Get Instrument cluster -> Service reminder display Guide for Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

Displays

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open driver door.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

.

Depending on the vehicle model, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display

⇒ꢀfig. 10 (5).

ꢀ

Warning and information texts

Odometer displays

Time

Outside temperature

Compass display

Open door, engine hood, or rear hatch

Selector lever position.

Gear recommendation (manual transmission).

ꢀ

Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) and menus for different settings.

Service reminder display.The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depend-

ing on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, mal-

functions are only signaled with indicator lights.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order

of importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.

Service reminder display

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ꢀfig. 10 (5).

.

For information on maintenance intervals, please see the ⇒ꢀBooklet Warranty and Maintenance.

For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only fixed service intervals are dis-

played.

Service reminder

If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.

On vehicles without text messages (Basic instrument cluster), a wrench symbol _dand a miles(kil-

ometers) indicator are shown in the instrument cluster display. The distance shown in miles (kilome-

ters) is the maximum distance the vehicle can be driven without having a service completed. The

display changes after a few seconds. A clock symbol is displayed and the number of days until the

required service is shown.

On vehicles with text messages (Premium instrument cluster), Service in --- mi or --- days

(Service in --- km or --- days) is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Service event

When service is due, a warning chime sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing

wrench symbol _dis displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service nowis

shown in the instrument cluster display.

Viewing service message

The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is

switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:

ꢀ

Push the ^{ꢀ ꢀ ꢁ}button in the instrument cluster several times until the wrench symbol ꢂ appears.

OR: Select the Settingsmenu.

In the Servicesubmenu, select the Infomenu item.

A minus sign in front of the number of miles (kilometers) or days means that service is overdue. On

vehicles with Premium text message display, Service since --- mi or --- days(Service

since --- km or --- days) is shown in the instrument cluster display when service is overdue.

Resetting the service reminder display

If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:

Vehicles with Premium text message display:

Select the Settingsmenu.

In the Servicesubmenu, select the Resetmenu item.

Confirm request with the ꢁꢂ button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Vehicles with Basic text message display:

Switch off the ignition.

Push the ꢃ ꢀ ꢃꢄꢅ button in the instrument cluster and hold down.

Switch on the ignition.

Release the ꢃ ꢀ ꢃꢄꢅ button and push the ꢀ ꢀ ꢁ button in the instrument

cluster within about 20 seconds.

Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will

be displayed.

The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after

the ꢁꢂꢀꢆꢄꢃꢄꢅ button on the windshield wiper lever or the ꢁꢂ button on the multi-function steering wheel has

been pushed.

Instrument cluster

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Instrument overview

Additional instruments

Displays

Service reminder display

More information

ꢀ

Warning and indicator lights.or! Bookmark not defined.

Volkswagen Information System.ꢀ

Display of the selected gears (automatic transmission).

ꢀ

Service reminder information ⇒ꢀBooklet Warranty and Maintenance.

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-

tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

ꢀ

Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.

Instrument overview

Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Instrument explanations ⇒ꢀfig. 10:

.

(1)

Tachometer (thousands of revolutions per minute when the engine is running).

The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions

per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next

higher gear or selector level position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ꢀ

Speedometer.

.

(2)

(3)

(4)

Fuel gauge..

Reset button for the ꢀꢁꢂꢃ odometer display (trip).

– Push the ^{ꢀ ꢄ ꢅꢆꢀ}button for about 1 second to reset to zero.

Displays.

(5)

(6)

Button for setting the clock.

– With the ignition on, push the ^{ꢁ ꢄ ꢂ}button to highlight the hour or the minutes in the clock

display.

– To advance the clock, push the ꢀ ꢄ ꢅꢆꢀ button (4). Press and hold the button to fast forward.

– Push the ꢁ ꢄ ꢂ button again to finish setting the clock.

NOTICE

ꢀ To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration

and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

ꢀ To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone

(warning zone) briefly.

Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.

Additional instruments

Fig. 11 Above the center console: Engine oil temperature indicator 1, stopwatch 2 and boost pressure indica-

tor 3.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Instrument explanations ⇒ꢀfig. 11:

.

