2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS instrument cluster

Instrument cluster

Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 11:
(1) Button for setting the instrument cluster clock1.
– With the ignition on, push the

Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 12:
(1) Button for setting the instrument cluster clock2.
– With the ignition on, push the

Depending on the vehicle model, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display
⇒ fig. 11 (4), ⇒ fig. 12 (4).
x Warning and information texts
x Odometer displays
x Time
x Outside temperature
x Compass display
x Open door, engine hood, or luggage compartment lid ⇒ fig. 13.
x Selector lever position
x Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) and menus for different settings
x Service reminder display
x Alternative speed display (Settings menu)
Compass

Fig. 14 Compass zones.

Adjusting the compass zone
x Switch on the ignition.
x Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone menu items.
x Select the compass zone according to the current location ⇒ fig. 14.
x Adjust and confirm compass zone (1-15) by using the arrow buttons.
Calibrating the compass
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for the location and enough room to
drive in a circle.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibration menu items.
x Confirm the A complete circle must be driven for calibration message by press-
ing the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel, and then drive in a complete circle at about
6 mph (10 km/h).
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display. The calibration is complete when
the compass direction is displayed.
Service reminder display

▪ Lights & Vision
– Coming home
– Leaving home
– Footwell light
– Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal)
– Factory setting
▪ Time
– Hours
– Minutes
– 24 hr. mode
– Daylight save
▪ Snow tires (winter tires)
– --- mph (--- km/h)
– On
– + 5 mph (10 km/h)
– - 5 mph (10 km/h)
▪ Units
– Temperature
– Consump./dist.
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off)
▪ Service
– Info
– Reset
▪ Factory setting
Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 15 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for menus in the instrument cluster.

Display Function
Average speed
-- mph Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed
once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Until then,
dashes may appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated
every 5 seconds. Average speed
-- km/h
-- mph Digital display of current vehicle speed. -- km/h
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

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons * and + on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning -- mph or Speed warning -- km/h.
x Press the /+ button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the /+ button a second time or just wait a few seconds. The
speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- mph or --- km/h and press the /+ button. The set speed is deleted.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the /+ button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data to enable displays you want to be available under the
MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed can also be changed

Settings menu

Settings menu Function
Lights & Vision Vehicle lighting settings
Time
Set hours and minutes for the instrument cluster clock and the Radio &
Navigation System clock. The time can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour
format, and can also be set to daylight savings time.
Snow tires
Set up a visual and acoustic speed warning. Use the feature only when
winter tires are installed that have a speed rating less than top vehicle
speed.
Units
Set the units in which temperature, fuel consumption, and distances
should be displayed (for example, whether to show distance driven in
miles or kilometers).
Alt. speed dis. Activate/deactivate alternative speed display (mph or km/h).
Service Display service messages or reset service reminder display.
Factory setting Reset the functions in the Settings menu back to the factory settings.

Convenience submenu