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

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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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  
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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  
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