Get Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

Selector lever position

The selector lever position that is engaged is shown on the left side of the selector lever and in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

If necessary, the respective gear is displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 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 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit while driving

Suitably qualified professionals can program or modify additional functions depending on the vehicle equipment. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 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.

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic

Overview of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic

The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution TFT color display. By selecting different views, e.g. tachometer, and different displays in the

main display area and in the secondary display areas, further content can be shown. The term “Volkswagen Digital Cockpit” is used to refer to the digital instrument

cluster in the following.

Fig. 12 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic in the instrument panel (general example).

Secondary display area.

Time, compass and temperature.

Main display area.

Secondary display area.

Currently engaged gear or selector lever level.

Active driver assistance.

Range.

Coolant temperature gauge.

Fuel gauge.

Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic

Fig. 13 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (variant 1).

Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (variant 2).

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed → page , Warning and information texts.

You can conﬁrm and hide some messages using the

button on the multi-function steering wheel ﬁg. 13, ﬁg. 14.

Views in the main display area

1. Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Press the

button to switch the main display.

The following views can be shown in the display area:

Digital view Digital speedometer with secondary displays.

Speed

Classic display of the speedometer as a dial.

Tachometer Classic display of the tachometer as a dial.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the amount of information shown and the scope thereof may vary.

After switching off the ignition, a display is shown with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage.

In the speed and tachometer views, an additional secondary display can be configured in the center of the dial.

Selecting secondary displays

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: The secondary displays can be conﬁgured or hidden independently of each other. Various driving data, navigation

information or information about audio playback or cell phone interfaces can be shown on the secondary displays. To select the secondary displays, proceed as

follows:

1. Select the right or left secondary display area using the

2. Select the preferred secondary display using the and

buttons.

arrow buttons.

3. Conﬁrm your selection with the

button.

Selecting secondary displays in the dial

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Select the preferred secondary display using the

and

arrow buttons.

2. Conﬁrm your selection with the

button.

If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the

malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

WARNING

If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious injuries can occur.

Never operate the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic while driving.

Only adjust any settings in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic or Infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information Displays

Possible displays

Depending on the vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the main display and secondary display areas of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic:

Outside temperature display.

Time and date.

Digital speed.

Detected road sign from the trafﬁc sign recognition.

Driver assistance systems.

Driving data menu, e.g. Travel time/distance driven.

Speed warning for winter tires.

Open doors, hood and trunk lid.

Odometer displays.

Compass display.

Radiator fan run-on.

Engine code ().

Navigation information.

Engine oil temperature.

Radio information.

Service interval display.

Status display for the start-stop system ⇒ Start/Stop system.

Phone information.

Selector lever position.

Warning and information texts.

Warning and indicator lights.

Depending on the vehicle equipment: Fuel-efﬁcient driving

. Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT) ⇒ Eco tips.

Destination information.

You can adjust further settings in the submenu.

Outside temperature display

When outside temperatures are colder than approximately +4°C (+39°F), a snowﬂake symbol also appears on the outside temperature display

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

. This symbol

In the following situations, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature due to heat radiating from the engine:

When the vehicle is stationary

When the driving speed is very low

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

WARNING

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 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 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 digital instrument cluster.

Settings for the speed warning can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Winter tires.

Compass display

If the Compass secondary display is activated, the direction in which you are currently driving is shown as a blue arrow with a depiction of the vehicle and a

compass.

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.

Navigation information

When route guidance is activated, the Navigation instruction auxiliary display shows the direction of travel as an arrow.

An arrow behind the entry in the conﬁguration menu indicates a submenu.

The submenu lists your home address and a list of your most recent destinations. Route guidance can be started with the

button.

Phone information

If the Phone secondary display is activated and 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 Volkswagen Digital Cockp

In the submenu, a list of the most recent phone calls is shown and you have the option to call the displayed contacts back.

Selector lever position for automatic transmission

The selector lever position and, depending on the driving mode, the gear that is engaged, are shown on the selector lever and in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

The gear shift pattern is displayed when the brake or the selector lever in the instrument cluster are actuated.

Fuel-eﬃcient driving

If the vehicle is driving in a fuel-efﬁcient manner, this will be indicated in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit while driving

Destination information

When route guidance is activated, the Destination information secondary display shows the predicted journey time and distance from the destination.

Some displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 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.

Analog instrument cluster

Overview of the analog instrument cluster

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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