warning VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

Driver side overview

Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to ⇒ fig. 5:
(1) Instrument cluster:
– Instruments
– Display
– Warning and indicator lights
(2) Headlight switch

(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
A

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.

▪ 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.
Main menu

Menu Function See
This menu item only appears when warning or infor-mation messages are available.

Driving data

Display Function
Average speed -- mph Average speed on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip memory, the value is displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. Average speed -- km/h
Distance --- mi Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).
Distance --- km

Storing speed for the speed warning
x Select the Speed warning display.
x Press the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If necessary, set the desired speed within about 5 seconds with the * or + buttons on the multi-function steering wheel. Then press the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel a second time or just wait a few seconds. The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, press the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel. The set speed is deleted.
Lap timer

Menu Submenu Function
Statistics Statistics display in the menu.
Lap 1 (or cur-rent lap number)
Stop Active timing is interrupted. This will not end the lap.
New lap Timing of the current lap is interrupted and a new lap begins. The time of the completed lap is carried over to the statistics.
Split time A split time displays for about 5 seconds. Active timing con-tinues in parallel.
Resume Paused timing resumes.
New lap Timing of the current lap is interrupted and a new lap begins. The time of the completed lap is carried over to the statistics.
Stop lap Timing of the active lap ends and the lap is deleted. It is not entered into the statistics.
End Active timing stops. The lap is automatically entered into the statistics.
Statistics – Overview of lap times most recently recorded: – Fastest – Slowest – Average – Total time
– A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum overall duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds can be recorded. If one of the two limits is reached, timing can only start again after the statistics are reset.
Back Go back to the previous menu.
Reset All stored statistics data is reset.

WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
x Never set the lap timer when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.
x Only use the lap timer or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's accelera-tion.