Service Training

Self Study Program 890303

The 2011 Jetta

Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Academy
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 07/2010

Course Number 890303

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 Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Passenger Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Heating and Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Radio, Telephone and Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Knowledge Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Note Important!

This Self-Study Program provides information This information will not be updated.
regarding the design and function of new For maintenance and repair procedures,
models. always refer to the latest electronic
This Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual. service information.

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 Introduction

2011 Jetta - Design - Technology - Comfort

The 2011 Jetta traces its beginnings in the USA, Canada and in Mexico and ties itself to the success of its
predecessor. It continues in the modern stylistic tradition of Volkswagen by blending modern technology and
high comfort. With its balanced relationship of technical equipment and comfort characteristics it is well-suited
for varying markets and customer needs.

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2011 Jetta Characteristics

• Elegant front headlight and rear tail lamp design • Wider and longer dimensions
• Modern safety and convenience packages • New chassis
• Highest quality • New body structure
• Generous interior space

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Production
The 2011 Jetta is produced in the Volkswagen plant in Puebla,
Mexico.

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Puebla Plant

The 2011 Jetta is built at Volkswagen’s Puebla,

Mexico plant.

This plant began operation in 1964, manufacturing

the old style Beetle.

Currently, the Puebla plant employs approximately

14,000 people and also produces the New Beetle,
among other vehicles.

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Production Highlights
A high standard of quality is ensured by the
ultramodern equipment in the Puebla factory.

Engineers and factory workers collaborated

during the development of the new Jetta
to assure the production process would go
smoothly.

Modern assembly lines and modular

manufacturing also help to produce a high quality
product.

Production of the 2011 Jetta has made the

Puebla factory a model for production plants.
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The 2011 Jetta

The 2011 Jetta sets new standards in many areas in
its class:

• Security
• Design Passenger seat
occupant recognition
• Quality
• Comfort
• Spaciousness
Front seats with optional 4-position
• Functionality adjustment (with integrated vertical
adjustment)

Side marking lights integrated into

the headlights

New headlight design

Optimized front axle with steel

subframe and wishbone

Electronic Stability
Control ESC MK60

New Tire Pressure Monitoring

System TPMS

Hydraulic power steering and

electromechanical power steering
(model specific)
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Radio antennas in the back window, telephone

antenna (GSM), navigation system antenna
(GPS) and antenna for satellite tuner (SAT) in
the roof antenna

New tail lamp design

Single switch in the rear

center console allows rear seat
occupants to operate door locks

Fender designed audio system (optional)

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Vehicle access and starting system KESSY (optional)

Wider front and rear track for improved driving dynamics

Manual air conditioning system or

2- zone Climatronic

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Technical Data
2011 Jetta

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Length 4628 mm (182.2 in) Front Track Width 1527 mm (60.1 in)
Width 1778 mm (70 in) Rear Track Width 1533 mm (60.35 in)
Width incl. Mirrors 1985 mm (78.2 in) Unloaded Weight 1271 - 1441 kg (2804 - 3177 lb)
Height 1453 mm (57.2 in) Payload 494 - 519 kg (1089 - 1166 lb)
Wheelbase 2651 mm (104.4 in) Drag Coefficient 0.30 cw

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Interior Dimensions

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Front Headroom 970 mm (38.2 in) Fuel Tank Capacity 55 liters (14.5 gallons)
Rear Headroom 943 mm (37.1 in) Trunk Volume 0.4 m3 (15.5 cubic feet)
Front Shoulder 1401 mm (55.2 in)
Room
Rear Shoulder 1362 mm (53.6 in)
Room
Passenger 1797 mm (70.75 in)
Compartment
Length

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Body

Body Structure
The 2011 Jetta body was designed for advances in
the following:

• Lightweight construction
• Vehicle safety
• Handling
• Comfort
• Quality

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The 2011 Jetta is lighter than the A5 Jetta. At the
same time the new body structure offers high
crash safety and body rigidity. The weight reduction
supports the efforts of Volkswagen toward the
reduction of CO2-emissions.

Lightweight Construction

The lightweight construction is accomplished through:

• Optimal employment of various strength steel

types
• Reduction of steel wall thicknesses where possible
• Sophisticated computer-optimized construction

The weight reduction can be divided into three groups:

1. Primary Reduction - wide use of warm-transformed steel parts in the base chassis, at the B-pillar and at the
roof frame. In addition, tailored blanks were used.
2. Secondary Reduction - reduction of the material thicknesses of less stressed body parts like outer skin parts.
The performance characteristics of these parts is preserved.
3. Third Reduction - in the design phase, the placement of the body parts and steel types are focused toward
weight reduction. This means that weight is saved by using accurate part design and smaller reinforcements
in the correct areas.

