Get Volkswagen Information System Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door 2023

Symbol Meaning → , →

sion Warning (if equipped)

→ page 167.

Volkswagen Information

System

a)

OR: Pedestrian Monitoring system

warning.

Brake! Depress brake pedal. ACC driver

intervention warning → page 162.

Warning and indicator lights

Warning and indicator lights notify you of warnings

Alternator malfunction ^a)→ page 256.

→

and malfunctions → , or tell you about cer-

tain functions. Some warning and indicator lights

come on when the ignition is switched on and

should go out when the engine is running or when

the vehicle is moving.

Central caution light: Read and follow

the text messages in the instrument

cluster display.

Lights up: ESC malfunction or ESC

switched off by the system

→ page 191.

Additional text messages appear in the instrument

cluster of appropriately equipped vehicles to give

more information or prompt you to take certain ac-

tions → page 15, Instrument cluster.

OR: Together with or : ABS mal-

function.

OR: The vehicle battery has been re-

connected.

Flashes: ESC or ASR is active

→ page 191.

Depending on the vehicle options, a symbol may ap-

pear in the instrument cluster instead of a warning

light.

In addition, a warning chime or other acoustic warn-

ing sounds when certain warning and indicator

lights go on.

ASR manually deactivated → page 191.

OR: ESC Sport mode manually activat-

ed → page 191.

OR: Together with

switched off → page 191.

: ESC manually

Symbol Meaning → , →

Central warning light: Read and follow

the text messages in the instrument

cluster display.

ABS malfunction → page 191.

Electronic parking brake malfunction (if

equipped) ^a)→ page 178.

Stop!

Parking brake engaged → page 178.

One or more driving lights burned out ^-

^a)→ page 230.

Stop!

Brake fluid level too low → page 255.

OR: Brake system malfunction

→ page 191.

OR: Together with the ABS indicator

light or : ABS failure → page 191.

Stop!

Engine coolant level too low, engine

coolant temperature too high, or en-

gine coolant system malfunction

→ page 251, → page 22.

Stop!

Engine oil pressure too low

→ page 246.

Light malfunction ^b)→ page 112.

Lights up: Engine control malfunction

→ page 225.

Flashes: Misfire → page 225.

Engine control malfunction

→ page 141.

Engine speed (rpm) limited (if equip-

a)

ped, to help prevent overheating)

a)

→ page 141.

Lights up: Problem with the steering

→ page 156.

Flashes: Steering column not locked/

unlocked → page 156.

Lights up: Tire pressure too low

→ page 260.

Flashes: Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

tem (TPMS) malfunction → page 260.

Rain and light sensor malfunction

→ page 112, → page 119.

Windshield wiper malfunction

→ page 119.

a)

Stop!

Lights up: Steering system malfunction

→ page 156.

Stop!

Flashes: Electronic steering column

lock malfunction → page 156.

Driver and/or passenger safety belts

not buckled → page 36.

Brake or take action to avoid the vehi-

cle ahead! Front Assist Forward Colli-

Warning and indicator lights

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Symbol Meaning → , →

Not enough windshield washer fluid

Symbol Meaning → , →

Light Assist high beam control switch-

a)

ed on (if equipped) → page 112.

→ page 119.

Fuel tank almost empty → page 222,

→ page 21.

Lights up: Engine oil level too low

→ page 246.

Flashes: Engine oil system malfunction

^a)→ page 246.

Airbag and safety belt pretensioner

system malfunction → page 44.

Passenger front airbag turned off (PAS-

Service reminder display → page 23.

Charge level of the mobile phone bat-

tery. Applies only to models with a fac-

tory-installed mobile phone package →

Infotainment System.

Outside temperature colder than

+39 °F (+4 °C) → page 16.

Start-stop available. Automatic engine

stop is active → page 146.

Start-stop not available.

OR: Start-stop has automatically re-

started the engine → page 146.

Fuel-efficient driving display

→ page 16.

a)

SENGER AIR BAG

→ page 44.

Fuel filler cap not properly closed

→ page 222.

light)

a)

Lane Assist switched on, not active

→ page 171.

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Automatic transmission: Malfunction or

a)

transmission overheating

a)

b)

Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with

color display.

→ page 148.

Manual transmission: Clutch does not

A separate display appears in the instrument clus-

ter if there is an AFS malfunction.

a)

transfer all of the engine torque

→ page 147.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) currently

not available ^a)→ page 162.

Front Assist switched off (if equipped) ^-

^a)→ page 167.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

Adaptive chassis control DCC system

a)

malfunction (if equipped)

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

→ page 157.

·

Turn signals, left or right → page 112.

Emergency flashers switched on

→ page 84.

Lights up: Brake pedal not depressed

→ page 133.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

·

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving

·

traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic

converter and exhaust system can come into

contact with flammable materials under the ve-

hicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

Flashes: The release button in the se-

lector lever is not engaged → page 148.

Lights up: Cruise control is regulating

the vehicle speed → page 160.

OR: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

switched on (if equipped) → page 162.

Lane Assist is switched on and active

→ page 171.

High beams switched on or headlight

flashers in use → page 112.

ACC switched on. No vehicle has been

detected ahead → page 162.

