Information for the driver -> Operation of the instrument panel for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

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  
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.  
Fit side of tulti-functioeering  
using the inent panel nus.  
menu  
ignition.  
The service message is switched off afte
a few seconds when the engine is  
started.  
ge or the pictogramof a vehicleis  
ed, press the bOuKtton on  
multi-function steering wheel fig. 21.  
Tnge from one menu option to another  
OK  
The steering wheel can be operated either by  
pressing the button on thon  
steering wheel or by pre
the multi-function steeri
main keyress the  
o
several times  
For vehicles with
Service or the Ma
vehicle is equipp
If the 12-volt battery h
a long period of time, it
calculate the number of d
servihis cause the
inect calculations. In this cas
ntenance 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.  
count.  
Press the button button on the multifunction steering  
wheel  
fig. 21 to access the submenu.  
aximum permissible levep. 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.  
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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 ss is stored. The next  
time the button essed and held  
in the direction of te  
combination of assis
switched on.  
- If the multifunction steering wheel is used  
to operate the vehicle, press the→  
button,  
Press the  
or fig. 21 to change directly  
.
to another menu within the main menu  
If necessary, press the buttons  
.
several times  
If nssistance system cted in the  
Assits menu, they wiconnected.  
Driver assistance systems key  
Malfunction he driver atance systems  
y  
here is a fthe yellow dicator light  
n in the instnt panedisplay. Carry  
ollowing opera:  
h the ignition off and on again.  
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 assista
With the button oeam  
lever, the driver the  
Assistants me
Operation and visualisation in the  
infotainment system  
p. 29.  
If no assistan
approx. 5 second
pscreen.  
Introduction to the topic  
Switching driver assistann 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 arto open the Assistants  
menu.  
e.g. menu settings, radio and navigation  
system.  
Select the assistasystem in question and  
switch it on or ofp. 29. If the check box  
on the functioutton is marked , the  
tem 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.  
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 y 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
properly secd could be throwhe  
passenger cotment and caury in  
the event of sudmanoeuvres, king 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.  
ce or attacternal devin  
n the windn, on or r the  
"AIRBAG" osteering  
oard or seat bats, or  
ese areas and the occupants.  
vices could cause serious injury in  
nt of an accident, particularly if the  
ags 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.  
WARNG  
WARNING  
he armrest could restrict the freedom of  
ovement of the driver's arms, which could  
ad to an accident and serious injury.  
When switching or
source, be aware th
raised suddenly.  
Always keep the armrest closed when  
driving.  
Turthe basi
nging audio source
WARNING  
If the casing of a CD or DVD player is opened,  
injuries may occur due to invisible laser  
radiation.  
WARNING  
riving recommendations traffic signs  
splayed by the navigatiostem may differ  
m the actual situation.  
Have CD or DVD players repaired only by  
specialised repair shops.  
ffic signs and traffic ulations take  
pdence over driviecommendations  
and ation syindications.  
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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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 rea
Do not use prinia. Prints  
and coatings mamage  
the reader.  
Do not insert 8 cm ally  
shped CDs or DVDs
Dt insert DVD-PluDisc or Flip  
Dischey are thickean CDs.  
convenl.  
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
Please note  
and at the beginning 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 Intro
/
: Press to open the general CD menu RCD 550 booklet, cher Radio Mode an
Memory card slot: Insert a compatible memory card into the memord slot, with the lot cut  
out first and facing to the right, until it clicks into place.  
8
Adjustment button: its function depends on the currentlactive mode.  
Turn in all Radio modes to tune stations or chanand press  
to start and stop automatic playback (Scan).  
Turn in Media mode to change track (titlo start or stop matic  
playback (Scan).  
CLIMATE  
9
: Press this infotainment button tntrol and heating settings.  
: Press this infotainment key to access the nd system settings.  
: Press this infotainhe vehicle system settings.  
p. 146.  
10 SETUP  
11 CAR  
12 PHONE  
: Press this he telephomanagement system see RCD  
550, chapter Mobilithout a mobile phone interface, the sound of  
the current audio
13 MEDIA  
: Press this iMedia mode and change the media source →  
RCD 550 booklet, ch
14 RA
this infotto Radio mode and change the frequency band →  
D 550 booklet, chapter ode  
.
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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 butt
Above the infotainment buttons is the  
infotainment system display. The screen is  
touch-sensitive and is operated by pressing wit
the fingers or otherwise touching the screen  
surface.  
