Get Driver information -> Analog instrument cluster Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

When route guidance is activated, the Navigation instruction auxiliary display shows the direction of travel as an arrow.

An arrow behind the entry in the conﬁguration menu indicates a submenu.

The submenu lists your home address and a list of your most recent destinations. Route guidance can be started with the

button.

Phone information

If the Phone secondary display is activated and a cell phone is connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth symbol

The symbol also indicates the charge level of the mobile device.

will be displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockp

In the submenu, a list of the most recent phone calls is shown and you have the option to call the displayed contacts back.

Selector lever position for automatic transmission

The selector lever position and, depending on the driving mode, the gear that is engaged, are shown on the selector lever and in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

The gear shift pattern is displayed when the brake or the selector lever in the instrument cluster are actuated.

Fuel-eﬃcient driving

If the vehicle is driving in a fuel-efﬁcient manner, this will be indicated in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit while driving

Destination information

When route guidance is activated, the Destination information secondary display shows the predicted journey time and distance from the destination.

Some displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit may be hidden due to events that occur suddenly, e.g. incoming phone calls.

Depending on the equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.

Analog instrument cluster

Overview of the analog instrument cluster

Fig. 17 Analog instrument cluster in the instrument panel (general example).

Speedometer.

Tachometer (RPM of the running engine).

Displays ⇒ Analog instrument cluster, ⇒ Analog Instrument Cluster Information Display s.

Reset, set, and display button.

Fuel gauge.

Coolant temperature gauge.

Operating the analog instrument cluster

Fig. 18 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the analog instrument cluster (variant 1).

Fig. 19 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the analog instrument cluster (variant 2).

Fig. 20 On the right side of the steering column: buttons on the windshield wiper lever.

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed → page , Warning and information texts. You can conﬁrm and hide some messages

using the

ﬁg. 18, ﬁg. 19 button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Vehicles without multi-function steering wheel:

Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed → page , Warning and information texts. You can conﬁrm and hide some messages

using the

ﬁg. 20 button.

Selecting a menu or information display

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. If a message or vehicle icon is displayed, press the

button, repeatedly if necessary.

3. To display a menu and to scroll through the menu, press the

button.

4. To open the displayed menu or information display, press the

seconds.

button or wait until the menu or the information display opens automatically after several

Vehicles without multi-function steering wheel:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. If a message or vehicle icon is displayed, press the

ﬁg. 20 button on the windshield wiper lever, repeatedly if necessary.

3. To display the menus ⇒ Driving data menu or to return to the menu selection from a menu or information display, press and hold the rocker switch

ﬁg. 20 on the windshield wiper lever.

4. To scroll through the menus, press the rocker switch

ﬁg. 20 on the windshield wiper lever upward or downward.

5. To open the displayed menu or information display, press the

display opens automatically after several seconds.

ﬁg. 20 button on the windshield wiper lever or wait until the menu or the information

Applying settings in the menus

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Press the

and

arrow buttons in the displayed menu until the preferred menu item is marked.

The item is marked with a frame around it.

2. Conﬁrm your selection using the button.

indicates that the respective function is switched on.

A check mark

Vehicles without multi-function steering wheel:

1. In the displayed menu, press the rocker switch

ﬁg. 20 on the windshield wiper lever upwards or downwards until the preferred menu item is

highlighted.

The item is marked with a frame around it.

2. Press the

A check mark

button on the windshield wiper lever ﬁg. 20 to apply the preferred changes.

indicates that the respective function is switched on.

Returning to menu selection

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Press the

button.

Vehicles without multi-function steering wheel:

1. Select the Back menu item.

VIEW button on multi-function steering wheel

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

You can use the

button to switch between the different views in the display area.

Odometer displays

The odometer registers the total distance that the vehicle has driven.

The trip trip odometer shows the miles that were driven since the trip odometer was last reset.

1. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the

button in the analog instrument cluster brieﬂy.

Engine code

1. Switch the ignition on, but do not run the engine.

2. To display the engine code, press and hold the

button in the analog instrument cluster for about 15 seconds.

If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the

malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

WARNING

If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious injuries can occur. Operating the instrument cluster can distract you from trafﬁc.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

Never operate the instrument cluster while driving.

