Get Volkswagen Information System Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

- With AUX-in jack

and/or USB port

⇒BookletInfotainment System,

⇒ Starting and stopping the engineꢀ

Starter button (for vehicles with Keyless Access)

Center armrest ⇒ Center armrest (Golf R)ꢀ

Buttons for:

–

- Driving Mode Selection (if equipped) ⇒ Driving Mode Selectionꢀ

- Start-stop system (if equipped) ⇒ Start-stop systemꢀ

- Anti-slip regulation (ASR) ⇒ Braking assistance systemsꢀ

- Park Assist (if equipped)

⇒ Park Assistꢀ

- Park Distance Control (if equipped)

⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC)ꢀ

12 Volt socket ⇒ Power outletsꢀ

Auto Hold button

⇒ Parking brakeꢀ

Volkswagen Information System

Instrument cluster

Introduction to the subject

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

⇒ Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI) ꢀ

⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ

⇒ Displaysꢀ

⇒ Warning and information textsꢀ

⇒ Instrument cluster menusꢀ

⇒ Driving data (Multi-Function Display) ꢀ

⇒ Main menuꢀ

⇒ Lap timerꢀ

⇒ Setting the clockꢀ

⇒ Indicator lights and fuel gaugeꢀ

⇒ Warning light and engine coolant temperature gaugeꢀ

⇒ Service reminder display ꢀ

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 use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.

Adjust the settings in the instrument cluster or the Infotainment system only when the vehicle is standing still.

Applicable only in the United States

Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)

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Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel (Golf).

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel (Golf GTI).

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

Instrument explanations ⇒ Fig. 10ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 11ꢀ:

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/S, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ ꢀ.

Displays⇒ Displaysꢀ.

Reset, set, and display button⇒ Displaysꢀ, ⇒ Driving data (Multi-Function Display)ꢀ, ⇒ Setting the clockꢀ.

Fuel gauge⇒ Indicator lights and fuel gaugeꢀ, ⇒ Refuelingꢀ.

Engine coolant temperature gauge ⇒ Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge ꢀ, ⇒ Engine coolantꢀ.

NOTE

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, for example, when accelerating rapidly.

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

Applicable only in the United States

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)

Fig. 12 Digital instrument cluster (Volkswagen Digital Cockpit) in the instrument panel.

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

The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution TFT color display. In addition to standard gauges such as the tachometer and

speedometer, you can choose from various information proﬁles to view additional data.

Instrument explanations ⇒ Fig. 12ꢀ:

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/S, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ ꢀ.

Information profile displays. The information shown depends on the selected information profile. The example above ⇒ Fig. 12ꢀ shows the Classic profile

with no additional information shown.

Displays⇒ Displaysꢀ.

Reset, set, and display button⇒ Displaysꢀ, ⇒ Driving data (Multi-Function Display)ꢀ, ⇒ Setting the clockꢀ.

Speedometer

Digital speed display.

Fuel gauge⇒ Indicator lights and fuel gaugeꢀ, ⇒ Refuelingꢀ.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge ⇒ Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge ꢀ, ⇒ Engine coolantꢀ.

Current gear or selector lever position⇒ Manual transmission gearshift leverꢀ, ⇒ Manual and automatic transmissionꢀ.

Information proﬁles

You can choose between several information proﬁles in the Views menu in the Volkswagen Information System ⇒ Volkswagen Information Systemꢀ. The

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit shows additional information in the center of the tachometer and the speedometer ⇒ Fig. 12②ꢀ depending on the information proﬁle you

have selected. The following information proﬁles are available:

Classic: No additional information shown.

Economy and range: Current fuel economy is shown graphically and average fuel economy is shown digitally in the tachometer. The remaining range before

refueling is necessary is shown digitally in the speedometer.

Economy: Average fuel economy is shown digitally and current fuel economy is shown graphically in the tachometer. In the speedometer, the symbol

is

shown if the current driving style is fuel-efficient, and a graphic display helps the driver drive more efficiently.

Navigation: If route guidance is active: the remaining distance to the set destination and an estimated time of arrival are shown in the tachometer, and arrows

to aid navigation are shown in the speedometer. If route guidance is inactive: the current altitude is shown in the tachometer, and a compass is shown in the

speedometer.

Driver assist systems: Graphic displays relating to various driver assistance systems are shown ⇒ Driver assistance systemsꢀ, or the travel time is shown

digitally in the tachometer. The speedometer shows arrow navigation or a compass.

Navigation map in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit

On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can select the Navigation menu item in the Volkswagen Information System to select a detailed map. Press the

arrow button on the multi-function steering wheel to display options, then select Display map to display the map in the instrument cluster display.

or the

The map has two possible sizes. If you select the larger version, the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit dials will be smaller. To select the map size:

Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel to switch between map sizes.

or the arrow button on the multi-function steering wheel to switch the Enlarged map display on or off.

OR: Press the

Depending on vehicle equipment, navigation is shown on two displays or only one. The navigation map may be displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and

Infotainment system, or only on the Infotainment system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

NOTE

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, for example, when accelerating rapidly.

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

Displays

Fig. 13 In the instrument cluster display (may vary, depending on equipment): : Open engine hood, : Open trunk lid, : Open front driver side door, : Open rear

passenger side door.

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

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

Open doors, engine hood, or trunk lid ⇒ Fig. 13ꢀ

Warning and information texts ⇒ Warning and information textsꢀ

Odometer displays

Time ⇒ Setting the clockꢀ

Radio and navigation information ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

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Telephone information ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Outside temperature

Compass display

Selector lever position ⇒ Automatic transmission selector leverꢀ

Gear recommendation ⇒ Gear recommendationꢀ

Driving data and menus for different settings ⇒ Volkswagen Information Systemꢀ

Service reminder display ⇒ Service reminder displayꢀ

Speed warning

Start-stop system status information ⇒ Start-stop systemꢀ

Fuel-efficient driving display

Engine identification code

Personalized user profiles: Welcome and user selection ⇒ Personalized user profilesꢀ

Open doors, hood, or trunk lid

The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or trunk lid are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion.

There may also be an audible warning chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 13ꢀ:

Stop! The engine hood is open or not properly closed ⇒ In the engine compartmentꢀ.

Stop! The trunk lid is open or not properly closed ⇒ Trunk lidꢀ.

Stop! One or more vehicle doors open or not properly closed ⇒ Doorsꢀ.

Personalized user proﬁles

The instrument cluster display indicates which user proﬁle is currently active for about 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on. During this time, you can switch

from one user proﬁle to another with the arrow up and down buttons

or

on the multi-function steering wheel.

For vehicles equipped with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, the user proﬁle affects which information proﬁle is shown ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ, and

also affects other vehicle settings ⇒ Personalized user proﬁlesꢀ.

You can adjust more settings for personalized user proﬁles by pressing the

function key followed by the Vehicle,

, and Personalization function keys

⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

Odometer displays

The odometer at the bottom left corner of the instrument cluster display indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.

The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (or 100 meters, depending on

the units selected).

Press the

to 0.

button in the instrument cluster brieﬂy ⇒ Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ to reset the trip odometer

Outside temperature display

At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a snowﬂake symbol

appears in the display. The symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises

above +43 °F (+6 °C) ⇒ ꢀ.

When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.

The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to +169 °F (+76 ℃).

Compass display

On vehicles equipped with a compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instrument cluster display when the ignition (or the navigation

system, if equipped) is switched on.

On vehicles equipped with a navigation system and the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, you can view the compass display in the Navigation or Driver Assist

Systems information proﬁles.

Selector lever position (automatic transmission)

The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster. The respective gear may be shown in the instrument cluster

display in Tiptronic^®mode ⇒ Automatic transmission selector leverꢀ.

Gear recommendation

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When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Manual and automatic transmissionꢀ.

Speed warning

A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded ⇒ Volkswagen Information Systemꢀ.

The speed warning can also be set and changed in the Infotainment system when the ignition is switched on by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle,

and Tires function keys ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

Start-stop status display

The current status of the Start-stop system is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Start-stop systemꢀ.

Fuel-eﬃcient driving display

In vehicles equipped with the fuel-efﬁcient driving display, the instrument cluster display shows the symbol

when the vehicle is being driven in a fuel-efﬁcient

manner ⇒ Think Blue. Trainer.ꢀ.

Engine identiﬁcation code

Press and hold the

button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ for about 15 seconds to

display the vehicle's engine identiﬁcation code. You must do this when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, but the engine is not running.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal

injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with

flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming

traffic.

WARNING

Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside air temperature is above freezing.

If you use the outside temperature display to tell you about frost conditions, remember that roads can even ice over at temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C).

Always remember: even if the snowflake symbol is not displayed, there could still be black ice on the road.

Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information

messages, malfunctions are only signaled with indicator lights.

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

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.

