
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.
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Before the journey