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Information profiles
Various, topic-specific information profiles can be selected via the Active Info Display menu option in
the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu . Depending on the selected
information profile, the Active Info Display shows additional information in the centre of the round
instruments, or the round instruments are hidden and the additional information is displayed across
the whole width of the display. The following information profiles are available:
Gear. Digital display of the current gear or selected position.
Speed. Digital display of the speed.
Consumption. Graphic representation of current consumption and digital display of average
consumption.
Range. Digital display of the remaining range.
Dynamic Road Sign Display. Display of recognised road signs.
Distance travelled. Digital display of the distance covered.
Time of arrival information. Digital display of the remaining driving time, distance to the destination
and estimated time of arrival.
Acceleration. Graphic representation of longitudinal and lateral acceleration.
Assist systems. Graphic representation of various assist systems.
Height. Digital display of the current height above sea level.
Navigation. Graphic representation of arrow navigation.
Compass. Digital compass display.
Audio. Digital display of current audio playback.
The number and functions of the available information profiles can differ depending on the vehicle
equipment.
Navigation map in the Active Info Display
With some vehicle equipment levels, the Active Info Display is able to display a detailed map. To
display this map, select the Navigation menu item in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster
menus .
The navigation map can be shown in two sizes. With the larger map size, the navigation map is
displayed over the entire width of the display. To select the preferred map size:
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Instrument cluster menus to switch
between map sizes as required.
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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 .
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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
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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.
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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.
Instrument cluster menus
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
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 data⇒ Driving data display (multifunction display)
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 ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Audio ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Telephone ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Vehicle status⇒ Warning and information messages .
Lap timer⇒ Lap timer .
Personalisation (user selection)⇒ Personalisation .
1) Only in vehicles with an Active Info Display.
Service menu
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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
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The memory will be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
Since refuelling memory
Display and storage of the collected driving and consumption values. The memory is deleted when
the tank is refilled.
Long-term memory
The memory collects driving data for up to 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes of
driving time or 1,999.9 km or 9,999.9 km distance covered. The memory is deleted if one of these
maximum values1) is exceeded.
Deleting driving data memories
Select the memory that you wish to delete.
Press and hold the button on the wiper lever or the button on the multifunction
steering wheel for approximately two seconds.
Selecting displays
You can select which driving data you want to display in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu .
Average consumption display
The average fuel consumption is displayed after approx. 300 metres.
Range display
Approximate driving distance in km that the vehicle can still travel if the same driving style is
maintained.
SCR range or Range 2) display
Approximate driving distance in km that can still be travelled with the remaining quantity of AdBlue®
if the current driving style is maintained. This display appears only when the remaining range
reaches 2,400 km and cannot be cancelled.
Average speed display
The average speed is displayed after approximately 100 metres.
Convenience consumers
List of active convenience systems which can increase energy consumption, e.g. the air conditioning.
Setting the speed warning
Select the display Warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.
Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on the multifunction
steering wheel to save the current speed and activate the warning.
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Within around five seconds, set the speed with the 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 ⇒ Personalisation .
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⇒Introduction
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 . An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. The appearance of the information
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.