Volkswagen e-Golf (2015 year). Instruction — part 22

WARNING

Inappropriate spare parts and accessories as well as improperly performed work, modifica-
tions and repairs can cause vehicle damage, accidents and serious personal injuries.

Volkswagen strongly recommends to only use accessories approved by Volkswagen and

Genuine Volkswagen Parts

®

. These parts and accessories have been evaluated by

Volkswagen for their suitability, reliability and safety.

Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic equipment, repair infor-
mation, and trained personnel to properly replace any airbag in your vehicle and assure sys-
tem effectiveness in a crash.

Only install parts on the vehicle that are consistent with factory-installed parts with re-

spect to design and characteristics.

Never store, mount, or attach objects, such as cup holders or phone cradles, on or next to

the airbag module covers or within the airbags deployment zones.

Only use wheel rim/tire combinations approved by Volkswagen for the respective vehicle

type.

Break-in period

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

Note applicable requirements for breaking in new parts.

Breaking in a new electric motor

There are no special precautions that need to be taken to break in the electric motor.

New tires and brake pads

New tires and replacement tires

⇒ Tires and wheels

Brakes

⇒About the brakes

Parts and accessories

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

Volkswagen recommends that you consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility before purchasing accessories, spare parts or other equipment. Always
do so if you want to install additional accessories or replace parts. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility can provide information about legal requirements and
factory-recommended accessories, spare parts, and other equipment.

WARNING

Improper vehicle modifications and repairs affect the performance of the airbag system and
cause malfunctions and severe personal injuries.

Never store, mount, or attach objects, such as cup holders or phone cradles, on or next to

the airbag module covers or within the airbag deployment zones.

Objects on or near the surface where airbags are located can come loose and cause seri-

ous personal injury if the airbag deploys.

Operating fluids and equipment

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

Operating fluids and parts that wear out with use (such as tires and 12 volt vehicle batteries) are
constantly being improved. For this reason, it is important to have operating fluids changed and wear-
ing parts replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are always up-to-date
regarding new developments and changes.

WARNING

Improper use of operating fluids and equipment can cause accidents, serious personal inju-
ries, burns and/or poisoning.

Always store vehicle care products in a safe place in original containers that are securely

closed.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use empty food or beverage containers that might

mislead someone into drinking from them.

Always keep vehicle care products out of the reach of children.
Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS on the package before using

vehicle care products.

When using products that give off harmful fumes, always work outdoors or in a well venti-

lated area.

Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish remover or other volatile fluids for vehi-

cle care. They are poisonous and highly flammable. They could cause fires and explosions!

NOTICE

Only refill with suitable operating fluids. When changing or topping off fluids, make sure

that you pour the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Adding incorrect fluids will cause serious
malfunctions and electric motor damage! Under no circumstances should you mix up operat-
ing fluids. Otherwise serious malfunctions and electric motor damage can occur!

Accessories and other things installed in front of the cooling air intakes impair the efficien-

cy of the electric motor coolant. The electric motor can overheat under high outside tempera-
tures or under high electric motor loads!

Leaking operating fluids can pollute the environment. Collect leaking operating fluids in suitable

containers and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regula-
tions.

Repairs and technical modifications

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

Volkswagen guidelines for repairs and technical modifications must be followed

⇒

!

Changes to electronic components and related software can cause malfunctions. These malfunctions
can also affect other systems that are related to the component or software that was modified. The
vehicle's operational safety can be seriously jeopardized, increased vehicle component wear can
occur, and the vehicle may no longer meet applicable emissions requirements.

Volkswagen recommends having all repairs and technical modifications performed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility using Genuine Volkswagen Parts

®

.

Damage that is caused by improper repairs or unapproved technical modifications will not be covered
by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

WARNING

Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause vehicle damage and malfunctions,
and can impair the efficiency of driver assistance systems. This can lead to accidents and
severe personal injuries.

Have repairs and vehicle modifications done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause increased component wear and
result in vehicle emissions that no longer meet applicable requirements.

Repairs and other things that can affect Advanced Airbag performance

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

Repairs and modifications of front bumpers, doors, front seats, headliners and the chassis can affect
proper airbag performance and should be performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility. These vehicle areas can contain important parts of the airbag sys-
tem.

