2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN digital display

SymbolMeaning
When displayed in grey: Off-road driving profile not active. System
switched on, but not regulating ⇒ Driving profile selection and 
4MOTION Active Control.
Additional displays: diesel vehicles
SymbolMeaning
The engine cannot be restarted! AdBlue fill level is too low
⇒ Emission control with AdBlue.
The engine cannot be restarted! Fault in the selective catalytic
reduction system ⇒ Emission control with AdBlue.
Water in fuel in vehicles with a diesel engine ⇒ Fuel gauge.
Lit up: diesel engine is preheating before starting ⇒ Starting and 
stopping the engine.
Flashing: fault in engine management system (diesel engine)
⇒ Troubleshooting.
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot
⇒ Troubleshooting.
AdBlue level is low ⇒ Emission control with AdBlue.
Selective catalytic reduction system faulty or not refilled using norm-
standard AdBlue⇒ Emission control with AdBlue.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Analogue instrument cluster
⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display)
⇒ Head-up Display
⇒ Displays
⇒ Instrument cluster menus
⇒ Driving data display (multifunction display)
⇒ Warning and information messages
⇒ Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks)
⇒ Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)
⇒ Time
⇒ Fuel gauge
⇒ Coolant temperature display
⇒ Service interval display
The vehicle is equipped either with an analogue or a digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display).
When you start the engine after the 12-volt battery has been totally discharged or changed, you
may find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) have
been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 12-volt vehicle
battery has been sufficiently charged.
Analogue instrument cluster
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Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle
breaking down in traffic, and can cause accidents and serious injury.
•Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
•Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
•Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
•Any settings for the instrument cluster display and displays in the Infotainment system
should be made only when the vehicle is stationary in order to reduce the risk of
accidents and serious injuries.
WARNING

Fig. 14 Dash panel: analogue instrument cluster.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 14:
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).The start of the red
zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the
engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the
selector lever to D/S (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone
⇒.
Coolant temperature display⇒ Coolant temperature display.
Displays⇒ Displays.
Reset, set and display button⇒ Displays.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge⇒ Fuel gauge.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine noise.
Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The "Active Info Display" is a digital
instrument cluster with high-resolution
TFT colour display. To complement the
standard dials such as the rev counter
and speedometer, users can choose
from various "information profiles" to
view additional data.
Fig. 15 Dash panel: Active Info Display.
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 15:
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).The start of the red
zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the
engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the
selector lever to D/S (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone
⇒.
Data as selected via an information profile. Precisely what data is shown depends on
which information profile has been selected. The example above shows the Classic profile with
no additional information shown.
Displays⇒ Displays.
Reset, set and display button⇒ Displays.
Speedometer
Digital speed display.
•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

Fuel gauge⇒ Fuel gauge.
Coolant temperature display ⇒ Coolant temperature display.
Current gear / selector lever position⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or ⇒ DSG
dual clutch gearbox.
Information profiles
To select a specific information profile, go to the Views menu option in the display of the instrument
cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster menus. The Active Info Display shows additional information in the
centre of the dials ⇒ Fig. 15② depending on the information profile you have selected. The
following information profiles are available:
•Classic. No additional information shown.
•Consumption and range. Current consumption is shown graphically and average consumption
is shown digitally in the rev counter. The remaining range is shown digitally in the speedometer.
•Efficiency. Average consumption is shown digitally and current consumption is shown
graphically in the rev counter. In the speedometer, the symbol is shown if the current
driving style is fuel-efficient, and a graphic display helps the driver save fuel.
•Navigation. If route guidance is active: the remaining distance to the set destination and an
estimated time of arrival are shown in the rev counter, and arrows to aid navigation are shown
in the speedometer. If route guidance is inactive: the current altitude is shown in the rev
counter, and a compass is shown in the speedometer.
•Driver assistance. Graphic representation of various driver assist systems, or digital display of
the driving time in the rev counter. The speedometer meanwhile shows arrow navigation or a
compass.
•Off-road. Digital display of the steering angle and compass display in the speedometer. With
active Hill Descent Control: graphic display of the Hill Descent Control with speed display in the
speedometer.
