Get Instrument cluster Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Symbols in the instrument cluster

The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some warning and indicator

lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a short period of time.

For details on indicator lamps that light up in the light switch, see Chapter “Lights” (→ Dipped beam).

WARNING

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic,

and can cause accidents and serious injury.

● Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.

● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.

Symbol

Meaning

Do not continue driving!

Central warning lamp → Priority 1 warning message, → Introduction to the instrument

cluster

Seat belt not fastened→ Buckle-up request

Handbrake applied → Applying the handbrake

Do not drive on!

Brake system fault → Brake system fault, → Brake system fault

Do not drive on!

Brake fluid level low→ Brake fluid level

Depress the brake pedal!→ Introduction

Engine oil level too low→ Engine oil level very low

Do not drive on!

Engine oil pressure too low→ Engine oil pressure too low

Do not drive on!

Coolant system fault→ Digital coolant temperature display, → Analogue coolant

temperature display

Fault in the high-voltage circuit→ Coolant

Do not drive on!

Steering fault → Steering fault

Do not drive on!

12-volt vehicle battery → 12-volt vehicle battery

Collision warning → Warning levels and braking intervention

SCR system fault → Fault in the SCR system

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AdBlue® level too low→ AdBlue® level too low

SCR system fault → Fault in the SCR system

Do not drive on!

Gearbox overheated → Gearbox overheated

Central warning lamp → Priority 2 warning message

Airbag or belt tensioner system switched off with diagnostic tool→ Indicator lamp

Airbag or belt tensioner system fault→ Indicator lamp

Emergency call system fault→ eCall emergency call system fault

Check the brake pads→ Brake pad wear indicator

Lit up: electronic stability control (ESC) switched off by the system→ ESC fault

Flashing: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or traction control system (TCS) control

intervention → Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Traction control system (TCS) switched off→ Switching the TCS on and off

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) fault→ Anti-lock brake system failure or fault

Engine oil system fault → or Fault in the engine oil system

Engine oil level too low→ Engine oil level too low

Engine oil level too high→ Engine oil level too high

Engine oil system fault → or Fault in the engine oil system

Fuel tank almost empty→ Fuel tank almost empty

Water in the diesel → Water in the diesel

Vehicle lighting failure → Exterior drive lighting not working

Rear fog light switched on→ Switching the rear fog light on and off

Rain and light sensor fault→ Fault in rain and light sensor, → Fault in rain and light sensor

Wiper fault → Fault in wipers

Washer fluid level too low→ Washer fluid level too low

Steering fault → Steering fault

Do not drive on!

Tyre pressure low→ Low tyre pressure, → Low tyre pressure

Do not continue driving!

Fault in the tyre monitoring system→ Fault in the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, → Fault in

the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) deactivated→ Operating Front Assist

Fault in the cruise control system→ Cruise control system fault

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available→ ACC not available

Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) regulating→ Driving with Lane Assist

Fault in engine management system → Engine management system fault

Exhaust system fault → Emissions-relevant fault

Diesel engine preheating → Fault in the engine management system, → Particulate filter

clogged

Particulate filter clogged with soot→ Particulate filter clogged with soot

Engine speed limited → Engine speed limited

SCR system fault → or SCR system fault

Gearbox fault → Clutch slipping

Adaptive chassis control fault→ Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCC)

Differential lock → Differential lock

Depress the brake pedal!→ Engine does not start

Turn signals → Turn signal indicator lamp

Trailer direction indicator→ Trailer turn signal indicator lamp

Speed stored, regulation active → Introduction, → Introduction, → Switching ACC on and off

Cruise control system switched on, control intervention active→ Introduction

Speed limiter switched on, control active→ Introduction

Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) is active→ Driving with Lane Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, no vehicle detected ahead→ Switching

ACC on and off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC

on and off

Main beam or headlight flasher → Switching main beam on and off

Start/stop system active → Start/stop system

Start/stop system not available → Start/stop system

Service due → Service interval display

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Main-beam control active → Main-beam control (Light Assist)

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) is starting→ Front Assist is starting

Distance warning → Warning levels and braking intervention

Cruise control system switched on→ Introduction

Fault in the Cruise Control System (CCS)→ Cruise control system fault

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, no vehicle detected ahead→ Switching

