Information for the driver for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

→ fig. 16

various information can be

displayed depending on the vehicle's

equipment:

– Position of the selector lever → page 176

– Recommendation → p. 162

– Driver assistance systems

– Doors, engine bonnet and tailgate open

– Warning and information messages

– Odometer → p. 25

→

p. 204

– OFFROAD mode → p. 182

– Outdoor temperature → p. 26

– Compass and navigational indications

Odometer

p. 26

– Start-Stop system status display

p. 174

The total odometer records the total distance

travelled by the vehicle

.

→

Information for the driver

25

The trip meter shows the number of kilometres

The display also shows which gear is currently

travelled since the last reset.

engaged in D and S and in Tiptronic mode.

Outdoor temperature indicator

Secondary speedometer (mph or km/h)

If the outside temperature is below approx.

+4 °C (+39 °F), the "ice crystal symbol"

additionally lights up on the outdoor

temperature display. This symbol flashes at first

and then remains lit until the outside

While driving, the speed can additionally be

displayed in a unit of measurement different

from that of the speedometer (mph or km/h),

but it is not possible to change the unit of the

secondary speedometer.

temperature exceeds +6 °C (+40 °F).

In vehicle equipment for countries where it is

mandatory for the secondary speed to be

permanently displayed, it is not possible to

deactivate the secondary speed.

(+43 °F

)

→

.

When the vehicle is stationary, when the

independent heating is switched on

(→ p. 153) or when driving at very low speeds,

the displayed outside temperature may be

higher than the actual temperature due to the

heat emitted by the engine.

Speed warning

If the set maximum speed is exceeded, an

indication appears in the instrument cluster

display. This is useful, for example, when the

vehicle is fitted with winter tyres that are not

designed for the vehicle's maximum speed.

The measuring range extends from -45 °C

(-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169 °F).

Compass and navigational indications

The speed warning can be activated, de-

activated or adjusted in the infotainment

system.

When the ignition is switched on, the main

Navigation menu is selected and destination

guidance is not active, the direction of travel is

displayed. The compass is displayed in 3

dimensions.

– Switch on the ignition.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Settings

function button .

When the ignition is switched on, the

Navigation main menu is selected and destination

guidance is active, the following is displayed

depending on the setting selected in the in-

fotainment system:

Instrument cluster

– Select

from the list.

– Press the function button

Speed warning

.

– To adjust the speed, place your finger on the

scroll button and move it without removing

your finger.

- Arrows indicating the direction of travel and

distance to the next turning point.

-

+

for

–

OR: press the function button

o

– OR: view of the tracks and the route according

to the

move the scroll button progressively

.

representation of the map in the info- tainment

system.

– Press the speed warning

function button.

Activa

to activate the

Make the setting in the infotainment system:

– Switch on the ignition.

If the checkbox of the function button is

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Activa

ticked , the warning is active.

Settings

function button .

vada.

Instrument cluster

– Select

from the list.

Start-Stop system status display

Navigation

– Press the

function button and

Information about the current status is shown on

the instrument panel display

select the desired type of indication in the

pop-up window.

→

p. 174.

Selector lever positions

The current position of the selector lever is

shown both next to the lever and on the

instrument panel display. In the positions of the

selector lever

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■ Tyre pressure

WARNING

■ MFA from exit

Ignoring the warning lights and messages

may cause the vehicle to stall in traffic and

could result in serious accidents and injuries.

■ MFA from refuelling

■ MFA total calculation

■ Digital speed

● Never ignore warning lights that come on

or messages that are displayed.

■ Switch mph/km On/Off

● Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible.

Attendees

→ p. 29

■ Sign Assist On/Off

■ Lane Assist On/Off

■ Side Assist On/Off

■ Fatigue detection On/Off

WARNING

Navigation

→ RNS 850 notebook

Even if the outside temperature is above

freezing, ice may still be present on roads and

bridges.

Audio RCD 550 notebook or

→

→ RNS 850

notebook

■ List of sources

– DAB

● The "ice crystal symbol" indicates that

there may be danger of frost.

–

FM

● At outside temperatures above

+4 °C (+39 °F), ice may also be present

even if the "ice crystal symbol" does not

light up.

– AM

– List of radio memories

– HDD

● Never rely on the outside temperature

display alone!

– SD

– DVD

There are different instrument panels,

hence the versions and the

display indications.

– USB

– Bluetooth

– TV tuner

– TV channel memory

If there are several warnings, the

corresponding symbols will light up in

succession for a few seconds. The symbols

shall remain lit until the warning is removed.

the cause.

– External audio/video source

Telephone

RNS 850

→ notebook RCD 550 or → notebook

■ Agenda

Some indications on the instrument panel

display may be hidden.

■ Latest calls

■ Missed calls

incoming

by a sudden event, e.g. an

call.

Incoming calls

■

I n s t r u m e n t panel menus

Please note at the beginning of this chapter

on page 24.

Vehicle

→ p. 28

■ Condition of the vehicle

■ Hybrid

Information for the driver

27

Vehicle Menu

Please note

at the beginning of this chapter on page 24.

Menu

Function

Display and saving of current warning or information messages

This menu item only appears when there are messages of this type. The

display shows the number of existing messages. Example: 1/1 or 2/2.

In addition, a yellow warning symbol may be displayed in the main Vehicle

Condition of the

vehicle

menu.

Hybrid

Tyre

Display of the current energy flow in hybrid vehicles → p. 157

Display of the current tyre pressures of vehicles with tyre

pressure

pressure monitoring system → p. 336

Display and storage of trip data and consumption values from the moment

the ignition is switched on until the ignition is switched off.

If driving is continued within approx. 2 hours after switching off the ignition,

the new values are added to those already stored. If driving is interrupted for

more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically deleted.

