Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014 year). Instruction — part 15

Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off

Fig. 144 In the center console: Button for switching ASR on and off manually.

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

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) only works when the engine is running. This system includes
ABS, EDL and ASR.

ASR can be switched off by pressing

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fig. 144

while the engine is running. Switch off ASR only in

situations where there is not enough traction, such as the following:

When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
When “rocking” the vehicle back and forth when you are stuck.

Afterward, activate ASR again by pressing the button .

Brake fluid

Fig. 145 In the engine compartment: Brake fluid reservoir cap.

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

Brake fluid absorbs water from the air over time. Too much water in the brake fluid will damage the
brake system. Water also lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid. Too much water in the brake fluid
can cause vapor lock during heavy brake use or hard braking. Vapor lock reduces braking
performance, increases stopping distances and can even cause total brake failure. Your safety and

the safety of others depends on brakes that are working properly at all times

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Brake fluid specifications

Volkswagen has developed a special brake fluid that is optimized for the brake system in your
Volkswagen. Volkswagen recommends that you use brake fluid that expressly conforms to quality
standard VW Standard 501 14 for optimum performance of the brake system. Check the information
on the container for the brake fluid you want to use to make sure it meets the requirements for your
vehicle.

Brake fluid that complies with VW Standard 501 14 can be purchased from your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If this special brake fluid is not available you may – under these circumstances – use another high
quality brake fluid that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4
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Please note, however, that not all brake fluids that comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4 have the same chemical composition. Some of these brake fluids can
contain chemicals that could, over time, degrade or damage internal parts of the vehicle’s brake
system.

Volkswagen therefore recommends that you use brake fluid that expressly complies with VW
Standard 501 14 for optimum brake system performance over the long term.

Brake fluid level

The fluid level in the transparent brake fluid reservoir must always be between the MIN and MAX

marking

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On some vehicles, engine components block the view of the brake fluid reservoir and make it
impossible to see the brake fluid level. If you cannot clearly see the brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehicle is being used as the brake pads wear and the
brakes are automatically adjusted.

Changing brake fluid

Brake fluid must be changed according to the service schedule in your

⇒ booklet

Warranty and

Maintenance. Have the brake fluid checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Refill only with new brake fluid that meets the standards listed above.

WARNING

Brake failure and reduced brake performance can be caused by not having enough brake
fluid in the reservoir or by old or incorrect brake fluid.

Check the brake system and brake fluid level regularly.
Always change the brake fluid according to the service schedule in your

⇒ booklet

Warranty and Maintenance.

Hard braking with old brake fluid may cause vapor lock. Vapor lock reduces braking

performance, increases stopping distances and can even cause total brake failure.

Always make sure that only the correct brake fluid is used. Only use brake fluid that

expressly conforms to VW Standard 501 14 or, if it is not available, only use a high-quality
brake fluid that conforms to U.S. Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 requirements.

Using another brake fluid, or one that is not of high quality, can impair the function of the

brake system and reduce its effectiveness. If the container does not say that the brake fluid
complies with VW Standard 501 14, or U.S. Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4, do not use it.

The brake fluid must be new.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use food, beverage or other non-original containers

to store brake fluid. Someone might be misled by the original label on the container, or by the
shape of the container, and drink the brake fluid. This could occur even if you relabel the
container as “brake fluid.”

Only store brake fluid in the closed, original container and keep it out of the reach of

children.

NOTICE

Brake fluid will damage vehicle paint, plastic parts, and tires. Wipe any brake fluid off vehicle
paint and other vehicle parts immediately.

Brake fluid can pollute the environment. Brake fluid that has leaked out must be collected and

disposed of properly, following all applicable environmental regulations.

Saving fuel and helping the environment

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Efficient driving style

Fuel-efficient driving

Fuel consumption, environmental impact, and wear and tear on engine, brakes and tires depend
mainly on the following 3 factors:

Your personal driving style.
External conditions (weather, road conditions).
Technical requirements.

You can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% by using a few simple techniques and adjusting your
driving style.

WARNING

Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead of
you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

Efficient driving style

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

Shifting faster

As a rule, the following applies: The higher gear is always the most efficient gear. The rule of thumb
for most vehicles is to drive in 3rd gear at 20 mph (30 km/h), 4th gear at 25 mph (40 km/h), 5th gear at
30 mph (50 km/h), and 6th gear at 36 mph (60 km/h).

If traffic and driving conditions permit, “skipping” gears when upshifting also saves fuel.

Do not run the gears up to their limit. Use 1st gear only to start moving and then smoothly shift into
2nd gear. Avoid kick-downs in vehicles with automatic transmissions.

Coasting

If you take your foot off the accelerator, fuel delivery to the engine is interrupted, which lowers fuel
consumption.

