Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2015 Owner's Manual
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator light (telltale)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the Infotainment system
Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
sensors to indirectly check the tire pressure of all 4 tires while you are driving. The sensors monitor the
tread circumference (rolling circumference) and vibration characteristics of the individual tires. TPMS
warns if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires while the vehicle is moving. Pressure loss is signaled by the indicator light (described below) as well as by acoustic warnings and
text warnings in the instrument cluster display if your vehicle has this display Infotainment system or
the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
The original benchmark pressure is the recommended maximum load cold tire inflation pressure for
the tires that come with your vehicle. This pressure is listed on the tire pressure label on the driver
door jamb ⇒ Tire inflation pressure. After adjusting the tire pressures in all 4 tires, you must confirm
and store the new cold inflation pressures through the Infotainment system, which changes the
benchmark pressure to match the current pressure of the tires on your vehicle ⇒ Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the Infotainment system.
Recalibrating the TPMS to reset the benchmark cold tire inflation pressure is explained below ⇒ Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the Infotainment system.
More information:
Volkswagen Information System
Infotainment system
Transporting
Tires and wheels
Braking and parking
Exterior care and cleaning
Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications
Consumer information
WARNING
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,
collision, serious personal injury or even death.
When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires.
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect
the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.
The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door ⇒ Tire infla-
tion pressure.
The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct
cold tire inflation pressure.
Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Always inflate
the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires installed on the vehicle.
Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job.
Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.
Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,
resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat buildup, sudden tire failure and loss of
control.
If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle
will not handle well.
If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive carefully
and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as
required.
When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read and heed
the information and all WARNINGS regarding ⇒ Tires and wheels.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated whenever you remove and
remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement
wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does
not change ⇒ Tire inflation pressure.
WARNING
Improper recalibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning de-
spite dangerously low tire pressure ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recali-
bration through the Infotainment system.
Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.
Do not rely solely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check your tires regularly to make
sure they are properly inflated and have no signs of damage, such as punctures, cuts, cracks, and
blisters. Remove any objects that become embedded in the tire tread but have not penetrated into the
body of tire itself.
When you take delivery of the vehicle, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is calibrated for the
factory-recommended cold tire inflation pressure for the tires on your vehicle, as shown on the label
inside the driver door ⇒ Tire inflation pressure.
The system must be recalibrated through the Infotainment system whenever you remove and
remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement wheels and
tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does not change ⇒ Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the Infotainment system.
If you have to adjust the tire pressure on a warm tire, fill the tire with 2.0 - 4.35 psi (20 - 30 kPa)
more than the pressure specified on the tire pressure label inside the driver door ⇒ Tire inflation
pressure.
If the TPMS determines that the air pressure in at least one tire is too low, carefully check the
pressure in all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be determined by looking at the tire. This is especially true of low-profile tires.
If you have work done on your wheels or tires, inform the workshop that the vehicle is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
New tires may expand slightly the first time they are driven at high speeds, which can trigger a
tire pressure warning. Remember that tire pressure can only be properly measured when the tire is
“cold” ⇒ Tire inflation pressure.
Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Indicator light (telltale)
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights
up
Possible cause or meaning
⇒
Lights up and a chime may
also sound.
The inflation pressure of one
or more tires is significantly
lower than the benchmark
pressure set by the driver or
a tire has structural damage.
Depending on vehicle equipment, a message may also
appear in the instrument cluster display.
Proper response
Stop safely as soon as
possible!
Reduce speed immediately!
Avoid fast cornering and hard
braking!
Check the condition and inflation
pressure of all tires. Have damaged tires replaced.
Flashes
Possible cause or meaning
⇒
Proper response
Flashes for about 70 seconds
and then stays on:
System malfunction.
Check and, if necessary, adjust
the tire inflation pressure in all
4 tires. If the tire pressure is
correct, switch the ignition off
and back on. If the indicator light
flashes again and then stays on
or does not go out after checking and adjusting the air pressure in all 4 tires and recalibrating, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have the system
checked.
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.
WARNING
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,
collision, serious personal injury, or even death.
When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and inspect all tires.