MFA from exit

Display and storage of collected trip data and consumption values. When

refuelling, the memory is automatically deleted.

MFA from refuelling

Display and storage of trip data and consumption values for a single trip.

The maximum number of journeys up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59

minutes or 9999 km. When one of these maximum values is exceeded, the

memory is automatically deleted and starts again from 0.

MFA total

calculation

Switching the inertia displacement function on and off

Inertia

→

p. 178

Switching the digital speed on and off

Current speed in digital format

Digital speed

Switching the secondary speedometer on and off

Current speed in digital format

Change mph/km

Back

You return to the main menu.

Possible displays of the multifunction display

Submenu

Journey

Function

timeTime elapsed in hours (h) and minutes (min) since the ignition was turned on

The current fuel consumption is displayed in l/100 km during the trip and

in l/h when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running. As soon as you

take your foot off the accelerator, the display changes to Inertia → p. 178.

Current

consumption

After switching on the ignition, the average fuel consumption starts to be

displayed in l/100 km after approx. 100 metres. Up to this point, dashes are

displayed. The displayed value is updated approx. every 5 seconds.

Average

consumption

Approximate distance in km that can still be driven with the current fuel tank

level if the same driving style is maintained. The calculation is made on the

basis of the current fuel consumption, among other facts.

res.

Autonomy

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Submenu

Trip

Function

Distance in km travelled since ignition was turned on

After switching the ignition on, the average speed starts to be displayed once

The first 100 metres or so of the route. Up to this point, the guidance is

displayed. The displayed value is updated approx. every 5 seconds.

Average speed

AdBlue®

Autonomy AdBlue

Approximate distance in km that can still be covered with the current

tank level if the same driving style is maintained.

a)

OR: Autonom

y

^(a)Not available in all markets.

Switching from one display to

another

Deleting a memory manually

- Press the keys

o

of the multifunction

steering wheel

– Select the memory you want to delete

(

MFA from departure

,

MFA from refuelling

,

MFA total

p . 3 6.

calculation).

OK

- Press the key

of the multifunction steering

wheel and

.

Press and hold for approx. 2 seconds

The display of the messages and symbols may

vary depending on the version of the instrument

cluster. The display of messages and symbols

may vary depending on the version of the

instrument cluster.

Assistants Menu

Please note at the beginning of this chapter

on page 24.

Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning Assist

(Lane Assist) on and off

Existing faults can also be queried manually. To

do this, open the menu Vehicle status or Vehicle

→

p. 221

p. 27.

Side Assist Switching the lane change assistant

Warning with priority

1 (red) The symbol

(Side Assist) on and off

flashes or lights up (partly accompanied by

acoustic warning signals).

Do not continue driving! Danger! Check

the faulty function and eliminate the

cause. If necessary, seek the assistance

of qualified personnel.

→

p. 225

Sign Assist Switching the traffic sign detection

system on and off

p. 31

Fatigue detection Fatigue detection system

switching on and off

Warning with priority 2 (yellow) The symbol

flashes or lights up (partly accompanied

by warning beeps). Malfunctions or a lack

of operating fluids can lead to vehicle

damage and damage to the vehicle.

Check the malfunctioning function as

soon as possible. If necessary, seek the

assistance of qualified personnel.

p. 30

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,

in question is switched on

the assistance system

.

Warning and information messages

Information message Provides information

about processes in the vehicle.

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 24.

chapter

Depending on the equipment, some

settings and instructions can be made or

shown on the display.

When the ignition is switched on or while

driving, the status of certain vehicle functions

and components is checked. Malfunctions are

shown in the instrument cluster display in the

form of red and red warning symbols.

The infotainment system can also be integrated into

the infotainment system.

Information for the driver

29

If there are several warnings, the

corresponding symbols shall light up one

after the other.

The warning shown on the instrument cluster

display can be confirmed by pressing the

OK

of the multi-function steering wheel → page 24.

The symbols are displayed for a few seconds.

The symbols

key

shall remain lit until the cause is eliminated.

last message that occurred.

If, when the ignition is switched on,

warnings of existing faults are displayed, it

is possible that the ignition may be

switched off.

It may not be possible to make adjustments or

display information in the manner described. In

this case, a specialist workshop should be

consulted and only

tender for the repair of the anomalies.

Fatigue detection system

(recommendation to take a

break)

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 24.

chapter

Fig. 17 On the instrument panel display: fatigue

detection symbol.

The fatigue detection system informs the

driver when the driver's driving behaviour

indicates that he/she is tired.

Operation and handling

The fatigue detection system records the

driver's driving behaviour at the start of a

journey and makes a fatigue assessment on the

basis of this information. This is then compared

with the current driving behaviour. If the

system detects driver fatigue, it will inform the

driver acoustically with a "gong" and visually

with a symbol and an additional message on

the instrument panel display → Fig. 17. The

message on the instrument panel display is

shown for approx. 5 seconds and, if necessary,

is shown a second time. The system saves the

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The symbol → fig. 17 is then saved in

the status bar at the bottom of the

screen.

Operating conditions

Driving behaviour is only assessed at

speeds between approx. 65 km/h (40

mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).

Switching on and off

Depending on the equipment, the

system can be switched on and off in

the Assistants menu in the instrument

cluster → p. 24. If the function button's

checkbox has the "tick" activated, the

assistance system is switched on.

Limited operation

The fatigue detection system is subject

to certain limitations inherent in the

system. The following conditions may

cause the system to function in a

limited manner or not at all:

– speeds below 65 km/h (40

mph)

– speeds above approx. 200

km/h (125 mph).

– curved sections

– bad roads

– adverse weather conditions

– sporty driving style

– high driver distraction

– driving with heavy or long trailers

→

p. 278

The system restarts in the following

situations:

– The ignition is switched off.

