2019 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF speed warning

▪ Avg. consumption
▪ Consumption
▪ Speed warning
▪ Digital speed display
▪ Average speed
▪ Distance
Navigation ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System
Audio ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System
Telephone ⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package
Vehicle status
Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 13 On the right side of the steering column: Windshield wiper lever with controls for instrument cluster menus and displays.

Display Function
Range -- mi
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can
go with the battery charge level the way you are cur-
rently driving. Takes account of the current power
consumption, among other things.
Avg. consump-
tion
--.- mpkWh
Average power consumption in miles per Kilowatt
hours on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).
For the since start trip memory, the value is dis-
played once the vehicle has been driven about
330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of
a number. The value displayed is updated every se-
cond.
Consumption
--.- mpkWh
Current power consumption in miles per Kilowatt
hours while driving.
Speed warning
--- mph
When the set speed is exceeded, an acoustic warning
sounds and a visual message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display.
--- mph Digital display of the current vehicle speed.
Average speed
-- mph
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3
(toggle). For the since start trip memory, the val-
ue is displayed once the vehicle has been driven
about 300 feet (100 m). The value displayed is updat-
ed every 5 seconds.
Distance ---
mi
Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1, 2,
and 3 (toggle).

Menu Submenu Setting options See
Mirrors and
wipers
Windshield
wipers
Turn the following
features on or off:
– Automatic wiping
during rain (rain
sensor)
– Wipe rear window
in reverse gear

Open and
close
Window opera-
tion
Turn convenience
opening feature for
the power windows
on or off (if applica-
ble)

Central lock-
ing
Set door unlocking.
Turn the following
features on or off:
– Lock automatically
(Auto lock feature)
– Acoustic confirma-
tion (horn beep after
the vehicle is locked
from outside)
Multifunction
display (MFD)
– Display or hide the
following data in the
Multifunction display:
– Current consump-
tion
– Average consump-
tion
– Travel time
– Distance traveled
– Average speed
– Digital speed dis-
play
– Speed warning

Lights
up or
flashes
Possible cause Proper response
i
Driver and front passenger
have not fastened their safety
belts, if front passenger seat
is occupied.
Fasten safety belts.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
A warning chime also sounds.
The safety belt warning light i comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition is switched on. A warning chime also sounds for up to 6 seconds if the driver's safety belt is not buckled. The chime stops soon-er if the driver buckles his or her safety belt. The warning light and the chime go out when both driver and front passenger have buckled their safety belts.
If the driver and front seat passenger do not both fasten their safety belts within about 24 seconds after the chime stops and the vehicle is moving at a speed of more than about 15 mph (25 km/h), the chime will again sound for about 6 seconds, then go off for about 24 seconds, then sound again for about another 6 seconds. The same thing happens if one of the safety belts is fastened and then unfastened while the vehicle is moving. The safety belt warning light i also flashes. The warning chime continues to sound at 24 second intervals for up to 2 minutes. No chime sounds at speeds of less than about 5 mph (8 km/h).
If the ignition is switched on, the safety belt warning light i stays on until the driver and front passen-ger have both buckled their safety belts.
WARNING
Not wearing a safety belt or wearing an improperly positioned safety belt increases the risk of severe personal injury or death. Safety belts offer optimum protection only when used cor-rectly.
Frontal collisions and laws of physics

Fig. 47 A vehicle with passengers not wearing safety belts approaches a wall.

Possible reasons for changes in the way the rain sensor works
The rain sensor may misread what is happening in the detection zone of its sensitive rain-sensor
surface ⇒ fig. 83 (arrow) and not work for a number of reasons, which may include:
x Worn out wiper blades: Worn out wiper blades may leave a film of water or wiping streaks; this can cause the wipers to run longer, to wipe more often, or to wipe continuously at high speed.
x Insects: Insects hitting the windshield may trigger the wipers.
x Salt streaks: Salt streaks on the windshield from winter driving can cause wiping more often or continuously on glass that is almost dry.
x Dirt: Caked-on dust, wax, any other buildup on the windshield (lotus effect), or car-wash detergent residue can lower the rain sensor's sensitivity and cause it to react too slowly or not at all.
x Crack or chip in the windshield: If a stone hits and chips the windshield while the rain sensor is on, this will trigger a wiper cycle. After that, the rain sensor will recognize the change and recalibrate itself to respond to the sensitive surface's reduced detection zone. Depending on the size of the chip, the sensor's reaction pattern may or may not change.
WARNING
The rain sensor cannot always recognize rain and activate the wipers.
x Switch the wipers on manually when water on the windshield reduces visibility.
Clean the rain sensor's sensitive surface ⇒ fig. 83 (arrows) regularly and check the wiper blades for wear or damage.
To remove wax and coats of polish safely, we recommend using an alcohol-based windshield cleaner.
Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid

Fig. 84 In the electric motor compartment: Cap of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can cause loss of control and serious injury.
x Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
x Always remember when transporting heavy objects that a change in the center of gravity also changes the way your vehicle handles:
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects properly as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.
– Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps using the tie-downs in the luggage compartment.
x Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
x Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the vehicle to skid and handle differently.
x Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
x Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.
x Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.
Stowing luggage

WARNING
Heavy loads can change the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can shift suddenly, causing loss of con-trol and serious injury.
x Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
x Always remember when transporting heavy objects that they change the vehicle's center of gravity and also the way it handles.
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable straps and the tie downs ⇒ 
Tie-downs. Also see ⇒  Luggage compartment.
x Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.
x Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
x Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the vehicle to skid and handle differently.
x Always adapt speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the ve-hicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
x Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.
x Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.
Weights and axle weights

WARNING
Exceeding maximum permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle damage, accidents, and serious personal injury.
x Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the permissible Gross Axle Weight Rating. Also, never let the total of these actual weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
x Always remember that the vehicle's handling and braking will be affected by extra load and the distribution of this load. Adjust your speed accordingly.
NOTICE
x Always distribute the load evenly and as low as possible in the vehicle. The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and lug-gage).
x When transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the load as close to the rear axle (as far forward) as possible so that the vehicle's handling and braking are affected as little as possible.