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Centre console 
 
Fig. 8 Overview of the upper section of the centre console. 
 
Fig. 9 Overview of the lower section of the centre console. 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 8 : 
Infotainment system ⇒BookletInfotainment system, ⇒ Infotainment system controls and 
displays  
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
 
Buttons:  
     
        
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Hazard warning lights  ⇒ In an emergency  
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function ⇒ Airbag system  
Driver assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems  
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, 
cooling  
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, 
cooling  
Key to ⇒ Fig. 9 : 
 
Lever: 
DSG® dual clutch gearbox ⇒ DSG® dual clutch gearbox  
Manual gearbox ⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear  
Multimedia connections ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
Cigarette lighter or 12-volt socket ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter ⇒ Electrical sockets  
Control for the 4MOTION Active Control ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active 
Control  
Stowage compartment with drink holder ⇒ Stowage areas  
 
Buttons: 
Electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake  
Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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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  
     
        
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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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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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 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.  
     
        
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 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
⇒ Stowage compartment on the front passenger side  
⇒ Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest  
⇒ Drawers  
⇒ Coat and bag hooks  
Stow only light and small objects in the stowage areas. 
There is a stowage compartment for the vehicle wallet under the left front seat. Always keep the 
vehicle wallet in this stowage compartment. 
The USB socket and the function for wireless charging in accordance with the QI standard 
⇒BookletInfotainment system, may be located in the stowage compartment in the lower part of the 
centre console. 
 
WARNING 
Loose objects may be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden driving or braking 
manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle. 
Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects in the vehicle's open stowage 
compartments, on the dash panel, on the luggage compartment cover or in items of clothing and 
bags in the vehicle interior. 
Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion. 
 
WARNING 
Objects in the driver footwell can interfere with pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of 
the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury. 
Ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance. 
The floor mats must always be properly secured in the footwell. 
No additional foot mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted foot mat. 
Ensure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion. 
 
WARNING 
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause 
serious burns and vehicle damage.  
     
        
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Before adjusting the seats, always ensure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the moveable 
parts of the seat. 
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always ensure that there is no lighter in the way. 
Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette 
lighters may self-ignite as a result of high surface temperatures, particularly in summer. 
 
NOTICE 
The heating elements in the rear window can be destroyed by objects rubbing against them. 
Do not stow any temperature-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle. Hot and cold 
temperatures could damage them or render them unusable. 
Objects stored in the vehicle that are made from transparent materials, such as glasses, magnifying 
glasses or transparent suction cups on the windows, can concentrate the sun's rays and thus cause 
damage to the vehicle. 
 
Always ensure that the ventilation openings between the rear window and the stowage area are 
uncovered to allow stale air to escape from the vehicle. 
Stowage compartment on the front passenger side 
 
Fig. 135 On the front passenger side: open stowage compartment. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Key to ⇒ Fig. 135 : 
Media drives for the Infotainment system, card readers ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
Mounting for glasses compartment. 
Opening and closing the stowage compartment