– The driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door

is open.

– The vehicle remains stationary for

more than 15 minutes.

If you drive for a long time at less

than 65 km/h (40 mph), the system

automatically stops assessing fatigue. If

you then drive faster again, the system

will reassess your fatigue.

driving behaviour.

Information for the driver

31

WARNING

Traffic Sign Detection System (Sign

Assist)

The intelligent technology incorporated in the

fatigue detection system cannot overcome the

limits imposed by the laws of physics and only

works within the limits of the system. The

increased comfort provided by the fatigue

detection system should never lead to any risk

to safety. When travelling on long journeys,

take regular, suitably long breaks.

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 24.

chapter

● The driver is always responsible for

determining his or her fitness to drive.

● Never drive when you are tired.

● The system does not always detect driver

fatigue. Please note the information in the

section "Limited operation".

Fig. 18 On the instrument panel display:

examples of recognised speed restrictions with

their respective supplementary panels.

● In some situations the system may

misinterpret an intentional manoeuvre as a

sign of driver fatigue.

The traffic sign detection system can help

the driver to be informed about the

speed restrictions and overtaking

prohibitions applicable to him at any

given moment.

● In the case of a so-called "micro-sleep"

when flying, there is no strong warning!

● Observe the indications on the instrument

panel and act accordingly.

Traffic signs and additional information

recognised by the system are shown in the

instrument cluster display and in the map

display of the infotainment system's navigation

function.

The fatigue detection system has only

been designed for au pair driving.

roads and highways in good condition.

Countries where it works:

At the time of printing of this instruction

manual, the traffic signal detection system was

operating in the following countries:

If there is a fault in the system, contact a

specialist workshop and have it repaired.

se.

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland,

Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco,

Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San

Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United

Kingdom and Vatican City.

Traffic Signal Detection System messages on

the instrument cluster display:

Error: Sign Assist There is a fault in the system. Call

a specialist workshop and have the system

checked.

Sign Assist: Clean the windscreen! The windscreen is dirty

in the camera area. Clean the windscreen.

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Sign Assis available only with limitations on these mo- No

ments.

End of speed limitation signs are not displayed.

If the speed of the displayed speed limit sign is

exceeded, no warning is given. The relevant

legal regulations apply.

data is being transmitted by the navigation

system. Switch on the navigation system

and enter a navigation data carrier.

Sign Assist: No area data available. The traffic sign

detection system does not work in the

country you are currently driving in.

Switching on and off

– Depending on the equipment, this assistance

system can be switched on and off in the

Assistants menu of the instrument cluster.

Display of traffic signs

p. 24.

Depending on the navigation system fitted in the

vehicle, road signs may also be shown in the map

display of the infotainment system's navigation

function.

– OR: with the driver assistance systems button

on the indicator and high beam lever.

p. 37.

Setting the towing mode in the infotainment

system

In the infotainment system, the display of

vehicle-specific speed restrictions for vehicles

with re- molque can be switched on or off.

When the traffic sign detection system is

activated, a camera at the base of the interior

mirror registers the traffic signs in front of the

vehicle. After reviewing and evaluating the

information from the camera, the navigation

system and the current vehicle data, up to three

current traffic signs are displayed → Fig. 18 with

their supplementary panels.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Assistants

function button .

Traffic Signal Detection

– Select

from the list.

Firstly: The currently valid signal for the driver

is shown in the instrument cluster

display. For example, the prohibition to

drive over 130 km/h.

Vehicle with trailer

– Press function button

to switch the function on or off.

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,

it means that the function is activated.

→ fig. 18 .

Second place: A signal is displayed that is only

valid under certain circumstances,

e.g. 100 km/h

→ fig . 18 .

WARNING

Supplementary panel: If the vehicle's rain and

light sensor detects precipitation while

driving, the signal with the rain

The technology incorporated in the traffic

signal detection system cannot overcome the

limits imposed by the laws of physics and only

works within the limits of the system. Never

allow the increased comfort provided by the

traffic signal detection system to induce you to

take any safety risks. The system cannot

replace the driver's attention.

supplementary panel will be displayed

first on the left because it is the

prevailing signal at that time.

The permanent display on the instrument panel

screen occurs when passing in front of traffic

signs.

● Adapt speed and driving style to visibility,

weather, road and traffic conditions.

Shortly after entering or leaving a town, the

speed limits in force in the country in question

for the city or road are displayed. If there is an

additional sign with a speed restriction at the

entrance or exit of the village, this sign is

displayed.

● Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog

may cause the system not to display road

signs or not to display them correctly.

Information for the driver

33

● If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered

or damaged, the operation of the system

may be adversely affected.

Fuel level indicator

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 24.

chapter

WARNING

Driving recommendations and traffic signs

displayed by the traffic sign detection system

may differ from the actual situation.

● The system cannot recognise and display

all road signs correctly.

● Road traffic signs and traffic regulations

take precedence over the system's

recommendations and indications.

NOTICE

Fig. 19 On the instrument panel: petrol or diesel

level indicator.

In order not to impair the proper functioning of

the system, please note the following points:

The fuel tank is almost empty. The fuel in

the tank is being used (red mark → Fig.

19 ) → p. 392.

Repost as soon as you have the opportunity

→OR: There is a fault in the fuel system.

Have the system checked by a specialist

workshop.

● Periodically clean the camera's field of view

and keep it free of snow and ice.

● Do not cover the camera's field of view.

● Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the camera's field of vision.

NOTICE

If the control light comes on, the independent

heating → p. 153 and the auxiliary heater are

automatically switched off as they consume fuel.

● The use of old maps in the navigation system

may cause traffic signs to be displayed

incorrectly.

● In the navigation mode with points of the

infotainment system's navigation function,

the traffic sign detection system is only

available in the following modes: - In the

navigation mode with points of the

infotainment system's navigation function,

the traffic sign detection system is only

available from

WARNING

Driving with too low a fuel level can cause the

vehicle to stall in traffic and can lead to

accidents and serious injuries.

limited form.

● If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel may be

delivered unevenly to the engine, especially

when going up or downhill.

● Steering, driver assistance and braking

assistance systems do not function if the

engine is running erratically or is switched

off due to lack of fuel or irregular fuel

supply.

● Always refuel when there is only a quarter

of fuel left in the tank to prevent the

vehicle from stalling due to lack of fuel.

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As a result, the catalytic converter could be

damaged!

NOTICE

Never fill the fuel tank completely. If the fuel

supply is irregular, this can lead to fuel supply

failures.

The small arrow located on the fuel level

gauge next to the symbol

The fuel pump nozzle points towards the side of

the vehicle where the fuel filler cap is located.

fuel tank.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Please note at the beginning of this chapter

on page 24.

In normal driving style, the needle remains in

the middle range of the scale. When the engine

is subjected to high stresses, especially when

the ambient temperature is high, the needle

may move considerably in a clockwise direction.

Fig. 20 Liquid coolant temperature gauge

engine:

A

cold

normal zone;

C

zone;

B

warning zone.

Blink

Needle position

Possible

fig. 20

cause/solution

Engine coolant temperature is excessive.

Do not continue the march!

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe and possible. Turn the vehicle

off and allow it to cool down.

until the needle returns to the normal range. Check the engine

coolant level

C

Warning zone

→

p. 325.

Engine coolant level is too low.

Check the engine coolant level after the engine has cooled down

and, if the level is too low, add coolant.

B

→

p. 325.

Normal zone

If the warning lamp does not go out even though the coolant level

is correct, there is a fault in the engine cooling system.

There is a fault in the engine cooling system.

-

Do not continue the march!

Information for the driver

35

Blink

Needle position

Possible

fig. 20

cause/solution

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe and practicable. Turn off the

engine.

Seek the assistance of specialised personnel.

The engine has not yet reached operating temperature.

A

Avoid high engine speeds and high engine stresses until the engine

has reached operating temperature.

-

Cold zone

Prior notice of service

Service interval indicator

If a service is to be carried out in the near future

,

a

service warning will appear when the ignition is

Please note at the beginning of this chapter

on page 24.

switched on.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instrument

cluster display will show a message in the following

terms: Service in

The service indication appears on the

instrument panel display → fig. 16

.

--- km or --- days

.

At Volkswagen, a distinction is made between

oil change service (maintenance service) and

inspection (inspection service). The service

interval indicator informs you of the date of the

next service including an engine oil change and

the next inspection to be carried out.

Service Notice

When it is time for a service, an acoustic signal

will sound when the ignition is switched on and

the fixed key symbol will appear for a few

seconds. The instrument cluster display shows

Service now. The message is then saved in the

For vehicles with

a fixed oil change service,

fixed service intervals are already

predetermined.

vehicle status menu

.

If a service has not been performed at the

time, the instrument cluster display will also show

Service now.

In vehicles with Flexible Oil Change Service

(LongLife), the intervals are calculated

individually. Technical progress has made it

possible to significantly reduce the amount of

maintenance work required. Thanks to the

technology used by Volkswagen, in the case of

the Flexible Oil Change Service, an oil change

service only needs to be carried out when the

vehicle needs it. To calculate this (max.

2 years), the conditions under which the vehicle

is used and the individual driving style are also

taken into account. The service notice appears

for the first time 30 days before the date on

which the service in question is due to be

performed. The remaining kilometres and time

to go are always re-determined to 100 km and

full days respectively. The current service

message can only be called up after 5 days and

after 500 km have been travelled since the last

service. Until then only dashes are displayed.

Viewing service messages

Service messages can be displayed in the

infotainment system.

– Switch on the ignition.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Service

function button .

Settings

– OR: Press the

function button, then

Service & Controls

.

In the event that a service has not been

performed at the time, the following will be

indicated on the infotainment system display:

–

Oil change service: from --- km / --- days

Inspection: from --- km / --- days

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Reset the service interval indicator

Operation of the instrument

panel

If the service has not been carried out by a

Volkswagen dealer, the indicator can be reset in

the infotainment system as described below :

– Switch on the ignition.

Operation via the multifunction

steering wheel

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Service

function button .

Settings

– OR: Press the

function button, then

Service & Controls

.

– Press the function button

Reset service oil change

.

Reset

– Confirm by pressing

.

The indicator must not be reset between the

inter-values, otherwise the indications will be

incorrect.

If the Flexible Oil Change Service is in effect

and the indicator is reset manually, the Fixed Oil

Change Service or the Maintenance Service will

be activated. The service interval is no longer

calculated individually.

Fig. 21 Right side of the multi-function steering

wheel: keys for using the instrument panel menus.

Open the main menu

– Switch on the ignition.

The service message is switched off after

a few seconds when the engine is

started.

– If a message or the pictogramof a vehicleis

displayed, press the b^Ou^Ktton on

themulti-function steering wheel → fig. 21.

– To change from one menu option to another

OK

The steering wheel can be operated either by

pressing the button on the multi-function

steering wheel or by pressing the button on

the multi-function steering wheel.

main key, press the

→ fig. 21 .

o

several times

For vehicles with the Flexible Oil Change

Service or the Maintenance Service, the

vehicle is equipped with the

If the 12-volt battery has been disconnected for

a long period of time, it will not be possible to

calculate the number of days until the next

service. This may cause the display to show

incorrect calculations. In this case, the

maintenance intervals must be taken into

– To open a menu item, press the key or wait

a few seconds. key or wait a few

seconds.

OK

Open a submenu and make settings

–

Open the desired menu, e.g. Wizards.

account.

