Driving Mode Selection
Introduction
Via the driving modes, the driver can adapt various properties of vehicle systems to the current driving situation, the desired driving comfort, and for an economic driving style. The suspension, steering, drive, and the air conditioner are some of the vehicle systems that can be adjusted.
Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The influence of vehicle systems on the individual driving modes depends on the vehicle equipment.
Vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC)
During the drive, the adaptive chassis control (DCC) adapts the suspension damping to the current ground and driving situation. The adaptive chassis control also incorporates the suspension tuning of the selected driving mode.
Selecting the driving mode
The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
WARNING
Selecting the driving mode while driving can distract you from traffic and increase the risk of accidents.
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Always drive attentively and responsibly.
Selecting the driving mode while driving
If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except for Drive, will be switched over to the new driving mode immediately.
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When the traffic situation allows it, briefly take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle system as well.
Selecting a driving mode via the MODE button
Fig. 106 In the center armrest: Diving Mode Selection MODE button.
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Press
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To select driving modes, press
again or tap the desired driving mode in the Infotainment system.
Displaying information about the driving mode
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To display additional information about the selected driving mode, tap
in the Infotainment system.
Selecting the Custom driving mode
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Press
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Select Custom in the Infotainment system.
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To open the Individual menu, tap Adjust.
Selecting ECO mode
Fig. 107 In the center console: Button for the ECO mode.
The ECO mode switches the vehicle to a fuel-efficient setup and supports you with fuel economy messages.
Switching on ECO mode
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Press ECO fig. 107.
If ECO mode is switched on, the LEDs in the button will light up yellow and a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
Switching off ECO mode
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Press ECO again fig. 107.
Driving mode properties
The Eco driving mode switches the vehicle to fuel-efficient operation and supports the driver with an fuel-saving driving style. The transmission automatically shifts to E in the Eco driving mode.
The Comfort driving mode provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited for long trips, for example.
The driving mode is only available in vehicles with DCC.
The Normal driving mode shows the basic settings of the vehicle systems and offers a balanced calibration, for example for everyday use.
The Sport driving mode gives the driver a sporty feel. If the Sport driving mode is selected, vehicles with an automatic transmission switch to S.
With the Custom driving mode, you can adapt individual vehicle systems according to your preferences.
Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems
The Normal driving mode represents the basic settings for the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.
Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on
For vehicles with Mode button: If you switch the ignition off and then on again, the previously selected driving mode remains selected.
For vehicles with ECO mode: If you switch the ignition off and then back on, the Normal driving mode is set.
Behavior of the Drive vehicle system when the ignition is switched off and on
The settings for the Drive vehicle system are reset to the Normal driving mode settings when you switch the ignition off and on again.
The other vehicle systems will retain their settings.
You can change the Drive vehicle system back to the preferred driving mode.
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Select your desired driving mode again.
Or: In order to reactivate the settings in the Sport driving mode, move the automatic transmission selector lever backwards into driving mode S.
Troubleshooting
Adaptive chassis control malfunction
The yellow indicator light turns on.
The message Fault: Damper control may appear in the instrument cluster display.
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Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The driving mode or the vehicle systems do not behave as expected
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Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems ⇒ Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems.
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