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 happens, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Warning and information texts

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

The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored when the ignition is switched on and while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and

yellow warning symbols with text messages in the instrument cluster display (⇒ Warning and indicator lightsꢀ). In some cases, they may also be signaled

acoustically. The display can vary depending on the instrument cluster model.

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Additionally, current malfunctions can be manually displayed in the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu.

Symbol

Type of notification

Explanation

color^a)

Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings.

Stop!⇒ ꢀ.

Check malfunction and take corrective action. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary.

Priority 1 warning message

Red

Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed. The warning message will turn

off automatically after a few seconds. You can confirm and turn off some warning messages by pressing the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Symbol flashing or continuously lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings.

Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may cause vehicle damage and vehicle breakdown

⇒

ꢀ.

Priority 2 warning message

Yellow

Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary.

Information text

–

Information about various vehicle situations.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal

injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop the engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use other

warning devices to warn approaching traffic.

Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other

material that can catch fire.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming

traffic.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information

messages, malfunctions are only signaled with indicator lights.

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

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.

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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 happens, take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

^a)Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Instrument cluster menus

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

The following list shows how the Volkswagen Information System menus in the instrument cluster display are structured. The size and layout of the Volkswagen

Information System menu depends on vehicle equipment.

Certain menus may only be displayed while the vehicle is completely stopped.

Driving data⇒ Driving data (Multi-Function Display)ꢀ

Travel time

Energy consumers

Range

economy (average fuel consumption)

Economy (fuel consumption)

Oil temperature

Warning at (speed warning)

Speed (digital)

speed (average speed)

Distance

Assist systems⇒ Assist systems menuꢀ

ACC (display only)

Lane Assist

Blind Spot

Rear Traffic

Front Assist

Back

Navigation ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Views¹⁾⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ

Audio ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Telephone ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Vehicle status⇒ Main menuꢀ

Lap timer (if equipped) ⇒ Lap timerꢀ

¹⁾Only for vehicles equipped with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

Driving data (Multi-Function Display)

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

When the ignition is on, the Driving data menu provides a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. Navigate through the data as described on ⇒ Operation wi

the multi-function steering wheelꢀ.

Switching between the displays

Use the arrow up and down buttons (

and ) on the right side of the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 20ꢀ.

Trip memories

The display has 3 automatic memories:

Since start

Extend. period

Since refuel

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The currently selected memory is shown in the display.

The trip memories are in addition to the trip odometer, which is displayed in the bottom part of the instrument cluster and controlled using the

button ⇒ Fig. 10④

⇒ Fig. 11④ꢀ, or ⇒ Fig. 12④ꢀ, depending on equipment.

Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel to toggle between the 3 memories when the ignition is on.

The driving data for the trip memories can also be viewed in the Infotainment system by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle and Selection function ke

⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

OR: When the vehicle is stationary, press the

Infotainment button until the Driving Data is displayed ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

The memory accumulates and stores information about distance driven and fuel used from the time the ignition was switched on

until the time it was switched off.

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Since start

If the ignition stays off for 2 hours or more, stored information is automatically deleted. If the trip is continued within 2 hours after

the ignition was switched off, the memory continues to accumulate and store information after the ignition is switched on again.

Depending on the instrument cluster version, the memory displays and stores the accumulated driving and fuel consumption

data of any number of single trips up to a total driving time of either 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, and

up to a total distance of either 1,999 km or 9,999 km. If one of the maximum values^a)is exceeded, then the memory is

automatically cleared and starts again from 0.

2

3

Extend. period

The memory accumulates and stores information about distance driven and fuel used from the time the vehicle is refueled. The

memory is deleted automatically during refueling.

Since refuel

Manually erasing a trip memory

Select the memory to be erased.

Press and hold the

button on the multi-function steering wheel for about 2 seconds.

Enabling and disabling displays

You can set which displays should appear in the instrument cluster by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Instrument cluster function keys in

the Infotainment system ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ. The units in which data is displayed can also be changed.

Possible driving data menu displays

Display

Function

Travel time

Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).

Displays any convenience equipment in the vehicle that is currently affecting fuel consumption in gallons per hour (or liters per

hour).

Energy consumers

Eco tips

Displays tips for better fuel economy.

Range -- mi

Range -- km

economy

Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel left in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes

account of the current fuel consumption, among other things.

--.- mpg

Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip

memory, the value is displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a

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Display

economy

Function

number. The value displayed is updated every second.

--.- l/100km

Economy

Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while driving.

--.- mpg

When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.

Economy

When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed per hour (l/h) when the engine is running and the vehicle is

standing still.

