VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: POLO, Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015Pages: 100, PDF Size: 4.14 MB
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Settings for the second speed display can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using the and the function buttons
, Units and Speed → Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
It is not possible to switch off the second speedometer display in those countries where the law stipulates that the display cannot be
deactivated.
Speed warning for winter tyres
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded → Volkswagen information system .
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using the button and the and Tyres
function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
Start/stop system status display
The instrument cluster display shows information about the current status → Pull-away assist systems .
Status display for active cylinder management (ACT®)
Depending on equipment levels, some vehicles will indicate the current number of active cylinders in the instrument cluster display, e.g. 2
cylinder mode.
For this purpose, the menu option Current fuel consumption, Average consumption or Range must be selected in the menu MFI → Volkswagen
information system .
Engine code
Press and hold button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview for at least 15 seconds to view the vehicle's engine
code (EC) in the display. The ignition should be switched on but the engine should not be running.
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident
and serious injury.
Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
Any broken-down vehicle poses an increased accident risk, both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the
hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and make sure that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with
any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
WARNING
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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 the indicator lamps.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, some settings and displays may also appear in the infotainment system.
If several warning reports are detected, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The symbols will continue to
appear until the faults are rectified.
If warning messages about malfunctions 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 a qualified workshop to have the
malfunction rectified.
Service interval display
Fig. 13 Schematic diagram: examples of displays in instrument cluster when a service is due
Streets and bridges can also be iced over at outside temperatures above zero degrees.
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!
WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE
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Fig. 14 An example of the service information shown in the infotainment system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
The service displays are shown on the instrument cluster → Fig. 13 and in the infotainment system → Fig. 14 .
Versions and displays can vary as different versions of the instrument cluster and of the infotainment system are available.
Service schedules at Volkswagen are divided into two categories, oil change service and inspections. The service interval display provides
information on the next service which includes an oil change and on the next scheduled inspection. Scheduled services can also be found in
the service schedule.
In vehicles with fixed oil change service, services take place at predefined intervals.
The service intervals are calculated on an individual basis in vehicles with flexible oil change service. Advances in technology have brought
about a considerable reduction in 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, as 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; the remaining time is rounded to full days.
Service alert
If an oil change 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
For a scheduled oil change or a scheduled 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. 13 :
Inspection now!
Oil change now!
Oil change and inspection now!
Accessing a service message
You can access the current service schedule when the ignition is switched on, the engine is not running, and the vehicle is stationary:
Press button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview until the word Service appears in the display.
Release the button and wait for approx. 2 seconds or press .
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The number of kilometres or amount of time until the next oil change service is shown in the display, followed by the same information for
the next inspection.
Service information → Fig. 14 can also be displayed in the infotainment system by pressing the button and the and
Service function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or trip reading.
Resetting oil change service
If the oil change service was not performed by a Volkswagen workshop, it can be reset as follows:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold down the button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview .
Restart the ignition.
Release the button.
Confirm the query in the instrument cluster with the button.
Do not reset the display between service intervals. This can lead to incorrect information being displayed.
If you manually reset the service interval display while flexible oil change service is valid, fixed oil change service will be activated. The service
interval will no longer be calculated on an individual basis ⇒ BookletService schedule, .
Resetting inspection
If the inspection was not performed by a Volkswagen workshop, it can be reset as follows:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold down the button in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview .
Restart the ignition.
Release the button and press it again.
Confirm the query in the instrument cluster with the button.
The service message will go out after a few seconds once the engine is running or by pressing the /
→ Instrument overview button.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for long periods in a vehicle with flexible oil change service, the system will not be able to calculate
the time when the next service is due. The service displays could then display incorrect information. If this is the case then please observe the
maximum service intervals shown in ⇒ BookletService schedule, .