– Press the button button on the multifunction steering

wheel

→ fig. 21 to access the submenu.

maximum permissible levels → p. 366.

- Press the arrow keys

o

of the steering wheel

button until the desired sub-menu item is

highlighted. The option appears in a frame.

– To open the submenu option, press the key.

OK

the of the multifunction steering wheel → fig. 21 .

OK

– By pressing the

key again and confirm-

me the desired modification. A tick indicates

that the function or system in question is

activated.

If no option is selected within a few seconds, you

return to the previous menu.

Information for the driver

37

Back to menu

Switching all driver assistance systems on

and off

- Via the menu: in the submenu select

the Back option and confirm by

pressing the pere key for a few

seconds.

OK

o

es-

- Press the → key fig. 22 clockwise for more than

1 second to switch on or off.

simultaneously switch off the driver

assistance systems selected in the Assistants

menu. When the driver assistance systems are

switched off, the combination of connected

driver assistance systems is stored. The next

time the button → fig. 22 is pressed and held

in the direction of the arrow, the same

combination of assistance systems will be

switched on.

- If the multifunction steering wheel is used

to operate the vehicle, press the→

button,

fig. 21.

Press the

or → fig. 21 to change directly

.

to another menu within the main menu

If necessary, press the buttons

.

several times

– If no assistance system was connected in the

Assistants menu, they will all be connected.

Driver assistance systems key

Malfunction of the driver assistance systems

key

When there is a fault, the yellow indicator light

comes on in the instrument panel display. Carry

out the following operations:

– Switch the ignition off and on again.

– If, after switching on the ignition, the

warning light remains on, visit a workshop

and have the system checked.

ma.

Fig. 22 On the indicator and high beam lever:

button for driver assistance systems.

With the button on the indicator and high beam

lever, the driver assistance systems shown in the

Assistants menu can be switched on and off.

Operation and visualisation in the

infotainment system

p. 29.

If no assistance system is selected within

approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to the

previous screen.

Introduction to the topic

Switching driver assistance systems on and off

individually

The infotainment system concentrates

important vehicle functions and systems in

one central control unit,

– Briefly press the → button fig. 22 in the

direction of the arrow to open the Assistants

menu.

e.g. menu settings, radio and navigation

system.

– Select the assistance system in question and

switch it on or off → p. 29. If the check box

on the function button is marked , the

assistance system in question is switched on.

The following chapters list the settings relevant

to the basic operation of the infotainment

system and the vehicle. For further information

on the operation of the radio or navigation

system, please refer to the relevant operating

instructions → RCD 550 booklet or

– Then confirm your selection by pressing the

OK

key.

→ fig. 21 .

→ RNS 850 notebook.

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Before using the device for the first time, the

following steps must be taken in order to operate

the device safely and to take full advantage of its

functions:

WARNING

Connecting, inserting or removing a data

carrier while driving may distract attention

from traffic and lead to an accident.

See general safety warnings .

Familiarise yourself with the operation of the

infotainment system.

WARNING

Connecting cables of external equipment can

get in the way of the driver.

In the System settings, reset the device to the original

factory settings → p. 50.

● Position these cables so that they are not in

the way of the driver.

Use data carriers suitable for Media

→

Notebook mode RCD 550 or → Notebook

mode RNS 850.

WARNING

External devices which are not secured or not

properly secured could be thrown out of the

passenger compartment and cause injury in

the event of sudden manoeuvres, braking or

an accident.

WARNING

Any driver distraction can lead to an accident

and injury. Operating the infotainment system

can distract attention from traffic.

● Always drive with attention to traffic and in

a responsible manner.

● Never place or attach external devices in

the doors, on the windscreen, on or near the

area marked "AIRBAG" on the steering

wheel, dashboard or seat backrests, or

between these areas and the occupants.

These devices could cause serious injury in

the event of an accident, particularly if the

airbags are deployed.

● Adjust the volume so that acoustic signals

from outside (e.g. emergency vehicle

signals) can be heard at all times.

● The ear can be damaged if a vo- lumen is

set too high, even if only for a short time.

WARNING

The armrest could restrict the freedom of

movement of the driver's arms, which could

lead to an accident and serious injury.

When switching or connecting an audio

source, be aware that the volume may be

raised suddenly.

● Always keep the armrest closed when

driving.

● Turn down the basic volume before

changing audio sources or before

WARNING

If the casing of a CD or DVD player is opened,

injuries may occur due to invisible laser

radiation.

WARNING

Driving recommendations and traffic signs

displayed by the navigation system may differ

from the actual situation.

● Have CD or DVD players repaired only by

specialised repair shops.

● Traffic signs and traffic regulations take

precedence over driving recommendations

and navigation system indications.

NOTICE

● Adapt speed and driving style to visibility,

weather, road and traffic conditions.

If an incorrect or unsuitable data carrier is

inserted, the device may be damaged

.

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39

● When inserting a data carrier, make sure that

the carrier is in the correct position (→ RCD

550 or → RNS 850 notebook).

NOTICE

If foreign objects are attached to the data

carrier or if the data carrier is not round, the

DVD player may be damaged.

● Use only conventional 12 cm clean CDs

or DVDs!

● Pressing hard may cause irreparable damage

to the memory card slot lock.

● Use only suitable memory cards.

● Always insert or remove CDs and DVDs

straight, perpendicular to the front of the

DVD drive, without tilting them to avoid

scratching them.

– Do not affix stickers or similar to the data

carriers. Stickers may come off and

damage the reader.

– Do not use printed data media. Prints

and coatings may peel off and damage

the reader.

– Do not insert 8 cm singles or atypically

shaped CDs or DVDs.

– Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Disc or Flip

Disc, as they are thicker than CDs.

conventional.

