The start-stop system automatically switches the engine on and off when coming to a halt or when stationary, and when vehicle conditions allow. The engine restarts automatically when the brake is released or when the vehicle requires.

Watch the Start-Stop System video .

The start-stop function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.

To temporarily deactivate the start-stop system:

1. Pull down from the top of the infotainment screen to open the Control Center.
2. Tap the button.
3. To reactivate start-stop, press the button again. It will also automatically reactivate the next time the engine is manually stopped and restarted, or if the Eco driving mode is selected.

With driving modes, you can adapt various properties of the vehicle systems, such as suspension, steering, and climate controls, to the current driving situation, your desired driving comfort, and for a more economic driving style. The availability of driving modes depends on vehicle equipment.

Available driving modes may include:

• 
  Eco - Switches the vehicle to more fuel efficient operation compared to other driving modes.
• 
  Comfort - Offers a balanced calibration for everyday use.
• 
  Sport - Gives the driver a sporty feel; switches driving gear to S mode on GTI vehicles.
• 
  Race - Gives the driver a very sporty feel; sets chassis suspension to hard and switches driving gear to S mode.
• 
  Special - The vehicle systems will be tuned to the road characteristics of the north loop of Nürburgring.
• 
  Drift* - Vehicles with R-Performance rear axle differential with dynamic torque splitter distribute high torque to the rear axle to enable vehicle handling with oversteering. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) will be in ESC Sport mode, which makes wheelspin easier, and the traction control system (ASR) is switched off. Oversteering causes the rear of the vehicle to slide out. If the vehicle slides out too far, the electronic stabilization program will automatically cut back in.
• 
  Custom - You can adapt the individual vehicle systems to your preferences.

^{*Drift mode is only to be used on racetracks or closed courses by drivers who are trained, skilled, and experienced in drifting. Drifting can result in accidents and serious injuries or death. See Owner’s Manual for further details, and important limitations.}

Selecting the Driving Mode

For vehicles with a driving mode button in the upper center console, below the infotainment screen:

1. Press the driving mode button .
2. Continue pressing the driving mode button until your desired mode is selected.
   OR
3. Tap the desired driving mode on the Infotainment screen.

Adjusting Side Mirrors

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Turn the knob on the driver door to the preferred symbol:

L - Adjusts the left outside mirror
R - Adjusts the right outside mirror
0 - Neutral position; outside mirrors can't be adjusted and all functions are switched OFF

3. To adjust the selected outside mirror, push the knob forward, back, right, or left.

Side Mirror Defrost

To turn on outside mirror heating, turn the knob to . This function works only when the outside air temperature is below approximately 68°F.

Folding in the Side Mirrors

If the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside, the outside mirrors will automatically fold in or out. For this to happen, the knob must be in the L, R, 0, or position.

If the knob is in the  position, the outside mirrors will remain folded in. 

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

The interior rearview mirror contains two sensors to detect light. When the ignition is switched on, the sensors measure the amount of light entering from the front and rear of the vehicle. Depending on the measured values, the interior rearview mirror will dim automatically.

Automatic dimming will be deactivated in some situations, for example when the interior lighting is switched on or when reverse gear is engaged.

Using Keyless Access

Keyless Access makes it possible to unlock and lock your vehicle without actively using the key. A valid vehicle key must be present within the vicinity of the vehicle to use this function.

Unlock with Keyless Access

1. Make sure you have your key fob with you.

2. Slide your hand behind the door handle and wait for the door to unlock. Remember to avoid touching the indent on the front of the handle, or the door will remain locked.