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect
the handling of the vehicle and its stopping ability.
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure, including
a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.
The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door ⇒ Tire infla-
tion pressure.
The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct
cold tire inflation pressure. Always maintain the correct cold tire inflation pressure so that
TPMS can do its job.
Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Check the
pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in warm tires to
match cold tire inflation pressure.
Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires in-
stalled on the vehicle; see the tire inflation pressure label on the driver door jamb ⇒ Tires
and wheels.
Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.
Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,
which can result in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
Excessive speed and/or overloading can cause heat buildup, sudden tire failure, and loss
of control.
If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle
will not handle well.
If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change the tire or wheel immediately, drive at
reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as required.
When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS, always read and
heed the information and all WARNINGS in the section ⇒ Tires and wheels.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated whenever you remove and
remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement
wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does
not change ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the Info-
tainment system.
WARNING
Improper recalibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning de-
spite dangerously low tire pressure ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recali-
bration through the Infotainment system.
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
If the ignition is switched on, an acoustic warning sounds when low tire pressure is detected. An
acoustic warning also sounds if a system malfunction is detected.
Driving for a longer period of time on rough roads or with a dynamic and sporty style can make
the TPMS system temporarily unavailable. The indicator light will light up, signaling a malfunction, but
will go out again once the road condition or driving style changes.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the
Infotainment system
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indirectly checks the tire pressure of all 4 tires
while you are driving by using the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) sensors to monitor the tread circumference (rolling circumference) and vibration characteristics of the individual tires.
The tread circumference of a tire can change:
If a tire's inflation pressure is too low.
If the tire's tread is damaged or the tire is structurally damaged.
If one side of the vehicle is more heavily loaded than the other.
If there is more weight on one axle than the other (such as when towing a trailer).
If a compact spare wheel has been mounted.
If a wheel was replaced on each axle.
If a tire was changed.
If the tire pressure was changed, or wheels were rotated or replaced, but the TPMS was not reset.
If there are snow chains on the tires. Using snow chains can cause the system to give false warn-
ings because snow chains increase tire circumference.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not react at first or may not react at all when you are driving
in a sporty manner, or on snow-covered or unpaved roads, when you are driving with snow chains, or
in certain other situations. A change in the tread circumference of a tire is signaled by the Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator in the instrument cluster (telltale).
The tire pressure recommended for the tires originally installed on the vehicle is on a sticker on the
driver door jamb ⇒ Tires and wheels.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
Resetting and recalibrating the benchmark tire pressure
Resetting the tire pressures in the Infotainment system resets the benchmark tire pressure used by the
TPMS to the current tire pressure in the tires based on the circumference of the tires.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the
Tap the function key to open the Vehicle settings menu.
Tap the Tires function key.
Tap the SET function key in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System menu.
If all 4 wheels are set to the correct values, touch the Confirm function key to store the tire pres-
sures.
Touching the Cancel button will prevent the current tire pressures from being stored and the
system will not be recalibrated.
The recalibration must be performed each time the tire pressure in one or more tires has been adjusted or after one or more tires has been changed, exchanged, or repaired. The new tire pressures are
stored in the system only after at least 20 minutes of normal driving.
If you have reset the benchmark tire pressure when your tires do not have the correct tire pressure,
this will prevent the TPMS from working properly. It may then give false warnings or may not give any
warning even if the tire pressure is too low.
For this reason, it is vital to make certain that all four tires are inflated to the correct pressure
when they are cold, before calibrating the system. Cold tire tires are tires that have not been driven
more than a couple of miles (kilometers) at low speed within the last 3 hours.
During normal vehicle operation, the system calibrates itself to the tires installed and the changed tire
pressures. The calibrated values are stored and monitored after a long journey at various speeds.
If the wheels are loaded more heavily than normal, for example, if the vehicle is carrying heavy load,
the tire pressure must be raised to the recommended full-load tire pressure before recalibaration ⇒
Tires and wheels.
Infotainment button ⇒ Menu and system settings (SETUP).
Recalibrate the system to reset the benchmark TPMS pressure in the following
situations:
After installing tires on your vehicle that have recommended cold tire inflation pressures that are
different from the tires that were taken off.
