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Overview of the driver door
Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (lefthand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in righthand drive vehicles
Key to → Fig. 4 :
Door release lever → Doors
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle → Central locking system
Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors: → Mirrors
- Exterior mirror setting
- Exterior mirror heating
- Folding in the exterior mirrors
Central locking system indicator lamp → Central locking system
Release lever for the bonnet → Preparation for working in the engine compartment
Stowage compartment with drink holder → Stowage areas
Buttons for operating the electric windows: → Electric windows
- Electric windows
- Safety button for the rear electric windows
Overview of the driver side

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- Buttons for operating the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) , , , – – → Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
- Volume setting for the radio, navigation announcements or a telephone conversation –
- Buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system – – , ,
- Opening the main telephone menu or accepting a telephone call
- Activating voice commands
- Audio, navigation –
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)
Ignition lock → Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals → Changing gear
Fuse box cover → Fuses
Driver front airbag → Airbag system
Lever for adjusting the steering column → Adjusting the seat position
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key to → Fig. 7 :
Vent – – → Heating, ventilating, cooling
Overview of the centre console

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Starting the engine → Starting
and stopping the engine
Engine management, exhaust
gas purification → Engine
management system and
exhaust purification system
Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine.
Flashing: fault in engine management system (diesel engine).
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot.
Lit up: steering reduced or the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then
reconnected. → Steering
Flashing: steering column is twisted or is not unlocked/locked.
Tyre pressure too low or Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator faulty. → Tyre monitoring system
Windscreen washer fluid level too low. → Windscreen wipers and
washer
Fuel tank almost empty.
→ Filling the tank
Water in fuel in vehicles with a diesel engine.
Lit up: engine oil level too low.
→ Engine oil
Flashing: engine oil system fault.
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.
→ Airbag system Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ).
Front passenger front airbag switched on (PASSENGER AIR BAG ).
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) currently not available. → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
Fault in Sport Select suspension. → Sport Select suspension
Gearbox fault. → Changing gear
Hazard warning lights switched on. → In an emergency
Turn signal, left or right.
→ Lights
Trailer turn signal.
Lit up: depress the brake pedal.
Starting the engine → Starting
and stopping the engine
Changing gear → Changing
gear
Brakes → Braking, stopping
and parking
Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched on. → Cruise Control System
(CCS)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active. → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being operated. → Lights
ACC is active. No vehicle has been detected ahead.
→ Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) When displayed in white: ACC active. Vehicle detected ahead.
When displayed in grey: ACC not active. System switched on, does not regulate.
Lit up: service alert / service due. → Instruments
→ Changing gear

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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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Mileage displays
Time
Radio and navigation information ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Telephone information ⇒ BookletNavigation system, or ⇒ BookletRadio/navigation system,
Outside temperature
Compass display
Selector lever positions → Changing gear
Gear change indicator → Changing gear
Driving data display (multifunction display (MFD)) and menus for various settings → Volkswagen information system
Service interval display → Service interval display
Speed warning for winter tyres
Start/stop system status display → Pull-away assist systems
Status display for active cylinder management (ACT®) → Driving with respect for the environment
Engine code
Fuel gauge → Filling the tank
Open doors, bonnet and tailgate
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, or the bonnet or tailgate, are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the
vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone is also given. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.
Key to → Fig. 12 See
A Do not drive on!
The bonnet is open or not properly closed.
→ Preparation for working in
the engine compartment
B Do not drive on!
Tailgate open or not properly closed. → Tailgate
C, D Do not drive on!
The vehicle door is open or not properly closed. → Doors
Warning and information messages
The system checks certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched on or while the vehicle is in motion.
Functional faults are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display → Warning and
indicator lamps . An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.
In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To do so, choose Vehicle status or Vehicle in the selection menu
→ Volkswagen information system .
Type of messageSymbol
colour
Explanation
Priority 1 warning
message.Red
The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone).
Do not drive on! Danger → !
Check the fault and correct the cause. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone).

