Driver information -> Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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.  
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic  
Overview of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic  
The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution TFT color display. By selecting different views, e.g. tachometer, and different displays in the  
main display area and in the secondary display areas, further content can be shown. The term “Volkswagen Digital Cockpit” is used to refer to the digital instrument  
cluster in the following.  
Fig. 13 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic in the instrument panel (general example).  
Secondary display area.  
Time, compass and temperature.  
Main display area.  
Secondary display area.  
Currently engaged gear or selector lever level.  
Active driver assistance.  
Range.  
Coolant temperature gauge.  
Fuel gauge.  
Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic  
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Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (variant 1).  
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Fig. 15 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (variant 2).  
Fig. 16 On the right side of the steering column: buttons on the windshield wiper lever.  
Vehicles with a multi-function steering wheel do not have buttons on the windshield wiper lever. The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic is then exclusively operated  
via the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel. The functions of buttons on the multi-function steering wheel vary depending on the vehicle equipment.  
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  
button on the multi-function steering wheel fig. 14, fig. 15.  
Vehicles without multi-function steering wheel: Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed page , Warning and information text  
You can confirm and hide some messages using the  
fig. 16 button.  
Views in the main display area  
1. Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Press the  
button to switch the main display.  
The following views can be shown in the display area:  
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Digital view Digital speedometer with secondary displays.  
Speed Classic display of the speedometer as a dial.  
Tachometer Classic display of the tachometer as a dial.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the amount of information shown and the scope thereof may vary.  
After switching off the ignition, a display is shown with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage.  
In the speed and tachometer views, an additional secondary display can be configured in the center of the dial.  
Selecting secondary displays  
Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: The secondary displays can be configured or hidden independently of each other. Various driving data, navigation  
information or information about audio playback or phone interfaces can be shown on the secondary displays. To select the secondary displays, proceed as follows  
1. Select the right or left secondary display area using the  
2. Select the preferred secondary display using the and  
or  
buttons.  
arrow buttons.  
3. Confirm your selection with the  
button.  
Selecting secondary displays in the dial  
Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:  
1. Select the preferred secondary display using the  
and  
arrow buttons.  
2. Confirm your selection with the  
button.  
Vehicles without multi-function steering wheel:  
1. To open the secondary displays, press the rocker switch fig. 16 upward or downward.  
2. To scroll through the menus, press the rocker switch fig. 16 upward or downward.  
3. Press the  
button fig. 16 to confirm the selected secondary display.  
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  
Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and Infotainment system can distract you from traffic. If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious or  
fatal injuries can occur.  
Always drive attentively and responsibly.  
Never operate the instrument cluster while driving.  
Only adjust any settings in the instrument cluster or Infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.  
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information Displays  
Possible displays  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the main display and secondary display areas of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic:  
Outside temperature display.  
Time and date.  
Digital speed.  
Detected road sign from the traffic sign recognition.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Driving data menu, e.g. Travel time/distance driven.  
Gear recommendation Gear recommendation.  
Speed warning for winter tires.  
Open doors, hood and trunk lid.  
Odometer displays.  
Compass display.  
Radiator fan run-on.  
Engine code ().  
Navigation information.  
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Engine oil temperature.  
Radio information.  
Service interval display.  
Status display for the start-stop system Start/Stop system.  
Phone information.  
Selector lever position.  
Warning and information texts.  
Warning and indicator lights.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment: Fuel-efficient driving  
. Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT ) Eco tips.  
Destination information.  
You can adjust further settings in the submenu.  
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 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 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 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 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 digital instrument cluster.  
Settings for the speed warning can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system Winter tires.  
Compass display  
If the Compass secondary display is activated, the direction in which you are currently driving is shown as a blue arrow with a depiction of the vehicle and a  
compass.  
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.  
Navigation information  
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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  
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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 Displays.  
Reset, set, and display button.  
Fuel gauge.  
Coolant temperature gauge.  
Operating the analog instrument cluster  
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