2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC engine

NOTICE

When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the
engine.
The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may
otherwise be incurred.

Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine noise.

Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The Active Info Display is a digital instrument cluster with high-resolution TFT colour display. To
complement the standard dials such as the rev counter and speedometer, users can choose from
various "information profiles" to view additional data.

Fig. 12 Active Info Display in the dash panel
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 12 :

Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) ⇒ Rev counter .
Current gear / selector lever position⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear  or ⇒ DSG® dual clutch
gearbox .
Displays⇒ Displays .
Speedometer.
Digital speed display.

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

When the ignition is switched on, depending on the equipment level, the instrument cluster 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°C (+39°F), even
when no snowflake symbol is displayed.
You should never rely solely on the outside temperature display!

Different instrument clusters are available, which means that the versions and displays may vary. In
displays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively by indicator lamps.

Some displays in the instrument cluster may be overridden by sudden alerts, e.g. incoming
telephone calls.

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
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⇒Introduction 
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

When the vehicle is in motion, use the lap timer only in driving situations which are easy to control.
Fuel gauge

Fig. 15 Fuel gauge in the analogue instrument cluster.

Fig. 16 Fuel gauge in the Active Info Display.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Fuel tank almost empty.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The reserve volume, red marking, is being consumed ⇒ .
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
Water in the diesel fuel.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Switch off the engine and seek expert assistance.
Tank cap open.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Close the tank cap.

WARNING
Driving when the fuel level is too low can lead to the vehicle coming to a standstill in traffic,
potentially causing accidents and serious injuries.
When the fuel level is too low, the fuel supply to the engine could be irregular, especially when
driving up or down hills and inclines.
The steering, all driver assist systems and brake support systems stop working if the engine sputters
or goes off due to fuel shortage or irregular fuel supply.
Always fill the tank when it is still 1/4 full. This reduces the risk of running out of fuel and breaking
down.

NOTICE
Do not run the tank empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring and allow unburnt fuel to
enter the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or particulate filter could be damaged as a result.

The small arrow next to the petrol pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows you the side of the vehicle
on which the tank flap is located.
Coolant temperature display

Fig. 17 Coolant temperature display in the analogue instrument cluster.

Fig. 18 Coolant temperature gauge in the Active Info Display.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Cold area. The engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine revs and
heavy engine loads until the engine is warm.
Normal area.
Warning area. The temperature may also rise to the hot area when the engine is working hard,
especially at high ambient temperatures.
Coolant
The indicator lamp lights up and the central warning lamp flashes red.
The coolant level is not correct or there is a fault in the coolant system.
Do not drive on!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Check the coolant level ⇒ Coolant .
Seek expert assistance if the warning lamp does not go out although the coolant level is adequate.
Service interval display

Fig. 19 In the instrument cluster display: display example for a due service event (illustration).
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The service event displays are shown on the instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 19  and in the Infotainment
system.
Versions and displays can vary as different versions of the instrument cluster and Infotainment
system are available.
In vehicles with fixed oil change service, services take place at predefined service intervals.