3. Touch the unlocking sensor twice in a row to unlock the entire vehicle.

4. Pull the handle to open the door.

Approach Unlock

You can also set the vehicle to automatically unlock when you approach it with a valid key fob on you:

1. Navigate to the Vehicle menu in the infotainment system
2. Select Exterior
3. Swipe through the pages to find and select Opening and closing
4. Toggle Unlock vehicle when approaching on or off as desired

Lock with Keyless Access

1. Make sure you have your key fob with you.
2. Touch your thumb to the lock depression on the handle.

Keyless Access Settings

To enable or disable Keyless Access functionality entirely:

1. Navigate to the Vehicle menu in the infotainment system
2. Select Exterior
3. Swipe through the pages to find and select Opening and closing
4. Toggle Active on or off as desired

To choose which doors to unlock when using keyless access:

1. Navigate to the Vehicle menu in the infotainment system
2. Select Exterior
3. Swipe through the pages to find and select Opening and closing
4. Next to Unlock doors, select which doors to lock or unlock with Keyless Access:
• All doors: Unlocks all vehicle doors
• Single door: Unlocks the door closest to where the key fob is detected
• Vehicle side: Unlocks all doors on the side the key fob is detected on

Using Central Locking Buttons

The central locking buttons located on the inside of the front doors function when the ignition is on or off, but only when all doors are closed.

• 
  Unlocks the vehicle. 
• 
  Locks the vehicle.

Ambient lighting can provide indirect lighting in various areas of the vehicle interior.

The brightness and the color of the ambient lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system:

1. Make sure the vehicle is parked.
2. Select Vehicle from the app overview on the Infotainment touchscreen.
3. Select Interior.
4. Select Ambient lighting.

^{Available only on the top-trim GTI Autobahn and Golf R.}

Rear passengers can control their own temperature and heated seats.

Rear climate controls can also be accessed through the infotainment system by selecting  and then choosing the REAR option. The driver can adjust the controls in the rear menu:

1. : AUTO will adjust airflow and fan speeds to bring the temperature to the desired setting.
2. : Direct air to the upper body.
3. : Direct air into the footwell.
4. : Turns rear climate control off.
5. : If activated, the rear climate controls cannot be adjusted and the driver maintains control from the infotainment system only.

You can personalize the Infotainment system to access your favorite and frequently used functions quickly.

Watch the Infotainment Overview video.

Configuring the App Overview

To customize the order of icons in the app overview:

1. Touch and hold an icon.
2. Drag and drop the icon to the desired location.

Creating and Editing Widget Pages

You can also create customized “widget pages” for easier access to frequently used functions.

To create a new widget screen using a layout of your choice:

1. Swipe to the left until you are on the last available page.
2. Press and hold an existing widget and tap the Edit button .
3. Tap the + key and choose a page layout of your choice. You can have up to four individual layout screens.
4. Tap the Edit button to choose the widgets you want to use in each section. Some features are not available in all widget sizes.
5. Change an existing widget by pressing and holding. Then, select an available widget listed below.
6. When finished, tap the X button.

To edit these widgets later, press and hold a widget for 2 seconds to enter the modification screen again.

Adjusting the Control Center

The Control Center allows quick access to frequently used functions. To open the Control Center, swipe down from the top of the screen.

To customize the displayed functions:

1. Press and hold the function you wish to change until an additional window appears.

   • Swipe left or right in the additional window to see all available functions.
2. Press and hold the desired function in the additional window until it’s highlighted.
3. Drag and drop the function into your preferred location in the Control Center.

Adding and Removing App Favorites

App favorites can be added to the favorites bar at the top of the infotainment screen for easy access to frequently used apps.

To add an app to the favorites bar:

1. Tap .
   OR: Press and hold an existing app to replace it.
2. In the additional window, tap the app you want to add.
3. Tap Done.

To remove an app from the favorites bar:

1. Tap .
   OR: Press and hold an existing app.
2. In the additional window, tap the app you want to remove.
3. Tap , then Delete favorite.
4. Tap Done.

Adding and Removing Vehicle Favorites

Certain vehicle functions can be added to the Vehicle shortcut on the favorites bar at the top of the infotainment screen for easy access.

To add a function to vehicle favorites:

1. Tap the vehicle favorites icon at the top of the screen.
2. Tap .
   OR: Press and hold an existing favorite to replace it.
3. In the additional window, tap the function you want to add.
4. Tap Done.

To remove a function from vehicle favorites:

1. Tap .
   OR: Press and hold an existing function.
2. In the additional window, tap the app you want to remove.
3. Tap , then Delete favorite.
4. Tap Done.