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Welding Method

The primary method of joining the body parts is spot welding.

Blue = frame structure < 220 MPa pressure resistance

Yellow = occupant cell <420 MPa pressure resistance
Red = impact zones >1000 MPa pressure resistance

1 Megapascal (MPa) = 145 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

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Laser-Welding

The laser welding is used on the roof and trunk for a

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Body Structure
The body structure of the 2011 Jetta is particularly rigid, yet meets the target acoustic and vibration levels.

These goals were achieved using:

• Purposeful structural design with regard to the points of force application and optimal use of materials
• A passenger compartment that is surrounded by computer-optimized profiles

2011 Jetta

Static Rigidity in
Nm per degree

Competition

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Torsional Frequency (Hz)

The body structure of the 2011 Jetta has outstanding static torsional and dynamic rigidity. These are what sets
apart the 2011 Jetta from its competitors.

These rigidity requirements benefit the acoustics, vibration responses and the outstanding travelling comfort.

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Crash Safety
A primary focus was to ensure an increase in the This was accomplished using lightweight
body rigidity as well as high crash safety. construction-methods that mix differing ductile
material strengths depending on the area of the body
where they will be applied.

The body force application paths are coordinated to each other (along with crash deformation zones) to apply the
force of a crash around the occupant area.

The two images show the force application for a frontal impact.

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Characteristics

Front Seats
The front seats of the 2011 Jetta can be either mechanically
or electrically adjustable, depending on the equipment level.

Hood
The bowden cable to open the hood is
placed in a protective area in the engine
compartment.

Space Concept
The design of the interior creates a feeling of more space.
This is made possible by the larger vehicle length, larger
wheel base and larger width.

Headlight
The running lamps and turn signals are integrated into the
headlight assembly.

Doors
The construction of the doors is traditional without an
outer skin. All doors have impact supports to assist with
crash safety.

Roof
The roof structure will accommodate an optional sunroof
as well as the antenna for the telephone, GPS and satellite
reception.

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Level to release the rear

seats for folding

Rear Seat
The rear seat has a 60:40 split. The rear seats can only be
released for folding from the release handles in the trunk.

Rear Window
The rear window has integrated AM and FM antennas,
as well as the rear window heater grid.

Trunk
The trunk can be opened either by the remote or by a
microswitch above the license plate lamp. There is no lock
cylinder to unlock the trunk.

Tail Lamps
The tail lamps are a new design and are split by the trunk
lid.

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Safety Equipment
The 2011 Jetta has essentially the same safety equipment as the A5 Jetta:

• Front airbags for the driver and passenger

• Side airbags for the front seats
• Curtain airbag for the front and rear passengers
• Seatbelt tensioners for the front passengers

To detect side impacts, the front doors have pressure

sensors and acceleration sensors are located at the base of
the C-pillar.

The package shelf has tether anchors for each rear seat
position.

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Evaluation
Electronics

The rear outside seats are equipped with Fleece Mat

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) anchors.

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The 2011 Jetta has a new passenger seat occupant

sensor system. This new system uses the electronic
capacitive principle to detect occupants and occupant
weight.

The sensor system consists of a fleece mat between

the seat foam and seat cover, a sensor system in
the fleece mat and a control module with evaluation
electronics.

When the seat is occupied, the electrostatic field

between the sensor system in the fleece mat and
the body is compared. The control module processes
this information and the appropriate front passenger
airbag setting is applied.

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Engines

2.0L Naturally-Aspirated Engine

The 2.0L engine for the 2011 Jetta is equipped with
only a few slight modifications.

Technical characteristics:

• Pistons cooled by oil spray nozzles

• Oil pump driven by a crankshaft chain
• Secondary air system for emissions
• Intake manifold now composite where it meets
the cylinder head
• Waste spark ignition system

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Engine Inline 4-Cylinder

Configuration
Displacement 1981 cm3 (120.9 in3)
Bore 82.5 mm (3.25 in)
Stroke 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Valves per Cylinder 2
Compression 10.3:1
Maximum Power 115 hp (85kW) at 5,200 rpm
Maximum Torque 125.4 lb/ft (170 Nm) at 4000 rpm
Engine Bosch Motronic ME 17
Management
Fuel Requirement Regular Unleaded S468_017

Emission Rating ULEV2

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2.0L Common-Rail TDI Engine

The 2.0L Common-Rail TDI engine has been available
in the North American market in vehicles such as the
Jetta and Jetta SportWagen.