Navigation map in the Active Info Display
With some vehicle equipment levels, the Active Info Display is able to display a detailed map. To
display this map, select the Navigation menu item in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster 
menus.
The map can be shown in either of two sizes. If the larger version is selected, the Active Info
Display dials will be smaller. To select the preferred map size:
•Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Instrument cluster menus to
switch between map sizes as required.
•OR: press the or arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the
required map size. A frame appears around the selected option.
•Confirm the selection by pressing the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Depending on the equipment level, navigation is shown on two displays or only one. The navigation
map be displayed on the Active Info Display and Infotainment system or only on the Infotainment
system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown on the Active Info Display.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine noise.
Head-up Display
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The Head-up Display projects selected
information or warning messages from
the assistance systems or the
Infotainment system into the driver's
field of vision.
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•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

•Time ⇒ Time.
•Radio and navigation information ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
•Telephone information ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
•Outside temperature
•Compass display
•Selector lever positions
•Gear-change indicator ⇒ Gear-change indicator.
•Driving data display (multifunction display) and menus for various settings ⇒ Instrument cluster 
menus.
•Service interval display ⇒ Service interval display.
•Speed warning function ⇒ Instrument cluster menus.
•Speed warning for winter tyres.
•Start/stop system status display ⇒ Start/stop system .
•Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT) ⇒ Driving economically.
•Economical mode .
•Engine code (EC)
•Personalisation: welcome and user selection.
•Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system ⇒ Dynamic Road Sign Display 
(Sign Assist).
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the bonnet or boot lid 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.
Selector lever positions (DSG dual clutch gearbox)
The gear selected is displayed on the side of the selector lever and on the display in the instrument
cluster. The instrument cluster display may show which gear has been selected if the selector lever
is in D/S position or in Tiptronic mode ⇒ DSG dual clutch gearbox.
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature falls below approximately +4°C (+39°F), the temperature display also
shows a snowflake symbol . This symbol remains lit up until the outside temperature rises
above +6°C (+43°F) ⇒.
Heat radiated from the engine may cause the temperature display to show a slightly higher value
than the actual outside temperature if the vehicle is stationary, the auxiliary heater ⇒ Auxiliary 
heater and ventilation is switched on or the vehicle is travelling at a very low vehicle speed.
The measuring range lies between -45°C (-49°F) and +76°C (+169°F).
Gear-change indicator
When driving in Tiptronic mode, the instrument cluster display may recommend a gear to save fuel
⇒ Gear-change indicator.
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.
•To reset the trip recorder to 0, briefly press the button in the instrument cluster
⇒ Analogue instrument cluster or ⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display).
Speed warning for winter tyres
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded
⇒ Instrument cluster menus.
You can adjust the settings for the speed warning in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings 
menu.
Compass display
If the ignition is switched on, depending on the equipment level, the instrument cluster display
shows the current direction of travel in the form of an abbreviation, e.g. NW for north west.
The graphic compass display is also shown when the Infotainment system is switched on and route
guidance is not active.
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Economical mode
While driving, the instrument cluster will show whether the vehicle is in a fuel-efficient mode ,
e.g. due to active cylinder management (ACT) ⇒ Driving economically or coasting of the
automatic gearbox ⇒ DSG dual clutch gearbox.
Engine code
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster (for approximately 15 seconds) to show
the vehicle's engine code (EC) in the display. The ignition must be switched on but the engine must
not be running ⇒ Analogue instrument cluster or ⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display).
Trailer drawbar load display
If the vehicle drives with a trailer attached (depends on equipment and not available in all markets),
the drawbar load and the trailer weight can be shown in the instrument cluster display.
Different instrument clusters are available, which means that the versions and displays may
vary. In displays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively by indicator
lamps.
Some displays in the instrument cluster may be overridden by sudden alerts, e.g. incoming
telephone calls.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, some settings and displays may also appear in
the Infotainment system.
If several warning reports are detected, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one
after another. The symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified.
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it
may not be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear
differently. If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunction
rectified.
