Instrument cluster
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
More information:
- Warning and indicator lights
- Volkswagen Information System
- Infotainment system
- Shifting
- Service reminder information ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
- Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.
Instrument overview
Fig. 9 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Instrument explanations :
Speedometer.
Tachometer (thousands of revolutions per minute when the engine is running).
The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next higher gear or selector lever position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator .
Displays .
Reset, set, and display button .
Fuel gauge .
Engine coolant temperature display .
NOTE
- To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
- To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone (warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Displays
Fig. 10 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side door, D: Open rear passenger side door.
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Depending on the vehicle model and equipment level, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display .
- Open doors, engine hood, or rear hatch
- Warning and information texts
- Odometer displays
- Time
- Outside temperature
- Compass display
- Selector lever position
- Gear recommendation
- Driving data display and menus for different settings
- Service reminder display
- Engine code
- Radio and navigation information ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,
- Telephone information ⇒BookletMobile phone package,
Open doors, hood, and rear hatch
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or rear hatch are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. There may also be an audible warning chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.
| Key to | See | |
|---|---|---|
| A | The engine hood is open or not properly closed. |
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| B | The rear hatch is open or not properly closed. |
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| C, D | One or more vehicle doors open or not properly closed. |
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Warning and information texts
The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored when the ignition is switched on and while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with text messages in the instrument cluster display ( ). In some cases, they may also be signaled acoustically. The display can vary depending on the instrument cluster model.
In addition, a list of all current warning and information messages can be opened manually. Select the Vehicle status or Vehicle main menu in the instrument cluster display .
| Type of notification | Symbol colora) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Priority 1 warning message | Red | Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings. Check malfunction and take corrective action. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary. Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed. The warning message will turn off automatically after a few seconds. You can confirm and turn off some warning messages by pressing the |
| Priority 2 warning message | Yellow | Symbol flashing or continuously lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings. Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may cause vehicle damage and vehicle breakdown . Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary. |
| Information text | – | Information about various vehicle situations. |
Odometer displays
The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.
The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).
Press the button in the instrument cluster briefly to reset the trip odometer to 0.
Time
- To set the time, press and hold the
button in the instrument cluster until the word Time appears in the display. The doors must be closed.
- Release the button. The time is shown in the display and the hour setting is highlighted.
- Press the
- Once you have set the hour, wait a few seconds until the minutes display is highlighted.
- Press the
- Release the button to finish setting the clock.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can also set the time in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the
and Time and date function keys .
Outside temperature display
At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a snowflake symbol (icy road warning) appears in the display. The symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C) .
When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.
The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to +169 °F (+76 ℃).
Compass display (if applicable)
On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instrument cluster display when the ignition and navigation system are switched on.
Selector lever positions (automatic transmission)
The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive and Sport Drive (DS), as well as in Tiptronic® mode .
Gear recommendation
When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument cluster display .
Speed warning
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded .
On appropriately equipped vehicles, the speed warning can be set and changed in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the
and Tires function keys .
Engine identification code
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster for about 15 seconds to display the vehicle's engine identification code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
- Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
- Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
- A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
WARNING
Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside air temperature is above freezing.
- If you use the outside temperature display to tell you about frost conditions, remember that roads can even ice over at temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if the snowflake symbol (icy road warning) is not displayed, there could still be black ice on the road.
- Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.
NOTE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled with indicator lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.
If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order of importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.
If warning messages are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. If this happens, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
a) Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.
Service reminder display
Fig. 11 In the instrument cluster display: Examples of service reminders when a service is due.
Fig. 12 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.
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The maintenance service reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system . Versions and displays can vary depending on the instrument cluster or the Infotainment system version equipped with the vehicle.
Maintenance services take place at predefined intervals. The service reminder display provides information on the next service that includes an oil change and on the next scheduled inspection service. For information on maintenance service intervals, please see the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,.
Service reminder
If maintenance service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.
The number of miles (km) or amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of miles (km) or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.
Service event
For a scheduled oil change or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition is switched on. The wrench symbol also appears for several seconds in the instrument cluster display along with one of the following messages :
| Oil change now! | |
| Inspection now! | |
| Oil change and inspection now! |
Viewing service message
You can access the current service schedule when the ignition is switched on, the engine is not running, and the vehicle is stationary:
- Press and hold the
- Release the button. The current service message appears in the display.
You can also view service information in the Infotainment system by pressing the button followed by the
and Service function keys .
Resetting the service reminder display
If the oil change or inspection service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold the
- Switch on the ignition.
- Release the
- If one of the following confirmation messages appears in the display:
| Reset oil change service? | |
| Reset inspection service? |
- Confirm the request by pressing the
button on the multi-function steering wheel.
Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will be displayed.
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after the button on the multi-function steering wheel is pressed .
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