
 
 
When you start the engine after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been totally discharged or changed, 
you may find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) and 
user accounts have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 
12-volt vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged. 
Vehicle settings menu 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
You can switch individual functions and systems on and off and make settings in the vehicle settings 
of the Infotainment system. 
Opening the Vehicle settings menu 
Switch on the ignition. 
Switch on Infotainment system if necessary. 
Press the button or function button. 
Touch the Vehicle and function buttons to open the Vehicle settings menu. 
Touch the corresponding function buttons to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu or 
to make settings in the menu options. 
If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the respective function is switched on. 
Touch the function button to return to the previous menu. 
Performance monitor 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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. 23 On the Infotainment system display: performance monitor.  

Fig. 23 
Display areas. 
Arrow buttons for changing to the lap timer. 
Opening the performance monitor 
Press the MENU button or function 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
one of the arrow buttons on the left and right above the instruments Fig. 23
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. 23
To change between 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 Vehicle settings 
menu 
The following instruments can be displayed: 
Charge pressure display: the charge pressure display Fig. 23
ar). The further to the right the 
needle on the scale, the higher the engine power output. 
Accelerometer (G-meter): the accelerometer (G-meter) Fig. 23
-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. 23
 
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  

 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 
Adapting the display areas to the driving situation 
Choose the three possible instruments corresponding to your individual driving style and the driving 
situation. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can 
distract you from the road. 
Always drive carefully and responsibly. 
 
NOTICE 
When starting from cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading the 
engine. 
 
Due to the principle of performance determination used in the vehicle, the physical accuracy of the 
displayed values is not guaranteed. 
Lap timer 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The lap timer provides you with the option of timing your own laps manually in the vehicle on a race 
track, storing the times and comparing them with previously measured best times. 
 
Fig. 24 On the Infotainment system display: lap timer with stopwatch, function button and lap times.  

Fig. 25 Function button on the Infotainment system display: time measurement for paused, current 
and completed lap. 
Key to Fig. 24and Fig. 25
Stopwatch. 
Function button with current lap time. 
Stored lap times. 
Start or continue time measurement (possible only when the ignition is switched on). Press Start 
to start time measurement. Time measurement starts automatically as soon as the vehicle moves 
forwards. A new first lap can be started when the data in the statistics have been reset. 
Cancel current lap. The lamp time is deleted. --: --:--.-- is displayed in the statistics. 
End time measurement. 
Pause time measurement or cancel current lap (when time measurement is running). 
Start new lap. The last lap time is stored and a new lap starts. The overall time of the laps driven 
is shown in the statistics. 
Display split time. The stopwatch stops for a few seconds and the split time is displayed. 
Display statistics after ending or aborting time measurement (number of laps, overall time, 
fastest and slowest slaps, average value of all lap times, all lap values). Press Reset to reset the 
statistics. 
A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds can be 
recorded. If one of these limits has been reached, the data in the statistics must be deleted before a 
further time measurement.  

 
Press the MENU button or function button, depending on the version of the Infotainment system. 
Touch the Vehicle function button. 
Touch the Selection function button. 
Touch the Sport function button. The performance monitor is displayed. 
Touch one of the arrow buttons Fig. 23
 
You can change between the lap timer and performance monitor at any time using the arrow 
buttons Fig. 23Fig. 24 
Measuring lap times 
The stopwatch measures the lap time in two areas: 
The red needle and the numerical value in the centre show the running time in seconds. The smaller 
display in the inner area shows minutes and hours. 
The display on the right side shows the current lap time with an accuracy of 1/100 seconds. There is 
no difference between the stopwatch and lap times if there are not yet any laps with split times 
stored in the lap timer. 
 