ACC switched on. Vehicle detected

ahead → page 162.

A broken-down vehicle presents a high accident

·

risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency

flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn

oncoming traffic.

Before opening the engine hood, always switch

off the engine and let the engine cool down.

·

Always be very careful when working in the en-

·

gine compartment, which is a potentially dan-

gerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause

serious personal injury → page 241, In the en-

gine compartment.

Increase the distance between your ve-

hicle and the vehicle ahead. Front As-

sist distance warning (if equipped)

→ page 167.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

Cruise control malfunction → page 160

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WARNING

Instrument cluster

Driving on today's roads demands the full atten-

tion of the driver at all times. Driver distraction

causes accidents, collisions and serious personal

injury!

Introduction

Emergency starting and starting the engine with

a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle bat-

tery has been replaced may change or delete system

settings (including time, date, driver personalization,

and programming). Check the settings and correct as

necessary once the vehicle battery has built up

a sufficient charge.

Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster

while driving.

·

Adjust the settings in the instrument cluster or

the Infotainment system only when the vehicle

is standing still.

·

Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel (Golf).

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel (Golf GTI).

Instrument explanations → fig. 10 or → fig. 11:

1

2

3

Speedometer.

Tachometer (thousands of re volutions per minute when the engine is running) → page 16.

Displays → page 16.

Instrument cluster

15

4

5

6

Reset, set, and display button → page 16, → page 18, → page 20.

Fuel gauge → page 21, → page 222.

Engine coolant temperature gauge → page 22, → page 251.

— Selector lever position → page 149, Automatic or

DSG® transmission selector lever

Tachometer

— Gear recommendation → page 133, Gear recom-

mendation

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

— Driving data and menus for different settings

→ page 18, Driving data (Multi-Function Display)

Tachometer

The beginning of the red zone at the end of the scale

indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolu-

tions per minute) for all gears after the break-in pe-

riod. Before the needle reaches the red zone, select

the next higher gear or selector lever position D/S,

— Service reminder display → page 23, Service re-

minder display

— Speed warning

— Start-stop system status information → page 146,

Start-stop system

or ease your foot off the accelerator →

.

— Fuel-efficient driving display

— Engine identification code

NOTICE

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid

high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and

heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

— Driver personalization: User selection

→ page 30, Driver personalization

·

Open doors, hood, or trunk lid

To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer

needle should only enter the red zone (warning

zone) briefly, for example, when accelerating rap-

idly.

The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors,

the engine hood, or trunk lid are open once the vehi-

cle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is mov-

ing. There may also be an audible warning chime.

Different models and equipment versions may have

different displays.

Upshifting early into the next higher gear

saves fuel and reduces engine noise.

Driver personalization

For vehicles equipped with driver personalization,

the instrument cluster display indicates which user

profile is currently active for about 10 seconds after

the ignition is switched on. During this time, you can

switch from one user profile to another with the ar-

Displays

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

row up and down buttons

function steering wheel.

or

on the multi-

Depending on vehicle equipment, different informa-

tion may be shown in the instrument cluster display.

You can adjust more settings for driver personaliza-

tion in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment

system → page 26, Infotainment system operation

and displays.

— Open doors, engine hood, or trunk lid

— Warning and information texts → page 19,

Warning and information texts

— Odometer displays

Odometer displays

— Time → page 20, Setting the clock

The odometer at the bottom of the instrument clus-

ter display indicates the total distance driven by the

vehicle.

— Radio and navigation information → Infotainment

System

— Telephone information → Infotainment System

— Outside temperature

The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven

since the last time the trip odometer was reset. The

last digit indicates 1/10 mile (or 100 meters, de-

pending on the units selected).

— Compass display

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Press the

button in the instrument cluster brief-

symbol

when the vehicle is being driven in a fuel-

ly→ page 15, Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI) to

efficient manner → page 134, Efficient driving style.

reset the trip odometer to 0.

Engine identification code

Outside temperature display

Press and hold the

button in the instrument clus-

At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C),

a “snowflake symbol” appears in the display. The

symbol stays on until the outside temperature rises

ter → page 15, Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)

for about 15 seconds to display the vehicle's engine

identification code. You must do this when the doors

are closed, the ignition is on, but the engine is not

running.

above +43 °F (+6 °C) →

.

When the vehicle is not moving or when you are

driving at very low speeds, the temperature dis-

played may be slightly higher than the actual out-

side temperature.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights or other warnings

can result in a collision and serious personal injury.

The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to

+169 °F (+76 ℃).

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

·

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

Compass display

On vehicles equipped with a compass display, the

current compass direction is indicated in the instru-

ment cluster display when the ignition (or the navi-

gation system, if equipped) is switched on.

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving

·

traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic

converter and exhaust system can come into

contact with flammable materials under the ve-

hicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

On vehicles equipped with a navigation system and

the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, you can view the

compass display in the Navigation or Driver assist systems

information profiles.

A broken-down vehicle presents a high accident

·

risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency

flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn

oncoming traffic.

Selector lever position (automatic or DSG^®transmis-

sion)

The selector lever position is shown both on the side

of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster.

The respective gear may be shown in the instrument

cluster display in Tiptronic^®mode → page 149, Auto-

matic or DSG® transmission selector lever.

WARNING

Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if

the outside air temperature is above freezing.

If you use the outside temperature display to

·

tell you about frost conditions, remember that

roads can even ice over at temperatures above

+39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if the

“snowflake symbol” is not displayed, there

could still be black ice on the road.

Gear recommendation

When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear

recommendation may appear in the instrument clus-

ter display → page 133, Gear recommendation.

Never rely exclusively on the outside tempera-

ture display.

·

Speed warning

A display in the instrument cluster indicates when

the set maximum speed has been exceeded

→ page 13, Volkswagen Information System.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

The speed warning can also be set and changed in

the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system

when the ignition is switched on → page 26, Info-

tainment system operation and displays.

The instrument cluster displays and their ar-

rangement may vary depending on the vehicle

model and engine. For displays without warning and

information messages, malfunctions are only sig-

naled with indicator lights.

Start-stop status display (if equipped)

The current status of the Start-stop system is shown

in the instrument cluster display → page 146, Start-

stop system.

Depending on vehicle equipment, some set-

tings and displays may also appear in the Info-

tainment system.

Fuel-efficient driving display

In vehicles equipped with the fuel-efficient driving

display, the instrument cluster display shows the

Instrument cluster

17

—

Since refuel

Instrument cluster menus

The currently selected memory is shown in the dis-

play.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

The trip memories are in addition to the trip odome-

ter, which is displayed in the bottom part of the in-

The following list shows how the Volkswagen Infor-

mation System menus in the instrument cluster dis-

play are structured. The size and layout of the Volks-

wagen Information System menu depends on vehi-

cle equipment.

strument cluster and controlled using the

button

→ fig. 10 4 , → fig. 11 4 , or, depending on equip-

ment.

Press the

button on the multi-function steering

wheel to toggle between the 3 memories when the

ignition is on.

Certain menus may only be displayed while the vehi-

cle is completely stopped.

The driving data for the trip memories can also be

viewed in the Infotainment system by pressing the

Vehicle

function

Driving data → page 18

Assist systems (if equipped)

button followed by the

and

keys → page 26, Infotainment system operation

and displays.

 Lane Assist on/off → page 171

 Blind Spot on/off → page 173

 Rear Traffic on/off → page 189

 Front Assist on/off → page 167

 ACC (display only) → page 162

Navigation (if equipped) → Infotainment System

Compass (vehicles without navigation) → page 16

Audio → Infotainment System

OR: When the vehicle is not moving, press the

Infotainment button until the Driving Data is dis-

played → page 26, Infotainment system operation

and displays.

Since start trip memory

The memory accumulates and stores information

about distance driven and fuel used from the time

the ignition was switched on until the time it was

switched off.

Telephone → Infotainment System

Vehicle status → page 19

If the ignition stays off for 2 hours or more, stored

information is automatically deleted. If the trip is

continued within 2 hours after the ignition was

switched off, the memory continues to accumulate

and store information after the ignition is switched

on again.

Lap timer (if equipped) → page 20

Driving data (Multi-Function Dis-

play)

Extend. period trip memory

Depending on the instrument cluster version, the

memory displays and stores the accumulated driving

and fuel consumption data of any number of single

trips up to a total driving time of either 19 hours and

59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to

a total distance of either 1,999 km or 9,999 km. If

one of the maximum values¹⁾is exceeded, then the

memory is automatically cleared and starts again

from 0.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

When the ignition is on, the Driving data menu provides

a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. Navi-

gate through the data as described on → page 25,

Operation with the multi-function steering wheel.

Switching between the displays

Since refuel trip memory

Use the arrow up and down buttons ( and ) on

the right side of the steering wheel → fig. 16.

The memory accumulates and stores information

about distance driven and fuel used from the time

the vehicle is refueled. The memory is deleted auto-

matically during refueling.

Trip memories

The display has 3 automatic memories:

—

Since start

Extend. period

1)

May differ depending on the instrument cluster version.

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Manually erasing a trip memory

— Press the

button on the multi-function steer-

ing wheel to save the current speed and to acti-

vate the warning.

— Select either the Since start or the Extended period

memory to be erased. The Since refuel memory can-

not be manually erased.

— If necessary, set the desired speed within about

5 seconds with the

function steering wheel. Then press the

on the multi-function steering wheel a second

time or just wait a few seconds. The speed is

saved and the warning is activated.

or

buttons on the multi-

button

— Press and hold the

button on the multi-func-

tion steering wheel for about 2 seconds.

You can also reset the Since start or the Extended period

driving data in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotain-

ment system → page 26, Infotainment system op-

eration and displays.

— To deactivate, press the

function steering wheel. The set speed is deleted.

button on the multi-

Enabling and disabling displays

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

You can set which driving data displays should ap-

pear in the instrument cluster in the Vehicle settings

menu in the Infotainment system → page 26, Info-

tainment system operation and displays. The units in

which data is displayed can also be changed. Op-

tions may vary, depending on vehicle equipment.

Warning and information texts

Average (or ) economy display

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/

100 km) on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (tog-

gle). For the Since start trip memory, the value is dis-

played once the vehicle has been driven about

330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead

of a number. The value displayed is updated every

second.

The status of various vehicle functions and compo-

nents is monitored when the ignition is switched on

and while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red

and yellow warning symbols with text messages in

the instrument cluster display → page 13, Warning

and indicator lights. In some cases, they may also be

signaled acoustically. The display can vary depend-

ing on the instrument cluster model.

Range display

Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can

go with the fuel left in the tank the way you are cur-

rently driving. Takes account of the current fuel con-

sumption, among other things.

Additionally, current malfunctions can be manually

displayed in the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu.

Priority 1 warning message (red)¹⁾

A symbol flashes or lights up – sometimes with

Average (or ) speed display

Average speed on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and

3 (toggle). For the Since start trip memory, the value is

displayed once the vehicle has been driven about

300 feet (100 m). The value displayed is updated ev-

ery 5 seconds.

acoustic warnings. Stop! →

.

Check the malfunction and take corrective action.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if

necessary.

Energy consumers display

Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warn-

ing message is displayed. The warning message will

turn off automatically after a few seconds. You can

confirm and turn off some warning messages by

Displays any convenience equipment in the vehicle

that is currently affecting fuel consumption in gal-

lons per hour (or liters per hour).

pressing the

ing wheel.

button on the multi-function steer-

Speed warning

When the speed warning is switched on and the set

speed is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and

a visual message may also appear in the instrument

cluster display.

Priority 2 warning message (yellow)

A symbol flashes or lights up continuously – some-

times with acoustic warnings.

— Select the Speed warning or Warning at display in the in-

strument cluster.

Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may cause

vehicle damage and vehicle breakdown →

.

1)

Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Instrument cluster

19

Check the malfunction as soon as possible. Contact

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if neces-

sary.

Setting the clock

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

Information texts

Information texts provide information about various

vehicle situations.

You can set the time in the Vehicle settings menu in the

Infotainment system when the ignition is switched

on → page 26, Infotainment system operation and

displays.

WARNING

You can also set the time in the instrument cluster.

— If a vehicle status message or the vehicle icon is

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

displayed, push the

button on the right side of

the multi-function steering wheel.

— To set the time, press and hold the

button in

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

·

the instrument cluster → page 15 or until the

word Time appears in the display. If the ignition is

switched off, the doors must be closed.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move

·

— Release the button. The time is shown in the in-

strument cluster display and the hour setting is

highlighted.

the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop the

engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use

other warning devices to warn approaching

traffic.

— Press the

button repeatedly until the correct

hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to

scroll through quickly.

Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot

·

catalytic converter and exhaust system can

come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled

fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.

— Once you have set the hour, release the button

and wait a few seconds until the minutes display

is highlighted.

A broken-down vehicle presents a high accident

·

— Press the

button repeatedly until the correct

risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency

flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn

oncoming traffic.

minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button

to scroll through quickly.

— Release the button to finish setting the clock.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

Lap timer

If there are multiple warning messages, the

symbols are displayed for several seconds in

order of importance. The symbols are displayed until

the cause has been corrected.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a lap timer that

you can access via the main menu in the instrument

cluster → page 18, Instrument cluster menus.

If warning messages are displayed when the

ignition is switched on, it may not be possible

to adjust some settings as described, or the informa-

tion display may appear differently. If this happens,

take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for as-

sistance.

With the lap timer, you can time your own laps man-

ually, store lap times, and compare the times to one

another.

The following menus can be displayed:

—

Lap timer

Lap 1 (or current lap number)

Statistics

Switching between the menus

— Press the or button on the multi-function

steering wheel → fig. 16.

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Menu displays and functions

endangered by your driving and the vehicle's

acceleration.

Lap timer menu:

Start

The timing of a lap starts.

NOTICE

Since start Timing starts when the vehicle begins driv-

ing. If the vehicle is already in motion, timing

will begin after the vehicle has come to

a temporary stop.

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high

engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy

engine loads when the engine is cold.

Statistics Statistics display of the laps driven.

A new first lap can only be started if the statistics

are reset in the Statistics menu.

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Lap menu:

Please read the introductory information and

New lap Timing of the current lap is interrupted and

a new lap begins. The time of the completed

lap is carried over to the statistics.

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

Split time A split time displays for about 5 seconds.

Active timing continues in parallel.

Stop

Active timing is interrupted. This will not end

the lap.

Resume After pressing Stop, paused timing resumes

for the current lap.

Stop lap After pressing Stop, timing of the active lap

ends and the lap is deleted. It is not entered

into the statistics.

End

After pressing Stop, active timing stops. The

lap is automatically entered into the statis-

tics.

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning

and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

Statistics menu:

Back

Go back to the previous menu.

Reset All stored statistics data is reset.

Fuel tank almost empty

In the “Statistics” menu, the lap times most recently

recorded are shown. If the maximum number of 99

laps or the maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes

and 59 seconds has been recorded, timing can only

start again after the statistics are reset.

The yellow indicator light comes on. The vehicle is

running on reserve (red area indicated in → fig. 12)

→ page 221, → page 325.

— Refuel as soon as possible →

.

WARNING

Fuel filler cap not properly closed

Driving on today's roads demands the full atten-

tion of the driver at all times. Driver distraction

causes accidents, collisions and serious personal

injury!

