2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC warning

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.

The buttons on the wiper lever are omitted in vehicles equipped with a multifunction steering wheel
⇒ Operating using the wiper lever .

WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Never operate the menus on the instrument cluster display while the vehicle is in motion.

Check the system settings after charging or replacing the 12-volt vehicle battery. System settings
may be changed or deleted if the power supply is interrupted.
Operating using the wiper lever

Fig. 20 On the right of the steering column: buttons on the wiper lever (illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
If any priority 1 ⇒ Instrument cluster  warning messages are displayed, you will be unable to open
any menus. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden using the button ⇒ Fig. 20  ①.
Selecting a menu or information display
Switch on the ignition.
Personalisation: select user.
If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the ⇒ Fig. 20  ① button, several times if
necessary.
To display the menus ⇒ Instrument cluster menus  or to return from a menu or an information
display to the menu selection, hold down the rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 20  ②.
To browse through the menus, press the rocker switch up or down.
To open the menu or information display, press button ⇒ Fig. 20  ① or wait until the menu or
information display opens automatically after a few seconds.
Changing settings in menus

In the menu displayed, press the rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 20  ② on the wiper lever upwards or
downwards until the desired menu option is marked. A frame appears around the selected option.
Press the ⇒ Fig. 20  ① button to make the required changes. A tick indicates that the particular
system or function is active.
Returning to menu selection
In the menu, select the Back menu option to exit the menu.

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 malfunction rectified.
Operating using the multifunction steering wheel

Fig. 21 Right-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: controls for using the menus and
information displays in the instrument cluster.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
If any priority 1 ⇒ Warning and information messages  warning messages are displayed, you will be
unable to open any menus. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the button on the
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 21 .
Selecting a menu or information display
Switch on the ignition.
Personalisation: select user.
If a message or the vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the button ⇒ Fig. 21 , several times if
required.
Press the or button to display a menu or browse through a menu ⇒ Fig. 21 .
To open the menu or information display, press ⇒ Fig. 21  or wait until the menu or information
display opens automatically after a few seconds.
Changing settings in menus

In the displayed menu, press the arrow keys or ⇒ Fig. 21  until the desired menu option is
marked. A frame appears around the selected option.
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 21  to make the required changes. A tick indicates that the particular
system or function is active.
Returning to menu selection
Press the or button ⇒ Fig. 21 .

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 malfunction rectified.
Button for driver assist systems

Fig. 22 On the turn signal and main beam lever on the left of the steering column: button for driver
assist systems.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
You can switch the driver assist systems listed in the Assist systems menu on and off with the button
on the turn signal and main beam lever.
Switching individual driver assist systems on and off
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 22  in the direction of the arrow to open the Assist systems menu.
Select the driver assist system and switch it on or off ⇒ Operating the instrument cluster . A tick
indicates that a driver assist system is switched on.
Mark and confirm your selection by pressing the button on the wiper lever, or by
pressing the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The driver assist systems can also be switched on and off in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu .
Infotainment system controls and displays

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Vehicle settings menu 
⇒ Performance monitor 
⇒ Lap timer 
⇒ Personalisation 
The Infotainment system combines key vehicle systems in a central operating unit, e.g. menu
settings, radio or navigation system.
General information on operation
The following section contains relevant information on the settings that can be adjusted in the
Vehicle settings menu. Basic information on operating the Infotainment system and on warning and
safety instructions is contained in a separate manual ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Systems settings and vehicle information display
After pressing the button or touching the function button followed by the Vehicle function
button, touch the corresponding function buttons to display information or make settings. The
current status of systems can be checked or system faults displayed by touching the function
button in the Vehicle status menu.
Vehicle settings (setup) ⇒ Vehicle settings menu .
Think Blue. Trainer. ⇒ Think Blue. Trainer. 
Performance monitor ⇒ Performance monitor .
Lap timer ⇒ Lap timer .
Offroad display ⇒ Offroad driving situations .
Auxiliary heater settings ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation .
Active media.
Driving data.
Vehicle status.
Convenience consumers.
Radio station selection.

WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can
distract you from the road.

Always drive carefully and responsibly.

When you start the engine after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been totally discharged or changed,
you may find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) and
user accounts have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the
12-volt vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
Vehicle settings menu
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
You can switch individual functions and systems on and off and make settings in the vehicle settings
of the Infotainment system.
Opening the Vehicle settings menu
Switch on the ignition.
Switch on Infotainment system if necessary.
Press the button or function button.
Touch the Vehicle and function buttons to open the Vehicle settings menu.
Touch the corresponding function buttons to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu or
to make settings in the menu options.
If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the respective function is switched on.
Touch the function button to return to the previous menu.
Performance monitor
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The performance monitor is a display for sporty driving. The digital instruments display real-time
values for engine power, temperature and acceleration that are determined by sensors on the
vehicle. This provides the driver with an overview of driving dynamics.

Fig. 23 On the Infotainment system display: performance monitor.

its operating temperature. The needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high engine
loads and at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Engine oil .
Adapting the display areas to the driving situation
Choose the three possible instruments corresponding to your individual driving style and the driving
situation.

WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can
distract you from the road.
Always drive carefully and responsibly.

NOTICE
When starting from cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading the
engine.

Due to the principle of performance determination used in the vehicle, the physical accuracy of the
displayed values is not guaranteed.
Lap timer
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The lap timer provides you with the option of timing your own laps manually in the vehicle on a race
track, storing the times and comparing them with previously measured best times.

Fig. 24 On the Infotainment system display: lap timer with stopwatch, function button and lap times.

Opening the lap timer
Press the MENU button or function button, depending on the version of the Infotainment system.
Touch the Vehicle function button.
Touch the Selection function button.
Touch the Sport function button. The performance monitor is displayed.
Touch one of the arrow buttons ⇒ Fig. 23  ② in the performance monitor to change to the lap
timer.
You can change between the lap timer and performance monitor at any time using the arrow
buttons ⇒ Fig. 23  ② and ⇒ Fig. 24 .
Measuring lap times
The stopwatch measures the lap time in two areas:
The red needle and the numerical value in the centre show the running time in seconds. The smaller
display in the inner area shows minutes and hours.
The display on the right side shows the current lap time with an accuracy of 1/100 seconds. There is
no difference between the stopwatch and lap times if there are not yet any laps with split times
stored in the lap timer.

WARNING
Avoid operating the lap timer when the vehicle is in motion if possible.
Make lap timer settings and access statistics only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is in motion, use the lap timer only in driving situations which are easy to control.
Personalisation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The personalisation function allows personalised vehicle settings, such as air conditioning system,
instrument cluster or lighting settings, to be saved in a user account. Four user accounts are
available. Users are identified by the vehicle keys upon unlocking the vehicle. A user account is
assigned to each vehicle key.
Changes to the settings will be assigned to the active user account and saved upon locking the
vehicle or changing the user account.
Welcome and user account selection
When personalisation is activated, the name of the current user account appears on the instrument
cluster display for approximately ten seconds after you switch on the ignition.
During this time, you can select a user account using the buttons on the wiper lever or multifunction
steering wheel ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .