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▪ Lights & Vision   
–  Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal) 
–  Factory setting 
–  Back 
▪ Time 
–  Hours 
–  Minutes 
–  24 hr. mode 
–  Daylight save 
–  Back 
▪ Snow tires (winter tires) 
–  On 
–  + 5 mph (10 km/h) 
–  - 5 mph (10 km/h) 
–  Back 
▪ Units 
–  Temperature 
–  Consump./dist. 
–  Back 
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off) 
▪ Service 
–  Info 
–  Reset 
–  Back 
▪ Factory setting 
Using the instrument cluster menus 
 
Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for menus in the instrument cluster. 
 
     
        
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Main menus  Function See 
Settings Includes the Convenience and Lights & Vision submenus, as well as many settings such as time, speed warning for winter tires, language, and units.  
 
MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator) 
 
     
        
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Settings menu Function 
Compass Calibrating the compass on vehicles without a factory-installed naviga-tion system. To calibrate, follow the instructions in the instrument cluster display   
Convenience Convenience function settings   
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 
 
     
        
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Adjust the tire pressure 
The proper tire pressure helps reduce rolling resistance as well as fuel consumption. 
When purchasing new tires, always make sure that the tires are optimized for lower rolling resistance. 
Use low viscosity engine oil 
Fully “synthetic,” low viscosity engine oils that expressly comply with Volkswagen oil quality standards reduce fuel consumption. Low viscosity engine oils reduce the frictional resistance on the engine and are distributed more evenly and quickly, particularly when cold-starting the engine. The effect is particularly apparent in vehicles that frequently travel short distances. 
Always ensure the right engine oil level is maintained and keep to the scheduled service intervals (engine oil changes). 
Make sure the engine oil that you purchase expressly complies with Volkswagen oil quality standards and is the oil approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle. 
Avoid unnecessary weight 
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical and eco-friendly it will be. For example, an extra 220 lbs (100 kg) of weight increases fuel consumption by up to 1 pint per 60 miles (0.3 l/100 km). 
Remove all unnecessary items and unnecessary dead weight from the vehicle. 
Remove unnecessary aftermarket components 
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the less fuel it will consume. Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks reduce its aerodynamic performance. 
Therefore, remove unnecessary structures and unused rack systems, particularly if planning to drive at higher speeds.  
     
        
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Adjust the tire pressure 
The proper tire pressure helps reduce rolling resistance as well as fuel consumption. 
When purchasing new tires, always make sure that the tires are optimized for lower rolling resistance. 
Use low viscosity engine oil 
Fully “synthetic,” low viscosity engine oils that expressly comply with Volkswagen oil quality standards reduce fuel consumption. Low viscosity engine oils reduce the frictional resistance on the engine and are distributed more evenly and quickly, particularly when cold-starting the engine. The effect is particularly apparent in vehicles that frequently travel short distances. 
Always ensure the right engine oil level is maintained and keep to the scheduled service intervals (engine oil changes). 
Make sure the engine oil that you purchase expressly complies with Volkswagen oil quality standards and is the oil approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle. 
Avoid unnecessary weight 
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical and eco-friendly it will be. For example, an extra 220 lbs (100 kg) of weight increases fuel consumption by up to 1 pint per 60 miles (0.3 l/100 km). 
Remove all unnecessary items and unnecessary dead weight from the vehicle. 
Remove unnecessary aftermarket components 
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the less fuel it will consume. Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks reduce its aerodynamic performance. 
Therefore, remove unnecessary structures and unused rack systems, particularly if planning to drive at higher speeds. 
Steering 
 
     
        
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