The yellow indicator light comes on. The fuel filler

cap is not properly closed.

— Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the

engine and the ignition.

Never set the lap timer when the vehicle is

moving.

·

— Open the fuel filler flap and take the fuel filler cap

off the filler neck. Then put the fuel filler cap back

on the filler neck and screw it on clockwise until

you clearly hear a clicking sound.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of

traction, especially on slippery roads, resulting in

a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious

personal injury.

— Close the fuel filler flap.

After switching on the ignition, the indicator light

may stay on or the text message may still appear in

the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel filler

cap is now properly closed. This is normal and no

reason to take your vehicle in for service.

Only use the lap timer or fast acceleration if

speed limits, visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions permit and other drivers will not be

·

Instrument cluster

21

If, however, the malfunction indicator light

also

Warning light and engine coolant

temperature gauge

comes on, drive to your nearest authorized Volkswa-

gen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

and have the fuel system and the engine checked.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

·

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

WARNING

Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can

lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and serious

personal injuries.

Fig. 13 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the in-

strument cluster.

When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply

·

to the engine can be interrupted, especially

when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up

and down hills.

Key to fig. 13:

A

Cold range. Do not drive at high engine speeds

or with heavy engine loads until the engine

warms up.

Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC

and related systems will not work if the engine

“sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel.

·

B

C

Normal temperature range.

Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to re-

duce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling

in traffic.

·

Warning zone. The display may also move into

the warning area when the engine is working

hard, especially at high ambient temperatures.

If the needle in the engine coolant temperature

gauge is in the cold range A , the engine has not

reached operating temperature. High engine speeds

and heavy engine loads should be avoided.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

·

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely emp-

·

Under normal driving conditions, the needle should

be in the middle of the gauge. The temperature may

go higher when the engine is working hard, espe-

cially in hot weather.

ty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the engine

to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into

the exhaust system and damage the catalytic

converter.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning

and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol

in the fuel gauge → fig. 12 shows the side of

the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

The following paragraphs explain what to do if the

engine coolant temperature warning light does

not go out a few seconds after the engine is started

or starts flashing while driving.

Flashes when the temperature needle is in area

C

The engine coolant temperature is too high.

—

Stop! Pull off the road and stop as soon as you

can do so safely.

— Stop the engine and let it cool down until the

temperature needle is in the normal range again.

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— Check the engine coolant level and add engine

coolant if needed → page 253, Checking engine

coolant level and topping off.

Service reminder display

Please read the introductory information and

— If the engine coolant level is correct or the prob-

lem continues after adding coolant and driving

a short distance, do not drive any farther. Contact

the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 15.

— If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may

be caused by a radiator fan fault. Check the fuses

and replace as necessary → page 231, Replacing

fuses.

Flashes when the temperature needle is in area

B

The engine coolant level is too low or there is a cool-

ant system malfunction.

—

Stop! Pull off the road and stop as soon as you

can do so safely.

Fig. 14 In the instrument cluster display: Example of

the service reminder when a service is due.

— Check the engine coolant level after the engine

has cooled down and add engine coolant if low

→ page 251, Engine coolant.

— If the engine coolant level is correct but the warn-

ing light does not go out OR if the needle goes in-

to the red warning zone C , do not drive any far-

ther! Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assis-

tance.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

Fig. 15 In the Infotainment system display: Example of

the service reminder.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

·

The maintenance service reminder is shown in the

instrument cluster display → fig. 14 and in the Info-

tainment system → fig. 15. Versions and displays

can vary depending on the instrument cluster or the

Infotainment system version equipped with the ve-

hicle.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

For information on maintenance intervals, please

see the → Warranty and Maintenance.

For vehicles with time- or distance driven-

dependent service, only fixed service intervals are

displayed.

Service reminder

If service is due in the near future, a service remind-

er is displayed when the ignition is switched on.

The number of miles (km) and amount of time

shown correspond to the maximum number of miles

(km) or maximum time that can still be driven before

the next service.

Instrument cluster

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Service event

For a scheduled oil service or a scheduled inspection

there is an audible chime when the ignition is

switched on. The wrench symbol

Using the instrument cluster

menus

also appears for

several seconds in the instrument cluster display

along with one of the following messages → fig. 14:

Introduction

The number of menus and information in the instru-

ment cluster display depends on the electronics and

equipment on the vehicle.

Oil service now!

Inspection now!

Oil service and inspection now!

An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or

modify functions depending on your vehicle's equip-

ment.

Viewing service message

You can view service information → fig. 15 in the Ve-

hicle settings menu in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and dis-

plays.

As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed,

no menus can be accessed. To display menus, ac-

The current service message can also be accessed in

the instrument cluster display when the ignition is

switched on and the vehicle is stopped:

knowledge the warning by pressing the

button

on the multi-function steering wheel → fig. 16.

WARNING

— Press and hold the

cluster → page 15 until the word Service appears in

the display.

button in the instrument

Driving on today's roads demands the full atten-

tion of the driver at all times. Driver distraction

causes accidents, collisions and serious personal

injury!

— Release the button. The current service message

appears in the display for a few seconds.

Never access menus when the vehicle is mov-

ing.