Legend to fig. 24:  
1
Rotary pushbutton  
Press to switch the device on and off
Turn to change the basic volume p. 37
Infotainment keor video s.  
2
RADIO  
: SwiNS 850 bo, chapter Radio and Media mode.  
MEDIA  
: Swor video soe) RNS 850 booklet, chapter Radio  
and Med
3
4
Setting bucurrently active mode p. 37.  
To highligthe knob and to select the mar- ket entry, press  
the knob (t).  
change somap scale).  
To repeat a navring active destination guidance, press it.  
Infotainment keys to ope navigation functions RNS 850 booklet, chapter Navigation.  
NAV  
: Press this infotainment button to open the main Navigation menu.  
TRAFFIC  
: Preis infotainment button to receive an overview of the current traffic situation.  
: Press thfotainment key to access the menu and system settings.  
CAR  
SETUP  
5
6
7
8
: Press thiotainment key to access the vehicle and system settings.  
ess 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 volu
To switch the device on or off manually, briefly  
press the rotary push button .  
Please note and at the beg
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  
His executed  
Turn volume contrnob  
or press thtton on tulti-  
nction steewheel age 14.  
R
The infotainment system is permanently  
attached to the vehicle. It is not possible t
use-  
rn the volume rol knob  
anticlockwise or press the button  
on the multi-function display p.  
14.  
lo in another vehicle.  
.  
If the 12-volt battery is disconnected, turn  
the ignition off before switching it back on.  
the team.  
Changthe basic volume are shown on the  
infotainmsystem display by means of a  
bar". Durinthis time, no other operations can  
e performed on the system.  
Infotainment ro
and buttons  
me volume settings and adaptations can be  
eset in the infotainment system.  
RCD 550 notebook or RNS 850 notebook.  
Please note and at 
chapter on page 38.  
Rotpushbuons  
Teft-hand rotary pushbutton 
Suppress the sound of the equipment  
- Turn the volume knob anticlockwise until is  
displayed.  
is the volume control or the on/off  
tton.  
In vehicles without a mobile phone interface,  
the sound can also be switched off by  
e right-hand rotary push ton fig8. 23  
o
PHONE  
pressing the infotainment button.  
is the setting bn.  
.
Infotent keys  
While the sound of the equipment is muted  
(MUTE), the played media source is stopped.  
The keys 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  
that of  
o
infotainment  
If the basic volume has risen too high in the  
which differ in part in the labelling of some of the  
.
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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Instruction manual  
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.  
.
Inactive function buttons (greyed out) cannot  
be selected at this tim
Navigating through
To return from a subm
p
press the function butto
rior.  
From ETUP menus, yoo back step by  
step to tst menu that wpen by pressing  
the function ton .  
vigation, yan undo thtered address  
ep by stey pressithe function  
Fig. 25 Main menu SETUP (RNS 850).  
step by step to previous menu  
submenu, in some lists you can press the  
ion button , e.g. when searching for MP3  
s on a data carrier fig. 28  
.
Pop-up window  
ome function buttons display the selected  
ng in an "option window". If a button has  
an on window, an arrow appears fig. 26  
.
...  
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
Explanation of fig.
ar: Display
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: seah in lists (scroll the  
Initiate functions or activate them in the  
"
checkboxes".  
D
E
Option windowstting of further options  
by means of adonal 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: vation and deactivation of  
functions oications.  
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  
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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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.  
Figlist in Audio e (RCD 550
Fig. 27 Sound settings (RCD 550).  
Some objects can be scrolled in a pedefined  
area, e.g. the scrollable butt
To do this, place your fi
move it across the scr
it.  
g. 29 List to select audio files for import (RNS  
0).  
This allows settings to
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.  
Chanettinwith the sc
ce your finger on the scrd  
move it across the screen without  
removing it.  
Marking and activating entries in a list using  
the set button  
OR: press the left or rigunction button on  
he scale to move the delectable button  
ogressively.  
Simple lists without additional function buttons  
that are only used to select entries  
fig. 28 can also be operated by means of the  
click on a point n the scale. The  
scre button wilmp' directly to  
that pl
.
setting knob fig. 23  
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  
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 d in the system  
settings, in radio or aime is  
displayed in the status r a  
few seconds. The statioe
above or below it. This d
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.  
deacted in the system
All indicatiare only dayed after  
mplete restf the infotaint system.  
a
0: switch ofdisplay  
RNS 850: search in lists (scroll the screen
menus the disan be switched off.  