● If you insert a CD or DVD with a CD or DVD

already in it or when another one is being

ejected, the DVD drive may be irreparably

damaged. Always wait until the data medium

is completely ejected!

Controls overview: radio RCD 550

Please note

and at the beginning of this chapter on page 38.

Fig. 23 Overview of the RCD 550 controls.

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Legend to fig. 23 :

1

Rotary pushbutton

– Press to turn the equipment on and off.

– Turn to change the basic volume.

2

y

Arrow keys always act on the currently active audio source, independent of the audio source.

regardless of which menu is displayed → RCD 550 booklet, chapter Radio and Media Mode.

Press briefly in all Radio modes to change the station or channel.

–

– Press briefly in Media mode to change tracks or press and hold for fast forward and fast

reverse.

3

4

5

6

7

CD slot: CD insertion or ejection is only possible via the general CD menu.

Touch screen

: Press to open the sound and volume settings → RCD 550 booklet, chapter Introduction.

/

: Press to open the general CD menu → RCD 550 booklet, chapter Radio Mode and Me- dia.

Memory card slot: Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot, with the card slot cut

out first and facing to the right, until it clicks into place.

8

Adjustment button: its function depends on the currently active mode.

– Turn in all Radio modes to tune stations or channels manually and press

to start and stop automatic playback (Scan).

– Turn in Media mode to change track (title) manually and press to start or stop automatic

playback (Scan).

CLIMATE

9

: Press this infotainment button to open the climate control and heating settings.

: Press this infotainment key to access the menu and system settings.

: Press this infotainment key to access the vehicle and system settings.

→

p. 146.

10 SETUP

11 CAR

12 PHONE

: Press this infotainment button to open the telephone management system → see RCD

550, chapter Mobile phone interface. In vehicles without a mobile phone interface, the sound of

the current audio source is suppressed → page 42.

13 MEDIA

: Press this infotainment button to switch to Media mode and change the media source →

RCD 550 booklet, chapter Radio and Media mode.

14 RADIO

: Press this infotainment button to switch to Radio mode and change the frequency band →

RCD 550 booklet, chapter Radio and Media Mode

.

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Controls overview: navigation system RNS 850

Please note

and at the beginning of this chapter on page 38.

Fig. 24 Overview of rotary push buttons and infotainment buttons.

Above the infotainment buttons is the

infotainment system display. The screen is

touch-sensitive and is operated by pressing with

the fingers or otherwise touching the screen

surface.

Legend to fig. 24 :

1

Rotary pushbutton

– Press to switch the device on and off → p. 37.

– Turn to change the basic volume → p. 37 .

Infotainment keys to select an audio or video source.

2

RADIO

–

: Switches to Radio mode → RNS 850 booklet, chapter Radio and Media mode.

MEDIA

: Switches to Media mode (audio or video source) → RNS 850 booklet, chapter Radio

and Media mode.

3

4

Setting button: its function depends on the currently active mode → p. 37.

– To highlight menu items in long lists, turn the knob and to select the mar- ket entry, press

the knob (e.g. to select a station in a list).

– To change some settings rotate it (e.g. map scale).

– To repeat a navigation voice-over during active destination guidance, press it.

Infotainment keys to open the navigation functions → RNS 850 booklet, chapter Navigation.

NAV

–

: Press this infotainment button to open the main Navigation menu.

TRAFFIC

: Press this infotainment button to receive an overview of the current traffic situation.

: Press this infotainment key to access the menu and system settings.

CAR

SETUP

5

6

7

8

: Press this infotainment key to access the vehicle and system settings.

p. 46.

CLIMATE

: Press this infotainment button to open the climate control and heating settings.

p. 146.

PHONE

→

: Press this infotainment button to open the telephone management system → RNS 850,

chapter Mobile phone interface. In vehicles without a mobile phone interface

suppresses the sound of the current audio source → p. 42.

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Some functions of the infotainment

system can be executed with commands

,

oral → RNS 850 booklet, chapter Introduction

Voice control

.

The infotainment keys are operated by pressing

or holding them down

Switching on and off

.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

Change the basic volume

To switch the device on or off manually, briefly

press the rotary push button .

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

.

When the power is turned on, the system starts

up. The last audio source listened to is re-

produced at the volume you have set. If the

volume is too high or too low, it is automatically

adjusted to a preset level.

Function

How it is executed

Turn the volume control knob

→ fig. 2 3 or → fig. 24 clockwise

or press the button on the multi-

function steering wheel → page 14.

Raise the

vo- lumen.

The infotainment system is permanently

attached to the vehicle. It is not possible to

use-

Turn the volume control knob

→ fig. 23 or → fig . 2 4

anticlockwise or press the button

on the multi-function display → p.

14.

lo in another vehicle.

Lower the

vo- lumen.

If the 12-volt battery is disconnected, turn

the ignition off before switching it back on.

the team.

Changes to the basic volume are shown on the

infotainment system display by means of a

"bar". During this time, no other operations can

be performed on the system.

Infotainment rotary pushbuttons

and buttons

Some volume settings and adaptations can be

preset in the infotainment system.

→ RCD 550 notebook or → RNS 850 notebook.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

Rotary pushbuttons

The left-hand rotary pushbutton → fig. 23

Suppress the sound of the equipment

o

- Turn the volume knob anticlockwise until is

displayed.

→ f ig. 24

is the volume control or the on/off

button.

In vehicles without a mobile phone interface,

the sound can also be switched off by

The right-hand rotary push button → fi g 8 . 23

o

PHONE

pressing the infotainment button.

→ fig . 24

is the setting button.

.

Infotainment keys

While the sound of the equipment is muted

(MUTE), the played media source is stopped.

The keys of the device are represented in these

instructions by the word "infotainment key" and

a symbol with a blue lettering, e.g. "infotainment

key", "infotainment key", "infotainment key",

"infotainment key", "infotainment key" and

"infotainment key".

cida.

MEDIA

13

that of

→ fig. 23

o

infotainment

If the basic volume has risen too high in the

which differ in part in the labelling of some of the

2

→ fig. 24

.

The equipment is available in different versions

Information for the driver

43

infotainment buttons.

infotainment system for playback of an audio

switching to

source, turn down the volume before

another audio source

.

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function buttons are indicated in the

instructions by the word "function button" and

Using the function buttons on the

display

....

the key symbol

.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

The function buttons activate functions or open

submenus. In the submenus, the currently

selected menu is displayed in the title bar.

A

→ fig. 25

.

Inactive function buttons (greyed out) cannot

be selected at this time.

Navigating through the menus

To return from a submenu to the main menu,

B

on the top line

press the function button

rior.

From the SETUP menus, you can go back step by

step to the last menu that was open by pressing

the function button .

In navigation, you can undo the entered address

data step by step by pressing the function

button .

Fig. 25 Main menu SETUP (RNS 850).

To return step by step to the previous menu

from a submenu, in some lists you can press the

function button , e.g. when searching for MP3

F

files on a data carrier → fig. 28

.

Pop-up window

Some function buttons display the selected

setting in an "option window". If a button has

an option window, an arrow appears → fig. 26

D

.

...

If you press the function button , a pop-up

window opens in which further setting options are

displayed. If you press the desired setting, the pop-

up window closes and the setting is applied.

Fig. 26 Example of a setting menu (RNS 850).

Explanation of fig. 25 and fig. 26 :

A

Title bar: Displays the currently selected

menu.

Press the

function button to

close the pop-up

window without the changes being applied.

B

C

Function button: return to previous menu.

Scroll mark: search in lists (scroll the

Initiate functions or activate them in the

screen) → p. 44 .

"

checkboxes".

D

E

Option windows: setting of further options

by means of additional function buttons.

Some functions are started or stopped by lightly

pressing their button, e.g. automatic playback

(Scan) → RCD 550 notebook.

→ RNS 850 booklet, chapter Radio Mode and

Me- da.

Check boxes: activation and deactivation of

functions or indications.

The equipment has a touch screen.

Other functions or displays are permanently

activated or de-activated and are accompanied

The active areas of the display that represent a

function are called "function buttons" and are

used by briefly pressing or holding them down

on the screen. The function buttons

E

by a checkbox

.

Una marca en la casilla de verificación indica

que la función está activa, una casilla de verifica-

Empty indicates that it has been deactivated.

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45

Functions activated by means of checkboxes

can only be deactivated by pressing the

corresponding checkbox again.

tooth.

Open list entries and search in lists

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

Moving objects and changing

settings

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

Fig. 28 Title list in Audio mode (RCD 550).

Fig. 27 Sound settings (RCD 550).

Some objects can be scrolled in a predefined

area, e.g. the scrollable button

.

→ fig. 27 .

To do this, place your finger on the object and

move it across the screen without removing

it.

Fig. 29 List to select audio files for import (RNS

850).

This allows settings to be made and lists to be

searched → p. 44.

The entries in a list can be opened by clicking

directly on them on the display or by using the

set button.

Change settings with the scroll butto

n

– Place your finger on the scroll button and

move it across the screen without

removing it.

Marking and activating entries in a list using

the set button

– OR: press the left or right function button on

the scale to move the de-selectable button

progressively.

Simple lists without additional function buttons

that are only used to select entries

→ fig. 28 can also be operated by means of the

– OR: click on a point on the scale. The

scrollable button will 'jump' directly to

that place.

.

8

setting knob → fig. 23

or → fig. 24

– Turn the setting knob to mark the entries in

the list one after the other with a frame and

search through the list in this way.

– Press the set button to open the marked entry.

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RCD 550: search in lists (scroll the screen)

If more entries can be selected in a list view

than can fit on the screen, a "scrollable tick" is

Additional indications and options

for indications

C

displayed on a "scrollable bar" → fig. 28

.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

- Search by lines in lists: short press

The display indications may vary in

depending on the settings and may be different from

those described in these instructions

the function buttons

o .

– Search by pages in lists: Short press on the

screen above or below the scrollable mark.

If the time display is activated in the system

settings, in radio or audio mode the time is

displayed in the status bar of the display after a

few seconds. The station or title is displayed

above or below it. This display can be

– Search through pages quickly in long lists:

Press and hold on the screen above or below

the scrolling mark.

– Quickly scroll through long lists: Place your

finger on the scrolling mark and move it

across the screen without removing it. When

you have reached the desired position,

remove your finger from the scrolling mark.

deactivated in the system settings.

All indications are only displayed after

complete restart of the infotainment system.

a

RNS 850: switch off the display

RNS 850: search in lists (scroll the screen)

In some menus the display can be switched off.

If more entries can be selected in a list view

than can fit on the display, function buttons for

scrolling the display → fig. 29 or a scrollable bar

on the right side of the display → fig. 2 8 are

displayed.

Extras

– Press the

function button .

Screen off

function button in the

pop-up window.

– To switch it on again, press any infotainment

– Search by lines in lists: Briefly pressthe

display.

button → fig. 24 or tap on the

function buttons

.

– Search by pages in lists: short press on the

display above or below the scrollable mark

. OR: short press-

C

The function buttons

o

→ fig. 29 .

– Search through pages quickly in long lists:

Press and hold on the screen above or below

the scrolling mark.

– Quickly scroll through long lists: Place your

finger on the scrolling mark and move it

across the screen without removing it. When

you have reached the desired position,

remove your finger from the scroll mark.

size.

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47

Main menu Settings (CAR)

Please note

and at the beginning of this chapter on page 38.