Components of the airbag system can be damaged during removal, assembly and repair activities on
the airbag system itself or related components. Damage to airbag parts can prevent the system from
working properly in a collision.

Observe all regulations so that the effectiveness of the airbag is not affected and to prevent disassem-
bled parts from causing injuries and pollution. Authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen
Service Facilities, and other qualified workshops are familiar with these regulations.

Changing the vehicle's suspension system can change the way that the airbag system works in a
crash. For example, using tire-rim combinations not approved by Volkswagen, lowering the vehicle,
changing the stiffness of the suspension, including the springs, suspension struts, shock absorbers
etc. can change the forces that are measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the electronic control
unit. Some suspension changes can, for example, increase the force levels measured by the airbag
sensors and sent to the electronic control unit and make the airbag system deploy in crashes in which
it would not deploy if the changes had not been made. Other kinds of changes may reduce the force
levels measured by the sensors and prevent the airbag from deploying when it should.

Never install leather upholstery on a vehicle that originally had cloth upholstery. Never install cloth
upholstery on a vehicle that originally had leather upholstery. The capacitive passenger detection
system for the Advanced Airbag system will not work properly if different upholstery is installed on the
passenger seat than the upholstery originally installed on the vehicle when it was originally manufac-
tured.

WARNING

Changing the vehicle's suspension including use of unapproved tire-rim combinations can
change airbag performance and increase the risk of serious personal injury in a crash.

Never install suspension components that do not have the same performance characteris-

tics as the components originally installed on your vehicle.

Never use tire-rim combinations that have not been approved by Volkswagen.

WARNING

Leaving the optional safety belt extender attached to the safety belt buckle on the front pas-
senger seat when the safety belt is not being used will prevent the Advanced Airbag System
from working properly and can increase the risk of serious personal injury in a collision.

Leaving the extender attached to the safety belt buckle when the front seat is occupied

and the safety belt is not being used will signal to the airbag control unit that the front pas-
senger seat is occupied and that the safety belt is being used. The electronic control unit for
the airbag system will then receive incorrect information that will

– cause the safety belt pretensioner to deploy unnecessarily in collisions and

– cause the front passenger airbag to deploy later in collisions in which the front airbag
would otherwise be triggered earlier to help protect an unrestrained front seat passenger.

Always remove the safety belt extender when it is not needed and stow it safely.
Never use the safety belt extender to secure a child restraint.

WARNING

Items stored between the safety belt buckle and the center console can cause safety belt
buckle to send the wrong information to the airbag control unit and prevent the Advanced
Airbag System from working properly.

Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the safety belt buckles and that they are

not obstructed.

WARNING

Improper care and servicing, and improper modification and repair work, can increase the
risk of personal injury and death by preventing an airbag from deploying when needed or
deploying an airbag unexpectedly:

Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of the airbag system.
All work on the airbag system, steering wheel, instrument panel, front seats or electrical

system (including the installation of audio equipment, mobile telephones and CB radios, etc.)
should be performed by authorized Volkswagen dealers or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facilities. They have the necessary manuals, training, and special equipment.

The airbag system can be activated only once. After an airbag has inflated, it must be

replaced.

Use only original equipment airbags approved by Volkswagen. Have them installed by a

trained technician who has the necessary tools and diagnostic equipment to properly replace
any airbag in your vehicle and assure system effectiveness in a crash.

Never permit salvaged or recycled airbags to be installed in your vehicle.

Undeployed airbag modules and safety belt pretensioners are classified as Perchlorate Materi-

al. Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all
applicable legal requirements regarding handling and disposal of the vehicle or parts of its restraint
system, including airbag modules and safety belts with pretensioners. Authorized Volkswagen dealers
and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend
that you have them perform this service for you.

Notice about data recorded by the Event Data Recorder and vehicle
control modules

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

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typi-
cally 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and inju-
ries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Some state laws restrict the retrieval or downloading of data stored by EDRs installed in a vehicle for
the express purpose of retrieving data after an accident or crash event without the owner's consent.