After any tire on your vehicle is removed and then remounted, even if the same tire and wheel rim
that were taken off are reinstalled (for instance, after repair).
After any tire on your vehicle is changed and replaced by another tire, even if the replacement tire
is the same type and is inflated to the same pressure as the tire it replaced.
After adjusting the tire pressure of any tire on the vehicle to its correct cold tire inflation pressure,
either by putting air in one or more tires or by letting air out. Do this even though air was only added
(or let out) to bring the tire to the inflation pressure it should have had all along.
After rotating the front and rear wheels ⇒ Tires and wheels.
After mounting the compact spare wheel.
WARNING
Incorrect recalibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning despite dangerously low tire pressure. Make certain the tire inflation pressure of all tires is correct before recalibrating the system.
WARNING
Incorrect tire pressure can cause sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.
Always check and correct air pressure in all 4 tires, particularly after changing, exchanging, or repairing tires.
After that, always make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to the correct tire pressure for the
tires installed on the vehicle. Then recalibrate the system so that it can properly monitor the
pressure in the tire.
See the tire pressure label ⇒ Tire inflation pressure and the Owner's Literature for rec-
ommended cold tire inflation pressure and other important information.
When replacing tires or wheel rims, always read and heed all of the information and
WARNINGS ⇒ Tires and wheels.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated whenever you remove and
remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement
wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does
not change.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System stops working if there is an ESC/ABS malfunction ⇒ Braking and parking.
After a low tire pressure warning, the vehicle must stand and must not be driven for at least
1 minute before the new benchmark tire pressures can be stored.
Side view
Fig. 1 Vehicle side overview.
Key to fig. 1:
(1) Roof antenna
(2) Fuel filler flap
(3) Roof rails
(4) Outside door handles
(5) Outside mirror
– Additional turn signal light
(6) Lift points for the jack
Front view
Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror with sensor on mirror base for:
– Rain sensor (if equipped)
– Low-light sensor (if equipped)
– Light Assist (if equipped)
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on left and right)
(5) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on left and right, if equipped)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)
(7) Side marker lights (on left and right)
(8) Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors (if equipped)
(9) Sensor for the Forward Collision Warning system (if equipped)
Rear view
Fig. 3 Vehicle rear overview.
Key to fig. 3:
(1) Rear window:
– Rear window defroster
(2) High-mounted brake light
(3) Taillights (on left and right)
(4) Volkswagen emblem, area for:
– Opening the rear hatch
– Rear View Camera system (if equipped)
(5) License plate lights
(6) Threaded hole for the rear towing eye (behind cover)
(7) Roof antenna
(8) Rear windshield wiper
(9) Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors (if equipped)
Driver door overview
Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door.
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Door handle
(2) Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle –
(3) Knob for adjusting the outside mirrors
– Adjusting outside mirrors – –
– Outside mirror heating
(4) Switches for operating the power windows
– Power windows
– Safety switch for rear power windows
(5) Indicator light for the power locking system
(6) Lever for releasing the engine hood
(7) Storage compartment
(8) Bottle holder
(9) Reflector
Driver side overview
Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to fig. 5:
(1) Instrument cluster:
– Instruments
– Display
– Warning and indicator lights
(2) Headlight switch
– Off position
– Automatic headlights (if equipped)
– Parking lights (if equipped)
– Low beams
– Fog lights (if equipped)
(3) Lever for
– Turning high beams on or off –
– Headlight flasher x
– Turn signals
– Cruise control – – , – – (if equipped)
(4) Windshield wiper and washer lever
– Windshield wiper –
– Intermittent operation for the front windshield wipers
– Interval settings for the wipers or sensitivity for the rain sensor
– Windshield wiper
– “One-tap wiping” x
– Windshield wiper
– Automatic wipe/wash for windshield
– Rear window wiper
– Rear window automatic wipe/wash
– Lever with buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Basic version) ,
(5) Multi-function steering wheel controls (if equipped) ,
– Volume setting for radio, navigation system notifications (if applicable), or telephone
calls –
– Voice control activation
– Display Phone main menu or accept telephone calls
– Audio, navigation –
– Control buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Premium version) # – –
∃ , ,
– Cruise control buttons , , , , – -
(6) Ignition switch (vehicles without Keyless Access)
(7) Dimmer control for the instrument and switch illumination
(8) Lever for the adjustable steering wheel
(9) Horn (only works when the ignition is switched on)
(10) Pedals
(11) Driver front airbag
(12) Air vents – –
(13) Storage compartment
Upper center console
Fig. 6 Overview of the upper center console.
