
Front passenger side 
 
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The location is mirrored in 
right-hand drive vehicles. 
Key to Fig. 10 
Vents Heating and air conditioning system
At the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front airbag 
Airbag system
Operating lever for the stowage compartment Stowage areas
Controls in the roof 
Symbol Meaning 
Buttons for interior and reading lights  Interior lighting. 
  Switch for glass roof  Glass roof. 
Buttons for the sun blind  Protection from the sun. 
Buttons for emergency call service, information call and breakdown call  In an 
emergency 
Driver information 
Symbols in instrument cluster 
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some 
warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and must go out once the 
engine is running or the vehicle is in motion. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster 
instead of warning lamps.  

 
 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. 
 
  

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  

Settings can be made in the Service menu1) depending on the vehicle equipment. 
Opening the Service menu 
To open the Service menu, select the Range information profile and press and hold the OK button on 
the multifunction steering wheel for around four seconds. You can now navigate in the menu in the 
usual way using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. 
Resetting the service interval display 
Select the Service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display. 
Resetting oil change service 
Select the Reset oil service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display. 
Resetting driving data 
Select the Reset trip menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display to reset the 
desired value. 
Engine code 
Select the Engine code menu. The engine codes are now shown on the instrument cluster display. 
Setting the time 
Select the Time menu and set the correct time with the arrow buttons  or . 
1) Only in vehicles with an Active Info Display. 
Driving data display (multifunction display) 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The driving data display (multifunction display) shows a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. 
Switching between displays 
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: 
Press the rocker switch on the wiper lever Operating using the wiper lever 
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: 
Press the or button Operating using the multifunction steering wheel 
Switching between memories 
Press the button on the wiper lever, or press the button on the multifunction 
steering wheel. 
Since start memory  

  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.  

 
 
 
 
Time 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Press the button or function button. 
Press the Vehicle and function buttons. 
Select the Time and date menu option to set the time Vehicle settings menu 
To set the time (on all vehicle clocks), press and hold the button in the instrument cluster until 
the word Time appears in the display Analogue instrument cluster 
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 value is displayed. Press and hold the 
button to scroll through quickly. 
Once you have set the hour, wait until the minutes display is marked in the instrument cluster 
display. 
Then press the button repeatedly until the required minute value is displayed. Press and hold the 
button to scroll through quickly. 
Release the button to finish setting the clock. 
Select the Range information profile. 
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 Time menu. 
Set the correct time with the arrow buttons  or . 
Lap timer 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
With the appropriate equipment the lap timer can be shown on the instrument cluster display 
Instrument cluster menus 
The lap timer has the option of timing your own laps manually in the vehicle on a race track, to store 
the times and to compare them with best times.