Instrument cluster menus
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The range of content and layout of the menus and displays depend on the vehicle electronics and
the level of vehicle equipment.
Qualified workshops can programme and modify other functions depending on the vehicle
equipment level. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Some menu options can only be opened when the vehicle is stationary.
◾Driving data⇒ Driving data display (multifunction display)
◾Assist systems
◾Lane Assist on/off ⇒ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
◾Front Assist on/off ⇒ Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
◾Pedestrian Monitoring on/off ⇒ Pedestrian Monitoring
◾Lane change system on/off ⇒ Lane change system (Side Assist) incl. Rear Traffic Alert
◾Rear Traffic Alert on/off ⇒ Lane change system (Side Assist) incl. Rear Traffic Alert
◾ACC (display only) ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
◾Views⇒ Instrument cluster
◾Navigation⇒BookletInfotainment system,
◾Audio⇒BookletInfotainment system,
◾Telephone⇒BookletInfotainment system,
◾Vehicle status⇒ Warning and information messages
◾Lap timer⇒ Lap timer
◾Personalisation (user selection)⇒ Personalisation
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Streets and bridges can be iced over at outside temperatures above freezing point.
•The snowflake symbol indicates that there is a risk of black ice.
•There may be black ice on the roads even when outside temperatures are above +4 °C
(+39 °F), even when no snowflake symbol is displayed.
•You should never rely solely on the outside temperature display!
WARNING
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using the button or function button and the Vehicle, and
Driver assistance function buttons ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
In trailer mode, the speed warning function display can be adjusted to the type of trailer or to legal
requirements. The settings can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a range
between 60 km/h (40 mph) and 130 km/h (80 mph). If a higher speed is set than is permitted for
driving with a trailer in the country in which you are currently travelling, Dynamic Road Sign Display
automatically issues a warning at the usual speed limit, e.g. at 80 km/h (50 mph) in Germany.
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactivated, Dynamic Road Sign Display issues warnings as if
the vehicle was being driven without a trailer.
Functional limitations
Dynamic Road Sign Display is subject to system-related limitations. The following conditions can
restrict the function of Dynamic Road Sign Display, or prevent it from working altogether:
•Poor visibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or heavy spray.
•Dazzling, e.g. from oncoming traffic or sunlight.
•High speeds.
•Covered or dirty camera.
•Traffic signs located outside of the camera's field of view.
•Partially or fully hidden traffic signs, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles.
•Non-standard traffic signs.
•Damaged or bent traffic signs.
•Variable traffic signs on gantries (changeable traffic sign display using LEDs or other light
sources).
•Out-of-date map material in the Infotainment system.
•Vehicles with traffic sign stickers, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks.
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can
therefore change automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation.
Time
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•To set the time (on all vehicle clocks), press and hold the button in the instrument
cluster while the doors are closed until the word Time appears in the instrument cluster display
⇒ Analogue instrument cluster or ⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display).
•Release the button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour
setting is marked.
•Then press the button repeatedly until the required hour is displayed. Press and hold
the button to scroll through quickly.
The intelligent Dynamic Road Sign Display technology cannot overcome the laws of
physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra
convenience afforded by Dynamic Road Sign Display tempt you into taking any risks when
driving, as this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full
concentration of the driver.
•Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
•Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog can cause road signs to be not displayed
or be incorrectly displayed by the system.
•If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the Dynamic
Road Sign Display system may be impaired.
WARNING
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign
Display system may differ from the current traffic situation.
•Not all road signs can be recognised by the system and displayed correctly.
•Road signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and
displays provided by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system.
WARNING
Availability of the Dynamic Road Sign Display system is restricted in
waypoint navigation mode (waypoint navigation) of the Infotainment system.
