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VW Tiguan 2021 Owner's Manual ➜ Digital instrument cluster, Pro version

After starting the engine with a deeply discharged  
custom comfort settings and schedules have been  
misadjusted or erased. Check and correct these settings  
when the battery is sufficiently charged.  
or recently replaced 12-volt battery, or after using  
the starting aid, some system settings, e.g. eg, the  
Digital instrument panel, Pro version  
Overview of the Pro version  
Fig. 10 Digital instrument panel in the instrument panel (schematic representation).  
1 Revolution counter (revolutions x 1000 per minute of the engine running) ÿ p. 30 2 Gear or selector  
lever position currently engaged or selected ÿ p. 144 3 Display indications 4 Speedometer  
5 Digital speed display  
The Digital Cockpit Pro is a digital instrument  
cluster with a high-resolution color TFT display. By  
selecting different information profiles, additional  
indications can be displayed to those of classic circular  
instruments, such as the rev counter.  
Hereinafter, the name "cua" will be used.  
Digital Instrument Dro, Pro version” for the Digital  
Cockpit Pro.  
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Digital instrument panel, Pro version  
multifunction indicator can only be operated with the  
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The functions  
Control of the digital instrument  
cluster, Pro 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 using the  
multifunction steering wheel button ÿ fig. eleven.  
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. 13 1  
.
Select a menu or information display  
Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel:  
Fig. 11 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel:  
keys for using the menus and information displays on  
the instrument panel (variant 1).  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the key;  
if necessary, several times.  
3. To display and move through a menu, press the  
key or .  
4. To open the displayed menu or information display, press  
the key or wait a few seconds until the menuinofrormation  
display opens automatically.  
Vehicles without a multifunction steering  
wheel: 1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. If a message or a vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the  
button ÿ fig. 13 1 ; if necessary, several times.  
3. To display the menus or to return to the menu selection  
from a menu or information display, press and hold the  
Fig. 12 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel:  
rocker switch ÿ fig. 13 2  
keys for using the menus and the information displays  
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on the instrument panel (variant 2).  
4. To switch from one menu to another, press the top or bottom  
of the rocker.  
5. To open the displayed menu or information display, press  
the button ÿ fig. 13 1 o Wait a few seconds until the  
menu or information display opens automatically.  
Make settings in the menus  
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:  
1. From the displayed menu, press the or arrow key until the  
desired menu option is highlighted.  
Fig. 13 On the right side of the steering column: wiper  
lever buttons.  
The option appears framed.  
On vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, the wiper lever  
does not have buttons. In this case, the  
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2. To make the desired modifications, press  
The key  
The navigation map can be displayed in three sizes. In the large  
size the navigation map is displayed across the entire screen. To  
adjust the size of the map, proceed as follows:  
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If the function button check box is checked , it means that  
the function in question is activated.  
1. To switch between map sizes, tap  
The key  
of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:  
2. To enlarge or reduce the image, press the arrow key  
of the multifunction steering wheel.  
1. In the displayed menu, press the rocker switch at the top or  
bottom ÿ fig. 13 2 until the desired menu option is  
highlighted. The option appears framed.  
either  
3. To switch to automatic mode, while manually enlarging or  
reducing the image, press the key on the multifunction  
steering wheel.  
2. To make the desired changes, press ÿ fig. 13 1  
The key  
.
Depending on equipment, navigation can be displayed on two  
screens or on just one. The navigation map can be displayed  
on the digital instrument panel, Pro version, and the info tainment  
system, or only on the latter. In the latter case, only navigation  
arrows appear on the digital instrument cluster.  
A tick indicates that the system in question is activated.  
Back to menu selection  
Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel:  
1. Press the key  
either .  
Vehicles without multifunction steering  
WARNING  
wheel: 1. Select the menu option Back or press and hold the  
If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious  
injuries can occur.  
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rocker button ÿ fig. 13 2  
VIEW button on the multifunction steering wheel  
· Never operate the instrument panel during  
during the march  
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: With the button  
you can switch between the classic display of circular instruments,  
the large stage display without information profiles and the  
extended view with prominent information profiles. The classical  
representation shows the large circular instruments on the sides  
and the selected information profile in the middle.  
· Only make adjustments to the instrument panel and  
infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.  
Information notes, version  
Pro  
1. To select the preset information profiles from the list, press  
and hold the key  
:
Information profiles  
Classic  
Via the Digital Cockpit option in the vehicle settings menu of  
the infotainment system, you can choose between different  
information profiles on specific topics ÿ p. 41. Depending on the  
information profile selected, the Digital Instrument Cluster Pro  
version displays additional information in the center of the circular  
instruments, or the circular instruments are hidden and the  
information is displayed across the width of the screen . You can  
choose between the following information profiles:  
View without information profiles  
Automatic The information profiles are adapted to  
the selected driving profile. Only on vehicles with  
available driving profile selection.  
Memory entry 1  
information profiles  
Memory entry 2  
information profiles  
Memory entry 3  
Individual selection of the  
Individual selection of the  
Only on vehicles with  
— Gear indication. Digital display of currently engaged gear or  
Factory fitted navigation system.  
selected gear ratio.  
Navigation map in the digital instrument cluster, Pro version  
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: Depending on the  
equipment, the digital instrument cluster, Pro version, can  
- Speed. Digital speed indication.  
- Consumption. Graphic representation of current consumption  
and digital display of average consumption ÿ p. 33.  
display a detailed navigation map. To do this, select the menu  
option  
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Navigation in the digital instrument cluster.  
