
Fig. 5 Overview of the driver side (left-hand drive vehicles)
Fig. 6 Overview of the driver side (right-hand drive vehicles)
Key for ⇒ Fig. 5 and ⇒ Fig. 6:
Light switch ⇒ Lights
- Light switched off or daytime running lights --
- Side light and dipped beam 
- Fog lights 
Headlight range control ⇒ Lights
Vent ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Lever for: ⇒ Lights
- Main beam headlights 
- Headlight flasher 
- Turn signal 
- Cruise control system (CCS)  –  –  – /+ – /- ⇒ Cruise 
control system (CCS)
Instrument cluster:
- Instruments ⇒ Instruments
- Display ⇒ Instruments
- Warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Warning and indicator lamps
Lever for windscreen wipers and washers ⇒ Windscreen wiper and washer
- Windscreen wipers  – 
- Interval wipe for the windscreen 
- Flick wipe x
- Windscreen wiper 
- Wash and wipe system for the windscreen 
- Rear wiper 
- Wash and wipe system for the rear window  

Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 8:
Stowage compartment with drink holder in the centre console ⇒ Drink holder
Ashtray ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
12-volt socket or cigarette lighter ⇒ Socket⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Handbrake ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking
Lever for:
- Manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
- Automated manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
Button for city emergency brake function ⇒ City emergency brake function
Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in 
right-hand drive vehicles
Key for ⇒ Fig. 9:
Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel ⇒ Airbag system
Vent ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
To the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front 
airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Opening lever for the stowage compartment or open stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage 
area
Symbols in the roof
SymbolMeaning
Interior lights and reading lights ⇒ Lights
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ⇒ Electric panorama 
sliding/tilting glass roof
Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings ⇒, faults ⇒ or certain functions. 
Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once 
the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Acoustic warning signals are sounded when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Handbrake is applied.
⇒ Braking, stopping 
and parkingDo not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high or 
coolant level system faulty.
⇒ Coolant
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low.⇒ Engine oil
⇒ Steering 

SymbolMeaning ⇒See
⇒ Changing gear
Flashing in conjunction with the remaining segments of the 
fuel tank display: fuel tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.
Instruments
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Instrument overview
⇒ Displays
⇒ Service interval display
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer 
to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is higher.
Additional information and warnings:
•Warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Warning and indicator lamps
•Volkswagen information system ⇒ Volkswagen information system
•Display of the currently selected gear (manual gearbox) ⇒ Changing gear.
•Information on service intervals ⇒BookletService schedule,
Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 1
Failure to observe the warning lamps could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and 
to accidents and serious injuries.
•Never ignore any warning lamps that are lit up.
•Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
•Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the 
exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the 
vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
•Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents, both for you and for other road users. 
If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle to warn 
other road users.
•Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.
•The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be 
sustained here ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine compartment.
WARNING
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
•Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING 

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the equipment level, the scale divisions may look slightly different in type 2 ⇒ Fig. 11
.
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 10 or ⇒ Fig. 11:
Speedometer in km/h or in mph and km/h, depending on vehicle.
Displays⇒ Displays.
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the  button briefly to switch between the trip recorder and the 
odometer.
- Press the  button for about 5 seconds to reset the trip recorder and any 
other indicators in the multifunction display ⇒ Volkswagen information system.
Fuel gauge⇒ Filling the tank.
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).The start of the red 
zone on the dial 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. It is advisable to change up a gear or lift 
your foot off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone ⇒.
Setting button for the clock or for switching between outside temperature display and 
clock.
- To set the clock, select the time display if not already selected. To do this, push the 
rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 12② up or down, or press setting button ⇒ Fig. 11⑥.
- Press and hold the  button to mark the hour display so that it flashes.
- Press the  button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
- Press the  button again briefly to select the minute display so that it flashes.
- Press the  button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
- Press the  button again to finish setting the clock.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Other instruments, such as the outside temperature display, can be shown in the screen of 
the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and 
renewal of parts.
Displays
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the 
instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 10② or ⇒ Fig. 11②:
•Warning and information displays
•Distance displays
•Time
•Outside temperature
•Selector lever positions ⇒ Changing gear
•Gear-change indicator (manual gearbox) ⇒ Changing gear
•Multifunction display (MFD) ⇒ Volkswagen information system
•Service interval display ⇒ Service interval display
•Start/stop system status display ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
•Fuel gauge ⇒ Filling the tank
•Belt status display for the rear seats ⇒ Seat belts
•When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading 
the engine.
•The needle on the rev counter should only briefly tip into the red area. Damage to the 
engine may otherwise be incurred.
NOTICE 

