Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (2015 year). Instruction — part 2

Instrument cluster

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Instrument overview

Displays

Service reminder display

More information:

Warning and indicator lights
Volkswagen Information System
Infotainment system
Shifting

Service reminder information

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance

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!

Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.

Instrument overview

Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Instrument explanations

⇒

fig. 10

:

(1)

Speedometer.

(2)

Tachometer (shows engine revolutions per minute in thousands when the engine is running).

The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next

higher gear or selector lever position D/S, or ease your foot off the accelerator

⇒ .

(3)

Displays

(4)

Reset, set, and display button

(5)

Fuel gauge

(6)

Engine coolant temperature display

NOTICE

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration,

and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

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. 11 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.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Depending on vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display.

Open doors, engine hood, or rear hatch

⇒

fig. 11

Warning and information texts
Odometer displays
Time
Outside temperature
Compass display

Selector lever position

⇒ Shifting

Gear recommendation

⇒ Shifting

Driving data and menus for different settings

⇒ Volkswagen Information System

Service reminder display

⇒ Service reminder display

Engine code

AdBlue

®

information

⇒ Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue®)

Radio and navigation information

⇒ Booklet

Radio, Navigation System

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

⇒

fig. 11

See

A

Stop!

The engine hood is open or not properly
closed.

B

Stop!

The rear hatch is open or not properly
closed.

C, D

Stop!

One or more vehicle doors open or not
properly closed.

Warning and information texts

The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored when the ignition is switched on
and while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with text messages in

the instrument cluster display (

⇒ Warning and indicator lights). In some cases, they may also be

signaled acoustically. The display can vary depending on the instrument cluster model.

Type of no-
tification

Symbol

color

1

Explanation

1

Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Type of no-
tification

Symbol

color

1

Explanation

Priority 1
warning
message

Red

Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with acoustic
warnings.

Stop!

⇒ .

Check malfunction and take corrective action.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assis-
tance if necessary.
Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1
warning message is displayed. The warning
message will turn off automatically after a few
seconds. You can confirm and turn off some
warning messages by pressing the

button on

the multi-function steering wheel.

Priority 2
warning
message

Yellow Symbol flashing or continuously lit – sometimes

with acoustic warnings.
Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may
cause vehicle damage and vehicle breakdown
⇒ .

Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if
necessary.

Information
text

–

Information about various vehicle situations.

Odometer displays

The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.

The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset.
The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).

Press the

button in the instrument cluster briefly

⇒ Instrument overview to reset the trip odometer

to 0.

Time

To set the time, press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster

⇒ Instrument overview until

the word Time appears in the display. The doors must be closed.

Release the button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour setting is

highlighted.

Press the

button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to

scroll through quickly.

Once you have set the hour, wait a few seconds until the minutes display is highlighted.
Press the

button repeatedly until the correct minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button

to scroll through quickly.

Release the button to finish setting the clock.

On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can also set the time in the Infotainment system by pressing
the

button followed by the

and Time and date function keys, Menu and system settings (SET-

UP).

Outside temperature display

At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake symbol” appears in the display.

The symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C)

⇒ .

When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed
may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.

The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to +169 °F (+76 ).

Compass display

On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instru-
ment cluster display when the ignition (or the navigation system, if equipped) is switched on.

Selector lever position (automatic transmission)

The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster
display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive and Sport

Drive (D S), as well as in Tiptronic

®

mode

⇒ Shifting.

Gear recommendation

When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument

cluster display

⇒ Shifting.

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

button followed by the

and Tires function keys

⇒ Menu and system

settings (SETUP).

Engine identification code

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster

⇒ Instrument overview for about 15 seconds to

display the vehicle's engine identification code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the en-
gine is not running.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot cata-

lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the
vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on

emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

WARNING

Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside air temperature is above freez-
ing.

If you use the outside temperature display to tell you about frost conditions, remember

that roads can even ice over at temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if
the “snowflake symbol” is not displayed, there could still be black ice on the road.

Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model

and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled
with indicator lights.

Depending on vehicle equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotain-

ment system.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order of

importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.

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. 12 In the instrument cluster display: Examples of service reminders when a service is due.

Fig. 13 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

on

page 11.

The maintenance service reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display

⇒

fig. 12

and in the

Infotainment system

⇒

fig. 13

. Versions and displays can vary depending on the instrument cluster or

the Infotainment system version equipped with the vehicle.

For information on maintenance service intervals, please see the

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Mainte-

nance.
For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only fixed service intervals are dis-
played.

Service reminder

If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.

The number of miles (km) or amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of miles (km)
or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.

Service event

For a scheduled oil change or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition
is switched on. The wrench symbol

also appears for several seconds in the instrument cluster

display along with one of the following messages

⇒

fig. 12

:

Oil change now!

Inspection now!

Oil change and inspection now!

Viewing service message

The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is
switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster

⇒ page 11, Instrument overview until the

word Service appears in the display.

Release the button. The current service message appears in the display.

You can also view service information

⇒

fig. 13

in the Infotainment system by pressing the

button

followed by the

and Service function keys

⇒ page 27, Menu and system settings (SETUP).

Resetting the service reminder display

If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:

Switch off the ignition.

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster

⇒ page 11, Instrument overview.

Switch on the ignition.
Release the

button.

If one of the following messages appears in the display:

Reset oil change service?

Do you really want to reset inspect.

service?

Confirm the request by pressing the

button in the instrument cluster. A confirmation message

appears in the display when the service reminder has been reset.

Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will

be displayed.

The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after the

button on the multi-function steering wheel is pressed

⇒ Volkswagen Information System.

Volkswagen Information System

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Menu structure – overview

Using the instrument cluster menus

Main menu

Driving data

Assist systems menu

When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument
cluster and control certain vehicle features.

