Properly closed the bonnet should be flush with
the adjacent body. If the bonnet is not closed
properly, a corresponding display appears in the
instrument cluster display.→ page 167
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can open
suddenly while you are driving and completely
obscure your view of the road. This can result in
accidents and severe or fatal injuries!
● After closing the bonnet, always check that
the catch is properly engaged in the lock car-
rier, closed bonnet must be flush with the
surrounding adjacent body.
● If you notice while driving that the bonnet is
not closed properly, park the vehicle safely
and close the bonnet.
● Therefore, be careful when closing the bon-
net to ensure that no one is within bonnet
range.
NOTICE
● Always fold the wiper arms back onto the
windscreen, avoiding damage to the bonnet
and wiper arms.
● Always fold the wiper arms back onto the
windscreen before driving away.
Display
Fig. 133 The display in the instrument cluster: the
bonnet is open or is not closed properly
A symbol on the instrument cluster dis-
play
→
Fig. 133 indicates if the bonnet is open or
is not closed properly.
Do not drive on! If necessary, lift the bonnet
and then close it again.
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is
switched off and will go out a few seconds after
the vehicle has been locked when all doors are
closed.
WARNING
Failure to observe displayed warnings can lead
to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Never ignore warnings.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so.
Symbol display may be different depending
on the type of instrument cluster.
Service fluids and
consumables
All service fluids and consumables (e.g. flat-
toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oils, ignition
plug, and 12-volt batteries) are being constantly
further developed. Have service fluids and con-
sumables replaced by a suitably qualified work-
shop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswa-
gen dealership.
WARNING
Improper use of service fluids and consumables
and use of the wrong service fluids and con-
sumable parts may cause accidents, serious in-
jury, burns or toxic!
● Store service fluids only in the closed original
container.
● Never store service fluids in empty food con-
tainers, bottles, or any other non-original
containers as people finding these containers
could drink them!
● · Keep children away from all service fluids
and consumables.
●
Always observe and follow the information
and warnings on the service fluid packaging.
●
When using products that give off harmful
fumes, always work outdoors or in a well-
ventilated area.
Checking and refilling
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