Therefore, when nearing a red stop light, for instance, allow the vehicle to coast without using the
accelerator. Press the clutch pedal and release it only if the vehicle moving too slowly or the coasting
distance is too long. The engine will then continue to run at idle.

In situations where the vehicle will be stopped for a longer period of time, such as at a railroad
crossing, physically switch off the engine.

Defensive driving and “flowing” with traffic

Frequent braking and acceleration increase fuel consumption significantly. Just by driving defensively
and keeping a sufficiently large distance away from the vehicle in front of you can make up for the

speed fluctuations caused by taking your foot off the accelerator. Active braking and accelerating is
then not necessarily required.

Calm and smooth driving

Consistency is more important than speed. The more smoothly you drive, the less fuel the vehicle
consumes.

When driving on the highway or freeway, a constant, moderate speed is more efficient and economical
than constantly accelerating and braking. Usually you can reach your destination just as quickly by
driving at a moderate, but steady speed.

The cruise control system can assist in maintaining a uniform driving style.

Moderate use of extra electrical loads

Comfort inside the vehicle is nice and important, but it is important to use them in an environmentally
conscious manner.

Some devices can increase fuel consumption when activated (examples):

Climate control system (air conditioner): If the air conditioner has to produce starkly contrasting

temperatures, it requires a large amount of energy, which is generated by the engine. The temperature
in the vehicle should therefore not be extremely different from that of the outside temperature. It may
be helpful to ventilate the vehicle before driving and then to drive a short distance with the windows
open. After that, switch on the air conditioner with the windows closed. Keep the windows closed when
driving at high speeds. Open windows increase fuel consumption.

Switch off seat heating once it has served its purpose.
Switch off the rear window defroster as soon as the windows are free of fog and ice.

Additional factors that increase fuel consumption (examples):

Malfunctioning engine control.
Driving in the mountains.
Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

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.

Fuel-efficient driving

Fig. 146 Fuel consumption in mpg at 2 different outside air temperatures.

Fig. 147 Fuel consumption in l/100 km at 2 different outside air temperatures.

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

Driving defensively and economically can easily reduce fuel consumption by 10 to 15%.

The vehicle consumes the most fuel when accelerating. Defensive driving requires less braking and
therefore less acceleration. If possible, coast the vehicle to a stop, for example, when you can see that
the next traffic light is red or about to turn red.

Avoid traveling short distances

A cold engine consumes significantly more fuel immediately after starting. It takes a few miles (km)
before the engine is warmed up and fuel consumption is stabilized.

To reduce fuel consumption and the emission of pollutants effectively, the engine and catalytic
converter must reach their optimal operating temperature. Critical in this context is also the outside
air temperature.

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and

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display the varying fuel consumption rates for the same distance driven, once

at +68 °F (+20 °C) and once at +14 °F (-10 °C).

Therefore, avoid driving short distances unnecessarily and consolidate routes.

Under the same conditions, the vehicle consumes more fuel in winter than in summer.

“Letting the engine run to warm up” is not only illegal in some places, but also technically not
necessary and wastes fuel.

Adjust the tire pressure

The proper tire pressure helps reduce rolling resistance as well as fuel consumption.

When purchasing new tires, always make sure that the tires are optimized for lower rolling resistance.

Use low viscosity engine oil

Fully “synthetic,” low viscosity engine oils that expressly comply with Volkswagen oil quality standards
reduce fuel consumption. Low viscosity engine oils reduce the frictional resistance on the engine and
are distributed more evenly and quickly, particularly when cold-starting the engine. The effect is
particularly apparent in vehicles that frequently travel short distances.

Always ensure the right engine oil level is maintained and keep to the scheduled service intervals
(engine oil changes).

Make sure the engine oil that you purchase expressly complies with Volkswagen oil quality standards
and is the oil approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle.

Avoid unnecessary weight

The lighter the vehicle, the more economical and eco-friendly it will be. For example, an extra 220 lbs
(100 kg) of weight increases fuel consumption by up to 1 pint per 60 miles (0.3 l/100 km).

Remove all unnecessary items and unnecessary dead weight from the vehicle.

Remove unnecessary aftermarket components

The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the less fuel it will consume. Aftermarket components such as
bicycle racks reduce its aerodynamic performance.

Therefore, remove unnecessary structures and unused rack systems, particularly if planning to drive at
higher speeds.

Starting assistance systems

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Hill Hold

More information:

Volkswagen Information System
Tires and wheels
Braking and parking
Vehicle battery
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
Jump-starting

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the dynamic starting assistance features cannot overcome the
laws of physics. Never let the increased convenience provided by the dynamic starting
assistance features tempt you into taking risks.