--.- l/100km

Oil temperature --- °F

Digital display of the current engine oil temperature.

Oil temperature --- °C

Warning at

--- mph

When the set speed (from 20–160 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and a visual message may

also appear in the instrument cluster display.

Warning at

--- km/h

Speed

--- mph

Speed

Digital display of the current vehicle speed.

--- km/h

speed

-- mph

speed

Average speed on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip memory, the value is displayed once the

vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds.

-- km/h

Distance --- mi

Distance --- km

Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).

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Storing speed for the speed warning

Select the Speed warning or Warning at display.

Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel to save the current speed and to activate the warning.

If necessary, set the desired speed within about 5 seconds with the

or

buttons on the multi-function steering wheel. Then press the

button on the mult

function steering wheel a second time or just wait a few seconds. The speed is saved and the warning is activated.

To deactivate, press the button on the multi-function steering wheel. The set speed is deleted.

Certain settings can be saved in the personalized user profiles ⇒ Personalized user profilesꢀ.

^a)May differ depending on the instrument cluster version.

Main menu

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

Main menu

Driving data

Function

Multi-function Display (MFD) information and settings.

Display of current warning or information messages and other system components, depending on the equipment level ⇒ Driving

data (Multi-Function Display)ꢀ.

Turn selected driver assistance systems on or off, or view current status for active driver assistance systems ⇒ Assist systems

menuꢀ.

Assist systems

Compass

Current driving direction (vehicles without navigation system) ⇒ Displaysꢀ.

Information displays for the navigation system (if equipped).

When route guidance is active, turn arrows and proximity bars similar to the symbols shown in the navigation system are

displayed.

Navigation

If route guidance is turned off, the direction of travel (compass) and the current street name are displayed ⇒Booklet Infotainment

System,.

Only for vehicles equipped with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit:

Views

Choose from different information profiles ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ

Station display or station list in radio mode.

Audio

Track display in media mode ⇒BookletInfotainment System,.

Information about the connected telephone.

Telephone

Settings and information when using the telephone ⇒Booklet Infotainment System,.

Current warning and information messages.

Vehicle status

Lap timer

This menu item only appears when warning or information messages are available ⇒ Warning and information textsꢀ.

Time your own laps on a track, store the data, and compare with previous best times ⇒ Lap timerꢀ.

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Lap timer

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

Your vehicle may be equipped with a lap timer that you can access via the main menu in the instrument cluster ⇒ Main menuꢀ.

With the lap timer, you can time your own laps manually, store lap times, and compare the times to one another.

The following menus can be displayed:

Lap timer

Lap 1 (or current lap number)

Statistics

Switching between the menus

Press the

or

button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 20ꢀ.

Menu

Submenu

Function

Timing starts.

Start

If laps have already been completed and are recorded in the statistics, timing will start from the next lap.

A new first lap can only be started if the statistics are reset in the Statistics menu.

Timing starts when the vehicle begins driving.

Lap timer

Since start

If the vehicle is already in motion, timing will begin after the vehicle has come to a temporary stop.

Statistics display in the menu.

Statistics

Stop

Active timing is interrupted. This will not end the lap.

Timing of the current lap is interrupted and a new lap begins. The time of the completed lap is carried over

to the statistics.

New lap

Split time

Resume

Stop lap

End

A split time displays for about 5 seconds. Active timing continues in parallel.

After pressing Stop, paused timing resumes for the current lap.

After pressing Stop, timing of the active lap ends and the lap is deleted. It is not entered into the statistics.

After pressing Stop, active timing stops. The lap is automatically entered into the statistics.

Lap 1 (or current lap

number)

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Menu

Submenu

Function

Overview of lap times most recently recorded:

– Fastest time

– Slowest time

– Average

–

Statistics

– Total time

A maximum of 99 laps and a maximum overall duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds can be

recorded.

–

If one of the two limits is reached, timing can only start again after the statistics are reset.

Go back to the previous menu.

Back

Reset

All stored statistics data is reset.

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 set the lap timer when the vehicle is moving.

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 lap timer 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.

NOTE

To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

Setting the clock

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

You can set the time in the Infotainment system when the ignition is switched on by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Time and date func

keys ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

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

button on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel.

To set the time, press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (Golf R)ꢀ until

the word Time appears in the display. If the ignition is switched off, the doors must be closed.

Release the button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour setting is highlighted.

Press the

Once you have set the hour, release the button and wait a few seconds until the minutes display is highlighted.

Press the button repeatedly until the correct minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button to scroll through quickly.

