go to a duly qualifi ed specialized workshop and request that
the anomalies be repaired. Volks wagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
Digital instrument panel, Basic version
Overview of the Basic version
Fig. 14 Digital instrument panel in the instrument panel (schematic representation).
1 Secondary display area
2 Time, compass and temperature 3
Main display area 4 Secondary display
area
5 Selector lever position or gear currently selected
6 Active driver assistance system
7 Autonomy
8 Engine coolant temperature gauge
9 Fuel level indicator
The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a
high-resolution color TFT display. Selecting different views,
e.g. For example, "Tachometer", and different indications
in the main display area and in the sub-display areas, other
contents can be displayed. From now on the name “digital
instrument panel, Basic version” will be used for the Digital
Cockpit.
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multifunction indicator can only be operated with the
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The functions
Operation of the digital instrument
cluster, Basic version
of the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel depend
on the equipment.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: As long as
there is a priority 1 warning, no menu can be accessed
ÿ p. 20. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the
button ÿ fig. 15 of the multifunction steering wheel.
Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: As long
as there is a priority 1 warning, no menu can be
accessed ÿ p. 20. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden
with the button ÿ fig. 17 1
.
Views in the main viewing area
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: The main display area
can be changed by pressing the key
Fig. 15 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel:
keys for using the menus and information displays on
the instrument panel (variant 1).
.
In the display area you can display
the following views:
digital view
Digital speedometer with secondary indications
Speed
Classic representation of the speedometer as a
circular instrument
Rev counter
Classic representation of the rev
counter as a circular instrument
The number and content of the information displayed may vary
depending on the equipment.
After switching off the drive system, a display appears
with information on the
vehicle condition, such as mileage.
In the "Speed" and "Top counter" views, an additional
secondary display can be set in the center of the circular
instrument.
Fig. 16 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel:
keys for using the menus and the information displays
on the instrument panel (variant 2).
Select Secondary Indications
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: The secondary displays
can be individually configured or hidden. Various trip data,
navigation directions or information about audio playback or the
phone interface can be displayed in the secondary directions. To
select the secondary indications, proceed as follows:
1. With the key
either
select the indicator
,
right or left secondary
2. With the arrow keys
either
select the
,
desired secondary indication.
Fig. 17 On the right side of the steering column: wiper
lever buttons.
3. Confirm the selection with the key
.
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On vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, the wiper lever
does not have buttons. In this case, the
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Select Secondary Indications on the Circular Instrument
— Auto gear selector lever position
matic
To select a secondary indication having
— Gear recommendation ÿ p. 145 — Service
adjusted the view with circular instrument, proceed as follows:
Interval Indicator ÿ p. 35 — Speed warning for road tires
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
winter
1. With the arrow keys
either
select the
.
,
— Start-Stop system status display ÿ p. 157 — Signals
detected by the detection system of
desired secondary indication.
2. Confirm the selection with the key
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:
traffic signs ÿ p. 37—Economy
1. To call up the secondary displays, press the upper or lower
Driving—Engine Call Letters (MDL)
part of the rocker switch ÿ fig. 17 2
.
— Indications of customer assistance systems
driver
2. To change from one menu to another, press the top or bottom
of the rocker ÿ fig. 17 2
.
— Personalization: greeting ÿ p. 40 — Fan
post-run indication
radiator
3. To confirm the secondary indication select
.
activated, press the key
ÿ fig. 17 1
— Trip data indications, e.g. e.g. Dur. route/journey ÿ p. 33
WARNING
— Engine oil temperature
— Telephone prompts
If the driver is distracted, it can lead to an accident and injury.
— Compass indication
· Don't get distracted from traffic by operating the digital
instrument cluster.
— Information about the destination
· Always drive paying attention to traffic and responsibly.
If there is an arrow behind the entry in the settings
menu, it means there is a submenu. Further settings
can be made in the submenu.
Information notes, version
Doors, front hood and tailgate open
BASIC
After unlocking the vehicle and while driving, the display in the
Possible indications on the screen
instrument cluster shows whether any of the doors, the bonnet or
the tailgate are open and, if necessary, is also indicated by an
acoustic signal.
In the main display area and in the secondary display areas of
the digital instrument cluster, Basic version, different information
can be displayed depending on the vehicle equipment:
Automatic gear selector lever position
— Doors, front hood and tailgate
open
The current position of the selector lever and, depending on
the selected driving profile, the gear engaged are displayed
both next to the selector lever and on the display in the
instrument cluster. When the brake or selector lever is
activated, the gear diagram is displayed in the instrument panel.
