2022 Volkswagen Jetta Owners Manual - Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version

Overview of Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version

The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro is a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution TFT color display. By selecting different information profiles, other displays can be shown in addition to the standard dials, such as the tachometer. The term “Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version” is used to refer to the digital instrument cluster Pro version in the following.

Fig. 9 Digital instrument cluster in the instrument panel (general example).

1. Tachometer (RPM of the running engine).
2. Currently engaged gear or selector lever level ⇒ Driving.
3. Displays ⇒ Operation of Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version.
4. Speedometer.
5. Digital speed display.

Operation of Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version

Fig. 10 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: buttons for operating the menus and information displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version (version 1).

Fig. 11 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: buttons for operating the menus and information displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version (version 2).

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed ⇒ Warning and information texts. You can confirm and hide some messages using the  button on the multi-function steering wheel  fig. 10,  fig. 11.

Selecting a menu or information display

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. If a message or vehicle icon is displayed, press the  button, repeatedly if necessary.

3. To display a menu and to scroll through the menu, press the  or  button.

4. To open the displayed menu or information display, press the  button or wait until the menu or the information display opens automatically after several seconds.

Applying settings in the menus

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Press the  or  arrow button in the displayed menu until the preferred menu item is highlighted.

   The item is marked with a frame around it.

2. Press the  button to apply the desired changes.

   A check mark  indicates that the respective function is switched on.

3. To return to the menu selection, press the  or  button.

VIEW button on multi-function steering wheel

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: You can use the  button to switch between the classic display of dials, the large platform without information profiles, and the enhanced view with highlighted information profiles. The classic display shows the large dials on the right and left side, and the selected information profile is displayed in the center.

1. Press and hold the  button to select from the preset information profiles in the list:

Classic

View without information profiles.

Automatic

The information profiles adjust to the selected driving mode. Only for vehicles with Driving Mode Selection.

Preset 1

Individual selection of information profiles

Preset 2

Individual selection of information profiles

Preset 3

Only on vehicles with standard factory-installed navigation system.

Navigation map in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version may display a detailed navigation map.

The navigation map can be displayed in three sizes. With the larger map view, the navigation map is shown across the entire display. To select the desired map size, proceed as follows:

1. Select menu item Navigation.

2. Press the  button on the multi-function steering wheel to switch between the map sizes.

3. Press the  or  arrow buttons on the multi-function steering wheel to zoom in or out.

4. When zooming manually, press the  button on the multi-function steering wheel to switch to auto-zoom.

Depending on the equipment, navigation will be shown on two screens or only on one screen. The navigation map may appear in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version and in the Infotainment system or just in the Infotainment system. In the last scenario, only navigation arrows are listed in the digital instrument cluster.

If warning messages about­ malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious injuries can occur.

• Never operate the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version while driving.

• Only adjust any settings in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version or Infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version information displays

Information profiles

Using the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit menu item in the Infotainment system vehicle settings, you can select different, topic-specific information profiles ⇒ Vehicle settings menu. Depending on the selected information profile, the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro version may show additional information in the center of the dials or the dials may be hidden and the additional information shown across the entire display. The following information profiles can be selected:

• Gear indicator The digital display of the current gear or the selected gear.

• Speed Digital display of speed

• Consumption Graphic display of the current consumption and the digital display of the average consumption

• Range. Digital display of range

• Distance Digital display of the distance driven

• Destination arrival information. Digital display of remaining driving time, the distance to the destination, and the estimated arrival time.

• Comfort drive Travel Assist. Visual display of various driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems.

• Navigation Graphic display of arrow navigation

• Audio. Digital display of the current audio playback

Depending on the equipment, the number and scope of the information profiles that can be selected may vary.

Possible displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version

Depending on the vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version:

• Open doors, hood and trunk lid.

• Odometer displays.

• Phone information.

• Outside temperature display.

• Compass display.

• Selector lever position.

• Gear recommendation ⇒ Gear recommendation.

• Speed warning for winter tires.

• Depending on the vehicle equipment: Fuel-efficient driving . Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT) ⇒ Eco tips.

• Engine code ().

• Radiator fan run-on indicator.

• Warning and information texts.

• Warning and indicator lights ⇒  Symbols in the instrument cluster.

• Time.

• Multimedia and navigation information.

• Driving data menu and menus for various settings.

• Service interval display.

• Status display for the start-stop system ⇒ Start/Stop system.

• Driver assistance systems display.

• Speed warnings.

Suitably qualified professionals can program or modify additional functions depending on the vehicle equipment. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Open doors, hood and trunk lid

If, after unlocking the vehicle and while driving, any doors and/or the hood or trunk lid are open, this is displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and an audible signal may also sound.

Selector lever position

The selector lever position that is engaged is shown on the left side of the selector lever and in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

If necessary, the respective gear is displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit when in the D/S selector lever position as well as when in tiptronic mode.

Outside temperature display

When outside temperatures are colder than approximately +4°C (+39°F), a snowflake symbol also appears on the outside temperature display . This symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C) ⇒ .

In the following situations, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature due to heat radiating from the engine:

• When the vehicle is stationary

• When the driving speed is very low

The measurement range is from -45 °C (-49 °F) to +169 °F (+76 °C)

WARNING

Streets and bridges may be icy when outside temperatures are above the freezing point.

• The  snowflake symbol indicates a possible risk of black ice.

• Black ice may also be present when outside temperatures are above +39 °F (+4 °C) when the  snowflake symbol is not displayed.

• Never rely solely on the outside temperature display.

Phone information

If a cell phone is connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth symbol  will be displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

The  symbol also indicates the charge level of the mobile device.

Gear recommendation

A recommendation to select a fuel-saving gear may be displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit while driving ⇒ Gear recommendation.

Odometer displays

The odometer registers the total distance that the vehicle has driven.

The trip odometer (trip) shows the miles that were driven since the trip odometer was last reset.

1. Reset the odometer via the Infotainment system or the service menu ⇒ Service menu.

Speed warning for winter tires

If the set maximum speed is exceeded, this will be shown in the digital instrument cluster.

Settings for the speed warning can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Winter tires.

Compass display

When the ignition is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows an abbreviation to indicate the direction the vehicle is currently traveling, for example “NW” for northwest.

If the Infotainment system is switched on and route guidance is not active, the graphic display of a compass is also available.

Fuel-efficient driving 

If the vehicle is driving in a fuel-efficient manner, this will be indicated in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit while driving .

Engine code

1. Open the service menu ⇒ Service menu.

2. Select the Engine code menu item.

Radiator fan run-on indicator

This indicator appears after the ignition has been switched off, if the radiator fan continues to run.

The radiator fan may continue running due to:

• Exhaust gas post-treatment, through particulate filter regeneration, for example.

• Active brake cooling after descent.

• Dissipation of engine heat after high load, e.g. trailer mode.

There are different instrument clusters; therefore the versions and appearances of the displays may vary. Malfunctions will only be indicated by indicator lights if the display does not have warning or information texts.

Some displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit may be hidden due to events that occur suddenly, e.g. incoming phone calls.

Depending on the equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols will appear consecutively for several seconds. The symbols will appear until the malfunction is corrected.

If warning messages about­ malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.