Technical characteristics:

• Common rail injection system with piezo injectors

• Diesel particle filters with upstream oxidation
catalyst
• Electrically-controlled recycling of exhaust gases at
both low and high temperatures
• Variable turbocharger
• Balance shafts reduce vibrations and noises

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Detailed information regarding this engine

and its operation can be found in the 2.0L
TDI Common Rail BIN5 ULEV Engine SSP
826803.

Engine Configuration Inline 4-Cylinder

Displacement 1968 cm3 (120.1 in3)
Bore 81.0 mm (3.19 in)
Stroke 95.5 mm (3.74 in)
Valves per Cylinder 4
Compression 16.5:1
Maximum Power 140 hp (103kW) at 4,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 236 lb/ft (320 Nm) at 1,750-2,500
rpm
Engine Management Bosch EDC 17
Fuel Requirement Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (under
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15ppm)
Emission Rating BIN 5

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2.0L TSI Turbocharged Engine

The completely redesigned 2.0-Liter TSI Turbocharged
was first used in the Tiguan for North America.

Technical Features:

• Chain-driven camshafts
• Balance shafts integrated into block
• Belt-driven coolant pump
• New oil filter location
• Piston cooling jets bolted to crankcase
• New crankcase breather
• Spur teeth on crankshaft, gear wheel module, and
vibration damper
• Intake camshaft with continuously variable valve
timing
• New high-pressure fuel pump
• Direct fuel injection

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220 161

200

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121
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Engine Inline 4-Cylinder, Turbocharged
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Configuration
110 80
Displacement 1984 cm3 (121 in3)
Bore 82.5 mm (3.25 in) 88

Stroke 92.8 mm (3.7 in) 67

Valves per Cylinder 4 40
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Compression 9.6:1
Maximum Power 200 hp (147kW) at 5,100 - 6,000 rpm 22

Maximum Torque 207 lb/ft (280 Nm) at 1,700 - 5,000 0 0

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
rpm
Engine Speed (rpm)
Engine Bosch Motronic MED 17.5
Management
Fuel Requirement Premium Fuel
Emission Rating BIN8

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2.5L Engine
The 2.5L engine was first used in the 2005 Jetta. It
has been optimized for the 2011 Jetta.

Technical Characteristics:

• Variable oil pump for the lowering of the fuel

consumption
• Exhaust manifold redesigned to reduce weight
• Spark plugs switched to Bosch from NGK

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Engine Inline 5-Cylinder

Configuration
Displacement 2480 cm3 (151 in3)
Bore 82.5 mm (3.25 in)
Stroke 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Valves per Cylinder 4
Compression 9.5:1
Maximum Power 170 hp (125kW) at 5,700 rpm
Maximum Torque 177 lb/ft (240 Nm) at 4,250 rpm
Engine Bosch Motronic ME 17.5
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Management
Fuel Requirement Regular Unleaded
Emission Rating PZEV

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Transmissions

Manual
Technical Information
Transmissions
5-Speed Manual Transmission 0A5 (2.0L Engine)
Advancements from the 02T:
• Stronger transmission housing
• Housing adapted for installation position
• No speedometer drive gear

5-Speed Manual Transmission 0A4 (2.5L Engine)

Advancements from the 02J:
• Stronger final drive
• Housing adapted for installation position
• No speedometer drive gear

6-Speed Manual Transmission 02Q (2.0L TSI Engine)

Advancements from the 02M:
• Control shaft optimization
• Shift forks mounting
• No speedometer drive gear

Automatic
Technical Information
Transmissions
6-Speed Direct-Shift Transmission (DSG) 02E
(2.0L TDI and 2.0L TSI Engine)
• Manual transmission design with automatic transmission operation
• Uses a double-clutch system for shifting
• Additional information regarding this transmission can be found in SSP 851403

6-Speed Automatic Transmission 09G (2.0L and 2.5L Engine)

• New ATF and redesigned valve body from previous 09G.
• Additional information regarding this transmission can be found in SSP 851503.

This transmission uses a different transmission fluid than

the previous 09G/09M. The previous fluid and this fluid
CANNOT be mixed! Please find the correct part number
in ETKA.

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Chassis
The 2011 Jetta chassis offers high comfort and dynamics like the A5 Jetta. Two versions of the rear axle are
available, depending on the vehicle equipment level. Also, two different braking designs are offered. One has
front disk and rear drum. The other has four-wheel disk brakes.