NOTICE

MenuSubmenuSetting optionsFurther
information
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand
drive)
Interior lighting– Instrument and switch lighting
– Footwell lighting
Coming
Home/Leaving
Home function
– Duration that the Coming Home
function is switched on
– Duration that the Leaving Home
function is switched on
Background
lighting–
– Overall brightness of the
background lighting
– Brightness of individual areas of the
background lighting
– Colour of certain areas of the
background lighting
⇒ Lights
Mirror and
wiper settings
Mirrors
– Synchronous adjustment of the
exterior mirrors
– Front passenger exterior mirror
lowering function in reverse gear
– Folding in when parked
⇒ Mirrors
Wipers
– Automatic wipe function when
raining
– Rear window wiping in reverse gear
⇒ Wipers
Settings for
opening and
closing
Window
operation
Activation and deactivation of the
convenience opening function for the
windows.
⇒ Windows
Central locking
Setting door unlocking.
⇒ Central locking 
system
Activation or deactivation of automatic
locking.
Activation and deactivation of the
Easy Open function.
Luggage
compartment
cover
Activation or deactivation of automatic
opening of the luggage compartment
cover (vehicle-dependent).
⇒ Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Instrument
cluster
settings
Multifunction
display
– Current consumption
– Average fuel consumption
– Refuel quantity
– Convenience consumers
– Eco tips
– Driving time
– Distance covered
– Average speed
– Digital speed display
– Speed warning
– Oil temperature
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
– Since start driving data
– Long-term driving data
Head-
up Display
settings
Display– Brightness
– Colour scheme
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Contents
– Cruise control system
– ACC
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
– Route guidance
– Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
Time and date
settings–
– Clock time source (manual, GPS)
– Time
– Set summer time automatically
– Time zone
– Time format (12h, 24h)
– Date
– Date format
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Unit settings–
– Distance
– Speed
– Temperature
– Volume
– Consumption
– Pressure
–
Service–
– Vehicle identification number
– Date of next inspection
– Date of next oil change service
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Factory
settings–
– All settings
– Driver assistance
– Parking and manoeuvring
– Light
– Mirrors and wipers
– Opening/closing
– Multifunction display (driving data)
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Performance monitor
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The performance monitor is a display
for sporty driving. The digital
instruments display real-time values for
engine power, temperature and
acceleration that are determined by
sensors on the vehicle. This provides
the driver with an overview of driving
dynamics.
Fig. 27 On the Infotainment system display: Performance monitor.
Key for ⇒ Fig. 27
Display areas.
Arrow buttons for changing to the lap timer.
Opening the performance monitor
•Press the MENU button on the Infotainment system.
•Touch the Vehicle function button.
•Touch the Selection function button.
•Touch the Sport function button.
If you would like to switch between the performance monitor and the lap timer ⇒ Lap timer, touch
one of the arrow buttons on the left and right above the instruments ⇒ Fig. 27②.
Selecting instruments and setting units
The display can show a maximum of three instruments at the same time. Each instrument can be
selected for each display area ⇒ Fig. 27① (left, middle, right).
To change instruments, swipe vertically over the display. The currently selected instrument will then
disappear and a new instrument will appear.
The units can be adjusted for some instruments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system.
The following instruments can be displayed:
•Charge pressure display: the charge pressure display ⇒ Fig. 27① (left) shows the pressure
in the charge air system between the turbocharger and engine (in the unit bar). The further to
the right the needle on the scale, the higher the engine power output.
•Accelerometer (G-meter): The accelerometer (G-meter) ⇒ Fig. 27① (centre) shows the
acceleration value in the centre (in the unit g). The red marking in the grid-type area shows the
acceleration level and the direction of the acting force (in the opposite direction according to
physical laws). If you drive to the left, for example, the red marking will move in the right area of
the instrument (and vice versa). If you accelerate, the red marking will move down. If you brake,
the red marking will move up. The level of acceleration is indicated by the position of the red
marking which moves outwards. If the acceleration increases, the red marking will move away
from the centre area.
•Power display: the power display ⇒ Fig. 27① (right) shows the current engine power output
as a digital value and on the surrounding scale (in kW).
•Coolant temperature display: the needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high
engine loads and with high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Coolant temperature 
display.
•Oil temperature display: the needle is in the middle area under normal driving conditions. If
the needle is in the bottom left area, this means that the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid excessively high speeds and acceleration when the engine has
not yet reached its operating temperature. The needle may move further in a clockwise direction
under high engine loads and at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless
the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Engine oil.