Tachometer for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Streets and bridges may be icy when outside temperatures are above the freezing point.  
The snowflake symbol indicates a possible risk of black ice.  
Black ice may also be present when outside temperatures are above +39 °F (+4 °C) when the  
Never rely solely on the outside temperature display.  
snowflake symbol is not displayed.  
Open doors, hood and trunk lid  
If, after unlocking the vehicle and while driving, any doors and/or the hood or trunk lid are open, this is displayed in the analog instrument cluster and an audible  
signal may also sound.  
Speed warning for winter tires  
If the set maximum speed is exceeded, this will be shown in the analog instrument cluster.  
Settings for the speed warning can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system Winter tires.  
Compass display  
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows an abbreviation to indicate the direction the vehicle is currently traveling, for example “NW”  
for northwest.  
If the Infotainment system is switched on and route guidance is not active, the graphic display of a compass is also available.  
Odometer displays  
The odometer registers the total distance that the vehicle has driven.  
The trip trip odometer shows the miles that were driven since the trip odometer was last reset.  
1. Reset the odometer via the Infotainment system or the service menu Service menu.  
Radiator fan run-on  
This indicator appears after the ignition has been switched off, if the radiator fan continues to run.  
The radiator fan may continue running due to:  
Exhaust gas post-treatment, through particulate filter regeneration, for example.  
Active brake cooling after descent.  
Dissipation of engine heat after high load, e.g. trailer mode.  
Engine code  
1. Open the service menu Service menu.  
2. Select the Engine code menu item.  
Phone information  
If a cell phone is connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth symbol  
The symbol also indicates the charge level of the mobile device.  
will be displayed in the analog instrument cluster.  
Selector lever position  
The selector lever position that is engaged is shown on the side of the selector lever and in the analog instrument cluster.  
If necessary, the respective gear is displayed in the analog instrument cluster when in the D/S selector lever position and when in tiptronic mode Automatic  
transmission: selecting the selector lever position.  
Fuel-efficient driving  
If the vehicle is driving in a fuel-efficient manner, this will be indicated in the analog instrument cluster while driving  
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There are different instrument clusters; therefore the versions and appearances of the displays may vary. Malfunctions will only be indicated by indicator lights  
if the display does not have warning or information texts.  
Some displays in the analog instrument cluster may be hidden due to events that occur suddenly, e.g. incoming phone calls.  
Depending on the equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.  
Tachometer  
The start of the red area on the tachometer indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears when the engine is run in and at operating temperature.  
Before reaching the red area, shift to the next highest gear, select the selector lever position D/S or take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
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NOTICE  
Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.  
To prevent engine damage, the tachometer indicator may only be in the red area of the scale briefly.  
Shifting up early helps save fuel and reduce operating noises.  
Fuel gauge  
Digital fuel gauge  
Fig. 18 Fuel gauge on the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro (general example).  
Fig. 19 Fuel gauge on the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (general example).  
WARNING  
Driving with low fuel level that is too low can lead to a vehicle breakdown in traffic, accidents, and serious injuries.  
If the fuel level is too low, this can result in irregular fuel supply to the engine, particularly when going uphill or downhill.  
The steering, all driver assistance systems and brake support systems will not work if the engine is “sputtering” or cuts out due to fuel shortage or  
irregular fuel supply.  
To prevent vehicle breakdown due to low fuel, always refill the fuel tank once it reaches a fill level of 1/4.  
NOTICE  
Never drive with a completely empty fuel tank. Irregular fuel supply can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel entering the exhaust system.  
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