Performance monitor
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The performance monitor is a display 
for sporty driving. The digital 
instruments display real-time values for 
engine power, temperature and 
acceleration that are determined by 
sensors on the vehicle. This provides 
the driver with an overview of driving 
dynamics.
Fig. 27 On the Infotainment system display: Performance monitor.
Key for ⇒ Fig. 27
Display areas.
Arrow buttons for changing to the lap timer.
Opening the performance monitor
•Press the MENU button on the Infotainment system.
•Touch the Vehicle function button.
•Touch the Selection function button.
•Touch the Sport function button.
If you would like to switch between the performance monitor and the lap timer ⇒ Lap timer, touch 
one of the arrow buttons on the left and right above the instruments ⇒ Fig. 27②.
Selecting instruments and setting units
The display can show a maximum of three instruments at the same time. Each instrument can be 
selected for each display area ⇒ Fig. 27① (left, middle, rightyf .
To change instruments, swipe vertically over the display. The currently selected instrument will then 
disappear and a new instrument will appear.
The units can be adjusted for some instruments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system.
The following instruments can be displayed:
•Charge pressure display: the charge pressure display ⇒ Fig. 27① (leftyf  V K R Z V  W K H  S U H V V X U H  
in the charge air system between the turbocharger and engine (in the unit baryf   7 K H  I X U W K H U  W R  
the right the needle on the scale, the higher the engine power output.
•Accelerometer (G-meteryf : The accelerometer (G-meteryf  ⇒ Fig. 27① (centreyf  V K R Z V  W K H  
acceleration value in the centre (in the unit gyf   7 K H  U H G  P D U N L Q J  L Q  W K H  J U L G  W \ S H  D U H D  V K R Z V  W K H  
acceleration level and the direction of the acting force (in the opposite direction according to 
physical lawsyf   , I  \ R X  G U L Y H  W R  W K H  O H I W   I R U  H [ D P S O H   W K H  U H G  P D U N L Q J  Z L O O  P R Y H  L Q  W K H  U L J K W  D U H D  R I  
the instrument (and vice versayf   , I  \ R X  D F F H O H U D W H   W K H  U H G  P D U N L Q J  Z L O O  P R Y H  G R Z Q   , I  \ R X  E U D N H   
the red marking will move up. The level of acceleration is indicated by the position of the red 
marking which moves outwards. If the acceleration increases, the red marking will move away 
from the centre area.
•Power display: the power display ⇒ Fig. 27① (rightyf  V K R Z V  W K H  F X U U H Q W  H Q J L Q H  S R Z H U  R X W S X W  
as a digital value and on the surrounding scale (in kWyf .
•Coolant temperature display: the needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high 
engine loads and with high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the 
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Coolant temperature 
display.
•Oil temperature display: the needle is in the middle area under normal driving conditions. If 
the needle is in the bottom left area, this means that the engine has not yet reached its 
operating temperature. Avoid excessively high speeds and acceleration when the engine has 
not yet reached its operating temperature. The needle may move further in a clockwise direction 
under high engine loads and at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless 
the  indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Engine oil. 
Engine codeCUAA
Maximum torque500 Nm at 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
GearboxDSG7 4MOTION
Maximum speedkm/h230
Kerb weightkg1,810
Gross vehicle weight ratingkg2,350 - 2,360
Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,220
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg1,180 - 1,190
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up 
to 12 ybkg2,300 - 2,500
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up 
to 8ybkg–
Maximum trailer weight, unbrakedkg750
Maximum permitted gross combination weightkg4,680 - 4,850
AbbreviationDefinition
rpmRevolutions per minute – engine speed.
ABSAnti-lock brake system.
AFSCornering lighting.
AMMedium wave (amplitude modulationyf .
AppApplication.
TCSTraction control system.
AUXAuxiliary audio input.
COCarbon dioxide.
DCCAdaptive chassis control.
DINGerman Standards Authority.
DSG6Automatic 6-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox.
DSG7Automatic 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox.
EDLElectronic differential lock.
ENEuropean standard.
ESCElectronic Stability Control.
ETCElectronic toll collection system.
g/kmCarbon dioxide emissions in grams per kilometre.
CCSCruise Control System.
ITInformation technology.
kNKilonewton, pulling power.
kPaKilopascal, value for tyre pressure.
kWKilowatt, indication of engine power.
LEDLight-emitting diode.
MFDMultifunction display.
ECEngine code.
NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.
OBDOn-board diagnosis.
hpThe approximate equivalent of brake horse power, formerly used to denote 
engine power.
psiPound per square inch, value for the tyre inflation pressure.
RONResearch Octane Number, indication of the knock resistance of petrol.
SCRTechnology for selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides
MG66-speed manual gearbox.
SIMSubscriber identity module.
TDIDiesel engine with direct injection and turbocharging (turbocharged direct or 
diesel injectionyf .
TSITwin-charged stratified injection.
XDLExtension of the electronic differential lock.
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performance, dimensions, weights, fuel consumption, standards and vehicle functions are all 
correct at the time of going to print. Some of the equipment described might not yet be available in 
a particular vehicle (information can be provided by your local Volkswagen dealershipyf   D Q G  V R P H  
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