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Fig. 8 Overview of the upper section of the centre console. 
 
Fig. 9 Overview of the lower section of the centre console. 
Key to Fig. 8 
Infotainment system Infotainment system, Infotainment system controls and 
displays
Vents Heating and air conditioning system
 
Buttons:  

 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Analogue instrument cluster
Rev counter
Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display)
Displays
Instrument cluster menus
Service menu
Driving data display (multifunction display)
Warning and information messages
Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks)
Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)
Time
Lap timer
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. 
 
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. 
 
  

 
 
 
Various, topic-specific information profiles can be selected via the Active Info Display menu option in 
the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system Vehicle settings menu
information profile, the Active Info Display shows additional information in the centre of the round 
instruments, or the round instruments are hidden and the additional information is displayed across 
the whole width of the display. The following information profiles are available: 
Gear. Digital display of the current gear or selected position. 
Speed. Digital display of the speed. 
Consumption. Graphic representation of current consumption and digital display of average 
consumption. 
Range. Digital display of the remaining range. 
Dynamic Road Sign Display. Display of recognised road signs. 
Distance travelled. Digital display of the distance covered. 
Time of arrival information. Digital display of the remaining driving time, distance to the destination 
and estimated time of arrival. 
Acceleration. Graphic representation of longitudinal and lateral acceleration. 
Assist systems. Graphic representation of various assist systems. 
Height. Digital display of the current height above sea level. 
Navigation. Graphic representation of arrow navigation. 
Compass. Digital compass display. 
Audio. Digital display of current audio playback. 
The number and functions of the available information profiles can differ depending on the vehicle 
equipment. 
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 navigation map can be shown in two sizes. With the larger map size, the navigation map is 
displayed over the entire width of the display. To select the preferred map size: 
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel Instrument cluster menusto switch 
between map sizes as required.  

or  arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the required 
map size. A frame appears around the selected option. 
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm your selection. 
With some equipment levels, navigation is shown on two screens or only one. The navigation map 
can 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. 
Displays 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Possible instrument cluster displays 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid. 
Warning and information messages. 
Mileage displays. 
Time Time 
Radio and navigation information ookletInfotainment system,. 
Telephone information Infotainment 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 Instrument cluster menus 
Speed warning for winter tyres. 
Start/stop system status display Start/stop system 
Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign 
Assist) 
Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT

ter 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 available when the Infotainment system is switched on and route 
guidance is not active. 
Economical mode  
While you drive, the instrument cluster display shows whether the vehicle is in an economical mode 
. 
Engine code 
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster. 
Switch on ignition, but the engine must not run. 
Press and hold the  button on the instrument cluster for around 15 seconds to display the engine 
code. 
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster. 
Select the Range information profile on the instrument cluster. 
Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel until the Service menu is available 
on the instrument cluster display Service menu 
Select the Engine code menu option. 
 
WARNING 
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

system. 
 
If several warnings are present, 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 malfunctions rectified. 
Instrument cluster menus 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The content and layout of the menus and displays depend on the vehicle electronics and the level of 
vehicle equipment. 
A qualified workshop can program and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equipment 
level. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Some menu options can be accessed only when the vehicle is stationary. 
Driving dataDriving data di
Assist systems. 
Lane Assist on/off Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
Front Assist on/off Area monitoring system (Front Assist) 
Blind Spot Monitor on/off Blind Spot Monitor 
ACC (display only) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
Views1)Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display) 
Navigation Infotainment system,. 
Audio Infotainment system,. 
Telephone Infotainment system,. 
Vehicle statusWarning and information messa
Lap timerLap timer 
Personalisation (user selection)Personalisation 
1) Only in vehicles with an Active Info Display. 
Service menu  

 
Since refuelling memory 
Display and storage of the collected driving and consumption values. The memory is deleted when 
the tank is refilled. 
Long-term memory 
The memory collects driving data for up to 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes of 
driving time or 1,999.9 km or 9,999.9 km distance covered. The memory is deleted if one of these 
maximum values1) is exceeded. 
Deleting driving data memories 
Select the memory that you wish to delete. 
Press and hold the  button on the wiper lever or the  button on the multifunction 
steering wheel for approximately two seconds. 
Selecting displays 
You can select which driving data you want to display in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment 
system Vehicle settings menu 
Average consumption display 
The average fuel consumption is displayed after approx. 300 metres. 
Range display 
Approximate driving distance in km that the vehicle can still travel if the same driving style is 
maintained. 
SCR range or Range 2) display 
Approximate driving distance in km that can still be travelled with the remaining quantity of AdBlue

  rocker switch on the wiper lever or the  
or  buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Then press the or button or 
wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated. 
To deactivate, press the or button again. The stored speed will be deleted. 
The speed warning can be adjusted within a range of 30 km/h (18 mph) to 250 km/h (155 mph). 
 
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts for personalisation and therefore change 
automatically when the user account is changed Personalis
1) Varies depending on the instrument cluster version. 
2) Not available in all countries. 
Warning and information messages 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is 
switched on or while the vehicle is in motion. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning 
symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display Symbols in instrument 
cluster
messages and symbols can vary depending on the version of the instrument cluster. 
In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To open the list, select the 
Vehicle status or Vehicle menu Instrument cluster menus 
Priority 1 warning (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.Priority 2 warning (yellow)The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a 
signal tone). Malfunctions and insufficient service fluids can damage the vehicle and cause it to 
break down. Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.Information 
messageInformation about various vehicle procedures and conditions. 
 
With some equipment levels, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment 
system. 
 
If several warnings are present, 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 malfunctions rectified.