Get Driver information -> Performance monitor Guide for Volkswagen Arteon 4 Door First Generation (2017-2024)

The red needle and the number in the center indicate the running time in seconds, and the smaller display in the inner area shows minutes and hours.

The display on the right side shows the current lap time with an accuracy of 1/100 of a second. If no laps with split times have been saved yet in the lap timer, then

there is no difference between the stopwatch and the lap time.

WARNING

Driver distraction can cause accidents and injuries.

Only adjust lap timer presets and open the statistics when the vehicle is stationary.

Only operate the lap timer while driving if the driving situation is easy to control and monitor.

Performance monitor

Fig. 16 On the Infotainment system screen: performance monitor.

Displays

Arrow buttons to switch to the lap timer

The performance monitor is a display

for sporty driving. The digital

instruments show values in real time for

engine power, temperature, and

acceleration that are determined by

sensors in the vehicle. This gives the

driver an overview of the driving

dynamics.

Opening the performance monitor

1. Depending on the version, press the

2. Tap the Vehicle function key.

3. Tap the Selection function key.

4. Tap the Sport function key.

button or function key in the Infotainment system.

If you want to switch between the performance monitor and the lap timer, tap one of the left or right arrow buttons above the instruments ﬁg. 16

Selecting instruments and adjusting units

The display can show a maximum of three instruments at the same time. Every instrument can be selected for any display area ﬁg. 16

1. To switch between instruments, swipe up over the display.

(left, center, right).

The instrument that is currently selected will disappear and a new instrument will appear.

The units on some instruments can be adjusted in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

The following instruments can be displayed:

Boost pressure indicator: the boost pressure indicator ﬁg. 16

(left) displays the boost pressure between the turbocharger and the engine in bar. The

farther to the right that the needle on the scale is, the more engine power is being used.

Accelerometer (g-meter): the accelerometer (g-meter) ﬁg. 16

(center) displays the acceleration value in the center area in g. The red marking in the tab

area shows the intensity of the acceleration and the direction of the force. The force in effect is contrary to the physical laws. For example, if you drive to the

left, the red marking will move in the right area of the instrument and vice versa. When accelerating, the red marking will move downward. When braking, the

red marking will move upward. The intensity of acceleration is indicated by the position of the red marking from the inside to the outside. If you accelerate

faster, the red marking will disappear from the center area.

Power gauge: the power gauge ﬁg. 16

(right) shows the engine power that is being currently used as a digital value displayed on the surrounding scale in

kW.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: when engine load is heavy and outside temperatures are high, the gauge may move farther to the right. This is not a

cause for concern as long as the indicator light in the instrument cluster display is off or blinking ⇒ Checking and ﬁlling engine coolant .

Oil temperature gauge: the needle stays in the center area under normal driving conditions. If the pointer is in the left, lower area, the engine operating

temperature has not yet been reached. If the engine operating temperature has not been reached yet, avoid excessive high speeds and acceleration. Engine

coolant temperature gauge: when engine load is heavy and outside temperatures are high, the gauge may move farther to the right. This is not a cause for

concern as long as the

indicator light in the instrument cluster display is off or blinking ⇒ Troubleshooting.

Adjusting the display areas to the driving situation

You can select the three instruments that best ﬁt your individual driving style and the driving situation.

WARNING

Driver distraction can cause accidents and injuries. Operating the Infotainment system can distract you from trafﬁc.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

NOTICE

Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration, and heavy engine loads after starting the engine when it is cold.

Because of the methods that are used to determine power in the vehicle, the displayed values may not be completely precise.

Vehicle settings menu

You can switch individual functions and

systems on and off and adjust settings

in the vehicle settings menu in the

Infotainment system.

Opening the Vehicle settings Menu

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. If necessary, switch on the Infotainment system.

3. Depending on the equipment, press the

button or function key and select the Vehicle menu.

button or function key and select the Settings menu.

Or: depending on the design, press the

Or: Tap the

function key and select the Car menu.

4. To open other menus in the Vehicle settings menu or to adjust settings to the menu items, tap the

function key and select the relevant function keys.

5. Tap the

function key to return to the previous menu.

A check mark

indicates that the respective function is switched on.

System settings and vehicle information display

Vehicle settings (setup)

Depending on the vehicle equipment: Think Blue. Trainer.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Performance monitor ⇒ Performance monitor.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Lap timer ⇒ Infotainment system lap timer.

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Pro) ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro, ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays .

Active media.

Driving Data.

Vehicle status.

Radio station selection.

After starting the engine when the 12 V vehicle battery is severely drained or has been replaced or jump-started, system settings, e.g. personal convenience

settings and programming, may be adjusted or deleted. Check and correct the settings after the 12 V vehicle battery is sufficiently recharged.

WARNING

Driver distraction can cause accidents and injuries. Operating the Infotainment system can distract you from trafﬁc.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

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