Analogue instrument cluster
Fig. 11 Analogue instrument cluster in the dash panel.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 11 :
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) ⇒ Rev counter .
Coolant temperature display⇒ Coolant temperature display .
Displays⇒ Displays .
Reset, set and display button.
Speedometer.
Fuel gauge⇒ Fuel gauge .
Rev counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Rev counter
The start of the red zone on the rev counter indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used
in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a
gear or move the selector lever to D/S (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle
reaches the red zone ⇒ .
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
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
Sporty driving style.
Towing a heavy/long trailer.
The driver is distracted.
The Driver Alert System is reset in the following situations:
The ignition is switched off.
The driver seat belt is unfastened and the driver door is opened.
The vehicle has been stationary for longer than 15 minutes.
The Driver Alert System is automatically reset in the event of an extended period of driving at slow
speeds (speed less than 60 km/h (37 mph)). When the speed is increased again, the system
evaluates the driving behaviour once more.
WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the Driver Alert System cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the
Driver Alert System tempt you into taking any risks when driving. During a long trip, plan regular and
sufficient breaks.
The driver is responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.
Never drive a vehicle when you are tired.
The system cannot always detect the driver's level of alertness. Observe the information in the
Function limitations section.
In certain situations, the system may wrongly interpret intentional driving manoeuvres as a lack of
alertness from the driver.
No urgent warning will be given in the event of the phenomenon known as microsleep.
Observe the information in the instrument cluster display and act according to the commands.
The Driver Alert System has been developed for use only while driving on motorways and good
roads.
If there is a system fault, go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked.
The following higher-level menus can be displayed:
Lap timer
Lap (with the current lap number)
Statistics
Switching between the menus
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:
Press the rocker switch on the wiper lever ⇒ Operating the instrument cluster .
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
Press the or button ⇒ Operating the instrument cluster .
The following list shows an example of how the menus in the instrument cluster display are
structured. The actual scope of the menus and the names of the individual menu options vary
according to the instrument cluster design and the vehicle electronics.
Menu displays and functions
Lap timer menu
StartStarts the lap timer.Since startTiming starts when the vehicle drives off. If the vehicle is already
in motion, timing will begin when the vehicle has come to a temporary standstill.StatisticsAn
overview of the laps driven until now are displayed.
Lap menu
Stop!Active timing is interrupted. This will not end the lap.ContinuePaused timing resumes.Split
time:A split time will be displayed for approximately five seconds. Active timing continues parallel to
this.New lapTiming of the current lap will then be interrupted and a new lap will begin. The time of
the completed lap will be carried over to the statistics.Abort lapThe timing is ended and disregarded.
The current lap is not entered into the statistics.EndTiming is ended. The lap is entered into the
statistics.
Statistics menu
BackIt will be reset to the previous menu.ResetAll stored statistics data will be reset.
In the Statistics menu, the lap times most recently achieved are shown. If the maximum number of
99 laps or the maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds has been reached, a new
timing can only be started after the statistics have been reset.
WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Make lap timer settings and access statistics only when the vehicle is stationary.
In vehicles with flexible oil change service, the service intervals are calculated on an individual basis.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing requirements. An oil change
service must only be carried out when required by the vehicle. The individual conditions in which the
vehicle is used and the driver's personal driving style are taken into account. The service reminder is
displayed 30 days before the service is due. The distance is rounded to the nearest 100 km and the
remaining time is rounded to full days.
Service alert
If a service or inspection is due soon, a service alert will appear the next time the ignition is switched
on.
The number of kilometres or amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of
kilometres or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.
Service event
In the event of a due service or a due inspection, a signal tone will be given when the ignition is
switched on and the spanner symbol will be displayed for several seconds on the instrument
cluster display. One of the following displays will also appear ⇒ Fig. 19 :
Inspection now!
Oil service now!
Oil service and inspection now!
Checking service schedules
You can access the current scheduled service information when the ignition is switched on, the
engine is not running, and the vehicle is stationary:
Accessing the service schedule in the Infotainment system.
Press the button or function button.
Press the Vehicle and function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Select the Service menu option to display the service information.
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster.
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster until the text Service
appears in the display.
Release the button. The current scheduled service will be shown in the display.
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster.
Information on the scheduled service can be accessed only via the Service menu ⇒ Service menu .
Resetting the service interval display
If the service or the inspection was not performed by a Volkswagen dealership, the display can be
reset as follows:
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster .
Switch on the ignition again.
Release the button when one of the following messages appears on the instrument cluster
display: Reset oil service? or Reset inspection?.
Press the button on the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster to confirm.
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster.
The service interval display can be reset only via the Service menu ⇒ Service menu .
Do not reset the service interval display between service intervals otherwise incorrect data will be
shown.
If the oil change service was manually reset, the service interval display then also changes to a fixed
service interval in vehicles with flexible oil change service.
The service message will disappear after a few seconds when the engine is running, or when the
button on the wiper lever or the button on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed
⇒ Operating the instrument cluster .
If the 12-volt vehicle battery was disconnected for long periods in vehicles with flexible service, the
system cannot calculate the time at which the next service is due. The information shown in the
service interval display may therefore be incorrect. In this case, please observe the maximum
permissible service intervals ⇒ Service .
Operating the instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Operating using the wiper lever
⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ Button for driver assist systems
Some menu options can be accessed only when the vehicle is stationary.
Fig. 25 Function button on the Infotainment system display: time measurement for paused, current
and completed lap.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 24 and ⇒ Fig. 25
Stopwatch.
Function button with current lap time.
Stored lap times.
Start or continue time measurement (possible only when the ignition is switched on). Press Start
to start time measurement. Time measurement starts automatically as soon as the vehicle moves
forwards. A new first lap can be started when the data in the statistics have been reset.
Cancel current lap. The lamp time is deleted. --: --:--.-- is displayed in the statistics.
End time measurement.
Pause time measurement or cancel current lap (when time measurement is running).
Start new lap. The last lap time is stored and a new lap starts. The overall time of the laps driven
is shown in the statistics.
Display split time. The stopwatch stops for a few seconds and the split time is displayed.
Display statistics after ending or aborting time measurement (number of laps, overall time,
fastest and slowest slaps, average value of all lap times, all lap values). Press Reset to reset the
statistics.
A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds can be
recorded. If one of these limits has been reached, the data in the statistics must be deleted before a
further time measurement.