2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Driver information -> Tachometer User Manual
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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  
or  
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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To prevent engine damage, the tachometer indicator may only be in the red area of the scale briefly.  
Shifting up early helps save fuel and reduce operating noises.  
Fuel gauge  
Analog fuel gauge  
Fig. 12 General example: Fuel gauge on analog instrument cluster.  
Troubleshooting  
Fuel tank almost empty  
The yellow indicator light turns on. The reserve supply (red marking ) is being used.  
1. Refuel at the next opportunity.  
Fuel tank cap open  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
1. Close the fuel tank cap.  
WARNING  
Driving with low fuel level that is too low can lead to a vehicle breakdown in traffic, accidents, and serious injuries.  
If the fuel level is too low, this can result in irregular fuel supply to the engine, particularly when going uphill or downhill.  
The steering, all driver assistance systems and brake support systems will not work if the engine is “sputtering” or cuts out due to fuel shortage or  
irregular fuel supply.  
To prevent vehicle breakdown due to low fuel, always refill the fuel tank once it reaches a fill level of 1/4.  
NOTICE  
Never drive with a completely empty fuel tank. Irregular fuel supply can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel entering the exhaust system.  
The small arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Engine coolant temperature gauge  
Analog coolant temperature gauge  
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