Get Instrument cluster -> Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

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Individual selection of information profiles.

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Individual selection of information profiles.

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Only in vehicles with navigation system installed as standard.

If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be

possible to adjust some settings or display information as described. If the fault persists, consult a suitably

qualified workshop.

WARNING

If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Never operate the analogue instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.

● Always drive with your full attention and responsibly.

Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster

The range of content and layout of the menus and displays depend on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle

equipment.

Correspondingly qualified workshops can program and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equipment

level.

Some menu options can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary.

Menus in the analogue instrument cluster

—Views (→ Digital instrument cluster).

—Assist systems.

—Audio.

—Driving data (→ Driving data display (multifunction display)).

—Vehicle status (→ Warning and information messages).

—Navigation.

—Personalisation (user selection) (→ Personalisation).

—Telephone.

Possible analogue instrument cluster displays

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, various kinds of information can be displayed on the instrument cluster

display:

—Outside temperature.

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—Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system .

—Driving data display (multifunction display) and menus for various settings (→ Driving data display (multifunction

display)).

—Driver assist systems.

—Gear-change indicator (→ Gear-change indicator).

—Speed warning function.

—Open doors, bonnet and boot lid.

—Speed warning for winter tyres

—Maximum speed limiter

—Infotainment system.

—Mileage displays.

—Compass.

—Radiator fan after-run.

—Engine code (EC

).

—Personalisation: welcome and user selection (→ Personalisation).

—Radio and navigation information.

—Service interval display (→ Service interval display).

—Start/stop system status (→ Start/stop system).

—Telephone information.

—Time (→ Clock).

—Economical mode

.

—Selector lever position for automatic gearbox.

—Warning and information messages (→ Warning and information messages).

Outside temperature

In the event of outside temperatures below approximately +4°C(+39°F), the outside temperature is shown on the

instrument cluster display, e.g. Attention: outside temperature -2.0 °C. The symbol remains lit up until the

outside temperature rises above +6°C (+43°F).

In the following situation, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature as a result

of the heat radiated from the engine.

—When the vehicle is stationary.

—When the auxiliary heater is being used.

—When travelling at very low speeds.

The measuring range is between -45°C(-49°F) and +76°C (+169°F).

WARNING

Streets and bridges can ice over at outside temperatures above freezing point.

● The symbol indicates that there is a risk of black ice.

● There may also be black ice on the road at outside temperatures above +4°C(+39°F) when the symbol is not

displayed.

● Never rely only on the outside temperature display.

Rev counter

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Gear-change indicator

While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to reduce fuel

consumption (→ Gear-change indicator).

Open doors, bonnet and boot lid

The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the bonnet or boot lid are open once the vehicle has been

unlocked and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, an acoustic signal is also given. Different instrument

cluster designs may have different displays.

Speed warning for winter tyres

A display in the instrument cluster indicates when you have exceeded the set maximum speed.

Speed warning settings can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Maximum speed limiter

The customer-specific maximum speed limiter restricts the vehicle speed to a set maximum value that cannot be

exceeded. This maximum speed can only be set by a suitably qualified workshop.

If you start the vehicle’s engine when the maximum speed limit has been set, the indicator lamp lights up in the

instrument cluster display. The set maximum speed is also indicated by a text message.

WARNING

The set maximum speed limit can make overtaking difficult. This can result in serious injury and accidents.

● Always adapt your speed and way of driving to the set maximum speed.

● The maximum speed limit cannot be overridden by a kick-down.

Mileage displays

The odometer records the total distance travelled by the vehicle.

The trip recorder shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset.

1. briefly press the

button in the instrument cluster to reset the trip recorder to 0.

Compass

If the ignition is switched on, depending on the equipment level, the instrument cluster display shows the current

direction of travel in the form of an abbreviation, e.g. NW for north-west.

The graphic compass display is also available when the Infotainment system is switched on and route guidance is not

active.

Radiator fan after-run

This appears after the vehicle’s drive system has been deactivated and the radiator fan continues to run.

The cause of this can be:

—Exhaust gas treatment, e.g. as part of particulate filter regeneration.

—Dissipation of engine heat after a high load, e.g. when towing.

Digital fuel gauge

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Engine code

1. Switch on ignition, but the engine must not run.

2. Press and hold the

button on the instrument cluster for around 15 seconds to display the engine code.

Telephone information

The symbol is shown in the instrument cluster display if a mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth®.

The symbol also indicates the charge level of the mobile phone battery.

Economical mode

When driving, the instrument cluster display shows whether the vehicle is in an economical mode .

Selector lever position for the automatic gearbox

The gear selected is displayed on the side of the selector lever and on the display in the instrument cluster. The

instrument cluster display shows which gear has been selected if the selector lever is in D position or in Tiptronic

mode (→ Automatic gearbox).

Different instrument clusters are available, which means that the versions and displays may vary. In displays

without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively by the indicator lamps.

Some displays in the instrument cluster may be overridden by sudden alerts, e.g. incoming telephone

calls.

The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the

engine is warm and after it has been run in properly.

You should change up a gear, select selector lever position D/S or lift your foot off the accelerator before the needle

reaches the red zone.

NOTICE

● When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.

● The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be

incurred.

Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine

noise.

Analogue fuel gauge

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Fig. 1 Fuel gauge in the digital instrument cluster.

The small arrow next to the petrol pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows you the side of the vehicle on which

the tank flap is located.

Fig. 1 Fuel gauge in the analogue instrument cluster

(illustration).

The small arrow next to the petrol pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows you the side of the vehicle on which

the tank flap is located.

Troubleshooting

Fuel tank almost empty

The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The reserve volume(red marking) is being consumed .

1. Refuel at the next opportunity (→ Fuel types and refuelling).

Depending on equipment: when the indicator lamp lights up, the auxiliary heater and the fuel-powered

supplementary heater switch off automatically.

WARNING

Driving when the fuel level is too low can lead to the vehicle coming to a standstill in traffic, potentially causing

accidents and serious injuries.

● When the fuel level is too low, the fuel supply to the engine could be irregular, especially when driving up or

down hills and inclines.

● The steering, all driver assist systems and brake support systems will not function if the engine “sputters” or

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stops completely due to a lack of fuel or irregular fuel supply.

● Refuel when the fuel tank is still 1/4 full in order to avoid breaking down due to lack of fuel.

NOTICE

Never run the fuel tank completely dry. Irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring and allow unburnt fuel to enter the

exhaust system.

Digital coolant temperature display

Fig. 1 Coolant temperature display in the digital

instrument cluster (schematic diagram).

A

Cold range: The engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine revs and heavy engine

loads until the engine is warm.

B

C

Normal range.

Warning range: The needle may also move into the warning range when the engine is working hard, especially

at high ambient temperatures.

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Analogue coolant temperature display

Fig. 1 Coolant temperature display in the analogue

instrument cluster (schematic diagram).

A

Cold range: The engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine revs and heavy engine

loads until the engine is warm.

B

C

Normal range.

Warning range: The needle may also move into the warning range when the engine is working hard, especially

at high ambient temperatures.

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Troubleshooting

and

Coolant

The red central warning lamp lights up. In addition, a text message may be shown on the instrument cluster

display.

Or: The indicator lamp flashes red.

The coolant temperature is too high, the coolant level is not correct or there is a fault in the coolant system.

Do not drive on!

1. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.

2. Check the coolant level (→ Coolant).

3. Seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop if the warning lamp does not go out even though the

coolant level is adequate.

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