engine VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Personalisation: welcome and user selection ⇒ Personalisation .
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine compartment or boot lid are open
once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone
is also given. Different instrument cluster designs may have different displays.
Selector lever positions (DSG® dual clutch gearbox)
The gear selected is displayed on the side of the selector lever and on the display in the instrument
cluster. The instrument cluster display may show which gear has been selected if the selector lever is
in D/S position or in Tiptronic mode ⇒ DSG® dual clutch gearbox .
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature falls below approximately +4°C (+39°F), the temperature display also
shows a snowflake symbol . This symbol remains lit up until the outside temperature rises
above +6°C (+43°F) ⇒ .
Heat radiated from the engine may cause the temperature display to show a slightly higher value
than the actual outside temperature if the vehicle is stationary, the auxiliary heater ⇒ Auxiliary
heater and ventilation  is switched on or the vehicle is travelling at a very low vehicle speed.
The measured range is -45°C (-49°F) to +76°C (+169°F).
Gear-change indicator
While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to
reduce fuel consumption ⇒ Gear-change indicator .
Mileage displays
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the vehicle.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset.
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster: press the button in the instrument cluster
briefly to reset the trip recorder to 0 ⇒ Analogue instrument cluster .
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster: reset the trip recorder via the Infotainment system or
via the multifunction display ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays  or ⇒ Driving data display
(multifunction display) .
Speed warning for winter tyres
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded
⇒ Instrument cluster menus .
Speed warning settings can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle
settings menu .
Compass display

When the ignition is switched on, depending on the equipment level, the instrument cluster display
shows the current direction of travel in the form of an abbreviation, e.g. NW for north west.
The graphic compass display is also available when the Infotainment system is switched on and route
guidance is not active.
Economical mode
While you drive, the instrument cluster display shows whether the vehicle is in an economical mode
.
Engine code
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster.
Switch on ignition, but the engine must not run.
Press and hold the button on the instrument cluster for around 15 seconds to display the engine
code.
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster.
Select the Range information profile on the instrument cluster.
Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel until the Service menu is available
on the instrument cluster display ⇒ Service menu .
Select the Engine code menu option.

WARNING
Streets and bridges can be iced over at outside temperatures above freezing point.
The snowflake symbol indicates that there is a risk of black ice.
There may be black ice on the roads even when outside temperatures are above +4°C (+39°F), even
when no snowflake symbol is displayed.
You should never rely solely on the outside temperature display!

Different instrument clusters are available, which means that the versions and displays may vary. In
displays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively by indicator lamps.

Some displays in the instrument cluster may be overridden by sudden alerts, e.g. incoming
telephone calls.

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Settings can be made in the Service menu1) depending on the vehicle equipment.
Opening the Service menu
To open the Service menu, select the Range information profile and press and hold the OK button on
the multifunction steering wheel for around four seconds. You can now navigate in the menu in the
usual way using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Resetting the service interval display
Select the Service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display.
Resetting oil change service
Select the Reset oil service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display.
Resetting driving data
Select the Reset trip menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display to reset the
desired value.
Engine code
Select the Engine code menu. The engine codes are now shown on the instrument cluster display.
Setting the time
Select the Time menu and set the correct time with the arrow buttons or .
1) Only in vehicles with an Active Info Display.
Driving data display (multifunction display)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The driving data display (multifunction display) shows a variety of travel and fuel consumption data.
Switching between displays
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:
Press the rocker switch on the wiper lever ⇒ Operating using the wiper lever .
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
Press the or button ⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel .
Switching between memories
Press the button on the wiper lever, or press the button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Since start memory

When the vehicle is in motion, use the lap timer only in driving situations which are easy to control.
Fuel gauge

Fig. 15 Fuel gauge in the analogue instrument cluster.

Fig. 16 Fuel gauge in the Active Info Display.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Fuel tank almost empty.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The reserve volume, red marking, is being consumed ⇒ .
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
Water in the diesel fuel.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Switch off the engine and seek expert assistance.
Tank cap open.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Close the tank cap.

WARNING
Driving when the fuel level is too low can lead to the vehicle coming to a standstill in traffic,
potentially causing accidents and serious injuries.
When the fuel level is too low, the fuel supply to the engine could be irregular, especially when
driving up or down hills and inclines.
The steering, all driver assist systems and brake support systems stop working if the engine sputters
or goes off due to fuel shortage or irregular fuel supply.
Always fill the tank when it is still 1/4 full. This reduces the risk of running out of fuel and breaking
down.

NOTICE
Do not run the tank empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring and allow unburnt fuel to
enter the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or particulate filter could be damaged as a result.

The small arrow next to the petrol pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows you the side of the vehicle
on which the tank flap is located.
Coolant temperature display

Fig. 17 Coolant temperature display in the analogue instrument cluster.

Fig. 18 Coolant temperature gauge in the Active Info Display.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Cold area. The engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine revs and
heavy engine loads until the engine is warm.
Normal area.
Warning area. The temperature may also rise to the hot area when the engine is working hard,
especially at high ambient temperatures.
Coolant
The indicator lamp lights up and the central warning lamp flashes red.
The coolant level is not correct or there is a fault in the coolant system.
Do not drive on!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Check the coolant level ⇒ Coolant .
Seek expert assistance if the warning lamp does not go out although the coolant level is adequate.
Service interval display

Fig. 19 In the instrument cluster display: display example for a due service event (illustration).
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The service event displays are shown on the instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 19  and in the Infotainment
system.
Versions and displays can vary as different versions of the instrument cluster and Infotainment
system are available.
In vehicles with fixed oil change service, services take place at predefined service intervals.