ACC on and off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC

on and off

Speed limiter switched on, control active→ Introduction

Maximum speed is limited→ Information displays on the digital instrument cluster,

→ Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster

Hill Descent Control → Hill Descent Control

AdBlue® level too low→ or AdBlue® level low

AdBlue in the normal operating range→ Warning and prompting system with low fill level

Eco driving profile→ Characteristics of driving profiles

Comfort mode → Characteristics of driving profiles

Normal driving profile→ Characteristics of driving profiles

Individual mode → Characteristics of driving profiles

Sport mode → Characteristics of driving profiles

Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® → Information displays on the digital instrument

cluster, → Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster

Mobile phone battery charge level → Information displays on the digital instrument cluster,

→ Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster

Reference to information in the owner's manual→ Reference to information in the owner’s

manual

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Warning and information messages

The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched on or

while the vehicle is in motion. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with information

messages on the instrument cluster display. An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. What the information

messages and symbols look like can vary depending on the version of the instrument cluster.

In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To do so, open theVehicle status or Vehicle menu

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

Priority 1 warning message

The red central warning lamp flashes or lights up, in some cases together with acoustic warnings or additional

symbols. Do not drive on! Danger. Check the fault and correct the cause. If necessary, seek assistance from a

suitably qualified workshop.

Priority 2 warning message

The yellow central warning lamp flashes or lights up, in some cases together with acoustic warnings or additional

symbols. Malfunctions and insufficient service fluids can damage the vehicle and cause it to break down. Check the

fault as soon as possible. If necessary, seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.

Reference to information in the owner’s manual

You can find further information on the warning message in the owner’s manual.

Information message

Information about various procedures within the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment

system.

If several warning reports are detected, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The

symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified.

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.

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Introduction to the instrument cluster

The vehicle can be equipped with an analogue or a digital instrument cluster. The instrument cluster indicates basic

information, such as speed.

The following functions may also be available, depending on the equipment:

—Various menus, e.g. For driver assist systems.

—Status displays for the driver assist systems.

—Display messages.

—Warning and indicator lamps.

—Information on consumption and range.

You can use these menus to customise the content and adjust the settings.

WARNING

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

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

● Adjust all settings in the instrument cluster and Infotainment system only when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

If there is a serious fault in the instrument cluster, the display may be switched off. The indicator lamp may also

light up.

● Park the vehicle safely.

● Ask a suitably qualified workshop.

You may find that system settings, such as personal convenience settings and programming, have been

changed or deleted when you start the engine after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been fully discharged,

replaced or after a jump start. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 12-volt vehicle battery

has been sufficiently charged.

When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear

than it does when the outside temperature is higher.

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Overview of the digital instrument cluster

The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with high-resolution TFT colour display. To complement the classic

round instruments such as the rev counter and speedometer, users can choose from various information profiles to

display additional data. The term “digital instrument cluster” is used below to refer to the Digital Cockpit.

Fig. 1 Digital instrument cluster in the dash panel.

1

2

3

4

5

Rev counter(running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute)(→ Rev counter).

Current selector lever position or engaged gear (→ Manual gearbox), (→ Automatic gearbox).

Displays (→ Digital instrument cluster).

Speedometer.

Digital speed display.

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Digital instrument cluster operation

Fig. 1 Right-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons for operating the menus and information displays

in the instrument cluster.

Fig. 2 On the right of the steering column: Buttons on the

wiper lever (illustration).

There are no buttons on the wiper lever in vehicles equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. The multifunction

display is controlled using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel only. The functions of the buttons on the

multifunction steering wheel depend on the vehicle equipment.

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: If any priority 1 warnings are displayed, you will be unable to open any

menus (→ Warning and information messages). Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the

→ Fig. 1.

button

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: If any priority 1 warning reports are being displayed, you will be

1

unable to open any menus. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the

button → Fig. 2

.

Selecting a menu or information display

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. If a message or the vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the

→ Fig. 1 button, several times if necessary.