Continental Teves MK60 ABS

Electromechanical Power Steering for

TDI and GLI

Hydraulic Power Steering for 2.0L

and 2.5L engines

McPherson Strut Front Suspension System

Dual-Rate Brake Booster

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ABS-Based Tire Pressure Monitoring

Independent Rear Suspension for GLI

Transverse Link Rear Suspension for

all Models Except GLI

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Brake Assistant

Contactless Accelerator Pedal with

Redudant Signal

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Front Axle
The front axle of the 2011 Jetta was redesigned.

Technical Characteristics:

• Stamped steel subframe

• Stamped steel wishbones
• Rubber damped transmission support

Anti-Roll Bar

Wishbone
Suspension

Subframe

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Brakes

• All models have front disk brakes

• The GLI has larger front disk brakes

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Rear Axle
Two different rear axle options are available for
the new Jetta, depending on the equipment level
and engine. It can have either a transverse link or
independent rear suspension. The independent rear
axle is the same as in the A5 Jetta.

Transverse Link Specifications:

• The axle is made up of welded steel

• Stabilizer bar controls lateral movement

Stabilizer Bar

Axle Body

Subframe to Axle
Body Attachment

Subframe

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Subframe to Axle
Body Attachment

Brakes

• The rear axle may have either drum or disk brakes,

depending on the vehicle model

Drum Brakes

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The multilink rear axle is the same axle that was

used on the A5 Jetta. Each side consists of three
suspension links: lower link, track rod and upper
link, and a trailing arm. This design greatly enhances
stability and ride comfort.

Steel Spring

Anti-Roll Bar

Dampener
Upper Link
Bearing
Bracket

Subframe

Track Rod

Lower Link

Trailing Arm

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Steering
Two different steering systems are used on the new Jetta.

Hydraulic Power Steering

Hydraulic power steering is used on the 2.0L and The oil circulation circuit includes a power steering
2.5L engine vehicles. The power assist (servo effect) fluid reservoir located in the left side of the engine
produced by an engine-driven power steering pump. compartment.

The steering column from the A5 Jetta is used.

Power Steering
Fluid Reservoir

Steering Column

Power Steering Pump

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Steering Assistance
Control
Steering Gear

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Electromechanical Power Steering

The electromechanical power steering from the A5 Jetta is used for TDI and GLI models. This is a 3rd generation
electromechanical power steering from ZF Engineering.

Substantial characteristics are:

• Integration of the steering angle sensor into the steering rack assembly. This allows for deletion of the
steering angle sensor at the top of the steering column
• Use of the same steering column as the hydraulic power steering system

Steering Angle Determination

The signals of the steering angle sensor are compared with the electric motor rotor position sensor. The amount
of assistance is then computed by the control module and the electric motor is controlled accordingly.

Integrated Torque Sensor

Steering Gear

Electric Motor with Rotor Position Sensor

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For more information regarding the Electromechanical

Power Steering System, reference SSP 892403 -
Electromechanical Power Steering Design and Function.

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ABS/ESC
The North American Jetta is equipped with the
Continental Teves MK60 ABS/ESC unit. This unit
Hydraulic Unit
has been used extensively in other North American
vehicles.

Technical Highlights:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

• Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
• Brake Assistant
• The ESC function cannot be deactivated.

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Controller

ABS/ESC Module Transverse Acceleration Sensor

The longitudinal and transverse motion sensors are

now integrated into the ABS/ESC control module.

Longitudinal
Acceleration
Sensor
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System no longer uses pressure sensors and antennas. Instead, new software has
been written into the ABS/ESP Control Module which monitors the number of wheel revolutions for each wheel
and compares it to a basic setting and other wheel speeds to determine low tire pressure.

Detailed information regarding the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System is located in
the Owner’s Manual.

Function

A basic setting or calibration is stored in the ABS/

ESP control module regarding wheel revolution
characteristics. This data is gathered from the wheel
speed sensors and compared to the vehicle road
speed and the other wheels to determine if there is a
difference.
Instrument Cluster
Illumination
If a difference is detected, a lamp illuminates in
the instrument panel and an audible alarm sounds,
warning the driver to check the tire pressures. This ABS/ESP Control
system does not have the capability to inform the Module
driver which tire has low pressure.
Tire Pressure
Monitoring Set
In addition to the wheel revolution detection, the Button
wheel vibrations are also measured to give a more
exact picture of the actual wheel speeds.

Each tire has a slightly different size and resonant

frequency. Therefore, the characteristics of each
wheel are stored in the ABS/ESP Control Module. If
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is still detected.