Release the button to finish setting the clock.

button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to scroll through quickly.

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Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 14 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge.

Fig. 15 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit: Fuel gauge

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

Lights up

Possible cause and proper response ⇒

ꢀ

Fuel tank almost empty. Running on reserve (red area indicated in ⇒ Fig. 14ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 15ꢀ) ⇒ Fuelꢀ, ⇒ Fuel capacitiesꢀ.

Time to refuel ⇒ ꢀ.

Fuel filler cap not properly closed.^a)

Stop and close the fuel filler cap properly.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on brieﬂy for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

Fuel ﬁller cap not properly closed

If the indicator light

comes on or you see a text message in the instrument cluster display indicating that the fuel ﬁller cap is not properly closed, stop the vehicl

in a safe place and switch off the engine and the ignition.

Open the fuel ﬁller ﬂap and take the fuel ﬁller cap off the ﬁller neck. Then put the fuel ﬁller cap back on the ﬁller neck and screw it on clockwise until you clearly hea

a clicking sound. Close the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

After switching on the ignition, the indicator light

may stay on or the text message may still appear in the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel ﬁller cap is

now properly closed. This is normal and no reason to take your vehicle in for service.

If, however, the malfunction indicator light

also comes on, drive to your nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and

have the fuel system and the engine checked.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal

injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

WARNING

Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and serious personal injuries.

When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted, especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down

hills.

Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the engine sputters or stalls due to lack of fuel.

Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling in traffic.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

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Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the

exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter.

The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge ⇒ Fig. 14ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 15ꢀ shows the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

^a)Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Applicable only in the United States

Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge

Fig. 16 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster: Ⓐ Engine cold; Ⓑ Normal temperature range; Ⓒ Warning zone.

Fig. 17 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

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

If the indicator in the engine coolant temperature gauge is located in the cold range Ⓐ, the engine has not reached operating temperature. High engine speeds and

heavy engine loads should be avoided.

Under normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle of the gauge. The temperature may go higher when the engine is working hard, especially in ho

weather.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on brieﬂy for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

The following table explains what to do if the engine coolant temperature warning light

while driving.

does not go out a few seconds after the engine is started or starts ﬂashin

Temperature gauge

needle

Flashes^a)

Possible cause

Proper response

⇒ Fig. 16ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 17ꢀ

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Temperature gauge

needle

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

⇒ Fig. 16ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 17ꢀ

Stop!

Pull off the road and stop as soon as you can do so safely. Stop the

engine and let it cool down until the temperature needle is in the normal

range again. Check the engine coolant level and add engine coolant if

needed ⇒ Checking engine coolant level and topping off ꢀ.

Ⓒ

Engine coolant temperature too high.

If the engine coolant level is correct or the problem continues after

adding coolant and driving a short distance, do not drive any farther.

Contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Warning zone

If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a

radiator fan fault. Check the fuses and replace as necessary

⇒ Replacing fusesꢀ.

Check the engine coolant level after the engine has cooled down and

add engine coolant if low ⇒ Engine coolantꢀ.

If the engine coolant level is correct or the problem continues after

adding coolant, do not drive any farther. Contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Ⓑ

Engine coolant level too low.

Normal range

These instructions apply only when the coolant temperature stays in the

normal range. Stop immediately in a safe place if the needle goes into

Stop!

–

Engine coolant system malfunction.

Pull off the road and stop as soon as you can do so safely. Get

assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop.

Ⓐ

Do not drive at high engine speeds or with heavy engine loads until the

engine warms up.

–

The engine has not yet warmed up.

Cold range

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on brieﬂy for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

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WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal

injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

^a)Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Service reminder display

Fig. 18 In the instrument cluster display: Example of the service reminder when a service is due.

Fig. 19 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.

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

The maintenance service reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Fig. 18ꢀ and in the Infotainment system ⇒ Fig. 19ꢀ. Versions and displays can vary

depending on the instrument cluster or the Infotainment system version equipped with the vehicle.

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

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

Service reminder

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

The number of miles (km) and amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of miles (km) or maximum time that can still be driven before the next

service.

Service event

For a scheduled oil service or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition is switched on. The wrench symbol

several seconds in the instrument cluster display along with one of the following messages ⇒ Fig. 18ꢀ:

also appears for

Oil service now!

Inspection now!

Oil service and inspection now!

Viewing service message

You can view service information ⇒ Fig. 19ꢀ in the Infotainment system by pressing the

⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Service function keys

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Volkswagen Information System for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

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