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.
The dynamic starting assistance features are no substitute for careful and attentive

driving.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions.

The dynamic starting assistance features cannot keep the vehicle from moving in all hill-

start situations (for example, if the ground is slippery or icy).

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 set.

WARNING

Driving with too little fuel in the fuel tank increases the risk of stalling, especially when
driving up and down hills.

If your vehicle stalls suddenly, this can cause an accident and serious personal injuries.
Driver assistance and braking assistance systems can malfunction when there is too little

fuel in the tank and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Never drive until the fuel tank is almost empty.

Hill Hold

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

Hill Hold helps keep the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting out on a hill, for example after
stopping at a traffic light. You don't have to apply and release the parking brake while depressing the
accelerator. For Hill Hold to work, the engine must be running and the vehicle must be in First Gear or

Reverse (manual transmission) or in Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Reverse (R) (automatic
transmission) and you must use the foot brake to hold the vehicle before starting to move.

Hill Hold keeps the brake applied for not quite 2 seconds with the same force you used to prevent the
vehicle from moving. This gives you time to take your foot off the brake, let the clutch out on a manual
transmission vehicle, and gently depress the accelerator to get the vehicle moving again. If you do not
depress the accelerator pedal and get the vehicle moving again within this time, the brakes will release
and the vehicle will roll downhill. Furthermore, if any requirement for engaging Hill Hold is no longer
met while the vehicle is stopped, Hill Hold disengages and the brakes are automatically released and
will no longer hold the vehicle.

Hill Hold is activated automatically when points 1 to 3 are met at the same time:

Step

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

1.

Hold the stopped vehicle on an incline with the foot or parking brake.

2.

The engine must be running “smoothly.”

3.

A manual transmission vehicle must be in 1st

gear (1) if headed up a hill or in Reverse (R) if

backing up a hill; you must hold the clutch

down and the foot brake must be depressed

to keep the vehicle from moving.

An automatic transmission vehicle must be in

Reverse (R), Drive (D), or Sport Drive (S) and

the foot brake must be depressed to keep the

vehicle from moving.

4.

To drive off, take your foot off the brake pedal

as you let the clutch out and gently depress

the accelerator within 2 seconds.

To drive off, take your foot off the brake pedal

and gently depress the accelerator within

2 seconds.

Hill Hold is immediately deactivated:

If any requirement listed in the table above is no longer met.
If the engine is not running smoothly or the engine malfunctions.
If the engine stalls or is switched off.
Automatic transmission vehicles: If the transmission is in Neutral (N).
Automatic transmission vehicles: If a tire does not have enough road contact (such as when the

vehicle is tipped or at an angle).

WARNING

The intelligent technology of Hill Hold cannot overcome the laws of physics. Never let the
increased convenience provided by Hill Hold tempt you into taking risks.

The Hill Hold feature cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start situations (for example, if the

surface is icy or slippery).

Hill Hold can only help keep the vehicle from moving for less than 2 seconds. After that,

the brakes will be released and the vehicle can roll down the hill.

Cruise Control System (CCS)

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator lights

Indicator lights

Cruise control operation

The Cruise Control System (CCS) helps maintain an individually stored constant speed when driving
above about 15 mph (20 km/h).

The CCS slows down the vehicle only by reducing the flow of fuel to the engine, not by braking

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More information:

Shifting
Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

WARNING

Using the cruise control when it is not possible to drive safely at a constant speed can be
dangerous and can lead to an accident and serious personal injuries.

Never use cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or when you cannot keep

a safe distance between you and the vehicles ahead of you.

Never use cruise control on steep, winding, or slippery roads (such gravel roads, wet

roads, or snowy or icy roads) or on roads with standing water.

Never use cruise control when driving off-road or on unpaved roads.
Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead

of you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

To help prevent unintended operation of cruise control, switch the system off when it is

not being used.

It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when the previously set speed is too high for

the existing road, traffic, or weather conditions.

When going downhill, the cruise control may not be able to maintain a constant speed.

The vehicle will speed up because of its own weight. Downshift and/or use the foot brake to
slow the vehicle.

Applicable only in the United States

Indicator lights

Fig. 148 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indications.

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

Display

Different cruise control versions are available. The stored speed is shown in the instrument cluster
display on some equipment versions.

Status

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fig. 148

(A)

Cruise control temporarily deactivated. Stored speed in small numbers.

(B)

System malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

(C)

Cruise control activated. No speed stored in memory.

(D)

Cruise control is active. Stored speed in large numbers.

Indicator lights

Lights up

Possible cause

Cruise control is regulating the vehicle speed.

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.

NOTICE

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

Cruise control operation

Fig. 150 On the left side of the steering column: Cruise control buttons and switches.