3. Press the or → Fig. 1 button to display the menus and to browse through a menu.

4. To open the menu or information display shown, press the

information display opens automatically after a few seconds.

button → Fig. 1 or wait until the menu or

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Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

1. Switch on the ignition.

1

2. Press the

displayed.

→ Fig. 2

button, several times if required, if a message or the vehicle pictogram is

2

3. Tap and hold the rocker switch

→ Fig. 2

to display the menus (→ Digital instrument cluster) or to

return to the menu selection from a menu or an information display.

4. To browse through the menus, press the rocker switch up or down.

1

5. To open the menu or information display shown, press the

or information display opens automatically after a few seconds.

button → Fig. 2

or wait until the menu

Making settings in menus

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

1. Press the arrow buttons or → Fig. 1 in the displayed menu until the desired menu option is highlighted.

A frame appears around the selected option.

2. Press the

button → Fig. 1 to make the required changes.

A tick indicates that the relevant function is switched on.

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

2

1. In the menu displayed, press the rocker switch

until the desired menu option is marked.

→ Fig. 2

on the wiper lever upwards or downwards

A frame appears around the selected option.

1

2. Press the

button → Fig. 2

to make the required changes.

A tick indicates that the relevant function is switched on.

Returning to the selection menu

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

1. Press the or → Fig. 1 button.

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

1. Select the Back menu option.

Button

on the multifunction steering wheel

The button

→ Fig. 1 allows you to change between the classic view of the round instruments, the large view

without information profiles and the extended view with highlighted information profiles. The classic view shows the

large round instruments on the right and left and the selected information profile in the middle.

1. Press and hold the

→ Fig. 1 button to select from the list of preset information profiles:

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Classic

View without information profiles.

Memory entry 1

Individual selection of information profiles.

Memory entry 2

Individual selection of information profiles.

Memory entry 3

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 instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.

● Adjust all settings in the instrument cluster and Infotainment system only when the vehicle is stationary.

Information displays on the digital 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.

Information profiles

Various topic-specific information profiles can be selected via theDigital cockpit menu option in the vehicle settings

of the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu). Depending on the selected information profile, the digital

information cluster shows additional information in the centre of the round instruments, or the round instruments are

hidden and the additional information is displayed across the whole width of the display.

The scope of the information profiles depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment. The

following information profiles are available:

Gear indicator

Digital display of the current gear or selected position.

Speed

Digital display of the speed.

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Consumption

Graphic representation of current consumption and digital display of average consumption.

Range

Digital display of the remaining range.

Dynamic Road Sign Display

Display of recognised road signs .

Distance

Digital display of the distance covered.

Time of arrival information

Digital display of the remaining driving time, distance to the destination and estimated time of arrival.

Acceleration

Graphic representation of longitudinal and lateral acceleration.

Assist systems

Graphic representation of various assist systems.

Height

Digital display of the current height above sea level.

Navigation

Graphic representation of arrow navigation.

Compass

Digital compass display.

Audio

Digital display of current audio playback.

Off-road

Digital display of the steering angle and compass display in the speedometer. With active Hill Descent Control:

graphic display of the Hill Descent Control with speed display in the speedometer.

Menus in the instrument cluster

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

—Assist systems.

—Navigation.

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—Audio.

—Telephone.

—Vehicle status (→ Warning and information messages).

—Views (→ Digital instrument cluster).

Possible instrument cluster displays

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

display:

—Outside temperature.

—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).

—Open doors, bonnet and boot lid.

—Speed warning function.

—Speed warning for winter tyres

—Maximum speed limit.

—Infotainment system.

—Mileage displays.

—Compass.

—Radiator fan run-on.

—Engine code (EC

).

—Radio and navigation information.

—Service interval display (→ Service interval display).

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

—Telephone information.

—Time (→ Clock).

—Selector lever position for automatic gearbox.

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

Outside temperature display

In the event of outside temperatures below approximately +4°C(around +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).

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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.

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.

Radiator fan run-on

This appears after the engine has been switched off 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.

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. Reset the trip recorder via the Infotainment system or via the service menu (→ Service menu).

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Compass display

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.

Engine code

1. Select the Range information profile on the instrument cluster (→ Digital instrument cluster).

2. Press and hold the

button on the multifunction steering wheel for five seconds and then release. The

service menu is shown on the instrument cluster display (→ Service menu).

