Volkswagen Information System -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Volkswagen Information System  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Using the instrument cluster menus  
Driver assistance systems button  
Menu structure – overview  
Menu structure – overview  
Main menu  
MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator)  
Settings menu  
Settings menu  
Convenience submenu  
Convenience submenu  
Lights & Vision submenu  
Personal convenience settings  
When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of  
information in the instrument cluster and control certain vehicle fea-  
tures.  
The control buttons are on the right side of the multi-function steering  
wheel.  
The number of menus in the instrument cluster display depends on  
the electronics and equipment on the vehicle.  
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Ser-  
vice Facility may be able to add or modify functions depending on  
your vehicle's equipment.  
Some menu items can only be accessed when the vehicle is not mov-  
ing.  
As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can  
be accessed. In order to display menus, acknowledge the warning by  
pressing the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel fig. 13.  
More information:  
Outside mirrors  
Driver assistance systems  
Radio or Navigation system Booklet Radio or  
Booklet Navigation system  
Mobile phone package Booklet Mobile Phone Package  
WARNING  
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driv-  
er 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 ve-  
hicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may  
change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-  
venience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct  
as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.  
Using the instrument cluster menus  
Fig. 13 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for  
menus in the instrument cluster.  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
The instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right  
side of the steering wheel fig. 13.  
Accessing the instrument cluster menus  
Switch on the ignition. You will see the vehicle icon or a message  
in the instrument cluster display.