Get Using the instrument cluster menus -> Operation with the multi-function steering wheel Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

The current service message can also be accessed in the instrument cluster display when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stopped:

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ until the word Service

appears in the display.

Release the button. The current service message appears in the display for a few seconds.

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:

Switch off the ignition.

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ.

Switch on the ignition.

Release the

button.

One after the other, the following messages appear in the display:

Reset oil change interval?

Reset inspection interval?

When you see the message for the interval you want to reset (either oil change or inspection), confirm the request by pressing the

cluster. A confirmation message appears in the display when the service reminder has been reset.

button in the instrument

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

Using the instrument cluster menus

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Operation with the multi-function steering wheel ꢀ

⇒ Driver assistance systems buttonꢀ

⇒ Assist systems menuꢀ

The number of menus and information in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics and equipment on the vehicle.

An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.

As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. To display menus, acknowledge the warning by pressing the

button on the

multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 20ꢀ.

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system

settings (including time, date, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.

Operation with the multi-function steering wheel

Fig. 20 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for the menus and information in the instrument cluster display.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Accessing the instrument cluster menus and information displays

Switch on the ignition.

Personalized user profiles: Select user.

If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push the

button (⇒ Fig. 20ꢀ) on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel until a main menu appears in

the instrument cluster display. For a list of main menus, see ⇒ Instrument cluster menusꢀ.

Push buttons or to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons

and

to navigate within the current main menu.

To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press the

display opens automatically after a few seconds.

button on the multi-function steering wheel or wait until the menu or information

Selecting a setting

Use the arrow up and down buttons

on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 20ꢀ to navigate through the available options. A frame may appear around

the selected option. Push the button to select a setting.

Returning to the main menu

Press the or button ⇒ Fig. 20ꢀ.

If warning messages are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display

may appear differently. If this is the case, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Driver assistance systems button

Fig. 21 On the turn signal and high beam lever: Driver assistance systems button.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Your vehicle may have a driver assistance systems button on the turn signal lever, which allows you to switch some driver assistance systems on or off in the

Assist systems menu ⇒ Assist systems menuꢀ.

Switching individual driver assistance systems on or off

Press the button ⇒ Fig. 21ꢀ (arrow) to open the Assist systems menu.

Using the arrow up and down buttons

on the multi-function steering wheel, select the driver assistance system (for example, Lane Assist, if equipped).

A check mark indicates if the selected driver assistance system is switched on.

Confirm the selection by pressing the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

You can also switch driver assist systems on and off in the Infotainment system by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Assistance systems

function keys ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

Assist systems menu

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Assist systems menu

Lane Assist

Function

Switch the Lane Assist system on or off (if equipped) ⇒ Lane Keeping system (Lane Assist) ꢀ.

Blind Spot

Switch the Blind Spot Monitor on or off (if equipped) ⇒ Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert ꢀ.

Switch the Rear Traffic Alert on or off (if equipped) ⇒ Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert ꢀ.

Rear Traffic

Using the instrument cluster menus -> Operation with the multi-function steering wheel for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

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