Warning and information displays
The system checks certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched 
on or while the vehicle is in motion. Functional faults are indicated by warning symbols on the 
instrument cluster display (⇒ Warning and indicator lamps). An acoustic warning is also given in 
certain cases. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.
Distance displays
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset. The final 
digit shows distances of 100 m.
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature falls below +4°C (+39°F), the display also shows a snowflake symbol (ice 
warning). This symbol flashes and then remains constantly lit until the outside temperature rises 
above +6°C (+43°F) ⇒.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be 
slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.
The measuring range lies between -40℃ (-40°F) and +50 ℃ (+122°F).
Selector lever positions
The chosen selector lever position is indicated by luminous lettering on the selector lever. In 
position D the selected gear and the current position are shown in the instrument cluster display. In 
position  (Tiptronic) only the selected gear is shown ⇒ Changing gear.
Gear-change indicator (manual gearbox)
While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to 
reduce fuel consumption ⇒ Changing gear.
Belt status display for the rear seats
Once the ignition has been switched on, the driver can see the belt status display in the instrument 
cluster display and therefore can tell whether or not the rear passengers have fastened their seat 
belts ⇒ Seat belts.
Start/stop system status display
The instrument cluster display shows information about the current status ⇒ Pull-away assist 
systems.
The design and content of displays may vary, as different instrument clusters are available.
Failure to observe the warning lamps could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and 
to accidents and serious injuries.
•Never ignore any warning lamps that are lit up.
•Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
•Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents, both for you and for other road users. 
If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle to warn 
other road users.
•Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the 
exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the 
vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
WARNING
Streets and bridges can be iced over at outside temperatures above freezing point.
•There may be black ice on the roads at outside temperatures above +4°C (+39°F) and 
also when no snowflake symbol is displayed as a black ice warning.
•You should never rely solely on the outside temperature display!
WARNING
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE 

If several warning reports are detected, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one 
after another. The symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified.
Service interval display
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The service display is shown on the instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 10 or ⇒ Fig. 11②.
Service schedules at Volkswagen are divided into two categories, with oil change, e.g. interval 
service, and without oil change, e.g. inspection service. This service interval display only provides 
information on services that include oil change. The sticker on the door pillar of the vehicle and the 
service schedule booklet provide information on all other services, for example, the next inspection 
service or brake fluid service.
In vehicles with service dependent on the time/distance travelled, the service intervals are fixed.
Service
If a service is due, an acoustic signal will sound and a service reminder in text form  will 
appear for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Volkswagen recommends that the 
scheduled service should be carried out within the next 100 km (approximately 62 miles).
Resetting the service interval display
If the service was not performed by a Volkswagen dealership, the display can be reset in the 
instrument cluster as follows:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold the  button.
Restart the ignition.
Release the  button and press it again briefly within approximately 10 seconds.
Do not reset the service interval display between service intervals otherwise incorrect data may be 
shown.
The service message will go out after a few seconds once the engine is running or when the 
 button in the windscreen wiper level ⇒ Fig. 12① is pressed.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for long periods, the system will not be able to calculate 
the time when the next service is due. The service displays could then display incorrect information. 
If this is the case then please observe the maximum service intervals shown in ⇒BookletService 
schedule,.
Volkswagen information system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Using the displays in the instrument cluster
⇒ Multifunction display (MFD)
Various different displays can be accessed via the instrument cluster display once the ignition has 
been switched on.
The scope of the displays in the instrument cluster depends 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.
Additional information and warnings:
•Instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview
•Exterior mirrors ⇒ Mirrors
•Driver assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems
•Radio ⇒BookletRadio,
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
•Never open the displays in the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING 