In vehicles with flexible oil change service, the service intervals are calculated on an individual basis.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing requirements. An oil change
service must only be carried out when required by the vehicle. The individual conditions in which the
vehicle is used and the driver's personal driving style are taken into account. The service reminder is
displayed 30 days before the service is due. The distance is rounded to the nearest 100 km and the
remaining time is rounded to full days.
Service alert
If a service or inspection is due soon, a service alert will appear the next time the ignition is switched
on.
The number of kilometres or amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of
kilometres or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.
Service event
In the event of a due service or a due inspection, a signal tone will be given when the ignition is
switched on and the spanner symbol will be displayed for several seconds on the instrument
cluster display. One of the following displays will also appear ⇒ Fig. 19 :
Inspection now!
Oil service now!
Oil service and inspection now!
Checking service schedules
You can access the current scheduled service information when the ignition is switched on, the
engine is not running, and the vehicle is stationary:
Accessing the service schedule in the Infotainment system.
Press the button or function button.
Press the Vehicle and function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Select the Service menu option to display the service information.
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster.
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster  until the text Service
appears in the display.
Release the button. The current scheduled service will be shown in the display.
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster.
Information on the scheduled service can be accessed only via the Service menu ⇒ Service menu .
Resetting the service interval display

If the service or the inspection was not performed by a Volkswagen dealership, the display can be
reset as follows:
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster .
Switch on the ignition again.
Release the button when one of the following messages appears on the instrument cluster
display: Reset oil service? or Reset inspection?.
Press the button on the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster  to confirm.
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster.
The service interval display can be reset only via the Service menu ⇒ Service menu .
Do not reset the service interval display between service intervals otherwise incorrect data will be
shown.
If the oil change service was manually reset, the service interval display then also changes to a fixed
service interval in vehicles with flexible oil change service.

The service message will disappear after a few seconds when the engine is running, or when the
button on the wiper lever or the button on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed
⇒ Operating the instrument cluster .

If the 12-volt vehicle battery was disconnected for long periods in vehicles with flexible service, the
system cannot calculate the time at which the next service is due. The information shown in the
service interval display may therefore be incorrect. In this case, please observe the maximum
permissible service intervals ⇒ Service .
Operating the instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Operating using the wiper lever 
⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel 
⇒ Button for driver assist systems 
Some menu options can be accessed only when the vehicle is stationary.

Always drive carefully and responsibly.

When you start the engine after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been totally discharged or changed,
you may find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) and
user accounts have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the
12-volt vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
Vehicle settings menu
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
You can switch individual functions and systems on and off and make settings in the vehicle settings
of the Infotainment system.
Opening the Vehicle settings menu
Switch on the ignition.
Switch on Infotainment system if necessary.
Press the button or function button.
Touch the Vehicle and function buttons to open the Vehicle settings menu.
Touch the corresponding function buttons to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu or
to make settings in the menu options.
If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the respective function is switched on.
Touch the function button to return to the previous menu.
Performance monitor
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The performance monitor is a display for sporty driving. The digital instruments display real-time
values for engine power, temperature and acceleration that are determined by sensors on the
vehicle. This provides the driver with an overview of driving dynamics.

Fig. 23 On the Infotainment system display: performance monitor.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 23 :
Display areas.
Arrow buttons for changing to the lap timer.
Opening the performance monitor
Press the MENU button or function button on the Infotainment system.
Touch the Vehicle function button.
Touch the Selection function button.
Touch the Sport function button.
If you would like to switch between the performance monitor and the lap timer ⇒ Lap timer , touch
one of the arrow buttons on the left and right above the instruments ⇒ Fig. 23  ②.
Selecting instruments and setting units
The display can show a maximum of three instruments at the same time. Each instrument can be
selected for each display area ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (left, middle, right).
To change between instruments, swipe vertically over the display. The currently selected instrument
will then disappear and a new instrument will appear.
The units can be adjusted for some instruments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings
menu .
The following instruments can be displayed:
Charge pressure display: the charge pressure display ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (left) shows the pressure in the
charge air system between the turbocharger and engine (in the unit bar). The further to the right the
needle on the scale, the higher the engine power output.
Accelerometer (G-meter): the accelerometer (G-meter) ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (centre) shows the
acceleration value in the centre (in the unit g). The red marking in the grid-type area shows the
acceleration level and the direction of the acting force (in the opposite direction according to
physical laws). If you drive to the left, for example, the red marking will move in the right area of the
instrument (and vice versa). If you accelerate, the red marking will move down. If you brake, the red
marking will move up. The level of acceleration is indicated by the position of the red marking which
moves outwards. If the acceleration increases, the red marking will move away from the centre area.
Power display: the power display ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (right) shows the current engine power output as a
digital value and on the surrounding scale (in kW).
Coolant temperature display: the needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high
engine loads and with high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Coolant temperature display .
Oil temperature display: the needle is in the middle area under normal driving conditions. If the
needle is in the bottom left area, this means that the engine has not yet reached its operating
temperature. Avoid excessively high speeds and acceleration when the engine has not yet reached