Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the equipment level, the scale divisions may look slightly different in type 2 ⇒ Fig. 11
.
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 10 or ⇒ Fig. 11:
Speedometer in km/h or in mph and km/h, depending on vehicle.
Displays⇒ Displays.
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the
odometer.
button briefly to switch between the trip recorder and the
- Press the
button for about 5 seconds to reset the trip recorder and any
other indicators in the multifunction display ