Get Driver information -> Operating the analog instrument cluster Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Eight Generation (2014-2023)

Informational text

Information about various processes in the vehicle.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols will appear consecutively for several seconds. The symbols will appear until the malfunction is corrected.

If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If this is the

case, have malfunctions corrected by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.

Introduction to the instrument cluster

The vehicle is equipped with an analog instrument cluster. The instrument cluster shows essential information, such as speed.

In addition, the following functions, among others, are available depending on the equipment:

Various menus, such as for the assistance systems.

Status displays for the driver assistance systems.

Display messages.

Warning and indicator lights.

Information about economy and range.

Content can be individually adapted and settings can be changed in the menus.

WARNING

If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious injuries can occur.

Never operate the instrument cluster while driving.

Only adjust any settings in the instrument cluster or Infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.

After starting the engine when the 12 V vehicle battery is severely drained or when it has been replaced or jump-started, the system settings, e.g. personal

convenience settings and programming, and user profiles may be changed or erased. Check and correct the settings after the 12 V vehicle battery is sufficiently

recharged.

Analog instrument cluster

Overview of the analog instrument cluster

Fig. 10 General example: Analog instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

Speedometer.

Tachometer (RPM of the running engine) ⇒ Tachometer.

Displays.

Reset, set, and display button.

Fuel gauge ⇒ Fuel gauge.

Reset, set, and display button.

Coolant temperature gauge ⇒ Engine coolant temperature gauge.

Operating the analog instrument cluster

Fig. 11 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: buttons for operating the menus and information displays in the instrument cluster

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed ⇒ Warning and information texts. Yo

can confirm and hide some messages using the

button on the multi-function steering wheel fig. 11.

Opening the main menu

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. If a message or vehicle icon is displayed, press the

ﬁg. 11 button on the multi-function steering wheel, repeatedly if necessary.

3. To scroll through the individual main menu items, press the

button several times.

Opening the sub-menu

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Press the

and

arrow buttons on the multi-function steering wheel ﬁg. 11 until your preferred submenu item is highlighted.

2. To open the submenu item, press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

If no options have been chosen in the sub-menu after a few seconds, you are switched back to the previous menu.

Adjusting menu-dependent settings

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Make your preferred changes using the arrow buttons on the multi-function steering wheel. Press and hold for a more rapid increase or decrease in values.

2. Highlight and conﬁrm your selection using the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Returning to menu selection

Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:

1. Select the Back menu item.

If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If this is the

case, have malfunctions corrected by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.

WARNING

Driver distraction can cause accidents and injuries.

Do not allow operating the analog instrument cluster to distract you from the trafﬁc around you.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

Tachometer

The start of the red area on the tachometer indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears when the engine is run in and at operating temperature.

Before reaching the red area, shift to the next highest gear, select the selector lever position D/S or take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE

Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

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