Volkswagen Information System
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument cluster and control certain vehicle features.
The number of menus and information in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics and equipment on the vehicle.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.
As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. To display menus, acknowledge the warning by pressing the button on the multi-function steering wheel .
More information:
- Infotainment system
- Driver assistance systems
- Radio or Navigation system ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,
- Mobile phone package ⇒BookletMobile Phone Package,
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 access menus when the vehicle is moving.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Menu structure – overview
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The following list shows how the Volkswagen information system menus on the instrument cluster display are structured. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and vehicle equipment.
- Driving data
- Travel time
- Conv. consumer
- Range
- Avg. consumption
- Consumption
- Oil temperature
- Speed warning
- Digital speed display
- Average speed
- Distance
- Navigation ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,
- Audio ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System,
- Telephone ⇒BookletMobile Phone Package,
- Vehicle status
Using the instrument cluster menus
Fig. 13 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for the menus and information displays in the instrument cluster.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right side of the steering wheel .
Accessing the instrument cluster menus and information displays
- Switch on the ignition.
- If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push the
button ( ) on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel until a main menu appears in the instrument cluster display. For a list of main menus, see .
- Push buttons
or
to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons
and
to navigate inside the current main menu.
To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press the button on the multi-function steering wheel , or wait until the menu or information display opens automatically after a few seconds.
Selecting a setting
- Use the arrow up and down buttons
- Push the
Returning to the main menu
- Press the
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 is the case, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Main menu
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| Menu | Function | See |
|---|---|---|
| Driving data | Multifunction Display (MFD) information and settings. | |
| Display of current warning or information messages and other system components depending on the equipment level. | ||
| Navigation | Information displays for the navigation system (if equipped). | ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System, |
| When route guidance is active, turn arrows and proximity bars similar to the symbols shown in the navigation system are displayed. | ||
| If route guidance is turned off, the direction of travel (compass) and the current street name are displayed. | ||
| Audio | Station display or station list in radio mode. | ⇒BookletRadio, Navigation System, |
| Track display in media mode. | ||
| Telephone | Information about the connected telephone. | ⇒BookletMobile Phone Package, |
| Settings and information when using the telephone. | ||
| Lap timer | Time your own laps on a track, store the data, and compare with previous best times. | |
| Vehicle status | Current warning and information messages. | |
| This menu item only appears when warning or information messages are available. |
Driving data
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
When the ignition is on, the Driving data menu provides a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. Navigate through the data as described on
Switching between the displays
- Use the arrow up and down buttons (
Trip memories
The display has 3 automatic memories:
- Since start
- Since refuel
- Extend. period
The currently selected memory is shown in the display.
The trip memories are in addition to the trip odometer, which is displayed in the bottom part of the instrument cluster and controlled using the .
button .
| Press the |
||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Since start | The memory accumulates and stores information about distance driven and fuel used from the time the ignition was switched on until the time it was switched off. |
| If the ignition stays off for 2 hours or more, stored information is automatically deleted. If the trip is continued within 2 hours after the ignition was switched off, the new values are added. | ||
| 2 | Since refuel | The memory accumulates and stores information about distance driven and fuel used from the time the vehicle is refueled. The memory is deleted automatically during refueling. |
| 3 | Extend. period | Depending on the instrument cluster version, the memory displays and stores the accumulated driving and fuel consumption data of any number of single trips up to a total driving time of either 19 hours and 59 minutes 99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a total distance of either 1,999 km or 9,999 km. If one of the maximum valuesa) is exceeded, then the memory is automatically cleared and starts again from 0. |
Manually erasing a trip memory
- Select the memory to be erased.
- Press and hold the
Enabling and disabling displays
On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can set which displays should appear in the instrument cluster by pressing the button followed by the
and Multifunction display function keys in the Infotainment system . The units in which data is displayed can also be changed.
Possible driving data menu displays
| Display | Function |
|---|---|
| Travel time | Driving time in hours (h) and minutes corresponding to trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). |
| Conv. consumer | Displays any convenience equipment in the vehicle that is currently affecting fuel consumption. |
| Range |
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel left in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes account of the current fuel consumption, among other things. |
| Range |
|
| Avg. consumption --.- mpg |
Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip memory, the value is displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated every second. |
| Avg. consumption --.- l/100 km |
|
| Consumption --.- mpg |
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while driving. When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still. When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed per hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still. |
| Consumption --.- l/100 km |
|
| Oil temperature --- °F | Digital display of the current engine oil temperature. |
| Oil temperature --- °C | |
| Speed warning --- mph |
When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster display. |
| Speed warning --- km/h |
|
| --- mph | Digital display of the current vehicle speed. |
| --- km/h | |
| Average speed -- mph |
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip memory, the value is displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. |
| Average speed -- km/h |
|
| Distance --- mi | Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). |
| Distance --- km |
Storing speed for the speed warning
- Select the Speed warning display.
- Press the
- If necessary, set the desired speed within about 5 seconds with the
- To deactivate, press the
a) May differ depending on the instrument cluster version.
Lap timer
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Your vehicle may be equipped with a lap timer that you can control via the main menu in the instrument cluster .
With the lap timer, you can time your own laps manually, store lap times, and compare the times to one another.
The following menus can be displayed:
- Lap timer
- Lap 1 (or current lap number)
- Statistics
Switching between the menus
- Press the
| Menu | Submenu | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Lap timer | Start | Timing starts. If laps have already been completed and are recorded in the statistics, timing will start from the next lap. A new first lap can only be started if the statistics are reset in the Statistics menu. |
| Since start | Timing starts when the vehicle begins driving. If the vehicle is already in motion, timing will begin after the vehicle has come to a temporary stop. |
|
| Statistics | Statistics display in the menu. | |
| Lap 1 (or current lap number) | Stop | Active timing is interrupted. This will not end the lap. |
| New lap | Timing of the current lap is interrupted and a new lap begins. The time of the completed lap is carried over to the statistics. | |
| Split time | A split time displays for about 5 seconds. Active timing continues in parallel. | |
| Resume | Paused timing resumes. | |
| New lap | Timing of the current lap is interrupted and a new lap begins. The time of the completed lap is carried over to the statistics. | |
| Stop lap | Timing of the active lap ends and the lap is deleted. It is not entered into the statistics. | |
| End | Active timing stops. The lap is automatically entered into the statistics. | |
| Statistics | – | Overview of lap times most recently recorded: – Fastest – Slowest – Average – Total time |
| – | A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum overall duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds can be recorded. If one of the two limits is reached, timing can only start again after the statistics are reset. |
|
| Back | Go back to the previous menu. | |
| Reset | All stored statistics data is reset. |
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 set the lap timer when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.
- Only use the lap timer or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's acceleration.
NOTE
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
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