WARNING
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
If you are driving with too low a fuel level, the
vehicle could stall in traffic; In addition, accidents
and serious injuries could occur.
Digital engine coolant
temperature gauge
· If the level in the fuel tank is too low, the fuel
may reach the engine irregularly, especially
when going up or down hills.
· The steering and assistance systems for the
driver and braking do not work if the engine
runs irregularly or shuts down due to lack of
fuel or irregular fuel supply.
· To prevent the vehicle from stalling due to lack
of fuel, refuel whenever there is only a quarter
of fuel left in the tank.
WARNING
Never drain the tank completely. If the fuel supply is
irregular, misfiring can occur and unburned fuel
could reach the exhaust system.
Fig. 20 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the
digital instrument cluster, Pro version (schematic
representation).
Presence of water in diesel
The control indicator lights up yellow.
1. Turn off the engine and go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to
the fuel dispenser symbol points to the side
of the vehicle where the fuel filler cap is located.
Fig. 21 Engine coolant temperature display in the
digital instrument cluster, Basic version (schematic
representation).
To cold zone. The engine has not yet reached
operating temperature. Avoid high engine
speeds and high loads on the engine until it
has reached operating temperature.
B Normal zone
C Warning zone. If the engine is subjected
under heavy stress, especially at high ambient
temperatures, the pointer can move into the
warning zone.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Problems and solutions
and
Engine coolant
The red central warning light comes on.
In addition, a message appears on the instrument
panel display.
Or: the control lamp flashes red.
The engine coolant level is not correct or there is
a fault in the coolant system.
Do not continue the march!
1. Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and allow it
to cool.
Fig. 23 On the instrument panel above the steering
wheel: examples of indications in the Head-up-Display.
2. Check the engine coolant level ÿ p. 341.
The Head-up-Display projects certain information
displays or warnings from the assistance
systems or the infotainment system into the
3. If the warning lamp does not go out even though
the coolant level is correct, go to a suitably
qualified specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
driver's field of vision.
Switching the Head-up-Display on and off
1. To switch the Head-up-Display (HUD) on and off,
press the controller ÿ fig. 22.
Head-up-Display (HUD)
height adjustment
To adapt the viewing angle, adjust the height of the
Head-up-Display as follows:
1. Sit optimally on the seat.
2. Set the desired height of the Head-up-Display
with the adjuster ÿ fig. 22.
Settings in the infotainment system
Further settings for the Head-up-Display can be
made in the infotainment system in the vehicle
settings menu.
The following settings can be made:
Fig. 22 Next to the steering wheel: Head-up-Display
In the Display submenu :
controller (arrow).
— Adjustment of the luminous intensity and the color
combination of the indications of the Head-up-
Display. The intensity is automatically reduced as
the ambient light decreases. The basic intensity is
set together with the illumination of the instruments
and controls ÿ p. 124.
In the Contents submenu :
— Selection of the displays to be shown on the
Head-up-Display, e.g. For example, information
from driver assistance systems, the traffic sign
detection system or the navigation system. Some
indications cannot be hidden, e.g. For example,
warnings.
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