Pairing a Compatible Phone

1. With the ignition on and the vehicle in Park, turn the Infotainment system on. Your vehicle’s Bluetooth system will be in “discovery” mode.

2. From the Bluetooth menu on your compatible device, search for new devices and select MY VW XXXX (last four digits of VIN).

3. A connection request will appear on the Infotainment display.

4. Press Connect on the Infotainment display.

5. The touchscreen will then show a PIN.

6. Make sure the same PIN is displayed on your phone and press Yes on the Infotainment display, then press Pair on your phone.

7. Allow contacts to sync when prompted.

^{Note: If your phone displays a prompt asking to connect to your vehicle, make sure to enable future automatic connections. This will help to automatically reconnect the compatible paired device to the system. Once the PIN is shown, pairing must be completed within 30 seconds; otherwise, the process will need to be repeated.}

Primary and Secondary Phone Functionality

Two active phones can be connected simultaneously. Follow steps 1-7 above. Only contacts from the primary phone will be shown within the Infotainment system. Switching between phones requires pressing the Swapping .

^{Note: This feature is not available when the phone is connected to Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™.}

Answer an Incoming Call

The Bluetooth system will interrupt your car stereo with a ringtone. Press the OK button on the multi-function steering wheel or the green Phone icon on the Infotainment touchscreen to answer the call.

Volume Settings on a Call

To adjust the volume of the Bluetooth system while on a call, press the Volume Up or Volume Down button on the left side of the multi-function steering wheel or use the volume control knob on the Infotainment system.

End a Call

If you are in the Phone Menu function, press the red Phone icon on the touchscreen.

OR:

1. Use the Horizontal Menu buttons on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel to access the Phone menu in the instrument cluster display.

2. Use the Vertical Arrow buttons on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel to scroll to End, if not already selected.

3. Press the OK button to end the call.

Switch to Private Mode

To prevent passengers from overhearing a conversation, switch a Bluetooth call to your mobile phone:

1. Once a call has been answered, use the Horizontal Menu buttons on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel to access the Phone menu in the instrument cluster display.

2. Use the Vertical Arrow buttons on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel to scroll to the Telephone menu.

3. Use the Horizontal Menu buttons to open the Telephone menu.

4. Use the Vertical Arrow buttons to scroll to Private and select with the OK button on the steering wheel.

Volkswagen App-Connect takes your experience to the next level by bringing your favorite smartphone features directly to your vehicle's touchscreen display. Simply pair your smartphone to your VW's Bluetooth® to start using compatible apps. Need to charge your phone while staying connected? Plug it into a USB port or place it on the wireless charger, if equipped, to enjoy both convenience and power on the go.

_{Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features available on all operating systems. Standard text and data usage rates apply. App-Connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy.}

Many functions of your vehicle can be controlled via voice control¹ using IDA, your built-in voice assistant.

Some functions that the in-vehicle voice control system can perform are:

• Enter a navigation address*.
• Search for points of interest in listed categories*.
• Control in-vehicle climate functions¹.
• Place phone calls from a paired device.
• Read or dictate text messages from a paired device.
• Change vehicle media source, radio station, or frequency.

^{*Applies to vehicles equipped with factory-installed navigation.}

A variety of voice commands are available, depending on which language has been set in the Infotainment system and whether there is an active Premium Speech²plan, which unlocks more voice control capabilities. For full details and a list of compatible languages, please refer to your Owner's Manual and our In-Vehicle Premium page.

A list of example voice commands can be found in your vehicle's IDA app under Tips .

IQ.DRIVE® is a driver assistance feature set designed to help make everyday driving more convenient and give added peace of mind. With a range of driver assistance features that work within system limitations, Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE® technology is meant to support you on the road and, in certain situations, may help mitigate the severity of a crash or even avoid one. IQ.DRIVE ® features and functionality may vary based on vehicle model, model year, and trim.

IQ.DRIVE® does not replace the driver and cannot overcome the laws of physics. Drivers should always remain attentive and in control of the vehicle.

