
•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 displayyf  D Q G  P H Q X V  I R U  Y D U L R X V  V H W W L Q J V  ⇒ Instrument cluster 
menus.
•Service interval display ⇒ Service interval display.
•Speed warning function ⇒ Instrument cluster menus.
•Speed warning for winter tyres.
•Start/stop system status display ⇒ Start/stop system .
•Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACTyf  ⇒ Driving economically.
•Economical mode .
•Engine code (ECyf
•Personalisation: welcome and user selection.
•Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system ⇒ Dynamic Road Sign Display 
(Sign Assistyf.
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the bonnet 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 will have different displays.
Selector lever positions (DSG dual clutch gearboxyf
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°Fyf   W K H  W H P S H U D W X U H  G L V S O D \  D O V R  
shows a snowflake symbol . This symbol remains lit up until the outside temperature rises 
above +6°C (+43°Fyf  ⇒.
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 measuring range lies between -45°C (-49°Fyf  D Q G     

Country availability
At the time that this owner's manual went to print, Dynamic Road Sign Display was available in the 
following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, 
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, 
Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, 
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Displays
in addition to speed limits and overtaking restrictions, Dynamic Road Sign Display also detects the 
sign which indicates that all restrictions have been lifted on motorways and main roads in Germany. 
In all other countries, the current speed limit is displayed instead.
The road signs detected by Dynamic Road Sign Display are displayed on the instrument cluster 
⇒ Fig. 19 and, depending on the version installed in the vehicle, also on the Infotainment system 
⇒ Vehicle settings menu. In some equipment levels a notification also appears on the Head-up 
Display ⇒ Instrument cluster.
Dynamic Road Sign Display textsCause and solution
No road signs available
The system is in the initialisation phase. 
OR: the camera has not detected any 
regulatory or warning signs.
Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display
System fault. 
Go to a qualified workshop and have the 
system checked.
Speed warning currently not available.
Fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system 
speed warning. 
Go to a qualified workshop and have the 
system checked.
Dynamic Road Sign Display: clean 
windscreen!
The area around the camera on the windscreen 
is dirty. 
Clean the windscreen.
Dynamic Road Sign Display is currently 
restricted.
No data transmission from the Infotainment 
system. 
Check whether valid map data is loaded on the 
Infotainment system. 
OR: the vehicle is located in an area that is not 
covered by the map stored on the Infotainment 
system.
No data availableDynamic Road Sign Display is not supported in 
the country in which you are currently travelling.
Switching Dynamic Road Sign Display on and off in the instrument 
cluster display
The continuous display of road signs in the instrument cluster can be activated and deactivated in 
the Infotainment system using the  button or function button and the Vehicle, 
 and Driver assistance function buttons.
Display of road signs
After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and the 
current vehicle data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display shows up to three valid road signs 
⇒ Fig. 19 with the accompanying additional signs:
1st position:The road sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the 
display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mphyf  ⇒ Fig. 19.2. position:traffic signs that do not 
always apply (e.g. 100 km/h (60 mphyf  L Q  Z H W \f are shown in second place.Additional sign:if the 
windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, any road sign, for example with the 
additional In wet conditions sign that now applies will be moved left to the first position.3. 
position:Further road signs that do not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g. 
overtaking temporarily not permitted ⇒ Fig. 19.
Speed warning function
When the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects that an applicable speed limit has been exceeded, it 
will issue an acoustic warning signal and display a message on the instrument cluster display.
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the Infotainment system using the 
 button or function button and the Vehicle,  and Driver assistance
function buttons ⇒ Vehicle settings menu. The settings can be adjusted in increments of 5 km/h (3 
mphyf  Z L W K L Q  D  U D Q J H  E H W Z H H Q    N P  K   P S K \f and 15 km/h (9 mphyf  D E R Y H  W K H  S H U P L W W H G  P D [ L P X P  
speed.
Trailer mode
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the 
vehicle, the display of road signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable 
speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment system  

