2015 Volkswagen GTI Owners Manual - Menu and system settings (SETUP)

Menu and system settings (SETUP)

 Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

Additional information and warnings:

• Instrument cluster  

• Volkswagen information system  

• Power locking system  

• Power windows  

• Lights and vision  

• Windshield wipers and washer  

• Mirrors  

• Tires and wheels  

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  

• Brakes  

• Starting assistance systems  

• ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,

General information on operating the unit

The following section contains information on the settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu. You can find information on operating the Infotainment system and warning and safety instructions in a separate manual. See ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,.

System settings and vehicle information

After pressing the  Infotainment button, you can tap the corresponding function key on the Infotainment screen to display information or adjust settings.

• Vehicle settings (Setup)  .

• Radio station selection.

• Active media.

• Vehicle status.

• Driving data.

• Convenience consumers.

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 let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment system.

• Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.

After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.

Vehicle settings menu

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

Opening the Vehicle settings menu

• Switch on the ignition.

• If necessary, switch on the Infotainment system.

• Press the  Infotainment button.

• Tap the  function key to open the Vehicle settings menu.

• Tap the corresponding function key to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu, or to adjust settings in the menu points.

If the box in the function key is checked , the respective function is switched on.

Changes made in settings menus are automatically applied immediately after entry.

Tapping the  function key takes you back to the previous menu.

Menu overview

The following menu overview is an example of the Infotainment system menu structure. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.

Menu	Submenu	Setting options	Further information
ESC system	–	Turn the Anti-slip regulation (ASR) on or off.
Tires	Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Store the tire pressures (SET).
	Snow tires	Turn the speed warning on or off.
		Set the speed warning.
Parking aids	ParkPilot	Turn automatic ParkPilot (PDC) activation on or off (if equipped).
		Adjust the following: – Front volume – Front pitch – Rear volume – Rear pitch – Audio volume lowering
Lights	Light Assist	Turn the following systems on or off: – Adaptive front lighting (AFS) (if equipped) – Automatic headlights during rain (headlights turn on with rain sensor) – Convenience indicating (lane change feature)
		Adjust the following feature: – Switch-on time for automatic headlights ()
	Interior lighting	Adjust the following features: – Door ambient lighting – Footwell lighting
	Coming/Leaving home function	Set the following: – Duration that the Coming Home feature is switched on – Duration that the Leaving Home feature is switched on
Mirrors and wipers	Windshield wipers	Turn the following features on or off: – Automatic wiping during rain (rain sensor) – Wipe rear window in reverse gear
Open and close	Window operation	Turn convenience opening feature for the power windows on or off (if applicable).
	Central locking	Set door unlocking.
		Turn the following features on or off: – Lock automatically (Auto lock feature) – Acoustic confirmation (horn beep after the vehicle is locked from outside)
Multifunction display (MFD)	–	Display or hide the following data in the Multifunction display: – Current fuel consumption – Average fuel consumption – Convenience consumers – Eco tips – Travel time – Distance traveled – Average speed – Digital speed display – Speed warning – Oil temperature
	–	Reset the following data in the Multifunction display: – Driving data for Since start trip memory – Driving data for Extended period trip memory
Time and date	–	Select and set the following data: – Clock time source (manual, GPS) – Time – Daylight savings time – Time zone – Time format (12 hour, 24 hour) – Date – Date format	–
Units	–	Set the units for the following: – Distance – Speed – Temperature – Volume – Consumption – Pressure	–
Service	–	Display the following data: – Vehicle identification number (VIN) – Date of next inspection service – Date of next oil change service
Factory settings	–	Reset the following features: – All settings – Parking aids – Lights – Mirrors and wipers – Open and close – Multifunction display	–