
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 (tripyf .
- 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 minuteyf .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 Volkswagenyf  ⇒ 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:
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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 lampsyf   $ Q  D F R X V W L F  Z D U Q L Q J  L V  D O V R  J L Y H Q  L Q  
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 (tripyf  V K R Z V  W K H  G L V W D Q F H  W U D Y H O O H G  V L Q F H  W K H  W U L S  U H F R U G H U  Z D V  O D V W  U H V H W   7 K H  I L Q D O  
digit shows distances of 100 m.
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature falls below +4°C (+39°Fyf   W K H  G L V S O D \  D O V R  V K R Z V  D  V Q R Z I O D N H  V \ P E R O   L F H  
warningyf   7 K L V  V \ P E R O  I O D V K H V  D Q G  W K H Q  U H P D L Q V  F R Q V W D Q W O \  O L W  X Q W L O  W K H  R X W V L G H  W H P S H U D W X U H  U L V H V  
above +6°C (+43°Fyf  ⇒.
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°Fyf  D Q G     
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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  (Tiptronicyf  R Q O \  W K H  V H O H F W H G  J H D U  L V  V K R Z Q  ⇒ Changing gear.
Gear-change indicator (manual gearboxyf
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.
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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 mphyf  D Q G  
250 km/h (155 mphyf \f is exceeded, an acoustic warning will be 
given, along with a visible warning if required.
Switching between displays
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