using the  button or function button and the Vehicle,  and 
Driver assistance function buttons ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
In trailer mode, the speed warning function display can be adjusted to the type of trailer or to legal 
requirements. The settings can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h (5 mphyf  Z L W K L Q  D  U D Q J H  
between 60 km/h (40 mphyf  D Q G      N P  K      P S K \f. If a higher speed is set than is permitted for 
driving with a trailer in the country in which you are currently travelling, Dynamic Road Sign Display 
automatically issues a warning at the usual speed limit, e.g. at 80 km/h (50 mphyf  L Q  * H U P D Q \ .
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactivated, Dynamic Road Sign Display issues warnings as if 
the vehicle was being driven without a trailer.
Functional limitations
Dynamic Road Sign Display is subject to system-related limitations. The following conditions can 
restrict the function of Dynamic Road Sign Display, or prevent it from working altogether:
•Poor visibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or heavy spray.
•Dazzling, e.g. from oncoming traffic or sunlight.
•High speeds.
•Covered or dirty camera.
•Traffic signs located outside of the camera's field of view.
•Partially or fully hidden traffic signs, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles.
•Non-standard traffic signs.
•Damaged or bent traffic signs.
•Variable traffic signs on gantries (changeable traffic sign display using LEDs or other light 
sourcesyf .
•Out-of-date map material in the Infotainment system.
•Vehicles with traffic sign stickers, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks.
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can 
therefore change automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation.
Time
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•To set the time (on all vehicle clocksyf   S U H V V  D Q G  K R O G  W K H   button in the instrument 
cluster while the doors are closed until the word Time appears in the instrument cluster display 
⇒ Analogue instrument cluster or ⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Displayyf.
•Release the  button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour 
setting is marked.
•Then press the  button repeatedly until the required hour is displayed. Press and hold 
the  button to scroll through quickly.
The intelligent Dynamic Road Sign Display technology cannot overcome the laws of 
physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra 
convenience afforded by Dynamic Road Sign Display tempt you into taking any risks when 
driving, as this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full 
concentration of the driver.
•Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic 
conditions.
•Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog can cause road signs to be not displayed 
or be incorrectly displayed by the system.
•If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the Dynamic 
Road Sign Display system may be impaired.
WARNING
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign 
Display system may differ from the current traffic situation.
•Not all road signs can be recognised by the system and displayed correctly.
•Road signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and 
displays provided by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system.
WARNING
Availability of the Dynamic Road Sign Display system is restricted in 
waypoint navigation mode (waypoint navigationyf  R I  W K H  , Q I R W D L Q P H Q W  V \ V W H P .
NOTICE 

MenuSubmenuSetting optionsFurther 
information
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand 
driveyf
Interior lighting– Instrument and switch lighting 
– Footwell lighting
Coming 
Home/Leaving 
Home function
– Duration that the Coming Home 
function is switched on 
– Duration that the Leaving Home 
function is switched on
Background 
lighting–
– Overall brightness of the 
background lighting 
– Brightness of individual areas of the 
background lighting 
– Colour of certain areas of the 
background lighting
⇒ Lights
Mirror and 
wiper settings
Mirrors
– Synchronous adjustment of the 
exterior mirrors 
– Front passenger exterior mirror 
lowering function in reverse gear 
– Folding in when parked
⇒ Mirrors
Wipers
– Automatic wipe function when 
raining 
– Rear window wiping in reverse gear
⇒ Wipers
Settings for 
opening and 
closing
Window 
operation
Activation and deactivation of the 
convenience opening function for the 
windows.
⇒ Windows
Central locking
Setting door unlocking.
⇒ Central locking 
system
Activation or deactivation of automatic 
locking.
Activation and deactivation of the 
Easy Open function.
Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Activation or deactivation of automatic 
opening of the luggage compartment 
cover (vehicle-dependentyf .
⇒ Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Instrument 
cluster 
settings
Multifunction 
display
– Current consumption 
– Average fuel consumption 
– Refuel quantity 
– Convenience consumers 
– Eco tips 
– Driving time 
– Distance covered 
– Average speed 
– Digital speed display 
– Speed warning 
– Oil temperature 
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
– Since start driving data 
– Long-term driving data
Head-
up Display 
settings
Display– Brightness 
– Colour scheme
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Contents
– Cruise control system 
– ACC 
– Dynamic Road Sign Display 
– Route guidance 
– Lane keeping system (Lane Assistyf
Time and date 
settings–
– Clock time source (manual, GPSyf  
– Time 
– Set summer time automatically 
– Time zone 
– Time format (12h, 24hyf  
– Date 
– Date format
–
Unit settings–
– Distance 
– Speed 
– Temperature 
– Volume 
– Consumption 
– Pressure
–
Service–
– Vehicle identification number 
– Date of next inspection 
– Date of next oil change service
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Factory 
settings–
– All settings 
– Driver assistance 
– Parking and manoeuvring 
– Light 
– Mirrors and wipers 
– Opening/closing 
– Multifunction display (driving datayf
– 

Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Wheels and tyres, Fuel types and refuelling.
Ensure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
Air intake to the engine must not be obstructed, and the engine must not be covered with 
any kind of insulating materials In the engine compartment.
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment 
or on the roof Transporting.
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight 
and size Safe transport of children.
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of 
the occupants Sitting position, Mirrors.
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be 
securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. 
This also applies to all passengers Sitting position.
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout 
the journey. This also applies to all passengers Seat belts.
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, 
opening menus and making adjustments to settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic 
conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
Take regular breaks when travelling long distances – at least every two hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or 
switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and 
repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
•Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle.
•Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function 
upon opening the driver door.
Personalised vehicle setup
The vehicle equipment and functions that can be personalised include the following:
•Open and close (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.yf
•Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, convenience turn signal etc.yf
•Air conditioning system (temperature settings, ventilation etc.yf
•Assistance systems (Park Distance Control, ACC, Dynamic Road Sign Display etc.yf
•Driver profile selection (driver profiles etc.yf
•Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displaysyf
•Infotainment system (brightness and saved stationsyf
•Seat setup (seat positionyf
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to 
a different user account, select the user account you want and manually assign it to the vehicle key.
Safety
General notes
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own 
safety, and the safety of all passengers and other road users ⇒:
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related regulations apply that the 
vehicle may not comply with. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen 
dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the 
following issues at your destination: 

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on both sides of the vehicle switches on 
to provide better illumination of the area when manoeuvring.
Switching the fog lights on and off
•Switching on the front fog lights : Pull the light switch ⇒ Fig. 97 out to the first stopper. 
The indicator lamp  in the light switch lights up green.
•Switching on the rear fog lights : pull the light switch all the way out. The indicator lamp 
 in the instrument cluster lights up yellow.
•To switch the fog lights off, press in the light switch or move it to position .
If the automatic headlights are switched on  and the front or rear fog lights are 
switched on, the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on irrespective of the current light 
conditions outside.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle's rear fog lights are switched off 
automatically if a trailer with rear fog lights is electrically connected to the vehicle ⇒ Trailer towing.
Light functions
Side lights
If the light switch is in position  both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of 
the tail light clusters, number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash 
panel. The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is not locked from outside (when the ignition is switched offyf  W K H  F R Q W L Q X R X V  S D U N L Q J  
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after ten minutes to reduce 12-volt 
vehicle battery discharge ⇒ Switching the parking lights on and off.
Automatic headlights 
When the light switch is in position , the vehicle lighting and the instrument and switch 
lighting will switch on and off automatically depending on the light conditions. When the lights are 
switched on, the indicator lamp in the light switch lights up yellow.
The automatic headlight control function is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all 
driving situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time for automatic headlight control 
can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system.
Cornering light
When cornering slowly or travelling around very tight bends, a static cornering light is switched on 
automatically.
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other 
road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.
•The light assist functions are designed to provide assistance only. The driver is 
responsible for making sure that the vehicle lights are switched on correctly.
•Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road 
ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.
•Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
•The rear lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. If the rear lights 
are not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark, 
raining, or if visibility is poor.
WARNING
The automatic headlights function ( yf  V Z L W F K H V  W K H  G L S S H G  E H D P  K H D G O L J K W V  R Q  D Q G  
off only when there is a change to the level of brightness.
•Switch on the dipped beam headlights manually if this is necessary due to particular 
weather conditions, e.g. fog.
WARNING 