Key to fig. 6:
(1) Button for the emergency flashers
(2) PASSENGER AIR BAG light (front airbag for front seat passenger)
(3) Infotainment system
– User information display
– Radio ⇒ Booklet
– Navigation system ⇒ Booklet
(4) Controls for:
– Manual air conditioning
– Climatronic
(5) Air vents – –
(6) Passenger seat heating button
(7) Driver seat heating button
Radio, Navigation System
Radio, Navigation System
Lower center console
Fig. 7 Overview of the lower center console.
Key to fig. 7:
(1) Lever for:
– Manual transmission
– Automatic transmission
(2) Parking brake lever
(3) Storage compartment with cup holders
(4) Storage compartment
– With AUX-in jack or Media Device Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN) ⇒ Booklet
gation System
(5) Starter button – – (for vehicles with Keyless Access)
(6) Center armrest:
– With storage compartment
– With 12 Volt socket
(7) Button for Park Distance Control (if equipped)
(8) 12 Volt socket
(9) Card holder
Radio, Navi-
Instrument cluster
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Instrument overview
Displays
Service reminder display
More information:
Warning and indicator lights
Volkswagen Information System
Infotainment system
Shifting
Service reminder information ⇒ Booklet
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.
Instrument overview
Warranty and Maintenance
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 10:
(1) Speedometer.
(2) Tachometer (shows engine revolutions per minute in thousands when the engine is running).
The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next
higher gear or selector lever position D/S, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒
(3) Displays
(4) Reset, set, and display button
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Engine coolant temperature display
.
NOTICE
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration,
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone
(warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Displays
Fig. 11 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side
door, D: Open rear passenger side door.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Depending on vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display.
Open doors, engine hood, or rear hatch ⇒ fig. 11
Warning and information texts
Odometer displays
Time
Outside temperature
Compass display
Selector lever position ⇒ Shifting
Gear recommendation ⇒ Shifting
Driving data and menus for different settings ⇒ Volkswagen Information System
Service reminder display ⇒ Service reminder display
Engine code
AdBlue® information ⇒ Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue®)
Radio and navigation information ⇒ Booklet
Telephone information ⇒ Booklet
Open doors, hood, and rear hatch
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or rear hatch are open once the
vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. There may also be an audible warning
chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.
Mobile phone package
Radio, Navigation System
Key to
⇒ fig. 11
See
Stop!
A
The engine hood is open or not properly
closed.
Stop!
B
The rear hatch is open or not properly
closed.
Stop!
C, D
Warning and information texts
The status of various vehicle functions and components 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 (⇒ Warning and indicator lights). In some cases, they may also be
signaled acoustically. The display can vary depending on the instrument cluster model.
Type of notification
One or more vehicle doors open or not
properly closed.
Symbol
Explanation
color1
1
Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.
Type of notification
Symbol
color1
Explanation
Priority 1
warning
message
Red Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with acoustic
warnings.
Stop! ⇒ .
Check malfunction and take corrective action.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary.
Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1
warning message is displayed. The warning
message will turn off automatically after a few
seconds. You can confirm and turn off some
warning messages by pressing the button on
the multi-function steering wheel.
Priority 2
warning
message
Yellow Symbol flashing or continuously lit – sometimes
with acoustic warnings.
Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may
cause vehicle damage and vehicle breakdown
⇒
.
Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if
necessary.
Information
– Information about various vehicle situations.
text
Odometer displays
The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.
The trip odometer (
The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).
Press the button in the instrument cluster briefly ⇒ Instrument overview to reset the trip odometer
to 0.