The number of menus and information in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics
and equipment on the vehicle.

An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or
modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.

As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. To display menus,
press the button on the multi-function steering wheel

⇒

fig. 14

.

More information:

Infotainment system
Driver assistance systems

Radio or Navigation system

⇒ Booklet

Radio, Navigation System

Mobile phone package

⇒ Booklet

Mobile Phone Package

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!

Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle

battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, and program-
ming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient
charge.

Menu structure – overview

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The following list 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 vehicle equipment.

Driving data
▪ Travel time
▪ Conv. consumer

▪ Range
▪ Range (Diesel engines only: visible only when the AdBlue range has fallen to less than 1500 mi

or 2400 km)

▪ Avg. consumption
▪ Consumption
▪ Speed warning
▪ Digital speed display
▪ Average speed
▪ Distance
Assist systems
▪ Front Assist on/off

Navigation

⇒ Booklet

Radio, Navigation System

Audio

⇒ Booklet

Radio, Navigation System

Telephone

⇒ Booklet

Mobile Phone Package

Vehicle status

Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel (if equipped): Controls for the menus and information
displays in the instrument cluster.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right side of the steering wheel
⇒

fig. 14

.

Accessing the instrument cluster menus

Switch on the ignition.

If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push the button (

⇒

fig. 14

) on the right side of the

multi-function steering wheel until a main menu appears in the instrument cluster display. For a list of
main menus, see

⇒ Menu structure – overview.

Push buttons # or ∃ to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons

and to navigate inside the current main menu.

To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press the button on the
multi-function steering wheel

⇒

fig. 14

, or wait until the menu or information display opens automatical-

ly after a few seconds.

Selecting a setting

Use the arrow up and down buttons or on the multi-function steering wheel

⇒

fig. 14

to navi-

gate through the available options. A frame appears around the selected option.

Push the

button (

⇒

fig. 14

) to select a setting.

Returning to the main menu

Press the # or ∃ button

⇒

fig. 14

.

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

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Menu

Function

See

Driving

data

Multifunction Display (MFD) infor-
mation and settings.

Display of current warning or infor-
mation messages and other system
components depending on the equip-
ment level.

Compass

Current driving direction (vehicles
without navigation system).

-

Navigation

Information displays for the navigation
system (if equipped).

⇒ Booklet

Radio,

Navigation Sys-

tem

When route guidance is active, turn
arrows and proximity bars similar to
the symbols shown in the navigation
system are displayed.

Menu

Function

See

If route guidance is turned off, the di-
rection of travel (compass) and the
current street name are displayed.

Audio

Station display or station list in radio
mode.

⇒ Booklet

Radio,

Navigation Sys-

tem

Track display in media mode.

Telephone

Information about the connected tele-
phone.

⇒ Booklet

Mobile

Phone Package

Settings and information when using
the telephone.

Vehicle

status

Current warning and information mes-
sages.

This menu item only appears when
warning or information messages are
available.

Driving data

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

When the ignition is on, the

Driving data menu provides a variety of travel and fuel consumption

data. Navigate through the data as described on

⇒ Using the instrument cluster menus

Switching between the displays

Use the arrow up and down buttons ( and ) on the right side of the steering wheel

⇒

fig. 14

.

Trip memories

The display has 3 automatic memories:

Since start

Extend. period

Since refuel

The currently selected memory is shown in the display.

The trip memories are in addition to the trip odometer, which is displayed in the bottom part of the
instrument cluster and controlled using the . button

⇒

fig. 10

(4)

.

Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel to toggle

between the 3 memories when the ignition is on.

1 Since

start

The memory accumulates and stores information about
distance driven and fuel used from the time the ignition
was switched on until the time it was switched off.

If the ignition stays off for 2 hours or more, stored infor-
mation is automatically deleted. If the trip is continued
within 2 hours after the ignition was switched off, the new
values are added.

2 Extend.

period

Depending on the instrument cluster version, the memory
displays and stores the accumulated driving and fuel
consumption data of any number of single trips up to a
total driving time of either 19 hours and 59 minutes
99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a total distance of
either 1,999 km or 9,999 km. If one of the maximum val-
ues

2

is exceeded, then the memory is automatically

cleared and starts again from 0.

3 Since

refuel

The memory accumulates and stores information about
distance driven and fuel used from the time the vehicle is
refueled. The memory is deleted automatically during
refueling.

Manually erasing a trip memory

Select the memory to be erased.
Press and hold the

button on the multi-function steering wheel for about 2 seconds.

Enabling and disabling displays

On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can set which displays should appear in the instrument
cluster by pressing the

button followed by the

and Multifunction display function keys in the

Infotainment system

⇒ page 27, Menu and system settings (SETUP). The units in which data is dis-

played can also be changed.

Possible driving data menu displays

Display

Function

2

May differ depending on the instrument cluster version.

Display

Function

Travel time

Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding
to trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).

Conv. con-

sumer

Displays any convenience equipment in the vehicle that
is currently affecting fuel consumption.

Range --

mi

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 --

km

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.

Avg. con-

sumption

--.- mpg

Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km)
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 330 feet (100 m). Until
then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value
displayed is updated every second.

Avg. con-

sumption

--.-
l/100 km

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

Speed warn-

ing

--- 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 dis-

Display

Function

Speed warn-

ing
--- km/h

play.

--- mph

Digital display of the current vehicle speed.

--- km/h

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

Select the

Speed warning display.

Press the button on the multi-function steering wheel to save the current speed and to activate

the warning.

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.

To deactivate, press the button on the multi-function steering wheel. The set speed is deleted.

Assist systems menu

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Assist sys-

tems menu

Function

Assist sys-

tems menu

Function

Front As-

sist

Switch the Forward Collision Warning on or off