Fig. 122 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Select a forward gear
The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift lever ⇒ Fig. 122.
•Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
•Move the gear lever to the required position ⇒.
•Release the clutch to engage.
In some countries, the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
•Reverse gear should only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
•Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal ⇒.
•Move the gear lever to the neutral position and push down.
•Push the gearshift lever fully to the left and then to the front in the reverse gear position 
⇒ Fig. 122Ⓡ.
•Release the clutch to engage.
Shifting down
You should always select the next immediate gear when shifting down a gear whilst the vehicle is in 
motion. The engine revs should not be too high when doing this ⇒. Damage to the clutch and 
the gearbox could occur if at high speeds or high engine revs one or more gears are skipped when 
shifting down gear, even if the clutch is not released when doing this ⇒.
Kickdown
On vehicles with speed limiter ⇒ Speed limiter, the kickdown function allows the stored speed limit 
to be intentionally exceeded, e.g. when overtaking.
When the accelerator is fully depressed, the speed limiter regulator is temporarily switched off when 
the vehicle exceeds the stored speed.
Once the vehicle returns to a speed below the stored speed and the accelerator is no longer fully 
depressed, speed limiter regulation becomes active again.
When the Eco driving profile is selected in vehicles with driving profile selection ⇒ Driving profile 
selection and 4MOTION Active Control and the accelerator is depressed fully beyond the pressure 
point, the engine output is automatically regulated to ensure maximum vehicle acceleration.
Troubleshooting
Clutch does not transmit the entire engine torque. If necessary, remove foot from clutch pedal.
The clutch can overheat, for example if the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a crawl for long 
periods, or in stop and go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases 
by additional warning lamps and a text message in the instrument cluster display. An acoustic 
warning may also be given ⇒.Clutch is defective. Drive on carefully! Seek expert 
assistance. Failure to do so could result in considerable damage to the clutch.
When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged 
and the clutch released. This also applies when the electronic park brake has been 
switched on.
•Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Shifting gears incorrectly to a lower gear can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which 
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
WARNING 

•After manual release, carefully press the cover onto the centre console while ensuring that the 
electrical wires are positioned correctly.
Emergency programme
There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster for the selector lever 
positions have a light background. The DSG dual clutch gearbox is running in an emergency 
programme. The vehicle can still be driven in the emergency programme, but only at reduced 
speed and not in all gears.
In vehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox, you may no longer be able to select reverse gear.
In all cases you should have the DSG dual clutch gearbox checked by a qualified workshop 
immediately.
Overheating of the DSG dual clutch gearbox
The DSG dual clutch gearbox can become too hot, for example, if the vehicle pulls off 
frequently, drives at crawling speed for long periods, or in stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is 
indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases by a text message in the instrument cluster 
display. A signal tone may also be given. Stop the vehicle and allow the gearbox to cool down ⇒
.
The vehicle does not move forwards or backwards even though a position 
has been selected
If the vehicle will not move in the required direction, the system may have selected the position 
incorrectly. Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.
If the vehicle still does not move in the required direction, there is a system fault. Seek expert 
assistance and have the system checked.
Downhill speed control
If the vehicle is being held on the Auto Hold function, the green indicator lamp  lights up. 
Switch off Auto Hold if necessary ⇒ Auto Hold function.
The Hill Descent Control system in vehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox helps when braking 
and travelling downhill ⇒. This system uses the braking power of the engine, rather than the 
brakes directly.
The DSG dual clutch gearbox selects the best gear for the circumstances, depending on the 
steepness of the hill and the current speed. The selector lever must be in position D/S. The downhill 
speed control is not active in Tiptronic mode.
As the downhill speed control system can shift down only as far as third gear, it may be necessary 
to activate the Tiptronic mode when driving down particularly steep inclines. When in Tiptronic 
mode, select second or first gear manually in order to make use of the braking effect of the engine 
and to relieve the load on the brakes.
The start/stop system is automatically deactivated as long as downhill speed control is active.
Activating downhill speed control automatically:
•If the downhill gradient is greater than approximately 6yb .
•AND: if the selector lever is in position D/S.
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Never move the selector lever out of the position P if the electronic parking brake is not 
switched on. Otherwise the vehicle could move unexpectedly if it is stopped on an incline, 
which could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
WARNING
The DSG dual clutch gearbox will become damaged if the vehicle is allowed to roll for a 
long period of time or at a high speed (for example while being towedyf  Z L W K  W K H  V H O H F W R U  
lever in position N and the engine switched off.
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•If the display indicates that the gearbox is overheating for the first time, the vehicle will 
have to be parked safely or driven faster than 20 km/h (12 mphyf .
•If the text message and signal tone are repeated every ten seconds, the vehicle must be 
parked safely immediately and the engine switched off. Allow the gearbox to cool down.
•In order to prevent damage to the gearbox, you should not drive on until the acoustic 
warning stops. You should not pull away or drive the vehicle at very low speeds while 
the gearbox is overheated.
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