For the system to work properly, the calibration must

be performed after filling or changing tires.

This system can recognize if tire chains are installed

and will deactivate the system.

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Calibration
Calibration is essential for the ABS/ESP Control
Module to properly monitor wheel speeds. A SET
button is located in the glove compartment. When
the ignition is ON the button can be pressed to
recalibrate the tire pressures.

If a TPMS warning has set, the system may not

allow a recalibration for one or two minutes. This is
approximately the minimum time that a person could
check the tire pressures.

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Announcement - Warning

If the TPMS senses tire pressure loss, a lamp

illuminates in the instrument cluster and an audible
signal is heard. The lamp stays illuminated until the
system is recalibrated.

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The customer is ultimately responsible for correct tire pressures. The TPMS is an information display
system which uses a reference to determine tire pressure loss. This does not dismiss the driver
from making sure that the tires have the correct amount of air. Use the vehicle information label to
determine the correct tire pressure for the vehicle.

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Electrical System Locations

Many electrical system component locations have The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 and the
Data Bus Onboard Diagnostic Interface (Gateway) J533 are
changed for the 2011 Jetta. There are two electrical
located under the left side of the instrument panel.
systems, a Low version and a High version. The Low
version is displayed on this page and the next page.
The High version is similar to the A5 Jetta.

The electrical box in the engine

compartment is located to the left of the
battery and contains SA (front) and SB (top)
fuse panels

Relay Panel in the Plastic

Housing

Fuse Panel SC in the Plastic

Housing

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Low Version Electrical System

Architecture

The Low electrical system of the new Jetta is based

on the Polo. The Polo has been available in other
countries for many years, but not in North America.

The Converter Box J935 is a Master Relay on the

relay panel. The purpose of J935 is to operate other
power supply relays such as:

• J329: Terminal 15 Power Supply Relay

• J680: Terminal 75 Power Supply Relay 1
Converter Box J935 • J681: Terminal 15 Power Supply Relay 2
• J682: Terminal 50 Power Supply Relay

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Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519

The A5 Jetta SportWagen had already integrated Housing for relays and the Vehicle
Electrical System Control Module J519
some function of the Comfort and Convenience
Control Module J393 into J519. The new Jetta
takes an additional step and integrates the Data Bus
Onboard Diagnostic Interface (Gateway) J533 into
J519.

J519 may be referred to the Body Control Module in

some Service Information.

The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519

is available in two configurations, Low and High. The
Low version is applied to all vehicles with the 2.0L
and 2.5L engine. The High version is used on the TDI
and GLI models.

J519 has either two or three plugs attached. The

image to the right shows two plugs. If the system
has two plugs, it is a Low electrical system. Three
Vehicle Electrical System
plugs indicate a High electrical system.
Control Module J519

The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 is

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located under the instrument panel, above the brake
pedal.

J519 Functions

• Acoustic feedback when locking and unlocking • Turn signal control

• Interior lighting • Outside mirror heating control
• Emergency flashers • Door unlocking control
• Automatic unlocking upon ignition key removal • Rear window heater control
• Automatic locking at 15 km/h • Radio remote key acknowledgement
• Lock confirmation LEDs • Deactivation of factory mode
• Automatic locking of the fuel tank flap at 5 km/h • Indicator light for door locking and unlocking
• Side marker light activation/deactivation • Acknowledge service position front wiper
• Rain and light sensor deactivation when applicable

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Keyless Access and Start System KESSY

The 2011 Jetta as an optional keyless access and starting system. Variations of this system have been used on
the Phaeton and Touareg. The benefit of this system is that the key can be left in a pocket or purse while the
vehicle is locked, unlocked and started.

Architecture

All Jettas have the basic radio remote control locking and unlocking functions. The chart below shows the signal
path through a system with and without KESSY.

Radio Remote Key Operation Vehicle Access with KESSY

with and without KESSY

Key with Radio Remote Key with Transponder is

Control Sends Lock or within Range of Door
Unlock Signal Antennas

R47 Antenna (inside of J519) Hand is Inserted into Inside

Receives Signal of Door Handle or Locking
Recess is Touched

J519 Sends Lock or Unlock

Signal to Door Control J518 Evaluates Transponder
Modules and Signal from Door Handle
Antennas

Door Control Modules Lock

or Unlock Doors J518 Sends Signal to J519 to
Lock or Unlock Doors

J519 sends Lock or Unlock

Signal to Door Control
Modules

Door Control Modules Lock

or Unlock Doors

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The Keyless Access and Start System KESSY

The Access/Start Authorization Control Module J518 controls all functions of the KESSY system. It is located
inside of the instrument panel above the foot pedals so that it can easily be integrated into the CAN-Bus system,
regardless of a Low or High electrical system architecture.