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Overview of the menu structure
→ Using the selection menu in the instrument cluster
→ Selection menu
Volkswagen information system
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→ Selection menu
→ Driving data
→ menu
When the ignition is switched on, the various display functions can be accessed via the selection menu, e.g. the driving data display
(multifunction display (MFD)).
There are no buttons on the windscreen wiper lever in vehicles equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. The multifunction display is
controlled using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel only.
The scope of the menus and information shown on the instrument cluster display depends on the vehicle electronics and the vehicle equipment
level.
Qualified workshops can program and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equipment level. Volkswagen recommends using a
Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Some menu options can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary.
If any priority 1 warning reports are being displayed, you will be unable to access any menus or information displays. A few warning messages
can be confirmed and hidden by pressing the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Additional information and warnings:
Infotainment system → Infotainment system
Driver assist systems → Driver assist systems
Radio or navigation system ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Provision for mobile telephones ⇒ BookletProvision for a mobile telephone,
After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, personal
convenience settings and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle
battery has been sufficiently charged.
Overview of the menu structure
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
The following menu structure shows how the Volkswagen information system menus on the instrument cluster display are structured. The size
and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.
Driving data → Driving data
Since start
Since refuel
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Never open the menus on the instrument cluster display while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
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Long-term
Speed warning function
Digital speed
Range
Convenience consumers
Driver assist systems → Selection menu
Front Assist on/off
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Navigation ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Audio ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Telephone ⇒ BookletProvision for mobile telephone, , ⇒ BookletNavigation system, / ⇒ BookletRadio/navigation system,
Vehicle status → Selection menu
Using the selection menu in the instrument cluster
Fig. 15 Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: button
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If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press button → Fig. 15 ① on the windscreen wiper level or the button on the
multifunction steering wheel → Fig. 16 . You may need to press the button several times.
Operation using the windscreen wiper lever: to display the selection menu → Selection menu or to return to the selection menu from
another menu or information display, press and hold the rocker switch → Fig. 15 ② until the selection menu is displayed. To browse
through the selection menu, press the rocker switch up or down.
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel: to display and browse through the selection menu, press or → Fig. 16 .
To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press → Fig. 15 ① on the windscreen wiper lever, press the
button on the multifunction steering wheel → Fig. 16 , or wait until the menu or information display opens automatically after a few
seconds.
Adjusting settings in menus
In the displayed menu, press the rocker switch → Fig. 15 ② on the windscreen wiper lever up or down, or press the arrow buttons
or on the multifunction steering wheel → Fig. 16 until the required menu option is selected. A frame appears around the selected
option.
Press button → Fig. 15 ① on the windscreen wiper lever or press the button on the multifunction steering wheel → Fig. 16 to
make the required change. A tick indicates that the particular system or function is active.
Returning to the selection menu
Using the menu: in the menu, select the Back menu option to leave the menu.
Using the multifunction steering wheel: press the or button → Fig. 16 .
If warning messages about malfunctions 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 a qualified workshop to have the
malfunction rectified.
Selection menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
MenuFunctionSee
Driving data
Information and settings for the multifunction display (MFD). → Driving data ,
→ Menu and system
settings (SETUP)
Display of current warning or information messages and other system components
depending on the equipment level.
Assist systemsInformation and settings for the driver assist systems.
→ Assist systems menu ,
→ Menu and system
settings (SETUP)
Navigation
Information displays from active navigation system:
⇒ BookletNavigation
system,
Turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed if you use active route guidance. The
design is similar to the symbols used in the infotainment system.
The direction of travel (compass function) and the name of the road being used are
displayed if the route guidance option is not active.
Audio
Station display in radio mode.⇒ BookletRadio, /
⇒ BookletNavigation
system,
Display of station list in radio mode.
Track display in media mode.
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Telephone
Display telephone information.
⇒ BookletProvision for a
mobile telephone,
⇒ BookletNavigation
system, /
⇒ BookletRadio/navigation
system,
Using the telephone.