Volkswagen will not access the EDR and/or similar data or give it to others - unless the vehicle owner
(or lessee if the vehicle has been leased) agrees, or;

upon the official request by the police;
upon the order of a court of law or a government agency; or
for the defense of a lawsuit through the judicial discovery process.

Volkswagen may also use the data for research about vehicle operation and safety performance or
provide the data to a third party for research purposes without identifying the specific vehicle or infor-
mation about the identity of its owner or lessee.

NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with Volkswagen Car-Net. Please see

⇒ page 30 and the

Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at (http:// www.vw.com/carnet) for details
regarding how Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares information obtained
through the Volkswagen Car-Net equipment and service.

Your vehicle is also equipped with a number of electronic control modules for various vehicle systems,
such as engine management, emission control, airbags, and safety belts.

These electronic control modules record data during normal vehicle operation that may be needed by
trained technicians for diagnostic and repair purposes. The recording capability of these modules is
limited to data (no sound is recorded). Only a small amount of data is actually recorded over a very
limited period of time, or stored when a system fault is detected by a control module. Some of the data
stored may relate to vehicle speed, direction, or braking, as well as restraint system use and perfor-
mance in the event of a crash. Stored data can also only be read and downloaded with special equip-
ment that is directly connected to the vehicle.

Using a mobile phone without a vehicle-integrated antenna - some
important things to know

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

Mobile or cellular telephones send and receive radio waves, sometimes called “radiofrequency ener-
gy” (RF energy), both when they are being used and when they are in standby mode. Current scientific
literature indicates that radio waves that exceed a certain level can have effects on the human body.
Limits and guidelines have been established by governmental authorities and international committees
in an effort to keep the electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones at levels that will not cause
health problems. However, there is no scientifically based proof that wireless phones are absolutely
safe.

Therefore, some experts recommend a precautionary approach regarding the use of mobile phones by
taking measures that lower the personal exposure to electromagnetic fields. When using a mobile
telephone inside a motor vehicle without a proper connection to an integrated vehicle telephone an-
tenna, the personal exposure to electromagnetic fields will be higher than when using the mobile
telephone while properly connected to an integrated or other outside vehicle telephone antenna.

Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional hands-free system that will permit many of the features
of compatible Bluetooth

®

enabled mobile telephones to be used for greater convenience and is con-

sistent with the laws of an increasing number of states and localities that prohibit the use of mobile
telephones without some kind of hands-free device.

The hands-free system in your vehicle can be used with certain mobile phones that are connected by
wire and hardware connector or via compatible Bluetooth

®

enabled phones with a cradle that is de-

signed to fit your mobile telephone. The special cradle offers several advantages: The phone cradle
must be safely secured to the base plate. Your phone is firmly attached to the instrument panel and is
within reach at all times. Placing the phone in its cradle permits it to be charged, but more importantly
connects the mobile phone to the vehicle's outside antenna. A mobile telephone that is properly con-
nected to the integrated or other outside vehicle telephone antenna will lower the personal exposure to
electromagnetic fields. You should also experience a better quality of service. Although a mobile
telephone can be used inside your vehicle without a cradle, the phone will not be securely attached to
the vehicle, will not be charged through the cradle wiring, and more importantly will not be connected
to the vehicle's integrated telephone antenna. The mobile phone will also not be recharged. You might
also experience more dropped calls and an overall impaired quality of the connection.

Therefore we strongly recommend that you use your mobile telephone in your vehicle only when it is
properly attached to an appropriate cradle mounted on a base plate on the instrument panel.

Because of the large number and variety of mobile telephones on the market and the frequency with
which new models are introduced, Volkswagen does not offer cradles for mobile telephones. Please
check with the manufacturer of the mobile telephone that you plan to use.

Bluetooth

®

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth

®

SIG, Inc.

WARNING

A mobile phone on the seat, instrument panel or in other places can be thrown around the
inside of the vehicle during a sudden braking maneuver, a crash or other accident and injure
vehicle occupants.

Never place or attach accessories or other objects (such as cup holders, telephone brack-

ets, note pads, navigation systems, large, heavy or bulky objects) on the doors, on the wind-
shield, over or near the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, instrument panel,
backrests or between these areas and the occupant. Such objects could cause serious injury
in a collision, especially if an airbag inflates.