WARNING 
Avoid operating the lap timer when the vehicle is in motion if possible. 
Make lap timer settings and access statistics only when the vehicle is stationary. 
When the vehicle is in motion, use the lap timer only in driving situations which are easy to control. 
Personalisation 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The personalisation function allows personalised vehicle settings, such as air conditioning system, 
instrument cluster or lighting settings, to be saved in a user account. Four user accounts are 
available. Users are identified by the vehicle keys upon unlocking the vehicle. A user account is 
assigned to each vehicle key. 
Changes to the settings will be assigned to the active user account and saved upon locking the 
vehicle or changing the user account. 
Welcome and user account selection 
When personalisation is activated, the name of the current user account appears on the instrument 
cluster display for approximately ten seconds after you switch on the ignition. 
During this time, you can select a user account using the buttons on the wiper lever or multifunction 
steering wheel Infotainment system controls and displays  

 
User management and settings 
When the ignition is switched on, you can use the Personalisation menu in the Infotainment system 
for user management and to make settings. The menu can be accessed via the vehicle settings in the 
Infotainment system. 
Changing the user account 
You can select the user account either via the Personalisation menu or via the Vehicle status menu. 
Manually assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
You can assign a vehicle key to the currently active user account. For this purpose, select Manual key 
assignment. 
Automatically assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
If you have selected Automatic key assignment, the following vehicle key is assigned to the user 
account upon changing the user account: 
Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. 
Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function 
when you open the driver door. 
Personalised vehicle settings 
Opening and closing (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.) 
Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, lane change flash etc.) 
Settings for air conditioning system 
Active driver assist systems 
Driving profile selection 
Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displays) 
Infotainment system (display brightness and station sorting) 
 
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to a 
different user account, select the required user account and manually assign it to the vehicle key. 
Safety 
 
 
  

 
 
Is fuel in the adequate quality available Fuel and emission control? 
 
Are the correct service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination 
country Service fluids and consumables? 
 
Will the navigation function in the factory-fitted Infotainment system work with the available 
navigation data in the destination country? 
 
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country? 
 
Is a fire extinguisher a requirement in your destination country? 
 
Which requirements must be observed regarding high-visibility waistcoats? 
Checklist 
Do not work on the engine and in the engine compartment unless you are familiar with the task, are 
aware of the general safety procedures and have the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable 
tools In the engine compartment
are uncertain. Make sure you check the following on a regular basis: 
 
Washer fluid level Washer fluid 
 
Engine oil level Engine oil 
 
Coolant level Coolant 
 
Brake fluid level Brake fluid 
 
Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres  

The proactive occupant protection system is an assistance system that initiates measures to protect 
vehicle occupants in dangerous situations. However, the system cannot prevent a collision. 
The full range of functions of the proactive occupant protection system will be available only if the 
function has been activated in the Infotainment system, no special driving profile has been selected 
and there are no malfunctions Driving profile selecFunction 
limitations 
Basic functions 
Depending on country-specific legal requirements and also on the vehicle equipment, the following 
functions may be initiated, either individually or jointly, in critical situations (e.g. emergency braking 
or in the case of oversteering or understeering) as of a speed of approximately 30 km/h (19 mph): 
Reversible tensioning of the fastened front seat belts. 
Depending on the critical driving situation, the seat belts can be tensioned separately or together. 
Additional information for vehicles with an area monitoring system (Front Assist) 
In vehicles fitted with the area monitoring system (Front Assist) Area monitoring system (Front 
Assist)
limits. The system can trigger the proactive occupant protection system if it detects a probable 
collision or initiates strong braking. 
Function limitations 
The proactive occupant protection system will not be available, or will be available only to a limited 
extent, in the following situations: 
If there is a fault in the ESC, belt tensioner Seat beltsor airbag control unit Airbag system 
 
WARNING 
The intelligent technology of the proactive occupant protection system cannot overcome the laws of 
physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded 
by the proactive occupant protection system tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The 
system cannot prevent a collision. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the 
driver. 
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic 
conditions. 
The system cannot detect objects in all situations. 
The proactive occupant protection system does not react to people, animals, objects crossing in 
front of the vehicle, or objects which are hard to detect.