·

Resetting the service reminder display

If the service was not performed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as

follows:

Emergency starting and starting the engine

with a very weak vehicle battery or after the

vehicle battery has been replaced may change or de-

lete system settings (including time, date, and pro-

gramming). Check the settings and correct as neces-

sary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient

charge.

— Switch off the ignition.

— Press and hold the

cluster → page 15.

button in the instrument

— Switch on the ignition.

— Release the

button.

— One after the other, the following messages ap-

pear in the display:

Reset oil change service?

Reset inspection interval?

— When you see the message for the interval you

want to reset (either oil change or inspection),

confirm the request by pressing the

button in

the instrument cluster. A confirmation message

appears in the display when the service reminder

has been reset.

Do not reset the service reminder between

service intervals; otherwise, incorrect infor-

mation will be displayed.

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button

Operation with the multi-function

steering wheel

— Press the

rent and previously selected menus.

button to switch between the cur-

Please read the introductory information and

If warning messages are displayed when the

ignition is switched on, it may not be possible

to adjust some settings as described, or the informa-

tion display may appear differently. If this is the

case, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

for assistance.

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 24.

Driver assistance systems button

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 24.

Fig. 16 Right side of the multi-function steering

wheel: Controls for the menus and information in the in-

strument cluster display.

Accessing the instrument cluster menus and infor-

mation displays

— Switch on the ignition.

— Driver personalization: Select user.

— If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push

the

button (→ fig. 16) on the right side of the

multi-function steering wheel until a main menu

appears in the instrument cluster display. For

a list of main menus, see → page 18, Instrument

cluster menus .

Fig. 17 On the multi-function steering wheel: Driver

assistance systems button.

Your vehicle may have a driver assistance systems

button on the multi-function steering wheel, which

lets you switch some driver assistance systems on or

off in the Assist systems menu → page 18, Instrument

cluster menus.

— Push buttons

menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons

or

to move to another main

and

to navigate within the current main

menu.

To open the menu or information display shown in

the selection menu, press the button on the mul-

ti-function steering wheel or wait until the menu or

information display opens automatically after a few

seconds.

Switching individual driver assistance systems on or

off

—

Press the button → fig. 17 A to open the Assist sys-

tems menu.

Selecting a setting

— Using the arrow up and down buttons

or

on

Use the arrow up and down buttons

multi-function steering wheel → fig. 16 to navigate

through the available options. A frame may appear

around the selected option. Push the

select a setting.

or

on the

the multi-function steering wheel, select the driv-

er assistance system (for example, Lane Assist, if

equipped). A “check mark” indicates if the select-

ed driver assistance system is switched on.

button to

— Confirm the selection by pressing the

on the multi-function steering wheel.

button

Returning to the main menu

You can also switch driver assistance systems on and

off in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment sys-

Press the

or

button → fig. 16.

Using the instrument cluster menus

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tem → page 26, Infotainment system operation

and displays.

causes accidents, collisions and serious personal

injury!

Never let yourself be distracted when setting,

adjusting, or using the Infotainment system.

·

Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use

Infotainment system opera-

tion and displays

·

the Infotainment system only if road, traffic,

and weather conditions permit and you will not

be distracted from your driving.

Introduction

Starting the engine with a very weak 12 Volt

vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has

been replaced may change or delete system settings

(including time, date, and programming). Check the

settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle

battery has built up a sufficient charge.

General information on operating the unit

The following section contains information on the

settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings

menu. You can find information on operating the In-

fotainment system as well as warning and safety in-

structions in a separate manual. See → Infotainment

System.

Vehicle settings menu

Some Infotainment features can only be accessed

and operated when the vehicle is standing still and

the transmission selector lever is in Park (P).

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 26.

Vehicle settings and information

Opening the Vehicle settings menu

After pressing the

Infotainment button or the

— Switch on the ignition.

Vehicle

Infotainment button followed by the

function key, you can tap the corresponding func-

tion key on the Infotainment screen to display infor-

mation or adjust the following settings:

— If necessary, switch on the Infotainment system.

— Press the

Infotainment button.

— OR: Press the

by the

Infotainment button followed

function key.

Selection (Vehicle information)

Vehicle



Sport (Performance Monitor, if equipped)

→ page 27

— Tap the

menu.

function key to open the Vehicle settings



Energy consumers → page 18

— Tap the corresponding function key to open addi-

tional menus in the Vehicle settings menu, or to adjust

settings in the menu points.

Driving data (Since start, extend. period, since refuel)

→ page 18



Think Blue. Trainer. → page 135

If the box in the function key is checked , the re-

spective function is switched on.

Vehicle status (Current warning and information mes-

sages) → page 19

Changes made in settings menus are automatically

applied immediately after entry.

Radio or Media (Radio station or media selection) →

Infotainment System

Tapping the

function key takes you back to the

previous menu.

Settings or Setup (depending on equipment)

→ page 26

The possible menu items depend on the vehicle

electronics and vehicle equipment.

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full atten-

tion of the driver at all times. Driver distraction

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Performance Monitor sport gauges

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 26.

Fig. 18 In the Infotainment system: Performance Monitor sport gauges (if equipped). Gauges shown in the display

may vary depending on configuration.

