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- Buttons for operating the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ,  ,  ,   –  –   → Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)  
- Volume setting for the radio, navigation announcements or a telephone conversation –
- Buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system  –   –  ,  , 
- Opening the main telephone menu or accepting a telephone call
- Activating voice commands 
- Audio, navigation  – 
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)
Ignition lock  → Starting and stopping the engine  
Pedals  → Changing gear  
Fuse box cover  → Fuses  
Driver front airbag  → Airbag system  
Lever for adjusting the steering column  → Adjusting the seat position  
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key to  → Fig. 7 :
Vent  –  –   → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
Overview of the centre console

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Row of switches1) with buttons for:
- Seat heating left and right /   → Seat functions  
- Traction control system (TCS)  → Braking, stopping and parking  
- Electronic stabilisation program (ESC)  → Braking, stopping and parking  
- Electronic stabilisation program sport mode (ESC Sport)  → Braking, stopping and parking  
- Start/stop system  → Pull-away assist systems  
- Rear window heating   → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
- Hazard warning lights   → In an emergency  
- Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function  → Airbag system  
- ParkPilot   → ParkPilot  
- Sport Select suspension    →  Sport Select suspension  
Infotainment system (factory-fitted)
- Operating display  → Infotainment system 
- Radio ⇒ BookletRadio,
- Navigation system ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Controls2) for:
- Heating and fresh air system  → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
- Air conditioning system (manual)  → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
- Climatronic  → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
1) Depending on the vehicle equipment level, there could be a card holder instead of 3 buttons  → Stowage areas   .
2) The symbols may differ between models.
Lower section of the centre console

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Starting the engine  → Starting
and stopping the engine  
Engine management, exhaust
gas purification  → Engine
management system and
exhaust purification system  
Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine.
Flashing: fault in engine management system (diesel engine).
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot.

Lit up: steering reduced or the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then
reconnected. → Steering  
Flashing: steering column is twisted or is not unlocked/locked.
Tyre pressure too low or Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator faulty. → Tyre monitoring system  
Windscreen washer fluid level too low. → Windscreen wipers and
washer  
Fuel tank almost empty.
 → Filling the tank  
Water in fuel in vehicles with a diesel engine.
Lit up: engine oil level too low.
 → Engine oil  
Flashing: engine oil system fault.
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.
 → Airbag system   Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG  ).
Front passenger front airbag switched on (PASSENGER AIR BAG  ).
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) currently not available. → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)  
Fault in Sport Select suspension. →  Sport Select suspension  
Gearbox fault. → Changing gear  

Hazard warning lights switched on. → In an emergency  
Turn signal, left or right.
 → Lights  
Trailer turn signal.
Lit up: depress the brake pedal.
Starting the engine  → Starting
and stopping the engine  
Changing gear  → Changing
gear  
Brakes  → Braking, stopping
and parking  
Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched on. → Cruise Control System
(CCS)  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active. → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)  
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being operated. → Lights  
ACC is active. No vehicle has been detected ahead.
 → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)  When displayed in white: ACC active. Vehicle detected ahead.
When displayed in grey: ACC not active. System switched on, does not regulate.
Lit up: service alert / service due. → Instruments 
 → Changing gear  

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Selected gear display (for vehicles with an automatic gearbox)  → Changing gear  
Information on service intervals ⇒ BookletService schedule,
Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel (variant 1)
Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel (variant 2)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Descriptions of the instruments  → Fig. 10  or  → Fig. 11 :
Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute). The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum
engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear
or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone  → .
Displays  → Displays   .
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
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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.
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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.
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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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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)

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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.
Vehicle settings menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Opening the Vehicle settings menu
Switch on ignition.
Switch on infotainment system if necessary.
Press the infotainment button.
Touch the function button to open the Vehicle settings menu.
Touch the corresponding function button to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu, or to adjust settings in the menu points.
If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the respective function is switched on.
Changes made in settings menus are automatically applied immediately after entry.
Touching the function button takes you back to the previous menu.
Menu overview
The following menu overview is an example of the infotainment system menu structure. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information
system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.
MenuSubmenuSettings optionsFurther
information
ESC system–
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Traction control system (TCS),
– Electronic stabilisation programme (ESC),
– Electronic stabilisation program sport mode (ESC Sport).
 → Braking,
stopping and
parking  
Tyres
Tyre Pressure Loss IndicatorStore the tyre pressures (SET). → Tyre monitoring
system  
Winter tyres
Activation or deactivation of the speed warning. → Wheels and
tyres  Setting the speed warning value.
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
Activation or deactivation of the last selected distance. → Adaptive
Cruise Control
(ACC)  
Setting the time interval to the vehicle in front (distance
setting).
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the navigation system can distract you from the road.
Always drive carefully and responsibly.
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