Instrument Cluster
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Instrument overview
Instrument overview
Displays
Compass
Service reminder display
More information:
Warning and indicator lights
Infotainment System
Display of the selected gears (automatic transmission)
Service reminder information ⇒ Booklet
WARNING
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Driving on today's roads demands the full atten tio n of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and ser i ou s per s onal in jury!
Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.
Applicable only in the United States
Warranty and Maintenance
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Instrument overview
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) Engine coolant temperature display
(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 permissi ble e ng ine rpm (re volutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching this region, select the next
higher selector level position
(D), or ease your foot off the accelerator⇒ .
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(3) Displays
(4) Speedometer
(5) Reset button for the trip odometer display (trip) a nd button to display the engine code.
– Push and hold the 0.0
button about 1 second in order to reset to zero.
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– Push the 0.0 .button again and hold it for about 3 seconds to display the previo us value.
– Push and hold the 0.0 .button for more than 10 seconds to display the vehicle's engine
code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the engine is not runnin g.
(6) Fuel gauge
NOTICE
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To help pre v e nt engine dama ge, always a v o id high engine speeds, fu ll throttle a cceleratio n
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.
Up-shifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
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Applicable only in Canada
Instrument overview
Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Please first read and note the i n tr oductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 11:
(1) Engine coolant temperature display
(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 permissi ble e ng ine rpm (re volutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching this region, select the next
higher selector level position
(3) Displays
(4) Speedometer
(D), or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ ..
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(5) Reset button for the trip odometer display (trip) a nd button to display the engine code.
– Push and hold the 0.0
button about 1 second in order to reset to zero.
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– Push the 0.0 .button again and hold it for about 3 seconds to display the previo us value.
– Push and hold the 0.0 .button for more than 10 seconds to display the vehicle's engine
code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the engine is not runnin g.
(6) Fuel gauge
NOTICE
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To help pre v e nt engine dama ge, always a v o id high engine speeds, fu ll throttle a cceleratio n
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.
Up-shifting early into the next higher gear save s fu el an d reduces engine noise.
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Displays
Fig. 12 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 the vehicle model, different information may be show n in the in st rum e nt cluster display
⇒ fig. 10 (4) ⇒ fig. 11 (4).
Warning and information texts.
Odometer displays.
Time.
Navigation information.
Outside temperature.
Compass display.
Open door, engine hood, or rear hatch ⇒ fig. 12.
Hybrid drive information.
AdBlue information.
Selector lever position.
Multi-Function Indictor (MFI ) and me nu s for diffe rent settings.
Service reminder display.
Alternative speed display,Settings menu.
Speed warning.
Compass
Fig. 13 Compass zones.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The compass does not need to be calibrated in vehicles with a factory-installed navigation system.
There is no Compass menu item in this case.
On vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system that have the Premium instrument cluster,
the compass is calibrated automatically. If electrical or metallic accessories are added to the vehicle,
the compass must be recalibrated.
Adjusting the compass zone
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone menu items.
Select the compass zone according to the current location ⇒ fig. 13.
Adjust and confirm compass zone (1-15).
Calibrating the compass
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compa ss zon e fo r the location and enough room to
drive in a circle.
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibration menu items.
Confirm the A complete circle must be driven for calibration message with
OK and
then drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h).
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display. The calibration is complete whe n
the compass direction is displayed.
Service reminder display
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument clus ter display ⇒ fig. 10 (4) ⇒ fig. 11 (4).
For more information, please see the ⇒ Booklet
Warranty and Maintenance
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Information on maintenance intervals ⇒ Booklet
Warranty and Maintenance
For vehicles with time- or distance- dr iven dependent service, fixed service intervals are displayed.
Service reminder
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.
For vehicles without text messages, a wrench symbol and a miles (kilometers) indicator are
displayed in the instrument clust er di spla y. Th e milea ge shown is the maximum distance that can be
driven until the required service must be performed. The display changes after a few seconds. A clock
symbol is displayed and the number of days until the required servi ce is show n.
For vehicles with text messages, Service in --- mi or --- days (Service in --- km
or --- days) is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Service event
When service is due, an audible signal sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing
wrench symbol is displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service now
is indicated on the instrument cluster display.
Viewing service messages
Service messages can be viewed in the Infotainment System.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the
Tap the
CAR Infotainment button.
Service function key on the screen.
A minus sign in front of the number of miles (kilometers) or days means that service is overdue.
Service since --- mi or --- days (Service since --- km or --- days) is shown
on the display ⇒ fig. 287.
Resetting the service reminder display
If the vehicle was not serviced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswa ge n
Service Facility, the service remin de r can b e r eset i n the Infotainment System as follows:
Switch on the ignition.
Press the
Tap the
Tap the
Tap
CAR Infotainment button.
Service function key on the screen.
Reset interval servicefunction key on the screen.
Reset to confirm the request.
Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incor rect information
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will be displayed.
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or th e
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OK button on the multi-function steering wheel has bee n pu shed.
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