The ELV communicates with J518 through the CAN-Bus. This assures secure locking and unlocking operation. In
addition, the ELV transmits the signal from the Start/Stop button to J518 to facilitate engine start.

Key Reception

The KESSY system can determine the location of the key whether it is inside or outside of the vehicle:

• External area - allows for keyless entrance of the

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driver by receiving the signal from the key by the
antenna in the front door handles. The vehicle
unlocks when a hand is sensed inside of the door
handle using the capacitance principle.

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• Internal area - antennas in the vehicle determine

the location of the key inside of the vehicle. This
allows for the Start/Stop button to be used.
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If the battery in the key fob is dead, the key must be brought near the steering column
transponder coil to operate the KESSY system.

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KESSY System Function

For the KESSY system to operate, the key must be within the correct range. The system recognizes the following
functions with the use of the key:

• Keyless entry - locking and unlocking of the vehicle remotely, using the front door handles or the trunk switch.
• Keyless Go - allows for engine start and drive. A valid vehicle key must be in the vehicle. To start the vehicle,
the clutch and/or brake must be pressed. This allows for the unlocking of the steering column and engine start
when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
• Keyless Exit - locking of the vehicle can be performed when leaving the vehicle by placing a finger over the
oval recess in the driver or passenger door handle.

1. E378 Start/Stop Button

2. J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
3. J764 Electric Steering Column Lock Control
Module
4. J518 Access Authorization Control Module
5. G415/R134 Driver Door Handle Touch Sensor/
Antenna
6. G416/R135 Passenger Door Handle Touch
Sensor/Antenna
7. R139 Access Start Antenna
8. R138 Access Start Antenna
9. R137 Access Start Antenna
10. R136 Access Start Antenna
11. Vehicle Key

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Electrical System

The High System Networking Concept

The data-bus system allows messages to be shared
between control modules and between the various
data-bus networks.

16-Pin
The Diagnostic Interface for Data Bus J533 (gateway) Connector
(DLC) T16
J220
forms the interface for the data bus systems:

• CAN data bus drivetrain

• CAN data bus comfort and convenience
• CAN data bus infotainment J431
• CAN data bus instrument cluster
• CAN data bus diagnosis

J533

J503/R
J285/J334

R146
Legend
J519
J525 G397
Can - Databus Drivetrain

Can - Databus Comfort/infotainment J255 J136

Can - Databus Sensor J603
Lin - Databus Component

Data Bus Line

J386 J388
Lin - Data Bus Line

K- Line
J387 J389

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D Ignition
E221 Steering Wheel Control Module
J743 J217 J104 G85 Steering Angle Sensor
G397 Rain/Light Recognition Sensor (LIN)
G419 ESP Sensor
H8 Alarm Horn (LIN)
J104 ABS/ESP Control Module
J587 J500 J136 Memory Seat/Steering Control Module
J234 Airbag Control Module
J255 Climatronic Control Module
J285 Instrument Cluster Control Module
J234 J334 Immobilizer Control Module
J386 Driver Door Control Module
G85 J387 Front Passenger Door Control Module

E221 J527 J388 Left Rear Door Control Module

J389 Right Rear Door Control Module
D J400 Wiper Motor (LIN)
J431 Headlamp Range Control Module
J446 J446 Parking Aid Control Module
J500 Power Steering Control Module
J518 Access/Start Authorization Control Module (KESSY
vehicles only)
J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module

J400 J518* J764* J533 Data Bus Diagnostic Interface

J525 Digital Sound System Control Module
J527 Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module
J587 Selector Lever Sensor Control Module
J623/J220 Engine Control Module
J743 DSG Mechatronics
J764 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
(KESSY vehicles only)
R Radio
R146 Satellite Radio Control Module

* indicates vehicle equipped with KESSY

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The Low System Networking Concept

The data exchange on the Low electrical system uses
fewer components and data buses:

• CAN data bus drivetrain

• CAN data bus infotainment
16-Pin
• CAN data bus diagnosis
Connector
(DLC) T16
J623