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— Autonomy. Digital indication of autonomy  
remaining.  
— Start-Stop system status display ÿ p. 157 — Signals  
detected by the detection system of  
— Detection of traffic signs. display of  
detected traffic signs ÿ p. 37.  
traffic signs ÿ p. 37  
- Distance traveled. Digital indication of the distance traveled ÿ  
p. 33.  
— Depending on the equipment: display of the status of the  
active cylinder management (ACT) ÿ p. 145—Economy  
Driving—Engine Call Letters (MDL)  
— Information about the arrival at the destination. Digital  
indication of the remaining travel time, the distance to the  
destination and the estimated time of arrival.  
— Indications of customer assistance systems  
driver  
— Acceleration. Graphic representation of longitudinal and  
transverse acceleration.  
— Personalization: greeting and user selection ÿ p. 40 —  
Fan post-run indication  
— Driving assistants. Graphic representation of different driver  
assistance systems ÿ p. 182.  
radiator  
- Altitude. Digital indication of the current height above  
the sea level.  
In a duly qualifi ed specialized workshop, other functions  
can be programmed or existing ones can be changed  
depending on the vehicle's equipment. Volkswagen recommends  
a Volkswagen dealer.  
— Navigation. Graphical representation of the navigation  
tion by arrows.  
- Compass. Digital indication of the compass.  
- Audio. Digital indication of current audio playback.  
Doors, front hood and tailgate open  
Depending on the equipment, the number and content of the  
selectable information profiles may vary.  
After unlocking the vehicle and while driving, the display in the  
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.  
Possible indications on the screen  
On the instrument cluster screen, version  
Pro, various information can be displayed depending on the  
Selector lever position The current  
vehicle's equipment:  
position of the selector lever is shown both next to the selector  
— Doors, front hood and tailgate  
open  
lever and on the display in the instrument cluster.  
— Warning and information messages ÿ p. twenty  
If the lever is in the D/S position as well as in the Tiptronic  
position, the currently engaged gear is shown on the instrument  
cluster display.  
— Odometer  
— Time ÿ p. 35  
— Indications of the multimedia and navigation system  
Outside temperature indicator  
If the outside temperature is less than approx. +4 °C (+39 °F),  
— Telephone prompts  
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) ÿ .  
— Compass display — Selector  
lever position — Gear recommendation ÿ  
p. 145 — Trip data display (multi-function display)  
and menus for various settings  
In the following situations, the indicated outside  
temperature may be higher than the actual one due to  
the heat emitted by the engine:  
— When the vehicle is stopped.  
— Service Interval Indicator ÿ p. 35  
— Speed warning  
— When the independent heating is in operation.  
— Speed warning for road tires  
winter  
— When driving very slowly.  
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When the infotainment system is on and no route guidance is  
active, a graphical representation of a compass is also displayed.  
The measurement range is from -45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169  
°F).  
WARNING  
fuel efficient driving  
Even if the outside temperature is above freezing, there  
may be ice on roads and bridges.  
While driving, the display of the instrument panel shows the  
indication when the vehicle is driving with low consumption.  
· The ice crystal symbol indicates that there may be a danger  
of frost.  
Engine Distinctive Letters (LDM)  
At outside temperatures above +4 °C  
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster: 1. Open the  
(+39 °F), there may also be ice even if the ice crystal  
symbol does not light up.  
Service menu ÿ p. 3. 4.  
2. Select the Distinctive Letters menu option from the  
· Never rely solely on the outside temperature display!  
engine.  
Radiator fan after-run indication  
phone prompts  
When a mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth®, the  
Bluetooth symbol is shown on the instrument panel display.  
This indication appears after turning off the powertrain when  
the radiator fan is post-running.  
Additionally, the symbol indicates the state of charge of the  
phone's battery.  
Radiator fan post-run time may depend on:  
— Exhaust gas treatment, e.g. For example, when regenerating  
the particulate filter.  
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.  
— Active brake cooling after going downhill.  
— The heat dissipation of the motor after a great  
effort, e.g. For example, driving with a trailer.  
Odometer  
Some settings can be saved to user accounts in  
the personalization function.  
The total odometer records the total mileage traveled by the  
vehicle.  
and can therefore be changed automatically when changing  
The trip odometer indicates the kilometers traveled since it was  
user accounts ÿ p. 40.  
last reset.  
There are various dashboards, hence the versions and  
1. Vehicles with digital instrument panel: Reset the tripmeter  
indications on the screen may vary. In the case of  
to zero in the infotainment system or in the Service menu  
screens without the display of informative or warning messages,  
ÿ p. 3. 4.  
anomalies are indicated only by control lamps.  
Speed warning for winter tires  
Some indications on the instrument cluster display may  
If the set maximum speed is exceeded, an indication appears  
be hidden by some sudden event, e.g. For example, an  
incoming call.  
on the instrument panel display.  
ments.  
Depending on the equipment, some settings and  
displays can also be made or displayed in the  
infotainment system.  
In the infotainment system, in the vehicle settings menu,  
settings for the speed warning can be made ÿ p. 365.  
If there are several warnings, the corresponding symbols  
will light up successively for a few seconds. The symbols  
will remain on until the cause is removed.  
Compass display Depending  
on the equipment, when the ignition is switched on, the  
direction of travel is shown in the instrument panel display with  
a symbol, e.g. eg, NOT for northwest.  
If warnings about existing faults are displayed when the  
ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to make  
settings or display information in the manner described. In this  
case,  
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