Analog Instrument Cluster Information Displays

Depending on the vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the analog instrument cluster:

Outside temperature display.

Detected road sign from the trafﬁc sign recognition.

Driver assistance systems.

Driving data menu and menus for various settings.

Gear recommendation ⇒ Gear recommendation.

Speed warnings.

Speed warning for winter tires.

Open doors, hood and trunk lid.

Infotainment system and navigation information.

Odometer displays.

Compass display.

Radiator fan run-on.

Engine code ().

Service interval display.

Status display for the start-stop system ⇒ Start/Stop system.

Phone information.

Time.

Depending on the vehicle equipment: Fuel-efﬁcient driving

Selector lever position.

. Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT) ⇒ Eco tips.

Warning and information texts.

Warning and indicator lights ⇒ Symbols in the instrument cluster.

Suitably qualified professionals can program or modify additional functions depending on the vehicle equipment. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Outside temperature display

When outside temperatures are colder than approximately +4 °C (+39 °F), a snowﬂake symbol also appears on the outside temperature display

remains on until the outside temperature rises above +6 °C (+43 °F).

. This symbol

In the following situations, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature due to heat radiating from the engine:

When the vehicle is stationary

When the driving speed is very low

The measurement range is from -45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169 °F)

WARNING

Roads may be icy when outside temperatures are low, even if they are above the freezing point. There is an increased risk of an accident on icy roads. This

could result in serious or fatal injuries.

If the

symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster display, drive with extra caution.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

Never rely solely on the outside temperature display.

Gear recommendation

A recommendation to select a fuel-saving gear may be displayed in the analog instrument cluster while driving ⇒ Gear recommendation.

Open doors, hood and trunk lid

If, after unlocking the vehicle and while driving, any doors and/or the hood or trunk lid are open, this is displayed in the analog instrument cluster and an audible

signal may also sound.

Speed warning for winter tires

If the set maximum speed is exceeded, this will be shown in the analog instrument cluster.

Settings for the speed warning can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Winter tires.

Compass display

When the ignition is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows an abbreviation to indicate the direction the vehicle is currently traveling, for example “NW”

for northwest.

If the Infotainment system is switched on and route guidance is not active, the graphic display of a compass is also available.

Odometer displays

The odometer registers the total distance that the vehicle has driven.

The trip trip odometer shows the miles that were driven since the trip odometer was last reset.

1. Reset the odometer via the Infotainment system or the service menu ⇒ Service menu.

Radiator fan run-on

This indicator appears after the ignition has been switched off, if the radiator fan continues to run.

The radiator fan may continue running due to:

Exhaust gas post-treatment, through particulate ﬁlter regeneration, for example.

Active brake cooling after descent.

Dissipation of engine heat after high load, e.g. trailer mode.

Engine code

1. Open the service menu ⇒ Service menu.

2. Select the Engine code menu item.

Phone information

If a cell phone is connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth symbol

The symbol also indicates the charge level of the mobile device.

will be displayed in the analog instrument cluster.

Selector lever position

The selector lever position that is engaged is shown on the side of the selector lever and in the analog instrument cluster.

If necessary, the respective gear is displayed in the analog instrument cluster when in the D/S selector lever position and when in tiptronic mode ⇒ Automatic

transmission: selecting the selector lever position.

Fuel-eﬃcient driving

If the vehicle is driving in a fuel-efﬁcient manner, this will be indicated in the analog instrument cluster while driving

There are different instrument clusters; therefore the versions and appearances of the displays may vary. Malfunctions will only be indicated by indicator lights

if the display does not have warning or information texts.

Some displays in the analog instrument cluster may be hidden due to events that occur suddenly, e.g. incoming phone calls.

Depending on the equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.

Tachometer

The start of the red area on the tachometer indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears when the engine is run in and at operating temperature.

Before reaching the red area, shift to the next highest gear, select the selector lever position D/S or take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE

A heavy engine load, especially when the engine is cold, can lead to engine damage.

Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

To prevent engine damage, the tachometer indicator may only be in the red area of the scale brieﬂy.

Shifting up early helps save fuel and reduce operating noises.

Fuel gauge

Digital fuel gauge

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