Time
To set the time, press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until
the word Time appears in the display. The doors must be closed.
Release the button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour setting is
highlighted.
trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset.
Press the button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to
scroll through quickly.
Once you have set the hour, wait a few seconds until the minutes display is highlighted.
Press the button repeatedly until the correct minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button
to scroll through quickly.
Release the button to finish setting the clock.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can also set the time in the Infotainment system by pressing
button followed by the and Time and date function keys, Menu and system settings (SET-
the
UP).
Outside temperature display
At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake symbol” appears in the display.
The symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C) ⇒ .
When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed
may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.
The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to +169 °F (+76 ).
Compass display
On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instrument cluster display when the ignition (or the navigation system, if equipped) is switched on.
Selector lever position (automatic transmission)
The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster
display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive and Sport
Drive (D
S), as well as in Tiptronic® mode ⇒ Shifting.
Gear recommendation
When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument
cluster display ⇒ Shifting.
Speed warning
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded ⇒
Volkswagen Information System.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, the speed warning can be set and changed in the Infotainment
system by pressing the
settings (SETUP).
button followed by the and Tires function keys ⇒ Menu and system
Engine identification code
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview for about 15 seconds to
display the vehicle's engine identification code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running.
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.
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot cata-
lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the
vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
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.
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.
Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model
and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled
with indicator lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.
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.
If warning messages are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to
adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. If this happens,
take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance.
Service reminder display
Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: Examples of service reminders when a service is due.
Fig. 13 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS on
page 11.
The maintenance service reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒
Infotainment system ⇒
the Infotainment system version equipped with the vehicle.
For information on maintenance service intervals, please see the ⇒ Booklet
nance
.
For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only fixed service intervals are displayed.
fig. 13. Versions and displays can vary depending on the instrument cluster or
Service reminder
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.
The number of miles (km) or amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of miles (km)
or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.
Service event
For a scheduled oil change or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition
is switched on. The wrench symbol also appears for several seconds in the instrument cluster
display along with one of the following messages ⇒ fig. 12:
fig. 12 and in the
Warranty and Mainte-
Oil change now!
Inspection now!
Oil change and inspection now!
Viewing service message
The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is
switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ page 11, Instrument overview until the
word Service appears in the display.
Release the button. The current service message appears in the display.
You can also view service information ⇒
followed by the and Service function keys ⇒ page 27, Menu and system settings (SETUP).
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:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ page 11, Instrument overview.
Switch on the ignition.
Release the button.
If one of the following messages appears in the display:
Reset oil change service?
fig. 13 in the Infotainment system by pressing the button
Do you really want to reset inspect.
service?
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 information will
be displayed.
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after the
button on the multi-function steering wheel is pressed ⇒ Volkswagen Information System.
Volkswagen Information System
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Menu structure – overview
Using the instrument cluster menus
Main menu
Driving data
Assist systems menu
When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument
cluster and control certain vehicle features.
The number of menus and information in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics
and equipment on the vehicle.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or
modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.
As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. To display menus,
press the button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒
More information:
Infotainment system
Driver assistance systems
Radio or Navigation system ⇒ Booklet
Mobile phone package ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
Mobile Phone Package
fig. 14.
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak 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.
Menu structure – overview
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The following list shows how the Volkswagen information system menus on the instrument cluster
display are structured. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on
the vehicle electronics and the vehicle equipment.
Driving data
▪ Travel time
▪ Conv. consumer
▪ Range
▪ Range (Diesel engines only: visible only when the AdBlue range has fallen to less than 1500 mi
or 2400 km)
▪ Avg. consumption
▪ Consumption
▪ Speed warning
▪ Digital speed display
▪ Average speed
▪ Distance
Assist s ystems
▪ Front Assist on/off
Navigation
Audio
Telephone
Vehicle status
⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
Radio, Navigation System
Mobile Phone Package
Using the instrument cluster menus
Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel (if equipped): Controls for the menus and information
displays in the instrument cluster.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right side of the steering wheel
⇒
fig. 14.
Accessing the instrument cluster menus
Switch on the ignition.