3. Select the Engine code menu option.

Navigation map in the digital instrument cluster

With some vehicle equipment levels, the instrument cluster is able to display a detailed map. To display this map,

select the Navigation menu item in the instrument cluster.

The navigation map can be shown in three sizes. With the larger map size, the navigation map is displayed over the

entire width of the display.

1. Press the

cluster).

button on the multifunction steering wheel to switch between map sizes (→ Digital instrument

2. Press the arrow button or on the multifunction steering wheel to zoom in and out.

3. When zooming manually, press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel to switch to auto zoom.

Depending on the equipment level, navigation is shown on two screens or only one. The navigation map may be

displayed in the digital instrument cluster and Infotainment system or only in the Infotainment system. In the latter

case, only navigation arrows are displayed in the digital instrument cluster.

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.

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.

Overview of the analogue instrument cluster

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Fig. 1 Analogue instrument cluster in the dash panel.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Rev counter(running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute)(→ Rev counter).

Coolant temperature display .

Displays (→ Analogue instrument cluster).

Reset, set and display button.

Speedometer.

Fuel gauge .

Analogue instrument cluster operation

Fig. 1 Right-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons for operating the menus and information displays

in the instrument cluster.

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Fig. 2 On the right of the steering column: Buttons on the

wiper lever (illustration).

There are no buttons on the wiper lever in vehicles equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. The multifunction

display is controlled using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel only. The functions of the buttons on the

multifunction steering wheel depend on the vehicle equipment.

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: If any priority 1 (→ Warning and information messages) warning

messages are displayed, you will be unable to open any menus. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the

button → Fig. 1.

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: If any priority 1 warning reports are being displayed, you will be

1

unable to open any menus. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the

button → Fig. 2

.

Selecting a menu or information display

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. If a message or the vehicle pictogram is displayed, press the

→ Fig. 1 button, several times if necessary.

3. Press the or button to display the menus and to browse through a menu→ Fig. 1.

4. To open the menu or information display as shown, press the

information display opens automatically after a few seconds.

button → Fig. 1 or wait until the menu or

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

1. Switch on the ignition.

1

2. Press the

displayed.

→ Fig. 2

button, several times if required, if a message or the vehicle pictogram is

2

3. Tap and hold the rocker switch

→ Fig. 2

to display the menus (→ Analogue instrument cluster) or to

return to the menu selection from a menu or an information display.

2

4. To browse through the menus, press the rocker switch

→ Fig. 2

up or down.

1

button → Fig. 2

5. To open the menu or information display shown, press the

or information display opens automatically after a few seconds.

or wait until the menu

Making settings in menus

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

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1. Press the arrow buttons or → Fig. 1 in the displayed menu until the desired menu option is highlighted.

A frame appears around the selected option.

2. Press the

button → Fig. 1 to make the required changes.

A tick indicates that the relevant function is switched on.

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

2

1. In the displayed menu, press the rocker switch

until the desired menu option is marked.

→ Fig. 2

on the wiper lever upwards or downwards

A frame appears around the selected option.

1

2. Press the

button → Fig. 2

to make the required changes.

A tick indicates that the relevant function is switched on.

Returning to the selection menu

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

1. Press the or button → Fig. 1.

Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

1. Select the Back menu option.

Button

on the multifunction steering wheel

—Press the

→ Fig. 1button to switch between the current and previous menus.

—Press and hold the

→ Fig. 1 button to select from the list of preset information profiles:

Classic

View without information profiles.

Memory entry 1

Individual selection of information profiles.

Memory entry 2

Individual selection of information profiles.

Memory entry 3

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

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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.

—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.

—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 run-on.

—Engine code (EC

).

—Radio and navigation information.

—Service interval display (→ Service interval display).

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

—Telephone information.

—Time (→ Clock).

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—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.

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.

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● 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 run-on

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.

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.

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.

Rev counter

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

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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.

Digital fuel gauge

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.

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Analogue fuel gauge

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.

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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

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.

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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.

If the

is flashing, the engine coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low .

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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.

If the

flashes, the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low .

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Instrument cluster for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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