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

In order to:

You must:

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fig. 150

Result:

Switch on cruise control.

Move switch

(2)

to

ON

position.

System is switched on, but does not
regulate vehicle speed until a speed

is set.

Set cruise control to

current vehicle speed.

Press button

(3)

.

Current vehicle speed is set; cruise

control helps to maintain this speed.

Temporarily deactivate

cruise control.

Move switch

(2)

to the

CANCEL

position.

OR: depress the brake or clutch

pedal.

Cruise control is temporarily

deactivated. The speed is still

stored in the memory.

Resume speed stored in

cruise control.

Press button

(1)

.

Cruise control resumes speed

previously set.

Increase set speed

(while cruise control is

actively controlling

vehicle speed).

Press button

(1)

RESÈÉ

briefly to

increase the set speed in small

steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) each.

The vehicle will accelerate until the

new higher speed is reached and

saves the new higher speed in the

memory.

Press and hold button

(1)

to

increase the set speed until the

higher desired speed is reached

and button is released.

Reduce set speed (while

cruise control is actively

controlling vehicle

speed).

Press button

(3)

briefly to

reduce the set speed in small steps

of 1 mph (1 km/h) each.

Cruise control will slow the vehicle

down without braking by reducing

the flow of fuel to the engine until

the new lower speed is reached and

saves the new lower speed in the

memory.

Press and hold button

(3)

to

reduce the set speed until the lower

desired speed is reached and the

button is released.

Switch off cruise control.

Move switch

(2)

to

OFF

position.

System is switched off. The set

speed is deleted.

Driving downhill with cruise control

If cruise control cannot maintain constant speed while driving downhill, slow the vehicle with the foot
brake and downshift if necessary.

Automatic deactivation

Cruise control speed regulation is automatically deactivated or temporarily interrupted:

If the system detects an error that could affect the function of the cruise control.
If the vehicle has accelerated and goes faster than the stored speed for a longer time.
If the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
If the vehicle shifts gear (manual transmission).
If an airbag deploys.

Rear Assist

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Operation

Parking

Depending on equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Assist rearview camera.

There is a camera in the rear hatch to assist the driver while backing up or maneuvering. The camera
image is shown together with the orientation lines projected by the system on the screen of the
factory-installed radio or navigation system.

Rear Assist may take a few seconds to bring up the camera image.

More information:

Exterior views
Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

⇒ booklet

Radio or ⇒ booklet Navigation system

WARNING

Rear Assist is not able to give you a clear and undistorted view of all areas behind the
vehicle.

The camera has blind spots in which it cannot detect people and objects.
Always be careful and look around you when parking. The camera cannot show people,

animals, and objects in certain situations. Watch out for small children and animals in
particular.

Due to the screen resolution or in low-light conditions, the camera may not pick up thin

posts, chain-link fences and similar fences, and other objects, or it may not show them
clearly.

The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision and causes objects on the screen

to appear altered and imprecise.

Always keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the lens.

WARNING

Rear Assist technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the system.
Careless or unintentional use of Rear Assist may result in accidents and severe injuries.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility

conditions.

Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. The front of

the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.

Never pay so much attention to the graphics shown on the screen that you fail to notice

what is going on around you.

Always watch for people, especially small children, animals, and objects, because the

camera may not always be able to detect them.

The system may not be able to clearly show everything behind the vehicle.

Use Rear Assist only when the rear hatch is completely closed.

NOTICE

The camera shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of

field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road, for
example.

Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be detected by the camera and could

damage the vehicle.

Operation

Fig. 151 In the rear hatch: Location of the Rear Assist camera.

Fig. 152 Rear Assist display.

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

In order to

Operation

Automatically activate display:

Shift into Reverse when the ignition is switched on or the

engine is running.

Manually deactivate display:

Press a function selection button on the radio or the

navigation system

⇒ booklet

Radio or

⇒ booklet

Navigation system.

OR: Switch off the ignition. The Rear Assist display turns off

after a few seconds.

Switch off display by shifting out of

Reverse:

The camera display switches off.

Deactivate display by driving

forward:

Drive forward faster than about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Press the Options function button at the bottom of the screen to adjust the display brightness,
contrast, and color.

Special considerations

1) Do not use Rear Assist in the following situations:

– When an incorrect or unclear image is displayed, such as when there is poor visibility or the lens is

dirty.

– If the area behind the vehicle cannot be seen clearly or completely.

– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.

– When the rear hatch is open.

– If the driver is not familiar with the system.

– If the position or angle of the camera has changed, such as after a rear-end collision. Have the

system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:

The Rear Assist camera displays only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protruding objects on

the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles are difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack

of depth of field.