Driving Mode Selection -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

If the cruise control system (CCS) is also active: if the saved speed is exceeded.  
In addition, if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC ) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx.  
50 mph).  
Or: The brake is pressed.  
If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also active: if the saved speed is exceeded.  
Downhill speed control deactivates automatically  
When the gradient decreases.  
If the transmission upshifts because the maximum engine speed of the function has been reached.  
If the cruise control system (CCS) is also active: if the saved speed can be maintained.  
If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also active: if the saved speed can be maintained.  
WARNING  
The downhill speed control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The  
downhill speed control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a  
way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movement. This can  
cause serious or fatal injuries.  
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the  
vehicle.  
Be aware that the downhill speed control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufficiently going downhill  
in every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.  
Always be ready to brake, in particular if the ground is slippery or icy.  
Manually brake the vehicle if the vehicle moves faster despite downhill speed control.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Driving Mode Selection  
Introduction  
Via the driving modes, the driver can  
adapt various properties of vehicle  
systems to the current driving situation,  
the desired driving comfort, and for an  
economic driving style. The suspension,  
steering, drive, and the air conditioner  
are some of the vehicle systems that  
can be adjusted.  
Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The influence of vehicle systems on the individual  
driving modes depends on the vehicle equipment.  
Vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC)  
During the drive, the adaptive chassis control (DCC) adapts the suspension damping to the current ground and driving  
situation. The DCC also incorporates the suspension tuning of the selected driving mode.  
Selecting the driving mode  
The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.  
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Selecting the driving mode while driving  
If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except for Drive, will be switched over to the new driving mode  
immediately.  
1. When the traffic situation allows it, briefly take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving  
mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle system as well.  
Selecting a driving mode via the MODE button  
Fig. 104 In the center armrest: Diving Mode Selection MODE button.  
1. Press  
fig. 104.  
2. To select driving modes, press  
again or tap the desired driving mode in the Infotainment system.  
Displaying information about the driving mode  
1. To display additional information about the selected driving mode, tap in the Infotainment system.  
Selecting the Custom driving mode  
1. Press  
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2. Select Custom in the Infotainment system.  
3. To open the Individual menu, tap Adjust.  
Selecting ECO mode  
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Fig. 105 In the center console: Button for the ECO mode.  
The ECO mode switches the vehicle to a fuel-efficient setup and supports you with fuel economy messages.  
Switching on ECO mode  
1. Press ECO fig. 105.  
If ECO mode is switched on, the LED in the button will light up yellow and a message will appear in the instrument cluster  
display.  
Switching off ECO mode  
1. Press ECO again fig. 105.  
WARNING  
Adjusting driving modes while driving can distract from traffic. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always drive attentively and responsibly.  
Driving mode properties  
The Eco driving mode switches the vehicle to fuel-efficient operation and supports the driver with an fuel-saving  
driving style. The transmission automatically shifts to E in the Eco driving mode.  
The Comfort driving mode provides a  
comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited for long trips, for example.  
The driving mode is only available in vehicles with DCC.  
The Normal driving mode shows the basic settings of the vehicle systems and offers a balanced calibration, for  
example for everyday use. The Sport driving mode gives the driver a sporty feel. If the Sport driving mode is selected,  
vehicles with an automatic transmission switch to S.  
With the Custom driving mode, you can adapt individual vehicle  
systems according to your preferences.  
Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems  
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The Normal driving mode represents the basic settings for the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.  
Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on  
For vehicles with Mode button: If you switch the ignition off and then on again, the previously selected driving mode remains  
selected.  
For vehicles with ECO mode: If you switch the ignition off and then back on, the Normal driving mode is set.  
Behavior of the Drive vehicle system when the ignition is switched off and on  
The settings for the Drive vehicle system are reset to the Normal driving mode settings when you switch the ignition off and on  
again.  
The other vehicle systems will retain their settings.  
You can change the Drive vehicle system back to the preferred driving mode.  
1. Select your desired driving mode again.  
Or: In order to reactivate the settings in the Sport driving mode, move the automatic transmission selector lever  
backwards into driving mode S.  
Troubleshooting  
Adaptive chassis control malfunction  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
The message Fault: Damper control may appear in the instrument cluster display.  
1. Contact a suitably qualified professional to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorize  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
The driving mode or the vehicle systems do not behave as expected  
1. Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems Standard behavior of the driving  
mode and the vehicle systems.  
Messages about driving  
General driver information  
Anticipatory driving  
An inconsistent driving style increases consumption. When the driver actively pays attention to traffic, this can prevent  
frequent acceleration and braking maneuvers. Maintaining enough distance to the vehicle driving ahead helps you to drive  
with better anticipation.  
Avoiding Harsh Acceleration  
Excessively high speeds increase the rolling resistance and air resistance and with that, the power needed to move the  
vehicle. Never drive at the maximum vehicle speed.  
Checking tire pressures  
Low tire pressures cause wear as well as increased rolling resistance of tires, and this increases consumption. Use tires with  
optimal rolling resistance.  
Adapt the tire pressures to the load:  
Follow the specifications on the tire pressure label Checking the tire pressure.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .  
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