If more entries can be selected in a list
than can fit on the display, function
scrolling the display fig. 29 or a scr
on the right side of the display fig. 2
displayed.  
Extras  
the  
ss the  
function utton .  
Screen off  
function button in the  
pop-up window.  
To switch it on again, press any infotainment  
Search by lines in lists: Brpressthe  
display.  
button fig. 24 or tap on the  
function buttons  
Search by pages e  
display above
. OR: short
The function
Search throug
Press and hold w  
lling mark
Quickly scroll through lyour  
finger on the scrolling mark and move it  
across the screen ithout removing it. When  
you have reachee desired position,  
remove your fingom the scroll mark.  
size.  
Information for the driver  
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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 ngs (CAR).  
Fig. 31 Infotainment systCD 550): mmenu Settings (CAR).  
unction button: Function  
Explanation of fig. 30 a
ervice  
: Service menu page 49  
: Hybrid menu p. 47  
A
Displays the steerin
applicable, the active
Hybrid  
Offroad  
: Shows the steering angle and, if  
applicable, the active differential lock. fig.  
B
Dimpass with
ection.  
30 , shows a compass with the current  
Display of the current altitude.  
the altitude .  
driving direction  
Hybrid: indication of por flow and state of  
charge of the high voltbattery  
From the main menu, always go to the last  
active menu by pressing the function button .  
If the checkbox of a function button is ticked , it  
means that the function at  
issue is activated.  
Othe main menu Settin(CAR):  
Swon the ignition
Press th
ment 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  
Press the  
infotainment button.  
high battery regeneration  
Hybrid  
function button .  
voltage from the start f the march.  
By pressing the function  
button  
is always  
passed  
to the last menu that was active.  
Changes made in the
automatically applied w
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 c38.  
Fig. 32 Power fl: instrument cluster. Right: infotainment system.  
Fig. 33 Power flow symbols (variant 2). On the left: Instrument cluster. Right: infotainment system  
.
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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.  
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
Energy flow from combperation mwith comion  
engine)  
Orange  
Energy flow from y (operating mohigh voltage" mode)  
(e.g., the elect
Blue  
Power flow to the (battery charging)  
Green  
Energy recovery by dr braking (load)  
Functutton: Function  
Assistants Menu  
Side Assist change assistant)  
: To make settings  
or the lane change assistant (Side Assist) p.  
Please note and at 
chapter on page 38.  
25.  
ront Assist (surveillance system)  
: To make  
Switch on the ignitio
djustments to the Front Assist surveillance  
system.  
CAR  
Press the  
Pre
infotain
p. 207.  
nts  
functio
Proactive occupant protection  
: To activate or de-  
activate proactive occupant protection.  
p. 65.  
Traffic sign detection  
Ping the function button  
he last menu that was active.  
ied on  
the checkbox of the funn button is ticked ,  
means that the function itivated.  
: 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  
ction button: Function  
Adaptive Cruise Control)  
o make  
adjuts to the adae 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  
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 ronised keys p.  
388.  
Pressing the  
Tyre pressure control  
you back to the last active menu.  
: ents to  
the tyre pressure contr
If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,  
it means that the function is activated.  
Garage door opener  
: To on the  
garadoor opener p.
Function button: Function  
Changes e in the settinnus are  
automaticalplied when yxit 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
displayed p. 50.  
e Menu  
Date format  
: To select the format in w
date is to be displayed by pressing t
option.  
OR: select the format in which the date is t
displayed p. 50.  
note and at the beginning of this  
pter on page 38.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Set the time  
: To set the arrows  
CAR  
Press the  
ess the  
infotainment button.  
and and confirm t
Service  
function button .  
Settings  
OPress the  
function button, then  
OR: set the time  
Service & Controls  
.
Set the date  
: Se
arrows and an
OR: set the date 
Units  
Display of the current oil level page 320 and  
service messages page 24  
: To make ad
By pressing the function  
button  
is always passed  
to the last menu that was active.  
units that are displayed desired  
options.  
OR: make adjustmens 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  
: Take settings for the  
Reset oil change service  
: To reset the service  
service interval indir p. 24 and to activate  
or deactivate the sce position of the  
indscreen wipep. 138. To view the  
oil lp. 320 and the service  
messagp. 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  
Lights and visibility  
: To adjust the exterior  
lighting, ambient lighting and interior lighting  
p. 128.  
