avoid low speeds (“walking pace”).

Braking and parking

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights

Parking brake

Parking

About the brakes

Braking assistance systems

Brake fluid

The braking assistance systems are the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System
(BAS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Electronic Stability Control
(ESC).

More information:

  Tires and wheels
  Starting assistance systems
  Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes or worn brake pads can cause a collision and serious personal inju-
ry.

If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immedi-

ately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to
have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.

WARNING

Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition with the starter but-

ton while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The electronic steering column could
suddenly lock, you would not be able to steer, and you could lose control of the vehicle,
crash, and seriously injure yourself and others.

Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite

flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

  Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle.
  Improper use of the parking brake can seriously injure you and your passengers.
  Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an

emergency. The stopping distance is much longer because only the rear wheels are braked.
Always use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.

Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is

running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move as soon as
the engine speed increases even if the parking brake is on.

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

could release the parking brake and move the gear selector lever or gear shift, which could
cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and

vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal
injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key, trapping passengers in
the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of year, people trapped in
the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.

NOTICE

Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in

height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barri-
er or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot. To help prevent
damage, stop before the tires of your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over

curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as
bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

Warning and indicator lights

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

Lights

Possible cause or meaning

⇒

Proper response

Lights

Possible cause or meaning

⇒

Proper response

Parking brake engaged.

Stop!

Release the parking brake

Brake system malfunction.

Stop!

Get professional assistance im-

mediately

Brake fluid level too low.

Stop!

Check brake fluid level

Together with ABS indicator

light or

: ABS failure.

See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

The vehicle brakes will work

without ABS.

ESC switched off by the sys-

tem.

Switch ignition off and on again.

You may have to drive a short

distance.

ESC malfunction.

See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Together with ABS indicator
light or

: ABS malfunc-

tion.

See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

The vehicle brakes will work

without ABS.

Vehicle battery has been re-

connected.

Drive a short distance at a speed

of 10–12 mph (15–20 km/h). If

the indicator light stays on, see

an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility

Lights

Possible cause or meaning

⇒

Proper response

Together with ESC indicator

light : ABS malfunction.

See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

The vehicle brakes will work

without ABS.

Together with warning light

: ABS failure.

Brake pedal not depressed.

Depress the brake pedal to se-

lect a gear or drive position.

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

ESC or ASR is operating.

Take foot off accelerator pedal.

Adapt driving to road conditions.

The release button in the

selector lever is not engaged.

Engage the Automatic Shift Lock

(ASL)

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.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal injury.

If the brake warning light

or does not go out, or lights up when driving, either the

brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault in the brake system. Stop the

vehicle as soon as you can do so safely and get expert assistance

⇒ Brake fluid.

If the brake warning light

or lights up at the same time as the ABS warning light

, the ABS may not be working properly. This could cause the rear wheels to lock up rela-

tively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control.

If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, drive slowly and very carefully to the nearest

authorized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or other qualified
workshop and have the brake system inspected. Avoid sudden hard braking and steering.

If the ABS indicator light

or does not go out, or if it lights up while driving, the ABS

system is not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with the standard
brakes (without ABS). You will not have the protection ABS provides. Contact your author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility as soon as possible.

If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immedi-

ately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to
have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Parking brake

Fig. 117 Between the front seats: Parking brake.

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

Setting the parking brake

Pull the parking brake lever up firmly.
When the ignition is on, the indicator light or

appears in the instrument cluster display to

show that the parking brake is engaged

⇒ Warning and indicator lights.

Releasing the parking brake

Pull the lever up slightly and press the release button

⇒

fig. 117

(arrow).

While holding the release button down, move the lever all the way down.

WARNING

Improper use of the parking brake can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an

emergency. Braking distance is much longer, since only the rear wheels are braked. Always
use the foot brake.

Never drive with the parking brake partially engaged. This can cause the brake to overheat

and negatively affect the brake system. It will also cause the rear brake pads to wear prema-
turely.

Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is

running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move even if the
parking brake is engaged.

NOTICE

A warning signal sounds if you drive faster than about 4 mph (6 km/h) with the parking brake

engaged.

Parking

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

Please note legal regulations when stopping and parking your vehicle.

Parking the vehicle

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface

⇒

Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.

Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒ Parking brake.

  Shift the transmission into Park (P).
  Switch off the engine and then take your foot off the brake.
  Remove the vehicle key from the ignition.
  If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering column lock.
  Make sure all passengers and especially children leave the vehicle.
  Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.
  Lock the vehicle.

On hills

Before stopping the engine, turn the steering wheel so that, if the vehicle starts to roll, its front wheels
will roll into the curb:

Facing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Facing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very hot. They can cause fires and
serious personal injury.

Never park where the hot exhaust system could ignite flammable materials, such as

brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

WARNING

Leaving the vehicle when the selector lever is not in Park (P) (automatic transmissions) can
cause the vehicle to roll away. This can cause accidents and serious personal injuries.

When leaving the vehicle, always move the selector lever to Park (P), engage the parking

brake, and pay attention to the warning messages on the instrument cluster display at all
times.

NOTICE

Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over

curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as
bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

About the brakes

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

New brake pads do not provide full performance during the first 100 to 200 miles (200 to 300 km) and

must first be “broken” in

⇒

. To some extent, you can make up for the somewhat reduced perfor-

mance by applying more pressure to the brake pedal. But, during the break-in period, the stopping
distance for hard braking and emergency braking will be longer until the brakes are fully broken in.
Avoid hard braking and situations that might require hard braking (such as following other vehicles too
closely) – especially during the break-in period.

Brake pad wear depends mostly on operating conditions and the way the vehicle is driven. If you do a
lot of city and short-distance driving and/or have a sporty driving style, you should have the brake pads
checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility more often
than the regular service intervals.

Wet brakes (for example, after driving through water or washing the vehicle or after heavy rainfall) will
not brake as well. Stopping distances will be longer when brake discs are wet or, in winter, even icy.
Wet or icy brakes must be dried as soon as possible by carefully applying the brakes a couple of times
while traveling at a relatively high speed. Make sure nobody is behind you and that you do not endan-

ger yourself or others

⇒

Brakes coated with road salt also react slower and need longer stopping distances. If there is salt on
the roads and you are not braking regularly, brake carefully and gently from time to time to remove any

salt coating from the brake discs and pads

⇒

Brake disc corrosion (rust) and dirt buildup on the brake pads are more likely to occur if the vehicle is
not driven much or is driven only for short distances with little braking. If the brakes have not been
used and there is some rust on the discs, clean the brake discs and pads once in a while by carefully

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