instrument cluster VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2013 B8 / 6.G Owners Manual

Applicable only in the United States
Instrument overview

Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

Applicable only in Canada, Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Instrument overview

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

Displays

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open luggage compartment lid, C: Open
front driver side door, D: Open rear passenger side door.

Both mirrors
Factory setting
Back
▪ Lights and Vision
– Coming home
– Leaving home
– Footwell light
– Dayt. r. light (daytime running lights)
– Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal)
– Factory setting
– Back
▪ Time
– Hours
– Minutes
– 24 hr. mode
– Daylight save
– Back
▪ Snow tires (winter tires)
– On
– + 10 km/h
– - 10 km/h
– Back
▪ Units
– Temperature
– Consump./dist.
– Back
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off)
▪ Service
– Info
– Reset
– Back
▪ Factory setting
Using the instrument cluster menus: Basic version

Fig. 14 Basic version (Vehicles without menu control multi-function steering wheel): control buttons 1 and 2
on the windshield wiper lever.

Using the instrument cluster menus: Premium version

Fig. 15 Premium version (vehicles with menu control multi-function steering wheel): buttons on the right side
of the steering wheel.

Display Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip memories 1
and 2 (toggle).
Consumption
--.- mpg
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while driving.
When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when the
engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed per
hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
Consumption
--.- l/100 km
Av. consumption
--.- mpg Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips per trip
memories 1 and 2 (toggle) is displayed once the vehicle has been driven
about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The
value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. Av. consumption
--.- l/100 km
Range
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel left in
the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes account of the current fuel
consumption, among other things.
Range ~
Diesel engines only: Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can
go with the Adblue left in the tank. Visible only when the AdBlue range has
fallen to less than 1500 mi or 2400 km.
Route Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Average speed
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once
the vehicle has been once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet
(100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value dis-
played is updated every 5 seconds.
0 speed Digital display of current vehicle speed.
Oil temp. Current engine oil temperature (digital display; 3.6 liter engine only).
Speed warning
--- mph When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an
acoustic warning sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display. Speed warning
--- km/h

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons (* and +) on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning at --- mph). or (Speed warning at -
-- km/h).
x Press the OK button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- mph or --- km/h and press the OK button. The set speed is delet-
ed.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.

Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data (Settings > MFI data) to enable displays you want to
be available under the MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed
can also be changed ⇒ page 34.
Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator): Premium version

Display Function
Average speed
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once
the vehicle has been once the vehicle has been driven about 100 m. Until
then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated
every 5 seconds.
0 speed Digital display of current vehicle speed.
Oil temp. Current engine oil temperature (digital display; 3.6 liter engine only).
Speed warning
--- km/h
When the set speed (from 30 to 250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning
sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster
display.

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons (* and +) on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning at --- km/h).
x Press the OK button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- km/h and press the OK button. The set speed is deleted.
Some vehicle models also have an automatic speed warning when the vehicle speed reaches 120
km/hr. A message appears in the instrument cluster display, accompanied by a warning chime.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data (Settings > MFI data) to enable displays you want to
be available under the MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed
can also be changed.
Settings menu

Settings menu Function
Time Set hours and minutes for the instrument cluster clock, the Radio & Naviga-
tion System clock, and the analog clock. The digital clocks can be set to
show the time in 12 or 24 hour format. Resetting clocks to daylight savings
time or standard time.
Snow tires Set up visual and acoustic speed warning. Use the feature only when winter
tires are installed that have a speed rating less than top vehicle speed.
Units Set the units in which temperature, fuel consumption, and distances should
be displayed (for example, whether to show distance driven in miles or
kilometers).
Alt. speed dis. Activate/deactivate alternative speed display (mph or km/h).
Service Display service messages or reset service interval display.
Factory setting Resets the functions in the Settings menu back to the factory settings.

Applicable only in the USA, Mexico, and Canada
Convenience submenu

Convenience functions
The door opening function when touching a sensor surface on a door handle is carried out depending
on the settings activated in the Settings – Convenience menu.
NOTICE

x The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.
The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit.
The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no
remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem.
If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.