2008-2017 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Instrument cluster -> Instrument overview User Manual
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Instrument cluster  
Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Instrument overview  
Displays  
Service reminder display  
More information:  
Warning and indicator lights  
Volkswagen Information System  
Infotainment system  
Shifting  
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)  
(2)  
Speedometer.  
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 lever position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒  
Displays  
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(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
(6)  
Reset, set, and display button  
Fuel gauge  
Engine coolant temperature display  
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.  
Displays  
Fig. 11 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side  
door, D: Open rear passenger side door.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Depending on the vehicle model and equipment level, different information may be shown in the  
instrument cluster display fig. 10 (3).  
Open doors, engine hood, or rear hatch fig. 11  
Warning and information texts  
Odometer displays  
Time  
Outside temperature  
Compass display  
Selector lever position  
Gear recommendation  
Driving data display and menus for different settings  

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