If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push the button (⇒
multi-function steering wheel until a main menu appears in the instrument cluster display. For a list of
main menus, see ⇒ Menu structure – overview.
Push buttons # or ∃ to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons
and to navigate inside the current main menu.
fig. 14) on the right side of the
To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press the button on the
multi-function steering wheel ⇒ fig. 14, or wait until the menu or information display opens automatical-
ly after a few seconds.
Selecting a setting
Use the arrow up and down buttons or on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒
gate through the available options. A frame appears around the selected option.
Push the button (⇒
Returning to the main menu
Press the # or ∃ button ⇒
If warning messages are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to
adjust some settings as described, or the information 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.
fig. 14) to select a setting.
fig. 14.
fig. 14 to navi-
Main menu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Menu Function See
Multifunction Display (MFD) infor-
Driving
data
mation and settings.
Display of current warning or information messages and other system
components depending on the equipment level.
Compass
Navigation
Current driving direction (vehicles
without navigation system).
Information displays for the navigation
system (if equipped).
When route guidance is active, turn
arrows and proximity bars similar to
the symbols shown in the navigation
system are displayed.
-
⇒ Booklet
Radio,
Navigation Sys-
tem
Menu Function See
If route guidance is turned off, the direction of travel (compass) and the
current street name are displayed.
Audio
Station display or station list in radio
mode.
Track display in media mode.
⇒ Booklet
Radio,
Navigation Sys-
tem
Information about the connected tele-
Telephone
phone.
Settings and information when using
⇒ Booklet
Phone Package
Mobile
the telephone.
Current warning and information messages.
Vehicle
status
This menu item only appears when
warning or information messages are
available.
Driving data
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
When the ignition is on, the
data. Navigate through the data as described on ⇒ Using the instrument cluster menus
Switching between the displays
Use the arrow up and down buttons ( and ) on the right side of the steering wheel ⇒
Trip memories
The display has 3 automatic memories:
Since start
Extend. period
Since refuel
The currently selected memory is shown in the display.
The trip memories are in addition to the trip odometer, which is displayed in the bottom part of the
instrument cluster and controlled using the . button ⇒
Driving data menu provides a variety of travel and fuel consumption
fig. 14.
fig. 10 (4).
Press the
button on the multi-function steering wheel to toggle
between the 3 memories when the ignition is on.
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.
Since
1
start
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 new
values are added.
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
Extend.
2
period
total driving time of either 19 hours and 59 minutes
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 val-
2
is exceeded, then the memory is automatically
ues
cleared and starts again from 0.
The memory accumulates and stores information about
Since
3
refuel
distance driven and fuel used from the time the vehicle is
refueled. The memory is deleted automatically during
refueling.
Manually erasing a trip memory
Select the memory to be erased.
Press and hold the button on the multi-function steering wheel for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can set which displays should appear in the instrument
cluster by pressing the
Infotainment system ⇒ page 27, Menu and system settings (SETUP). The units in which data is displayed can also be changed.
Possible driving data menu displays
button followed by the and Multifunction display function keys in the
Display Function
2
May differ depending on the instrument cluster version.
Display Function
Travel time
Conv. consumer
Range -mi
Range -km
Range
Avg. consumption
--.- mpg
Avg. consumption
--.l/100 km
Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding
to trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).
Displays any convenience equipment in the vehicle that
is currently affecting fuel consumption.
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go
with the fuel left in the tank the way you are currently
driving. Takes account of the current fuel consumption,
among other things.
Diesel engines only: Estimated distance in miles (km)
that the vehicle can go with the AdBlue left in the tank.
Visible only when the AdBlue range has fallen to less
than 1500 mi or 2400 km.
Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km)
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 330 feet (100 m). Until
then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value
displayed is updated every second.
Consumption
--.- mpg
Consumption
--.l/100 km
Speed warning
--- mph
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km)
while driving.
When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a
number when the engine is running and the vehicle is
standing still.
When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters
consumed per hour when the engine is running and the
vehicle is standing still.
When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h)
is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and a visual
message may also appear in the instrument cluster dis-
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