(1)

Engine oil temperature indicator

The engine has reached operating temperature when the needle moves into the center of the

gauge under normal driving conditions. The needle may move farther to the right on the gauge

with a heavier engine load at high outside temperatures. This is not a cause for concern as

long as the _eor _Ôindicator light does light up or flash.or! Bookmark not defined..

(2)

Stopwatch

– Analog stopwatch that measures up to 60 seconds.

– Digital stopwatch with hour, minute and second display (one tenth of a second intervals are

shown up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds when the ignition is switched on).

– Digital display with stop function selected.

(3)

(4)

Boost pressure indicator

The boost pressure indicator shows the pressure in the boost pressure duct between the su-

percharger or turbocharger and the engine. The farther right that the indicator points on the

gauge, the higher the pressure in the boost pressure duct and the greater the output from the

engine. The word “Turbo” on the gauge indicates the system is charged.

Start / Stop / Reset button

– Stopwatch mode: press the button ^{ꢀ ꢄ ꢅꢆꢀ}once to start timing and press a second time to

stop. Press the button ꢀ ꢄ ꢅꢆꢀ again to resume timing.

– Speed-dependent stopwatch mode: the stopwatch starts automatically with an audible

chime when you begin driving. Press once to stop the watch.

– Press and hold longer than 2 seconds: the stopwatch resets.

Stopwatch mode button

(5)

You can switch between stopwatch modes using the set button ^ꢁ.

After selecting the stopwatch in the display, the mode displays briefly, followed by the last time

that a time was recorded.

– Stopwatch mode.

– Speed-dependent stopwatch mode. The stopwatch starts automatically with an audible

chime when you begin driving. An LED in the stopwatch comes on to indicate that this mode

is active ⇒ꢀ

.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads,

resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.

ꢀ Only use the stopwatch feature or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's

acceleration.

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-

tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

ꢀ

Never set the stopwatch when the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration

and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

Displays

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open driver door.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

.

Depending on the vehicle model, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display

⇒ꢀfig. 10 (5).

ꢀ

Warning and information texts

Odometer displays

Time

Outside temperature

Compass display

Open door, engine hood, or rear hatch

Selector lever position.

Gear recommendation (manual transmission).

ꢀ

Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) and menus for different settings.

Service reminder display.The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depend-

ing on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, mal-

functions are only signaled with indicator lights.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order

of importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.

Service reminder display

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ꢀfig. 10 (5).

.

For information on maintenance intervals, please see the ⇒ꢀBooklet Warranty and Maintenance.

For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only fixed service intervals are dis-

played.

Service reminder

If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.

On vehicles without text messages (Basic instrument cluster), a wrench symbol _dand a miles(kil-

ometers) indicator are shown in the instrument cluster display. The distance shown in miles (kilome-

ters) is the maximum distance the vehicle can be driven without having a service completed. The

display changes after a few seconds. A clock symbol is displayed and the number of days until the

required service is shown.

On vehicles with text messages (Premium instrument cluster), Service in --- mi or --- days

(Service in --- km or --- days) is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Service event

When service is due, a warning chime sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing

wrench symbol _dis displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service nowis

shown in the instrument cluster display.

Viewing service message

The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is

switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:

ꢀ

Push the ^{ꢁ ꢄ ꢂ}button in the instrument cluster several times until the wrench symbol ꢃ appears.

OR: Select the Settingsmenu.

In the Servicesubmenu, select the Infomenu item.

A minus sign in front of the number of miles (kilometers) or days means that service is overdue. On

vehicles with Premium text message display, Service since --- mi or --- days(Service

since --- km or --- days) is shown in the instrument cluster display when service is overdue.

Resetting the service reminder display

If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:

Vehicles with Premium text message display:

Select the Settingsmenu.

In the Servicesubmenu, select the Resetmenu item.

Confirm request with the ꢇꢈ button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Vehicles with Basic text message display:

Switch off the ignition.

Push the ꢀ ꢄ ꢅꢆꢀ button in the instrument cluster and hold down.

Switch on the ignition.

Release the ꢀ ꢄ ꢅꢆꢀ button and push the ꢁ ꢄ ꢂ button in the instrument

cluster within about 20 seconds.

Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will

be displayed.

The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after

the ꢇꢈꢄꢁꢆꢅꢆꢀ button on the windshield wiper lever or the ꢇꢈ button on the multi-function steering wheel has

been pushed.

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