Fig. 30 Infotainment system with navigation function (RNS 850): main menu Settings (CAR).

Fig. 31 Infotainment system without navigation function (RCD 550): main menu Settings (CAR).

Function button: Function

Explanation of fig. 30 and fig. 31 :

Service

: Service menu → page 49

: Hybrid menu → p. 47

A

Displays the steering angle and, if

applicable, the active differential lock.

Hybrid

Offroad

: Shows the steering angle and, if

applicable, the active differential lock. → fig.

B

Displays a compass with the current sea

direction.

A

30 , shows a compass with the current

C

Display of the current altitude.

B

C

the altitude .

driving direction

D

Hybrid: indication of power flow and state of

charge of the high voltage battery

From the main menu, always go to the last

active menu by pressing the function button .

p. 47.

If the checkbox of a function button is ticked , it

means that the function at

issue is activated.

Open the main menu Settings (CAR):

– Switch on the ignition.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

– Press the function button of the menu in

which you want to make the settings.

Function button: Function

Assistants

: Assistants menu → p. 29.

Settings

: Settings menu → p. 49.

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Function button: Function

Power flow

Hybrid Menu

: Indication of the power flow and

state of charge of the high voltage battery.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

Trip data

: Display of various vehicle values, e.g.

average speed and fuel consumption.

– Switch on the ignition.

Consumption

: Indication of fuel consumption and

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

high battery regeneration

Hybrid

function button .

voltage from the start of the march.

By pressing the function

button

is always

passed

to the last menu that was active.

Changes made in the setting menus are

automatically applied when you exit the menus.

menus.

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked

, it means that the function is activated.

Visualisation of energy flow

Please note

and at the beginning of this chapter on page 38.

Fig. 32 Power flow symbols (variant 1). On the left: instrument cluster. Right: infotainment system.

Fig. 33 Power flow symbols (variant 2). On the left: Instrument cluster. Right: infotainment system

.

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49

Both the instrument cluster display and the

infotainment system display the energy flows of

the hybrid drive system with symbols and

arrows.

Explanation of the symbols of the energy flow display when the vehicle is stationary fig. 32 and fig.

33:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Representation of the combustion engine on the instrument cluster display

Display of propulsion on the instrument panel display

Display of the high voltage battery on the instrument panel display

Display of the combustion engine on the infotainment system screen

Display of the propulsion on the infotainment system screen

Display of the high-voltage battery on the infotainment system display

Display of the electric motor on the infotainment system screen

Meaning of the colours

Colour

On the infotainment system display

Energy flow from combustion engine (operation mode with combustion

engine)

Orange

Energy flow from the high-voltage battery (operating mode: "high voltage" mode)

(e.g., the electric motor)

Blue

Power flow to the high voltage battery (battery charging)

Green

Energy recovery by deceleration or braking (load)

Function button: Function

Assistants Menu

Side Assist (lane change assistant)

: To make settings

for the lane change assistant (Side Assist) → p.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

225.

Front Assist (surveillance system)

: To make

– Switch on the ignition.

adjustments to the Front Assist surveillance

system.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

→

p. 207.

Assistants

function button .

Proactive occupant protection

: To activate or de-

activate proactive occupant protection.

p. 65.

Traffic sign detection

Pressing the function button

to the last menu that was active.

is always passed on

→

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,

it means that the function is activated.

: To make settings for the

traffic sign detection system → p. 31.

Parking distance control

Adjustments to the parking distance control →

p. 235.

: To carry out

Function button: Function

ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)

: To make

adjustments to the adaptive cruise control

(ACC).

Changes made in the setting menus are

automatically applied when you exit the menus.

menus.

→

p. 207.

settings in the lane departure warning assistant

(Lane Assist) → p. 221.

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Function button: Function

Adjusting the seats

Settings menu

: To make adjustments to the front

seats → page 54.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

Vehicle key

: For making adjustments to the

comfort opening and closing → page 106.

– Switch on the ignition.

Central locking

: To make settings for the central

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

locking → page 91.

Settings

function button .

function button

always takes

Vehicle ID/key number

: To view the vehicle VIN

and the number of synchronised keys → p.

388.

Pressing the

Tyre pressure control

you back to the last active menu.

: To make adjustments to

the tyre pressure control system → page 336.

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,

it means that the function is activated.

Garage door opener

: To make settings on the

garage door opener → p. 110.

Function button: Function

Changes made in the setting menus are

automatically applied when you exit the menus.

menus.

Time format

: To select the format in which the

time is to be displayed (12 or 24 hours) by

pressing the desired option.

OR: select the format in which the time is to be

displayed → p. 50.

Service Menu

Date format

: To select the format in which the

date is to be displayed by pressing the desired

option.

OR: select the format in which the date is to be

displayed → p. 50.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 38.

– Switch on the ignition.

Set the time

: To set the time, press the arrows

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

OK

and and confirm the change with

.

Service

function button .

Settings

– OR: Press the

function button, then

OR: set the time

Service & Controls

.

Set the date

: Set the date by pressing the

OK

arrows and and confirm the change with

OR: set the date p. 50.

Units

.

Display of the current oil level → page 320 and

service messages → page 24

: To make adjustments relating to the

By pressing the function

button

is always passed

to the last menu that was active.

units that are displayed by pressing the desired

options.

OR: make adjustments to the displayed units →

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,

it means that the function is activated.

Function button: Function

Service and controls

: To make settings for the

Reset oil change service

: To reset the service

service interval indicator → p. 24 and to activate

or deactivate the service position of the

windscreen wipers → p. 138. To view the

current oil level → p. 320 and the service

messages → p. 24.

interval display → p. 24.

Service position wiper blades

: To activate or

deactivate the service position of the wiper

blades.

→

p. 138.

OR: menu Service