
Symbol Meaning 
  Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off  
OR 
Speed limiter ⇒ Speed limiter . 
  Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system . 
  Main beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching main beam on and off . 
  Coolant ⇒ Coolant temperature display . 
  Engine oil pressure ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Fault in the alternator ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off . 
  Speed limiter active ⇒ Speed limiter . 
  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off . 
  
Distance warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and 
braking intervention . 
  Main-beam control ⇒ Main-beam control . 
  Service alert or due service ⇒ Service interval display . 
  Charge level of mobile telephone battery ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
  Outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F) ⇒ Displays . 
  Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start/stop system . 
  Start/stop system not available ⇒ Start/stop system . 
  Economical mode ⇒ Displays . 
  Note about information in the vehicle wallet. 
Additional displays: trailer towing  

Symbol Meaning 
  Trailer turn signal ⇒  Does not apply in China and Japan: trailer turn signals indicator 
lamp . 
Additional displays: offroad mode 
Symbol Meaning 
  Hill Descent Control ⇒ Downhill speed control . 
  
Offroad driving profile active ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control . 
Additional displays: diesel vehicles 
Symbol Meaning 
  AdBlue

OR: press the 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⇒Introduction  
Possible instrument cluster displays 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid. 
Warning and information messages. 
Mileage displays. 
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 ⇒ 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®) ⇒ Driving economically . 
Economical mode . 
Engine code. 
Display of driver assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems .  

Personalisation: welcome and user selection ⇒ Personalisation . 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid 
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine compartment 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 may 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 measured range is -45°C (-49°F) to +76°C (+169°F). 
Gear-change indicator 
While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to 
reduce fuel consumption ⇒ Gear-change indicator . 
Mileage displays 
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the vehicle. 
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset. 
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster: press the button in the instrument cluster 
briefly to reset the trip recorder to 0 ⇒ Analogue instrument cluster . 
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster: reset the trip recorder via the Infotainment system or 
via the multifunction display ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays  or ⇒ Driving data display 
(multifunction display) . 
Speed warning for winter tyres 
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded 
⇒ Instrument cluster menus . 
Speed warning settings can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle 
settings menu . 
Compass display  

Display of road signs 
After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and 
the current vehicle data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display shows up to three valid road signs 
⇒ Fig. 14   with the accompanying additional signs: 
1st position:The road sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the 
display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph) ⇒ Fig. 14  .2nd position:Road signs that do not 
always apply (e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) in wet) are shown in second place.Additional sign:if the 
windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, the now valid road sign with the additional 
In wet sign, for example, will be moved left to the first position.3rd position:Further road signs that 
do not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g. overtaking not permitted at certain 
times ⇒ Fig. 14  . 
Speed warning 
If the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects that an applicable speed limit has been exceeded, it can 
issue an acoustic warning signal and display a message on the instrument cluster display. 
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment 
system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu . The settings can be adjusted in increments of 5 km/h (3 mph) 
within a range between 0 km/h (mph) and 15 km/h (9 mph) above the permitted maximum speed. 
Trailer mode 
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the 
vehicle, the display of road signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable 
speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the 
Infotainment system ⇒ 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. 
Function 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. 
Glare, e.g. due to oncoming traffic or sunlight. 
High speeds. 
Covered or dirty camera. 
Road signs that are located outside of the camera's field of view.  

Partially or fully hidden traffic signs, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles. 
Road signs that do not correspond to the standard design. 
Damaged or bent traffic signs. 
Variable road signs on gantries (changeable road sign display using LEDs or other light sources). 
Out-of-date map material in the Infotainment system. 
Stickers on vehicles that show road signs, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks. 
 
WARNING 
The intelligent technology used by the Dynamic Road Sign Display cannot overcome the laws of 
physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded 
by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system tempt you into taking any risks when driving. 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 not to be displayed or to 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 on the road and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays 
provided by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system. 
 
NOTICE 
Availability of the Dynamic Road Sign Display function is limited in waypoint mode (waypoint 
navigation) of the Infotainment system. 
 
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 . 
 
  

Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode) 
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the 
asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. The headlights must therefore be 
switched over when you travel to these countries. 
With some equipment levels, the headlight alignment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in 
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays . 
In vehicles in which the headlights cannot be switched over in the menu, masking stickers should be 
applied to certain parts of the headlight lenses, or the headlights should be adjusted by a qualified 
workshop. A qualified workshop can provide you with further information. Volkswagen recommends 
using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
 
Travel mode may be used only for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for a 
permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Interior lighting 
Instrument and switch lighting 
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in 
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays . 
The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing light conditions in the vehicle. 
When the light switch is in position  , a sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting in 
the instruments and switches on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness level. 
 
When the light is switched off and the ignition switched on, the instrument and switch lighting 
(needles and scales) is switched on. As the ambient light becomes lower, the illumination of the 
scales is automatically reduced and may be switched off entirely. This function is intended to remind 
the driver to switch on the dipped beam in good time, i.e. when driving through tunnels. 
Interior and reading lights 
Press the appropriate button or move the switch to the appropriate position: 
Switch off the interior light.Switch on the interior lights.The interior lights are switched on 
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the vehicle key is removed from the 
ignition.Switch the reading light on or off. 
Stowage compartment and luggage compartment lights 
A light will be switched on and off when the stowage compartment on the front passenger side or 
the boot lid is opened or closed. 
Background lighting  

Eco driving profile ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control . 
Avoid driving at full throttle 
Never drive the vehicle at its top speed. The drag coefficient increases at excessively high speeds. 
This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle. 
Reduce idling 
Pull away immediately with low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the 
engine to idle but switch it off, e.g. when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing. 
In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically when the 
vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ Start/stop system . 
Refuel moderately 
A full fuel tank increases the weight of the vehicle. A fuel tank that is half or two thirds of the way 
full is sufficient for journeys in urban traffic in particular. 
Avoid short journeys 
A cold engine has very high fuel consumption. The optimum operating temperature is reached only 
after driving a few kilometres. The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient 
temperatures, e.g. in winter ⇒ Fig. 97 . Plan journeys economically and combine short journeys. 
Carry out regular maintenance 
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life 
of the vehicle. 
Observe the tyre pressures 
Low tyre pressures does not just mean greater wear, but also increase the rolling resistance of the 
tyres and thus the fuel consumption. Use optimised rolling resistance tyres. 
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the load. Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker 
⇒ Useful information about wheels and tyres  
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tyre monitoring system . 
Use low viscosity engine oils 
Fully synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity decrease frictional resistance in the engine and are 
distributed better and more quickly, especially during cold starts. 
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle 
You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for 
example by removing empty drink crates or unused child seats. 
To keep the vehicle's air resistance as low as possible, remove any add-on parts and equipment such 
as ski racks, bicycle racks and roof carriers once you have finished using them. 
Save electrical energy