2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! instrument panel

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

FunctionAction
Locking the vehicle and activating the
SAFELOCK mechanism.
Locking the vehicle without activating the
SAFELOCK mechanism.
Press the  button on the vehicle key twice.
Press the central locking button in the driver
door once.
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked.
This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the
inside ⇒.
In some vehicles, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you
that the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
•The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
Indicator lamp in the driver door
After locking the vehicle:Meaning
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly
at short intervals and then more slowly.The SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and
then switches off. The light starts to flash again after
approximately 30 seconds.
The SAFELOCK mechanism is
deactivated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in
short intervals. The lamp will then light up without
interruption for approximately 30 seconds.
Fault in the locking system. Proceed to a
qualified workshop.
Doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Childproof lock
Additional information and warnings:
•Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set
•Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system
•Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing
In some vehicles it is possible to set the screen of the portable navigation device (delivered
by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts to display whether at
least one vehicle door is open or not properly closed.
Always take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism otherwise you could cause
accidents or injuries.
•Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key.
The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK mechanism is
activated.
•Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the
vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked inside the
vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
WARNING
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This
could lead to severe injuries.
•Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
•Ensure that the door is properly closed and that the lock has engaged. The closed door
must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
•Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their path.
WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if
the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.
•Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
WARNING

Volkswagen offers 2 different front airbag systems for front passengers:
AB
Features of the front passenger front
airbag that can only be switched off
by a qualified workshop.
Features of the front passenger front
airbag that can be switched off
manually using the key-operated
switch ⇒ Switching the front passenger front
airbag on and off manually using the key-
operated switch.
– Indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster.– Indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster.
– Front passenger front airbag in the dash
panel.
– Indicator lamp in the dash panel
PASSENGER AIR BAG .
– Key-operated switch in the dash panel on the
front passenger side.
– Front passenger front airbag in the dash
panel.
Name: airbag system.Name: airbag system with front
passenger front airbag deactivation.
Indicator lamps
Fig. 53 In the upper part of the centre console: indicator lamp for disabled front passenger front
airbag
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Lit upLocationPossible causeSolution
Instrument
cluster
Fault in airbag and belt
tensioner system.
Proceed to a qualified workshop to
have the system checked
immediately.
Dash panel
Fault in the airbag system.
Proceed to a qualified workshop to
have the system checked
immediately.
Front passenger front airbag
switched off.
Check whether the airbag should
stay switched off.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is
switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
If the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG is not continuously lit or if it lights up
together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster when the front passenger front airbag
is switched off, there may be a fault in the airbag system ⇒.
Description and function of the airbags
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The airbags can protect vehicle occupants during frontal and side collisions by reducing their
movement in the direction of the collision.
If there is a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger correctly, may not trigger at
all or may trigger unexpectedly. This can cause severe or fatal injuries.
•The airbag system should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
•Never fit a child seat to the front passenger seat or remove a child seat that is already
fitted. The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident in spite of the fault.
WARNING
To avoid damage to your vehicle, always observe the indicator lamps and associated warning
texts.
NOTICE

Fig. 56 On the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front airbag on the
front passenger side
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off when securing a rear-facing child seat to
the front passenger seat.
Disabling the front passenger front airbag
•Switch off the ignition.
•Open the door on the front passenger side.
•Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key ⇒ Vehicle key set.
•Use the open key bit to turn the key switch ⇒ Fig. 56 to the OFF position.
•Close the door on the front passenger side.
•When the ignition is switched on, the PASSENGER AIR BAG  indicator lamp will light
up permanently in the dash panel ⇒ Indicator lamps.
Enabling the front passenger front airbag
•Switch off the ignition.
•Open the door on the front passenger side.
•Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key ⇒ Vehicle key set.
•Use the open key bit to turn the key switch ⇒ Fig. 56 to the ON position.
•Close the door on the front passenger side.
•Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG  indicator lamp in the dash panel does not
light up when the ignition is switched on ⇒ Indicator lamps.
Identifying characteristics for a disabled front passenger front airbag
A disabled front passenger front airbag is identified only when the PASSENGER AIR BAG
indicator lamp is displayed in the dash panel ( lights up yellow continuously)
⇒ Indicator lamps.
If the indicator lamp  in the dash panel is not lit up steadily, or if it lights up at the same
time as indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, do not attach any child restraint system to the
front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an
accident.
Side airbags
Fig. 57 On left-hand side of vehicle: deployment zone of the side airbag (variant A). On the side of
the front seat: location and deployment range of the side airbag (variant B)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances.
•To prevent damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger front airbag on
and off when the ignition is switched off.
•It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct
position.
•Only switch the front passenger front airbag off if, in exceptional circumstances, a child
seat has to be attached to the front passenger seat.
•Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the
front passenger seat is no longer being used.
WARNING

Vents
The vents ⇒ Fig. 114① should be left open to ensure that the vehicle interior is sufficiently heated,
ventilated and cooled.
•Press the vent ① to open it.
•Turn the panels to adjust the direction of the airflow.
•To ensure the best possible airflow to the side windows, open the individual air vent and turn to
the defrost position in which the air vent engages.
•To close the vents, push the panels backs.
Additional vents can be found in the middle of the instrument panel ⇒ Fig. 114②, in the footwells
and in the rear area of the vehicle interior.
Air recirculation mode
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
General notes
The air recirculation mode prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
If the outside temperature is very high, the manual air recirculation mode should be activated for a
short time in order to cool the vehicle interior more quickly.
•If the air distribution control is set to , switch off the air recirculation mode ⇒.
Switching the air recirculation mode on and off
Switching on: push the slider ⇒ Fig. 113④ all the way to the right.
Switching off: push the slider ⇒ Fig. 113④ all the way to the left.
At the filling station
Filling the tank
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
⇒ Filling the tank with petrol
⇒ Filling the tank with natural gas
⇒ Capacities
⇒ Checks when filling the tank
The fuel cap is located at the rear right-hand side of the vehicle.
Additional information and warnings:
•Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
•Fuel ⇒ Fuel
Do not place any food, medicine or any other heat-sensitive items in front of the vents. Heat-
sensitive food, medicine and other items could be either damaged or rendered useless.
NOTICE
Stale air can quickly cause tiredness and lack of concentration in the driver, which in turn can
cause collisions, accidents and serious injuries.
•Never use the air recirculation mode for an extended period as no fresh air will enter the
vehicle interior.
•If the cooling system is switched off, the windows can mist up very quickly in air
recirculation mode and reduce visibility considerably.
•Always switch off the air recirculation mode when it is not required.
WARNING
Do not smoke if the air recirculation mode has been selected. The smoke drawn into the
cooling system can leave a residue on the evaporator and the dust and pollen filter, producing
a permanent unpleasant odour.
NOTICE