In some vehicles other vehicle functions can be displayed on the screen of the portable 
navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of 
parts.
After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been 
changed, system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) may have 
been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has 
been sufficiently charged.
Using the displays in the instrument cluster
Fig. 12 The windscreen wiper lever: button ① to confirm and rocker switch ② to change the 
display
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Opening a display option
•Switch on the ignition.
•If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the  button ⇒ Fig. 12①.
•Press the rocker switch ② up or down until the appropriate display option is shown.
Multifunction display (MFD)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The multifunction display (MFD) is equipped with two automatic memories: 1 - Trip memory and 2 - 
Total journey memory. The number of the current memory on display will be shown in the lower 
right-hand corner of the display.
When the ignition is switched on and memory 1 or 2 is shown on the 
display, press the  button to switch between the two memories.
1Trip memory
The memory collects the travel and fuel consumption data from the moment 
the ignition is switched on until it is switched off.
If the journey is interrupted for more than two hours, the memory is 
automatically deleted. If the journey is continued within two hours of the 
ignition being switched off, the new values will be added to the existing trip 
recorder.
2Total journey 
memory
Depending on which instrument cluster is installed, the memory collects 
journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours 
and 59 minutes travel time or 1,999.9 km (miles) distance travelled. Once 
these total limits have been reached, the memory will be deleted 
automatically and begin again at 0.
Possible displays
MenuFunction
TimeCurrent time in hours (h) and minutes (min).
Driving timeDriving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since 
the ignition was switched on.
Current fuel consumption
While the vehicle is in motion, current consumption is displayed 
in l/100 km. When the engine is running and the vehicle is 
stationary it is measured in litres/hour or, in vehicles with gas 
engines, in kg/h.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown in l/100km or, in 
vehicles with gas engines, in kg/100 km after a distance of 
approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display will show 
dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated 
approximately every 5 seconds.
Fuel range
Approximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be 
travelled with the current fuel level under the current driving 
conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current 
level of fuel consumption.
In natural gas engines: the value with the  symbol  shows the 
total distance in petrol mode. The value with the  symbol shows 
the total distance in petrol mode.
Distance drivenThe distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
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MenuFunction
Average speed
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 
100 metres has been travelled. The display will show dashes until 
this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately 
every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Digital coolant temperature 
display
Current temperature of the coolant temperature displayed digitally. 
If the --.- appears in the instrument cluster display and the  red 
warning light flashes, there is a fault in the engine cooling system. 
Do not drive on! Seek expert assistance.
Digital outside temperature 
displayCurrent outside temperature displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 
250 km/h (155 mph)) is exceeded, an acoustic warning will be 
given, along with a visible warning if required.
Switching between displays
•Press the rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 12② on the windscreen wiper lever.
Setting the clock
•Press and hold the  button in the windscreen wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 12① to mark the hour 
display so that it flashes.
•Use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 12② to make the settings. To do 
this, push the rocker switch up or down to increase or decrease the hours display.
•Press the  button in the windscreen wiper lever again briefly to select the minute display 
so that it flashes.
•Use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever to make the settings. To do this, push the 
rocker switch up or down to increase or decrease the minutes display.
•Press the  button on the windscreen wiper lever briefly to finish setting the clock.
Settings for the clock can also be made directly using the setting buttons on the instrument cluster 
⇒ .
Saving a speed for the speed warning
•Select the Speed warning --- km/h display.
•Press the  button on the windscreen wiper lever to save the current speed and activate 
the warning system.
•If necessary, use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever within approximately 5 
seconds to set the desired speed. Then press  again or wait a few seconds. The speed 
is now saved and the warning is activated.
•To deactivate, press . The set speed will be deleted.
Deleting memory 1 or 2 manually
•Select the memory that you wish to delete.
•Press and hold the  button for approximately 2 seconds ⇒ Fig. 12①.
In some vehicles other functions in the multifunction display can be displayed on the screen 
of the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs 
and renewal of parts.
 Type 2 instrument cluster only ⇒ Instrument cluster.
Before setting off
Driving tips
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Preparing for a journey and driving safely
⇒ Driving abroad
⇒ Driving through water on roads
Depending on where the vehicle is used, it may be advisable to have an engine and transmission 
guard installed. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's 
underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced 
roads. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
a)
a)
Before the journey