WARNING

Using a mobile phone or CB radio inside the vehicle without a properly installed and separate
outside antenna can be dangerous to your health and that of your passengers because the
electromagnetic radiation energy that mobile phones and CB radios emit may be above es-
tablished limits. This also applies if the outside antenna is not installed properly.

Always keep the mobile phone antenna at least 8 in. (20 cm) away from pacemakers. Heart

specialists advise that mobile phones can adversely affect the way pacemakers work.

Never carry a mobile phone that is switched on in the breast pocket directly over a pace-

maker.

If you suspect there may be interference with a pacemaker or other medical device, switch

the mobile phone off immediately.

Consumer information

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada

Radio antenna and reception

Component protection

Volkswagen service information

More information:

Exterior views
Technical data
Starting assistance systems
Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance

WARNING

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.

Obey all applicable legal requirements.

Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.

NOTICE

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, can result in dam-
age to the vehicle.

Obey all applicable legal requirements.

Perform service according to the specifications in the

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Mainte-

nance.

Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.

Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada

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

Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S. and Canada differ
from vehicles sold in other countries.

If you want to drive the car in another country for a short time, please see the information in

⇒ Driving

in other countries.

If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there is
the possibility that:

Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools or testing equipment.
Replacement parts may not be readily available.
DVD navigation systems for vehicles built for the United States and Canada will not necessarily

work in Europe, and may not work in other countries outside of North America.

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from service or the
unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet the respective legal require-

ments in other countries and continents.

Radio antenna and reception

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

If the radio and navigation systems were installed at the factory, the radio antenna may be installed in
different locations in the vehicle:

On the inside of the rear window with the rear window defroster,
On the inside of the rear side windows,
On the inside of the windshield,
On the vehicle roof.

Antennas on the insides of windows are thin wires.

NOTICE

Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be damaged by abrasive objects or by cor-
rosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals. Do not place any stickers on the wind-
shield-integrated antenna and never clean the antenna with corrosive or acidic cleaning agents
or other chemicals.

NOTICE

If retrofitting a radio or a navigation system, make sure that the vehicle's standard integrated
antenna amplifier is compatible with the radio or navigation system. If not, use an additional
antenna adapter. Otherwise, the antenna amplifier could be overloaded and damaged.

Operating electrical devices near the integrated windshield antenna may interfere with AM radio

reception.

Component protection

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

Some electronic components and control units are equipped with a component protection feature, for
example, the radio or navigation system.

Component protection is a protective feature that helps to:

Prevent any factory-installed parts from functioning fully if they are installed into other vehicles (for

example, after theft),

Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,
Allow legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional should they

require service.

Where

What appears

Possible solution

The instrument
cluster display

SAFE CP

See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility for assistance.

Radio or naviga-
tion system dis-
play

Component theft

protection: the

Infotainment sys-

tem is not fully

available at pre-

sent. Please

switch on the ig-

nition.

Switch on the ignition.
If this does not deactivate
component protection, see
an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility
for assistance.

Volkswagen service information

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

Volkswagen service information is published as soon as possible after model introduction.

To order service information contact:

Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center

www.vw.techliterature.com

WARNING

Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause vehicle damage and malfunctions,
and can impair the efficiency of driver assistance systems and the airbag system. This can
lead to accidents and severe personal injuries.

Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Lift points for the vehicle

Fig. 158 A: Lifting point at the front. B: Lifting point at rear for lifting the vehicle using a workshop hoist or floor
jack.

The vehicle may only be raised at the lift points shown in the illustration

⇒

fig. 158

. If the vehicle is

lifted at different points, vehicle damage

⇒

and serious injuries may occur

⇒

.

Workshop hoists that use fluid cushions (receiving platforms) must not be used for lifting the vehicle.

There are many precautions that have to be followed when lifting a vehicle on a workshop hoist or
floor jack. Do not try to lift a vehicle on a workshop hoist or floor jack unless you have the training,
knowledge, and experience to be able to do so safely.

Information about lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

WARNING

Improperly lifting your vehicle with a workshop hoist or a floor jack can cause the vehicle to
fall off and cause serious personal injury.

