VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 2015 5G / 7.G User Guide

Instrument cluster

(3) Displays
(4) Reset, set, and display button
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Engine coolant temperature display ~
NOTICE
x To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x 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. 10 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.

x Telephone information ⇒ Booklet Mobile phone package
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.

Key to See
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Type of notification Symbol color1 Explanation
Information text – Information about various vehicle situations.

Odometer displays
The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.
The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).
Press the E button in the instrument cluster briefly ⇒ Instrument overview to reset the trip odometer to 0.
Time
x To set the time, press and hold the E button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until the word Time appears in the display. The doors must be closed.
x Release the button. The time is shown in the display and the hour setting is highlighted.
x Press the E button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to scroll through quickly.
x Once you have set the hour, wait a few seconds until the minutes display is highlighted.
x Press the E button repeatedly until the correct minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button to scroll through quickly.
x Release the button to finish setting the clock.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can also set the time in the Infotainment system by pressing
the #!2 button followed by the

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 #!2 button followed by the

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. 11 In the instrument cluster display: Examples of service reminders when a service is due.

Fig. 12 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.

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. 11:

Oil change now!
Inspection now!
Oil change and inspection now!

Viewing service message
You can access the current service schedule when the ignition is switched on, the engine is not run-ning, and the vehicle is stationary:
x Press and hold the E button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until the word Ser-vice appears in the display.
x Release the button. The current service message appears in the display.
You can also view service information ⇒ fig. 12 in the Infotainment system by pressing the #!2 button
followed by the

Volkswagen Information System

▪ Range
▪ Avg. consumption
▪ Consumption
▪ Oil temperature
▪ Speed warning
▪ Digital speed display
▪ Average speed
▪ Distance
Navigation ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System
Audio ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System
Telephone ⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package
Vehicle status
Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 13 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for the menus and information displays in the instrument cluster.

Selecting a setting
x Use the arrow up and down buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to navigate through the available options. A frame appears around the selected option.
x Push the /+ button () to select a setting.
Returning to the main menu
x 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.
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