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

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