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Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of warning lamps.
Signal tones are given when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter Lighting → Lights .
SymbolMeaning → See
Do not drive on!
When this message appears, the door(s), tailgate or bonnet are open or not closed
properly.
→ Instruments
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Do not drive on!
Handbrake is applied. → Braking, stopping and
parking Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high, or coolant system is faulty. → Coolant
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low. → Engine oil
Electromechanical steering not functioning. → Steering
Brake or take avoiding action! Collision warning from the area monitoring system (Front
Assist).
→ Area monitoring system
(Front Assist)
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened. → Seat belts
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear → Changing
gear
ACC → Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Fault in the alternator. → Vehicle battery
Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. → Changing gear
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Brake pads worn.
Infotainment system
→ Infotainment system
Brakes → Braking, stopping
and parking
Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons.
OR: together with ABS indicator lamp : ABS faulty.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
TCS switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched on manually.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. → Changing a bulb
Rear fog light switched on. → Lights
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.
Starting the engine → Starting
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Speedometer
Setting button for the clock → Time 1).
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the button to reset to 0.
Coolant temperature display → Coolant .
Fuel gauge → Filling the tank .
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
The fuel gauge is located in the lower field of the display → Fig. 10 ② or in the speedometer → Fig. 11 ⑦ .
1) In some versions of the vehicle, it may be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display
→ Volkswagen information system .
Displays
Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in fourdoor vehicles)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside
temperatures is higher.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the instrument cluster → Fig. 10 ② or → Fig. 11 ② :
Open doors, bonnet and tailgate → Fig. 12
Warning and information messages
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be incurred.
NOTICE
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Select the memory that you wish to delete.
Press and hold the button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the button on the multifunction steering
wheel, for approximately 2 seconds.
Personal selection of displays
You can set which MFD display should appear in the instrument cluster using the button and the and
Multifunction display function buttons in the infotainment system → Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
Examples of display
DisplayFunction
ConsumptionThe current fuel consumption is displayed in litres/100 km while the vehicle is in motion, and in litres/hour while
the vehicle is stationary.
Av. consumptionThe average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately 300 metres has been travelled.
The display will show dashes until this point. The displayed value is updated approximately every second.
RangeApproximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be travelled with the current fuel level under the
current driving conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current level of fuel consumption.
Travel timeDriving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since the ignition was switched on.
DistanceThe distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
Av. speedThe average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display
will show dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
or Warning at --- mph
If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph)) is exceeded, a signal tone
will be given, along with a visible warning if required.
Oil temp.Current temperature of the engine oil displayed digitally.
CoolantCurrent coolant temperature displayed digitally.
Saving a speed for the speed warning
Select display warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.
Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the button on the multifunction steering wheel to
save the current speed and activate the warning system.
If necessary, use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever, or the or buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, within approximately 5 seconds to set the desired speed. Then press the or button again,
or wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated.
To deactivate, press the or button. The stored speed will be deleted.
a) Changes depending on the instrument cluster version.
Assist systems menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
MenuFunction