Always read and heed the operating instructions from the floor jack manufacturer and

legal regulations if necessary before using the floor jack to lift the vehicle.

Never let anyone stay in the vehicle when it is being lifted or when it is off the ground.
Always lift your vehicle only at the designated lift points shown in the illustration

⇒

fig. 158

. Not using the designated lift points can cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack

when heavy parts such as the electric motor or transmission are removed.

Always make sure that the vehicle's lift points lie as flat as possible and centered on the

carrier plates of the floor jack.

Never start the electric motor when you have raised the vehicle on the floor jack. The elec-

tric motor vibrations and vehicle movements could knock the vehicle off the floor jack.

If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, always make sure that the vehicle

is safely supported on safety stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to
support the weight of the vehicle.

Never use the floor jack as a ladder or step ladder.
Always make sure that the weight of the vehicle is not heavier than the lifting capacity of

the floor jack and safety stands being used.

NOTICE

To help prevent serious vehicle damage, never lift the vehicle by the electric motor, trans-

mission housing, or by the front or rear axles or suspension.

To help prevent damage to the underbody or chassis, always insert a rubber pad between

the hoist and the lifting points. In addition make sure the lifting arms have enough clearance.

The lifting arms should not touch side sills or other parts of the vehicle.

In an emergency

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Protecting yourself and the vehicle

More information:

Braking and parking
Emergency closing and opening
Vehicle tool kit
Changing a wheel

WARNING

A vehicle breakdown in traffic is dangerous and creates a great risk for you, your passen-
gers, and others.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle a safe distance off

the road where it is safe to park and, if necessary, lock all doors in an emergency. Turn on
the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind
the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.

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

the vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in
an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed
to very high or very low temperatures.

Protecting yourself and the vehicle

Fig. 159 In the center of the instrument panel: Button for the emergency flashers.

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

Obey all legal requirements regarding protecting a broken-down vehicle. For example, turning on the
emergency flashers and wearing a safety vest are mandatory in many countries.

Checklist

For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following steps in the order listed

⇒

:

1. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from traffic and on a suitable surface

⇒

.

2. Switch on emergency flashers by pressing the

button

⇒

fig. 159

.

3. Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒ Braking and parking.

4. Shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only)

⇒ Shifting.

5. Stop the electric motor and remove the key from the ignition switch

⇒ Starting and stopping the

electric drive.

6. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe location away from moving traffic, such as behind a

guard rail.

7. Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.

8. Set up a warning triangle or other warning device in order to alert other motorists and cyclists.

9. Get expert assistance if necessary.

If the emergency flashers are on, use the turn signal lever to indicate a direction or lane change, for
example when the vehicle is being towed. This temporarily interrupts the emergency flashers.

Switch on the emergency flashers when:

Traffic suddenly slows down or stops in front of you to warn those approaching from behind.
In any emergency situation.
If the vehicle breaks down.

When being towed.

Always obey traffic laws that govern the use of emergency flashers where you are driving.

If the emergency flashers are not working, a different method – as permitted by law – must be used to
alert other motorists and cyclists to the breakdown.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.

Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

WARNING

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

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

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

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the vehicle if you should have to push it a short distance by hand,
never push against spoilers, lights, body panels, windows, or similar parts. Concentrating
force on these parts of the vehicle can cause expensive damage that may not always be obvi-
ous right away.

The vehicle battery will be drained if the emergency flashers are on for a long time – even if the

ignition is switched off.

Emergency closing and opening

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Manually unlocking and locking the driver door

Manually locking the passenger doors

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Emergency release for the charging connector

The doors and the rear hatch can be manually locked and, in some cases, unlocked if necessary, for
instance because the power locking system or the remote control vehicle key malfunctions.

More information:

Vehicle key set
Power locking system
Doors
Rear hatch
In an emergency

WARNING

Serious injuries can result if the emergency closing and opening procedures are used care-
lessly.

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. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.

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 temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-
larly to small children.

WARNING

Careless opening and closing of the doors, the rear hatch, and the power sunroof is danger-
ous and can cause serious personal injury.

Open or close the doors, the rear hatch, and the power sunroof only when no one is in the

way.

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage, carefully remove and properly reinstall parts after emergency
locking or unlocking.