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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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The number of kilometres or amount of time until the next oil change service is shown in the display, followed by the same information for
the next inspection.
Service information → Fig. 14 can also be displayed in the infotainment system by pressing the button and the and
Service function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or trip reading.
Resetting oil change service
If the oil change service was not performed by a Volkswagen workshop, it can be reset as follows:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold down the button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview .
Restart the ignition.
Release the button.
Confirm the query in the instrument cluster with the button.
Do not reset the display between service intervals. This can lead to incorrect information being displayed.
If you manually reset the service interval display while flexible oil change service is valid, fixed oil change service will be activated. The service
interval will no longer be calculated on an individual basis ⇒ BookletService schedule, .
Resetting inspection
If the inspection was not performed by a Volkswagen workshop, it can be reset as follows:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold down the button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview .
Restart the ignition.
Release the button and press it again.
Confirm the query in the instrument cluster with the button.
The service message will go out after a few seconds once the engine is running or by pressing the /
→ Instrument overview button.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for long periods in a vehicle with flexible oil change service, the system will not be able to calculate
the time when the next service is due. The service displays could then display incorrect information. If this is the case then please observe the
maximum service intervals shown in ⇒ BookletService schedule, .
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Overview of the menu structure
→ Using the selection menu in the instrument cluster
→ Selection menu
Volkswagen information system