J285/J362
J533 J519
J400
J503/R

J412
Legend J245 G397
R215
Can - Databus Drivetrain

Can - Databus Comfort/infotainment

J518*
Can - Databus Sensor J386 J387
Lin - Databus Component
J764*
Data Bus Line

Lin - Data Bus Line

K- Line
J255

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G85 Steering Angle Sensor

G397 Rain and Light Sensor (if applicable)
G419 G419 ESP Sensor
J104 ABS/ESP Control Module
J217 J104 J217 Transmission Control Module
J234 Airbag Control Module
J245 Sunroof Control Module
J255 HVAC Control Module
J285 Instrument Cluster Control Module
J362 Immobilizer Control Module
J234 G85 J386 Driver Door Control Module
J387 Front Passenger Door Control Module
J388 Left Rear Door Control Module
J389 Right Rear Door Control Module
J400 Wiper Motor Control Module
J412 Cell Phone Operating Electronics Control Module
J503 Navigation Control Module
J518 Access/Start Authorization Control Module (KESSY
vehicles only)
J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
J587 Selector Lever Sensor Control Module
J623 Engine Control Module
J764 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
(KESSY vehicles only)
R Radio
R215 Multimedia Interface

* indicates vehicle equipped with KESSY

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Heating and Air Conditioning

Three different ventilation systems are available in

the Jetta:

1. Heating system with blower and circulating air

circuit (no air conditioning)
2. Manually-controlled air conditioning system with
blower and circulating air circuit
3. Climatronic automatically regulated air
Right Instrument Panel Vent
conditioning system

Windshield Outlet Front Right Floor Outlet

Center Instrument Rear Right Floor Outlet

Panel Outlet

Left Instrument Panel

Vent

Front Left Floor Outlet

Rear Left Floor Outlet

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The manual air conditioning system is controlled by a series of cables and flaps. These cables and flaps are
operated by the distribution and cooling knobs on the HVAC interface.

The Climatronic air conditioning system allows for separate temperatures to be set for each side of the vehicle.
The front and rear areas of each side receives the same temperature setting.

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Operation

Heating System Controls

Rear Window Heater Control Recirculation Control Passenger’s Seat

Driver’s Seat
Heating Control
Heating Control

Temperature
Control Air Distribution Control

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Manual Air Conditioning System Controls

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Climatronic Air Conditioning System Controls

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Radio, Telephone and Navigation

Radios
RCD 310

The radio capabilities are listed following

the radio identification images.

RCD 510/Premium 8

The buttons displayed on these radios may

change.

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 Radio, Telephone and Navigation

RNS 315

RNS 510

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Radio, Telephone and Navigation

Feature RCD 310 Premium 8 RNS 315 RNS 510

Optical Drive Type CD CD CD DVD
CD Changer Function N/A 6-Disk Internal N/A Hard Drive
Color Display 6.5” 800 X 480 5” 400 X 240 6.5” 800 X 480
N/A
Pixel Pixel Pixel
Touch Screen N/A √ √ √
Car Menus (Climate Control,
N/A √ √ √
Optical Parking System)
MDI Compatible √ √ N/A √
Steering Wheel Control Radio/Media/ Radio/Media/
√ √
Compatible Phone Speech
Cluster Display Compatible √ √ √ √
Display Vehicle Information
(Climatronic, Park Distance N/A √ √ √
Control)
Connection for Rearview
N/A √ √ √
Camera
Audio/Media CD-Audio, MP3, CD-Audio, MP3, CD-Audio, MP3, CD-Audio, MP3,
WMA WMA WMA WMA
Video/DVD Playback N/A N/A N/A √
Diversity AM/FM Tuner √ √ √ √
Sirius SDARS Tuner Internal/Optional Internal Internal Internal
CD Ripping N/A N/A N/A N/A
AUX-In 1 Front Included,
√ √ √
1 Back
External Amplifier Interface √ √ √ √
External Media with No CD UHV NAR, BT UHV NAR+ (late UHV NAR, BT UHV NAR/High+,
Changer Audio, MDI intro), MDI Audio, MDI BT Audio, MDI
Real-Time Traffic N/A N/A N/A √ Sirius
Home Destination (Direct
N/A N/A √ √
Route Back to Home)
Map Display 2D and 2.5D
N/A N/A 2D and 2.5D Map
Map
Phone Support Phone Book,
Handsfree, Handsfree,
Automatic Mute Touchdial (late
Touchdial, BT Touchdial, BT
intro)

BT = Bluetooth

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Antenna Concept
Several antennas (AM, FM and FM2) are integrated into the rear window. The antennas for navigation (GPS) and
satellite reception (SDARS) are located in a separate roof antenna. The FM impedance buffers are located under
the C-pillar trim at the rear window.