Watch the IQ.DRIVE Overview video.

System Limitations

In certain situations, driver assistance features may not engage or could trigger unwanted braking. While common examples are listed below, the full details about driver assistance functions and their limitations are available in the Owner’s Manual.

• Poor weather conditions, such as heavy rain, snow, ice, or fog.
• Unclear or missing lane markings, such as in construction zones or narrow curves.
• Blocked, damaged, or misaligned sensors due to things such as dirt, ice, leaves, or other external debris.
• A heavy trailer or cargo can change sensor angles and disable features.
• Sharp curves or steep slopes can cause lane centering or alerts to fail.
• Reduced visibility from environmental factors, such as glare
• Traffic detection limitations, meaning certain systems may only react to traffic traveling in the same direction.
• External interference from nearby ultrasonic sources or non-VW accessories.

You can access the driver assistance systems settings menu in the Infotainment system, allowing you to modify the operation of driver assistance features.

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the Assist Systems icon .
3. Touch the image that represents the feature you'd like to modify.
   OR:
4. Tap List or Settings (depending on your vehicle) to access a list of driver assistance system settings.

Depending on your vehicle, there may also be a button on the steering wheel, at the end of the turn signal stalk, or below the Infotainment screen.

^{This feature is not a substitute for attentive driving.}

The Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) system helps the driver by detecting traffic behavior beyond the vehicle.

• The yellow indicator light on the respective side mirror will illuminate when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot on that side.
• The yellow indicator will blink if a vehicle in the blind spot has been detected and the turn signal has been activated in the direction of the detected vehicle.
• The yellow indicator light will remain lit rather than blinking if your vehicle is being overtaken or you are overtaking a vehicle with a speed difference of up to about 6 mph. There is no indicator if the passing speed is clearly faster.

If both Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) and Lane Assist are enabled in the driver assistance systems settings, the yellow indicator light will blink if a lane change is attempted with a vehicle in the blind spot, even if the turn signal is used. Corrective steering may occur.

Watch the Active Blind Spot Monitor video.

^{Applies to vehicles equipped with Emergency Assist. This feature is not a substitute for attentive driving.}

Emergency Assist can recognize driver inactivity and can automatically keep the vehicle in its lane and, if necessary, slow it down to a stop. While the ignition is on, Emergency Assist is active when:

• Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), or Travel Assist are active and the vehicle is in forward motion.
• The system can detect lane markers on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

If Lane Assist is disabled, Emergency Assist will not function unless Travel Assist is active.

Watch the Emergency Assist video.

^{This feature is not a substitute for attentive driving.}

Rear Traffic Alert monitors the cross traffic behind the vehicle when reversing out of a space or maneuvering. Radar sensors behind the cover of the rear bumper monitor the rear and side areas of the vehicle.

In the event of approaching moving objects, the driver is warned of the obstacle. If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in.

Watch the Rear Traffic Alert video.

^{This feature is not a substitute for attentive driving.}

Front Assist can recognize impending forward collisions and warn the driver. In addition, the system can provide support when braking and initiate an automatic braking maneuver. The Front Assist system can help to avoid accidents but cannot replace the driver's attention.

Watch the Front Assist video.

Front Assist can recognize the following objects, depending on vehicle equipment and system limitations:

• Vehicles.
• Pedestrians.
• Bicycles.

The way that Front Assist reacts to these objects depends on:

• Type of object.
• Direction the object is moving.
• Speed of the object.
• Speed of your vehicle.

The myVW mobile app¹ takes ownership to the next level, putting essential tools and information at your fingertips. Gain access to model-specific resources like video tutorials and owner's literature and stay informed of active factory coverages.

Watch the myVW Self-Enrollment video.

With the myVW app¹, you can enroll in and access a range of connected services and plans enabled by myVW+².

To see which plans are available for your vehicle, visit the Shop tab of the myVW app. For full details, visit our Connected Services page.

Watch the myVW+ Overview video.

