Get Instrument cluster -> Displays Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

Displays

Fig. 13 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side

door, D: Open rear passenger side door.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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

⇒ꢀfig. 11 (3) ⇒ꢀfig. 12 (3).

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Warning and information texts

Odometer displays

Time

Outside temperature

Compass display

Selector lever position

Gear recommendation (manual transmission)

Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) and menus for different settings

Service reminder display

Warning and information texts

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 lights). In some cases, they may also be

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

Type of

notification

Symbol Explanation

color

Type of

notification

Symbol Explanation

color

Priority 1

warning

message

Red

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 assis-

tance if necessary.

Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is dis-

played. The warning message will turn off automatically after a few se-

conds. You can confirm and turn off some warning messages using the OK

button.

Priority 2

warning

message

Yellow Symbol flashing or continuously lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings.

Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may cause vehicle damage and

vehicle breakdown ⇒ꢀ

Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if nec-

essary.

Information

text

–

Information about various vehicle situations.

Odometer displays

The odometer indicates the 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 (100 meters).

Outside temperature display

At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake symbol” appears in the display. The

symbol flashes at first, then stays on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C) ⇒ꢀ

When the vehicle is not moving, is operating, or when you are driving at very low speeds, the tempera-

ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.

The measurement range is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to +122 °F (+50 °C).

Compass display

On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instru-

ment cluster display when the ignition and navigation system are switched on.

Selector lever positions

The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster

display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive (D) and

Sport Drive (S), as well as in Tiptronic^®mode.

Gear recommendation (manual transmission)

While the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation is indicated in the instrument

cluster display ⇒ꢀ Shifting.

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 cata-

lytic 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 freez-

ing.

ꢀ

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” (ice warning) is not displayed, there could still be black ice on the

road.

ꢀ

Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.

NOTICE

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.

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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