The antenna configuration for all radios is the same. The only difference between the radios is whether there is
a roof antenna. The roof antenna will contain Satellite and/or GPS. The RNS 510 and RNS 315 pictured below
are examples for the connections of all of the radios.

RNS 510 RNS 315

Roof Antenna

FM2 Impedance Buffer AM/FM Impedance Buffer

AM/FM Antenna
FM2 Antenna

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Media DEVICE Interface (MDI)

An optional MDI interface is available for all radios. The MDI allows the integration of multimedia components
(such as an ipod or MP3 player) into the infotainment system. It also allows the device to be controlled by the
radio. The MDI device is located in the glove box.

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Adapter Cable

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Connecting Multimedia Devices

The multimedia devices are connected to the MDI by special adapter cables. These cables are available from the
dealership parts department. The following audio formats are supported:

• MP3
• WMA and
• OGG Vorbis
• AAC is the licensed format of Apple.

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Mobile Telephone Preparation

The mobile telephone preparation is designed for North American market.

Function

• Mobile phone operation using multifunction • Language muting

steering wheel buttons • Mobile telephone preparation diagnosis
• RNS 510, RCD 510 touch-screen control • SIM data directory in the mobile telephone
• Telephone information audio preparation
• Bluetooth integration

E440 E441

3-Button Switch
J453

J527
J503

J519 J412
J285

Audio

R38
30 Power
31 Power

Legend

E440 Left Multifunction Buttons (on steering wheel)

E441 Right Multifunction Buttons (on steering wheel)
J285 Instrument Cluster Control Module
J412 Operating Electronics and Telephone Control Module
J453 Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Module
J503 Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module
J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
J527 Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module
R38 Telephone Microphone

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Glossary

ABS – Antilock Braking System GALA – Function of the radio that increases volume
with vehicle speed to compensate for wind and road
ATF – Automatic Transmission Fluid noise.

BAP – Bandwidth Allocation Protocol. This an GSM – Global System for Mobile communication
operation and display protocol. A control module can (GSM).
send an image for display over the CAN-Bus in this
protocol. The receiving control module will display HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
the signal. This is how the climate control images
can be displayed on the radio. Impedance Buffer – Used to transfer a signal from a
first circuit with high output impedance (rear window
Bluetooth - Bluetooth communication protocol heater) to a second circuit with low input impedance
allows devices, such as cell phones, to transmit data (antenna system). It prevents unnecessarily loading
a short distance to an onboard device to allow for the low-impedance circuit and interfering with its
hands-free talking and data transfer. operation.

CAN-Bus – Controlled Area Network Bus. This is a KESSY – Keyless access and Starting System
communication protocol that allows control modules
to share information in specially-coded message LED – Light Emitting Diode
packets sent along a twisted two-wire circuit.
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
Capacitance – The measure of electrical energy
stored in any given component. When this energy is LIN-Bus – Local Interconnect Network. This is a
disrupted by another component, voltage change can slower network communication protocol when
be measured. compared to CAN-Bus.

DSG – Direct Shift Transmission. This transmission Megapascal (MPa) = 1 Megapascal = 145 Pounds
has the construction of a manual transmission with per Square Inch (PSI).
the operation of an automatic transmission.
MDI – Media Device Interface. This is a universal
EDL – Electronic Differential Lock. Transfers power interface for external playback and storage media.
on an axle from side-to-side by using the brakes to
slow the spinning wheel. MP3 – Motion Pictures Expert Group Layer 3
(MPEG 3)
ELV – Electronic Steering Column Lock
OPS - Optical Parking System
ESC – Electronic Stability Control. Also referred to
as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in some service RBDS – Radio Broadcast Data System
information. Applies braking to specific wheels to
assist the vehicle in emergency turning or swerving SAT – Satellite radio.
situations.

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 Glossary

SIM – Subscriber Identity Module. Contains a unique

serial number to identify the subscriber on a mobile
telephone. Can be removed and inserted into any
other mobile telephone that accepts SIM cards.

Tailored Blanks – Steel sheets of varying thickness

that are welded into a single flat blank before
pressing. This allows for the creation of steel
reinforcements that have the appropriate amount of
strength in different areas.

TDI – Turbocharged Direct Injection

TPMS – Tire Pressure Monitoring System

TSI – Turbocharged Straight Injection

UHV – Universal Handsfree Preparation. This is used

for communication between the vehicle and your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.

WMA – Windows Media Audio

XDS – A higher-performance version of the Electronic

Differential Lock that allows for slightly more slip in
certain situations.

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