This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Ignition lock
→ Starting the engine
→ Stopping the engine
→ Electronic immobilizer
Notes in this chapter concerning the automatic gearbox are applicable both for the automatic gearbox and the dual clutch gearbox DSG®.
Immobilizer display
If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system then Immobilizer active! may be displayed in the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.
Push starting or tow starting
For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents and severe injuries.WARNING
The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the engine.WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses
for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate .
Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...
General Information
Tongue Weight Specifications
The tongue weight specifications on the trailer hitch type
label are inspection values and only valid for the hitch. The
permitted tongue weight for the vehicle may be less and it must
not b ...
Technical Requirements
Factory-Installed Trailer Hitch
If the vehicle was already delivered from the factory with a
trailer hitch, all of the technical and legal requirements for
towing a trailer have already been taken into account.
Note that a »13-pin« trailer ...