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Performance

Monitor feature, which includes sport gauges and

a lap timer/stopwatch in the Infotainment system.

Boost pressure gauge

The boost pressure gauge → fig. 18 1 shows the

pressure in the boost pressure duct between the

turbocharger and the engine (shown in bar or psi,

depending on the units selected). The farther right

the needle points on the gauge, the higher the pres-

sure in the boost pressure duct and the greater the

output from the engine.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the following Per-

formance Monitor sport gauges may be available:

—

Boost pressure gauge fig. 18

Accelerometer (g-meter) fig. 18

Power display fig. 18

1

2

3

Accelerometer (g-meter)

— Engine oil temperature gauge

The accelerometer, or g-meter → fig. 18 2 , shows

the current vehicle acceleration in the center display

(shown in g).

— Engine coolant temperature gauge

You can access the Performance Monitor sport

gauges in the Infotainment system by pressing the

Vehicle

The red mark moves to different areas of the gauge

as the direction of acceleration changes. If you turn

left, the mark moves to the right of the gauge (and

vice versa). The red mark also moves down when ac-

celerating and up when braking. These values are

combined in certain situations, for example, when

making a right turn while accelerating, the red mark

moves to the lower left area of the gauge.

Infotainment button followed by the

,

Sport

, and

function keys.

OR: When the vehicle is not moving, press the

Infotainment button until the Performance Monitor

is displayed → page 26, Infotainment system opera-

tion and displays.

Tap the arrow buttons at either side of the screen to

toggle between the Performance Monitor sport

gauges and the lap timer/stopwatch → page 28,

Performance Monitor lap timer and stopwatch.

The red mark also moves toward or away from the

center of the gauge depending on the level of accel-

eration. The farther the red mark is from the center,

the heavier the acceleration (greater g).

Changing the gauges and units in the display

Power display

The display can show three Performance Monitor

sport gauges at any given time. Swipe your finger up

or down on a gauge to select a different one.

The power display → fig. 18 3 shows the current

engine power output on both a gauge and a digital

display (shown in kilowatts).

For some gauges, the units can be changed in the

Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and dis-

plays.

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flash in the instrument cluster. See → page 22,

Warning light and engine coolant temperature

gauge.

Engine oil temperature gauge

If the needle in the engine oil temperature gauge is

in the cold range, the engine has not reached oper-

ating temperature. Avoid high engine speeds and

heavy engine loads until the engine has reached op-

erating temperature.

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full atten-

tion of the driver at all times. Driver distraction

causes accidents, collisions and serious personal

injury!

The engine has reached operating temperature

when the needle moves into the center of the gauge

under normal driving conditions. The needle may

move farther to the right on the gauge with a heavi-

er engine load at high outside temperatures. This is

not a cause for concern as long as the indicator

Never pay so much attention to the gauges in

the Infotainment system that you fail to notice

what is going on around you.

·

light

does not light up or flash in the instrument

WARNING

cluster See → page 246, Engine oil.

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of

traction, especially on slippery roads, resulting in

a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious

personal injury.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

If the needle in the engine coolant temperature

gauge is in the cold range, the engine has not

reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine

speeds and heavy engine loads until the engine has

reached operating temperature.

NOTICE

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high

engine speeds, full throttle acceleration and heavy

engine loads when the engine is cold.

Under normal driving conditions, the needle should

be in the middle of the gauge. The temperature may

go higher when the engine is working hard, espe-

cially in hot weather. This is not a cause for concern

as long as the indicator light does not light up or

Because conditions used to determine vehicle

performance may vary, the displayed values

may not always be exact.

Performance Monitor lap timer and stopwatch

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 26.

Fig. 19 In the Infotainment system: Performance Monitor lap timer/stopwatch.

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Tap the arrow buttons at either side of the screen to

toggle between the Performance Monitor sport

gauges → page 27, Performance Monitor sport

gauges and the lap timer/stopwatch.

Key to fig. 19 and fig. 20:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Stopwatch display

Digital split time display

Display of recent split times

Play button to start timing

Button to cancel the current lap

Stop button to end timing

Pause button to pause timing

Button to start a new lap

Button to show intermediate time in the stop-

watch display

10

Button to show statistics

Fig. 20 In the Infotainment system: Buttons for oper-

ating the Performance Monitor lap timer/stopwatch. The

buttons displayed vary depending on the current lap

timer/stopwatch activity.

Operating the stopwatch and lap timer

The stopwatch has two different measuring func-

tions. The stopwatch in the outer ring of the display

(with timer needle) → fig. 19 1 can measure up to

60 seconds. The digital display in the center of the

stopwatch shows the elapsed hours, minutes, and

seconds. The seconds appear as large numbers.

You can access the lap timer/stopwatch in the Info-

tainment system by pressing the

Infotainment

Vehicle

Sport

func-

button followed by the

tion keys.

,

, and

The digital display on the right side → fig. 19

2

OR: When the vehicle is not moving, press the

shows the current lap split time in 1/100 second in-

tervals. If the lap timer is not being used to track

split times, both digital displays show the same

time.

Infotainment button until the Performance Monitor

lap timer/stopwatch is displayed → page 26, Info-

tainment system operation and displays.