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Priority 2 warning
message.
YellowYour vehicle could be damaged or break down if there is a fault or if service fluids are running low
→ .
Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
Information message.–Information about various procedures within the vehicle.
Mileage displays
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset. The final digit shows distances of 100 m.
Press button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview briefly to reset the trip recorder to 0.
Time
Press the button to mark either the hours or minutes display → Fig. 10 ④ or → Fig. 11 ④ .
Press the button to set the time → Fig. 10 ⑤ or → Fig. 11 ⑤ . Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
Press the button again to finish setting the clock.
You can also set the time in the infotainment system using the button and the and Time and date function buttons
→ Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature is lower than approx. +4 °C (+39 °F), an acoustic signal in the form of a gong will sound to inform the driver, and a
snowflake symbol will appear in addition to the outside temperature display m/k/s296MK. This symbol flashes and then remains constantly
lit until the outside temperature rises above +6°C (+43°F) → .
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside
temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.
The measuring range lies between -45 ℃ (-49 °F) and +76 ℃ (+169 °F).
Compass display
When the ignition and navigation system are switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the current direction of travel.
Selector lever positions (automatic gearbox)
The gear selected is displayed on the side of the selector lever and can also be displayed in the instrument cluster. In D or S, or in Tiptronic
mode, the display may show which gear has been selected → Changing gear .
Gear-change indicator
While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to reduce fuel consumption → Changing gear .
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the tachometer display, the speed can also be displayed in another unit of measurement (mph or km/h) while you are driving.

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MenuFunction
Front AssistSwitches the area monitoring system on or off → Area monitoring system (Front Assist) .
ACCAdaptive cruise control display → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle settings menu
→ Think Blue. Trainer.
Additional information and warnings:
Instruments → Instruments
Volkswagen information system → Volkswagen information system
Central locking system → Central locking system
Electric windows → Electric windows
Lights → Lights
Windscreen wipers/washer → Windscreen wipers and washer
Mirrors → Mirrors
Brake support systems → Braking, stopping and parking
Driving with respect for the environment → Driving with respect for the environment
Driver assist systems → Driver assist systems
Wheels and tyres → Wheels and tyres
⇒ BookletRadio , or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
General information on operating the unit
The following section contains information on the settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu. Basic information on operating the
infotainment system and on warning and safety instructions are contained in a separate manual ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation
system, .
Systems settings and display of vehicle information
After pressing the infotainment button you can touch the corresponding function button to display information or adjust settings, e.g.
you can check the current status of the start/stop system → Pull-away assist systems in the Vehicle status menu.
Vehicle settings (setup) → Vehicle settings menu .
Radio station selection.
Active media.
Vehicle status.
Driving data.
Convenience consumers.
Infotainment system
Menu and system settings (SETUP)

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Driver assistance
Front Assist (area monitoring
system)
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Area monitoring system,
– Advance warning,
– Distance warning display.
→ Area
monitoring system
(Front Assist)
Driver Alert SystemActivation or deactivation of the Driver Alert System.
→ Driver Alert
System
(recommendation
for rest breaks)
Parking/manoeuvring,ParkPilot
Activation or deactivation of automatic activation of the
ParkPilot.
→ ParkPilot The following functions can be set:
– Front and rear volume,
– Front and rear tone,
– Audio volume reduction.
Lights
Light Assist
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Automatic dipped headlights (when raining),
– Lane change flash.
→ Lights
The following functions can be set:
– Switch-on time for automatic headlight control,
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand drive).
Interior lightingSetting the instrument and switch lighting
Coming Home/Leaving Home
function
The following functions can be set:
– Duration that the Coming Home function is switched on,
– Duration that the Leaving Home function is switched on,
Mirror and wipers
MirrorsActivating and deactivating the folding-in function when
parking. → Mirrors
Wipers
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Automatic wipe function when raining,
– Rear window wipers in reverse gear.
→ Windscreen
wipers and
washer
Opening/closingCentral locking
Setting door unlocking. → Central locking
system Activation or deactivation of automatic locking.
Instrument cluster–
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Current fuel consumption,
– Average fuel consumption,
– Top-up volume,
– Convenience consumers,
– Eco tips,
– Travel time,
– Distance,
– Average speed,
– Digital speed display,
– Speed warning function,
– Oil temperature.
→ Volkswagen
information
system
The following data can be reset:
– Driving data since start,
– Driving data long-term.
The following functions can be set:
– Clock time source (manual, GPS),
– Time,