— Warning and information messages ÿ p. 20 —
Odometer ÿ p. 33 — Digital speed — Date and time
ÿ p. 35
Outside temperature indicator
— Radio indications
If the outside temperature is less than approx. +4 °C (+39 °F),
— Navigation directions
- Altitude
the outside temperature display also lights up the ice crystal
symbol. This symbol remains lit until the outside temperature
.
— Outside temperature
exceeds +6 °C (+43 °F).
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In the following situations, the indicated outside
temperature may be higher than the actual one due to
the heat emitted by the engine:
The radiator fan post-run time may depend on: — Exhaust gas
treatment, e.g. For example, in the case of regeneration of the
particulate filter.
— When the vehicle is stopped.
— Active brake cooling after going downhill.
— When the independent heating is in operation.
— The heat dissipation of the motor after a great effort, e.g.
For example, driving with a trailer.
— When driving very slowly.
The measurement range is from -45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169
°F).
phone prompts
If the secondary display Phone is activated and a mobile phone
is connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth symbol is shown in the
instrument cluster display. Additionally, the symbol
WARNING
Even if the outside temperature is above freezing, there
may be ice on roads and bridges.
indicates the state of charge of the phone's battery.
If there is an arrow behind the entry in the settings
· The ice crystal symbol indicates that there may be a danger
of frost.
menu, it means there is a submenu. A list of recent
calls is displayed in the submenu and it is possible to call back
At outside temperatures above +4 °C
the displayed contacts.
(+39 °F), there may also be ice even if the ice crystal
symbol does not light up.
· Never rely solely on the outside temperature display!
Compass display If the
compass display is activated, the direction in which you are
driving is shown with a blue arrow, a representation of the
vehicle and a compass.
gear recommendation
While driving, a recommendation of the gear that should be
chosen to save fuel can be displayed on the instrument panel
display ÿ p. 145.
destination information
If route guidance is activated, the Destination information
display shows the expected journey time and the distance in
kilometers or miles to the destination.
Speed warning for winter tires
If the set maximum speed is exceeded, an indication appears
Navigation instructions If route
on the instrument panel display.
ments.
guidance is activated, the navigation direction display shows
the direction of travel using arrows.
In the infotainment system, in the vehicle settings menu,
settings for the speed warning can be made ÿ p. 365.
If there is an arrow behind the entry in the settings menu, it
means there is a submenu.
Driving with low consumption
The home address and a list of last destinations are available
While driving, the display of the instrument panel shows the
indication when the vehicle is driving with low consumption.
in the submenu. Route guidance can be started here by pressing
the button
.
Some settings can be saved in personalization
function user accounts and can therefore be changed
automatically when switching user accounts ÿ p. 40.
Engine Distinctive Letters (LDM)
1. Open the Service menu ÿ p. 3. 4.
2. Select the Engine Callsign Letters (MDL) menu option.
Some indications on the instrument cluster display may
be hidden by some sudden event, e.g. For example, an
incoming call.
Radiator fan after-run indication
This indication appears after turning off the powertrain when
the radiator fan is post-running.
Depending on the equipment, some settings and
displays can also be made or displayed in the
infotainment system.
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If there are several warnings, the corresponding
fuel level indicator
symbols will light up successively for a few
seconds. The symbols will remain on until the cause
is removed.
If warnings about existing faults are displayed
Digital fuel level gauge
when the ignition is switched on, it may not be
possible to make settings or display information in
the manner described. In this case, go to a duly
qualifi ed specialized workshop and request the
repair of the anomalies. Volks wagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
Rev counter
The beginning of the red area of the rev counter
indicates the maximum permitted engine speed for
all gears after running-in and operating at service
temperature.
Before reaching the red zone, you should shift to
the next higher gear, move the selector lever to
the D/S position or lift your foot off the accelerator.
Fig. 18 Fuel level indicator on the digital instrument
panel, Pro version (representation is schematic).
WARNING
· When the engine is cold, avoid high engine
speeds, subjecting it to great efforts and
acceleration.
· To avoid engine damage, do not allow the
rev counter needle stays in the red area of the
scale for a long time.
Upshifting early helps reduce fuel consumption
and operating noise.
Fig. 19 Fuel level indicator in the digital instrument
cluster, Basic version (schematic representation).
Problems and solutions
Fuel tank almost empty
The control indicator lights up yellow. The reserve
fuel (red mark) is being used.
1. Refuel as soon as you get the chance.
When the control indicator lights up, the aux,iliary
heater and the fuel-operated auxiliary heater are
switched off automatically.
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