Function

Action → fig. 19 and → fig. 20

Tap the play button 4 .

If you tap the play button when the vehicle is not moving, a confirmation

Start

message appears in the display. Tap

to begin timing immediately. Oth-

erwise, the timer starts automatically as soon as the vehicle moves forward.

If laps have already been completed and are recorded in the statistics, timing

will resume on the current lap.

Start or resume timing:

A new first lap can only be started if the statistics are reset in the statistics

area. Tap the statistics button

timer, if necessary.

10 to see lap statistics and reset the lap

Pause timing:

End timing:

Tap the pause button

7 .

After tapping the pause button

6 to end timing.

7 to pause timing, tap the stop button

Tap button

8 .

Start a new lap:

Timing of the current lap is interrupted and a new lap begins. The time of the

completed lap is carried over to the statistics.

After tapping the pause button

7 to pause timing, tap button

5 .

Cancel the current lap:

Timing of the active lap ends and the lap time is deleted. It is entered in the

statistics as --:--:--.--

.

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Function

Action → fig. 19 and → fig. 20

Tap button 9 .

Show the intermediate time The intermediate time (the moment the button is pressed) is shown for a few

in the stopwatch display:

seconds in the center of the stopwatch → fig. 19 1 . After the brief pause,

the current time resumes in the center of the stopwatch.

After tapping the stop button

6 to stop timing, tap the statistics button

10 to see lap statistics such as number of laps, total time, fastest lap num-

ber and time, slowest lap number and time, average time, and individual lap

Show lap statistics:

times.

From this screen you can also reset stored lap times.

Reset

Reset lap timer and statistics: Tap the

function key in the statistics area (not shown).

A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum total time of

99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds can be record-

ed. If one of the two limits is reached, timing can

only start again after tapping the Reset button in the

statistics area.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of

traction, especially on slippery roads, resulting in

a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious

personal injury.

For vehicles equipped with a lap timer in the instru-

ment cluster display, see → page 20, Lap timer.

Only use the lap timer or fast acceleration if

·

speed limits, visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions permit and other drivers will not be

endangered by your driving and the vehicle's

acceleration.

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full atten-

tion of the driver at all times. Driver distraction

causes accidents, collisions and serious personal

injury!

NOTICE

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high

engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy

engine loads when the engine is cold.

Never set the lap timer when the vehicle is

moving.

·

During this time, you can select a user profile using

Driver personalization

the

and

buttons on the multi-function steer-

ing wheel → page 25, Operation with the multi-

function steering wheel.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 26.

The saved vehicle settings will be activated after se-

lecting the user profile.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a personalization

feature that saves certain vehicle settings for differ-

ent user profiles, for example, some climate control,

instrument cluster, or vehicle lighting settings. There

are four user profiles, which the vehicle can identify

by the key that is used to unlock the vehicle. Each

vehicle key is assigned to a user profile.

Managing user profiles and applying settings

You can manage user profiles and select settings via

the Infotainment system in the Personalization menu

when the ignition is switched on.

— Press the

Infotainment button.

Changes to the settings are applied to the active

user profile and are saved after the vehicle is locked

or when the user profile is changed.

— OR: Press the

by the

Infotainment button followed

function key.

Vehicle

— Tap the

function key and select Personalization.

Then select the desired user profile.

Identifying and selecting the user profile

When personalization is active, the name of the cur-

rent user profile appears in the instrument cluster

display for about 10 seconds after switching on the

ignition.

If the box in the function key is checked , the fea-

ture is switched on.

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Switching user profiles

You can select the user profile either in the Personaliza-

tion menu or in the Vehicle status menu in the Infotain-

ment system.

Manually assigning a vehicle key to a user profile

By selecting Manual key assignment, you can assign

a vehicle key to the user profile that is currently ac-

tive.

— Tap the

function key and select Personalization.

— Under Settings, select Manual key assignment.

Assign key to current account

— Tap the

function key.

— When the confirmation message appears, tap

Assign

.

— Press the

button on the remote control vehicle

key within about 5 seconds → page 86, Remote

control vehicle key functions.

Automatically assigning a vehicle key to a user pro-

file

— Select Automatic key assignment.

— Vehicles without Keyless Access: When the user

profile is switched, the new user profile is auto-

matically assigned to the vehicle key used to un-

lock the vehicle.

— Vehicles with Keyless Access: When the user pro-

file is switched, the new user profile is automati-

cally assigned to the vehicle key detected when

the driver door is opened.

Personalizing vehicle settings

The following settings can be personalized, depend-

ing on vehicle equipment:

— Opening and closing (single door opening, con-

venience opening, etc.).

— Vehicle lighting (3-blink turn signal (convenience

indicating), etc.).

— Climate control system (temperature settings,

ventilation, etc.).

— Driver assistance systems (PDC, ACC, etc.).

— Driving mode selection (active driving mode, cus-

tom settings, etc.).

— MFD and instrument cluster (display selection).

— Infotainment system (display brightness and sta-

tion sorting).

A new vehicle key is assigned to the current

user profile if automatic key assignment is se-

lected. To assign the vehicle key to a different user

profile, select the desired user profile and assign it

to the vehicle key manually.

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