2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Owners Manual

Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data (Settings > 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 ⇒ page 34.
Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator): Premium version

Display Function
Average speed
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once
the vehicle has been once the vehicle has been driven about 100 m. Until
then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated
every 5 seconds.
0 speed Digital display of current vehicle speed.
Oil temp. Current engine oil temperature (digital display; 3.6 liter engine only).
Speed warning
--- km/h
When the set speed (from 30 to 250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning
sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster
display.

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 at --- km/h).
x Press the OK 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 OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- km/h and press the OK button. The set speed is deleted.
Some vehicle models also have an automatic speed warning when the vehicle speed reaches 120
km/hr. A message appears in the instrument cluster display, accompanied by a warning chime.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data (Settings > 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
Time Set hours and minutes for the instrument cluster clock, the Radio & Naviga-
tion System clock, and the analog clock. The digital clocks can be set to
show the time in 12 or 24 hour format. Resetting clocks to daylight savings
time or standard time.
Snow tires Set up 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 interval display.
Factory setting Resets the functions in the Settings menu back to the factory settings.

Applicable only in the USA, Mexico, and Canada
Convenience submenu

Convenience menu Function
Mirror down Tilts passenger mirror down when backing up so you can see the curb.
Feature only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats.
Mirror adjust
The setting Both mirrors adjusts the passenger-side outside mirror as
well when the driver-side outside mirror is repositioned. This feature is not
factory enabled and must be activated in the Convenience submenu.
Factory setting Resets certain features in the Convenience submenu to the factory set-
tings.
Back The display switches back to the Settings menu.

Applicable only in the AGCC
Convenience submenu

Applicable only in Korea
Convenience submenu

Applicable only in USA and Canada
Lights & Vision submenu

Driving checklists and warnings

d Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.
d Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example by medication, alcohol or illegal
drugs.
d Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving, and never take your attention off the
road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.
d Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
d Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.
d On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.
d Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to weight and size.
WARNING
Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good
judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seri-
ously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.
Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving
safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance inter-
vals in the ⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use,
frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it
necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.
Driving in other countries