Instrument cluster  
: To make settings for the  
instrument cluster p. 24.  
Information for the driver  
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RNS 850  
Main menu Settings (SETUP)  
Function button: Function  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 38.  
Language  
: To select the desired language for  
texts and acoustic indications.  
SETUP  
- Press the infotainment button  
for  
Units  
: To set the units of measurement of the  
open the main Settings menu.  
vehicle's displays (e.g. for  
The navigation instructions on the duration and  
distance of a route).  
- Press the function button of the menu in which  
you want to  
you want to make the settings.  
Time/date  
: To set time and d
The system and display settings are described in  
this chapter. Other settings are described in the  
operating instructions for the radio or navigation  
system concerned.  
RCD 550 booklet RNS 850 booklet, chapter  
Settings.  
Factory settings  
: To reset the factory  
settings p. 50.  
Version data  
: The hard- ware a
version of the equipment is ind
For the er functioning o
infotainmestems it is impnt to  
From the main Settings menu, always go to the last  
active menu by pressing the function button .  
in the  
that the date and tare set corre
vehi
.
Adjustments without graduation are made at  
the pan-size by means of a sliding knob .  
If the checkbox of a function button is ticked ,  
it means that the function at  
issue is activated.  
ange the diay  
te and at the beginning of this  
r on page 38.  
System settings  
The ay language can be changed.  
Please note and , at t
chapter, on page 38.  
in the  
Press main menu  
function tton  
Settings.  
Language  
Select the desired language from the list.  
Press the infotainm
System  
Press the  
func
RCD 5
Reset to factory settings  
Fion button: Function  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 38.  
ow time  
: To activate or deactivate the time  
splay.  
actory settings  
: To reset thvice to the  
ctory settings p. 50.  
RCD 550  
Restoring the original status cancels the settings  
made and deletes the entries.  
on  
: Indicates the harde and software  
veof the equipment
Factory Settings  
Press the  
function button .  
Reset  
To restore the original status, press the  
function button.  
RNS 850  
Resetting the factory settings deletes, depending  
on the selected settings, the entries in the  
and adjustments made  
.
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Instruction manual  
     
Scroll down the list and click on the last  
Security  
Factory Settings  
function button  
.
In the Factory Settings selection menu, activate  
the checkboxes in front of the entries to be  
deleted.  
General indications  
Driving preparations and driving safety  
Reset  
Press the  
function button .  
Confirm the following security query with  
For your own safety and that of your passengers  
and other road users, please observe the  
Reset  
the function button  
.
following points beforand while driving →  
Check that the lightind indicators are  
functioning corre
:
Music files stored on the device's media (hard  
disk) must be deleted manually RNS 850  
Radio and Media  
booklet, chapter  
.
Check the tyre pressure
336,  
. 287.  
Display settings  
Ensure all windows are and offer  
good ility.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 38.  
Never block ir inlet to thngine and  
never coveengine witankets or  
ulating mas page 3.  
SETUP  
Press the infotainment  
button.  
objects and ggage securely in the  
ge racks, in the gage compartment  
, if necessary, on te roof page 266.  
Display  
Press the  
function button .  
RCD 550  
sure that nothing can prevent you from  
operating the pedals at all times.  
Function button: Function  
Brightness  
: To modify the brightness of the  
display by means of a scrollable button .  
When transporting children, use  
a
child  
restraint system suitable for their weight  
and height p. 76.  
Confirmation tone  
: To aate the  
confirmation signtion  
button on the d
Ere that the front seats, head restraints and  
rors are adjusted to the height of the  
occupants.  
RNS 850  
p. 54, p. 141.  
Function butto
Wear footwear that provides good support for  
the feet when operating the pedals.  
Brightness  
screen.  
: To a
Make sure that the mat in the footwell on the  
driver's side clears the area of the pedals  
and is securely fixed.  
onfirn tone  
: Thhen  
pressing a function buttoy is  
activated.  
Adopt a correct seating position before and  
during the journey. This also applies to the  
other occupants of the vehicle.  
Day/Night  
: To set thmap display mode.  
Daytime  
mode.  
Night  
: The masplay remains in daytime  
p. 54.  
Before driving, fasten your seatbelt correctly and  
keep it fastened correctly during the journey.  
This also applies to other passengers in the  
vehicle page 56.  
: The map lay remains in night  
mode.  
utomatic  
: Tday or night mode of the map  
cending on whether the dipped  
beam is on or off.  
is on or not.  
Security  
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