Vehicle status /
Vehicle
Display and storage of current warning or information texts. → Instruments ,
→ Menu and system
settings (SETUP) The menu option only appears if warning and information texts are available.
Driving data
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
The multifunction display (MFD) shows a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. MFA is called up from the selection menu → Using the
selection menu in the instrument cluster .
Switching between displays
Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: press the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever → Fig. 15 .
Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press the or button → Fig. 16 .
Driving data recorder
The MFD is fitted with 3 automatic recorders:
Since start
Since refuel
Long-term
The currently selected memory is shown in the display.
Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to
switch between recorders when the ignition is switched on and the recorder is displayed.
DisplayFunction
Since start
Display and storage of gathered driving and consumption values from the time the ignition is switched on until it
is switched off.
If the journey is continued within approximately 2 hours of the ignition being switched off, the new values are
also taken into account. The memory will automatically be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than 2
hours.
Since refuelDisplay and storage of the collected driving and consumption values. The memory is deleted automatically
when the vehicle is refuelled.
Long-term
The memory collects journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours and
59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes journey time or 1,999.9 km or 9,999.9 km distance travelled. If one of
these maximum limitsa) is exceeded, the memory is automatically deleted and reset to 0.
Deleting the driving data recorder manually
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Select the memory that you wish to delete.
Press and hold the button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the button on the multifunction steering
wheel, for approximately 2 seconds.
Personal selection of displays
You can set which MFD display should appear in the instrument cluster using the button and the and
Multifunction display function buttons in the infotainment system → Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
Examples of display
DisplayFunction
ConsumptionThe current fuel consumption is displayed in litres/100 km while the vehicle is in motion, and in litres/hour while
the vehicle is stationary.
Av. consumptionThe average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately 300 metres has been travelled.
The display will show dashes until this point. The displayed value is updated approximately every second.
RangeApproximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be travelled with the current fuel level under the
current driving conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current level of fuel consumption.
Travel timeDriving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since the ignition was switched on.
DistanceThe distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
Av. speedThe average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display
will show dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
or Warning at --- mph
If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph)) is exceeded, a signal tone
will be given, along with a visible warning if required.
Oil temp.Current temperature of the engine oil displayed digitally.
CoolantCurrent coolant temperature displayed digitally.
Saving a speed for the speed warning
Select display warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.
Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the button on the multifunction steering wheel to
save the current speed and activate the warning system.
If necessary, use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever, or the or buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, within approximately 5 seconds to set the desired speed. Then press the or button again,
or wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated.
To deactivate, press the or button. The stored speed will be deleted.
a) Changes depending on the instrument cluster version.
Assist systems menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
MenuFunction
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MenuFunction
Front AssistSwitches the area monitoring system on or off → Area monitoring system (Front Assist) .
ACCAdaptive cruise control display → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle settings menu
→ Think Blue. Trainer.
Additional information and warnings:
Instruments → Instruments
Volkswagen information system → Volkswagen information system
Central locking system → Central locking system
Electric windows → Electric windows
Lights → Lights
Windscreen wipers/washer → Windscreen wipers and washer
Mirrors → Mirrors
Brake support systems → Braking, stopping and parking
Driving with respect for the environment → Driving with respect for the environment
Driver assist systems → Driver assist systems
Wheels and tyres → Wheels and tyres
⇒ BookletRadio , or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
General information on operating the unit
The following section contains information on the settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu. Basic information on operating the
infotainment system and on warning and safety instructions are contained in a separate manual ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation
system, .
Systems settings and display of vehicle information
After pressing the infotainment button you can touch the corresponding function button to display information or adjust settings, e.g.
you can check the current status of the start/stop system → Pull-away assist systems in the Vehicle status menu.
Vehicle settings (setup) → Vehicle settings menu .
Radio station selection.
Active media.
Vehicle status.
Driving data.
Convenience consumers.
Infotainment system
Menu and system settings (SETUP)