With the Remote Access¹ and VW Vehicle Insights² plans, you can access remote features from the Home tab of the myVW app³. Here, you'll be able to:

• View your vehicle's door and window status, estimated fuel level, and odometer⁴.
• Lock or unlock your doors⁵, if you need some help finding your parked vehicle, you can honk the horn and/or flash your lights⁶, and find your vehicle's last parked location⁷.
• Set vehicle alerts to keep track of features like your vehicle's speed and location⁸.
• Check your driving data and potentially save more by signing up for available insurance discounts with DriveView⁹.

Lock/Unlock Using the myVW App

Lock or unlock your vehicle doors⁵ from your myVW app³. Here's how:

1. Log in to the myVW app.
2. From the home screen, select Doors.
3. Tap either Lock or Unlock.
4. A "success" message appears on the home screen to indicate the doors have either locked or unlocked.
   • If the lock or unlock request is unsuccessful, a notification will appear and ask that you try again.

Honk and Flash Lights Using the myVW App

Use the Honk & flash⁶ feature to help you find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot, or in situations where you need to get attention. Here's how:

1. Log in to the myVW app³.
2. From the home screen, select Honk & flash.
3. Tap either:
   • Flash lights to only flash the vehicle headlights.
   • Honk & flash to flash the headlights and honk the horn.
4. A "success" message appears on the home screen to indicate that the "Flash lights" or the "Honk & flash" request was successful.
   • If the "Flash lights" or "Honk & flash" request is unsuccessful, a notification will appear and ask that you try again.

Setting Vehicle Alerts

Vehicle alerts⁸ in the myVW app³ allow you to easily set boundaries to help you keep track of things like your vehicle's speed and location.

Set a Boundary Alert

Boundary Alerts⁸ lets you know when your vehicle enters or exits a designated area. Up to four boundary alerts can be set. Here's how:

1. Log in to the myVW app³.
2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose Boundary.
5. Select Create Boundary Alert and set your location either by clicking on the map or searching for a place in the search bar.
6. Set the radius either by using the + button or by moving the slider to the right to increase the radius from 0-25 miles.
7. After the location is set, in the "Create Boundary Alert" screen, you can then:

• Customize the name of the boundary in the "Name alert" field.
• Adjust the date and time, and occurrence, if desired.
• Modify the notification setting to send alerts when the vehicle has entered and/or exited the given radius.
• Set the alert frequency.
• Manage who will be notified of this boundary alert.

  • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

Set a Curfew Alert

Curfew Alerts⁸ can help you keep track of when your vehicle is in use during a specific timeframe that you set. Up to two curfew alerts can be set at a time. Here's how:

1. Log in to the myVW app³.
2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose Curfew.
5. Select Create Curfew Alert and in the next menu, customize the following settings:

• Customize the name of the curfew alert in the "Name alert" field.
• Adjust time, day, and occurrence, if desired.
• Set alert frequency.
• Manage who will be notified of the curfew alert.

  • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

Set a Speed Alert

Get a heads-up when your vehicle is driven faster than you'd like by setting a Speed Alert⁸. Up to two speed alerts can be set at a time. Here's how:

1. Log in to the myVW app³.
2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose Speed.
5. Select Create Speed Alert and in the next menu, customize the following settings:

• Customize the name of the speed alert in the "Name alert" field.
• Set the maximum speed using the + and - buttons or moving the slider to the desired speed (up to 80mph).

  • Tip: When using the + and - buttons, the mph value is adjusted in increments of 5; whereas the speed slider can be used to adjust the mph value by 1.

• Adjust time, day, and occurrence, if desired.
• Set alert frequency.
• Manage who will be notified of the speed alert.

  • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

Set a Valet Alert

When you set the Valet Alert⁸, myVW creates a 0.25-mile radius from where your vehicle is located. You’ll be notified if your vehicle leaves that radius, so you can valet or park your car with peace of mind. Here's how:

1. Log in to the myVW app³.
2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose Valet.
5. Select Create Valet Alert and in the next menu, you can:

• Set the alert frequency.
• Manage who will be notified of the valet alert.

  • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.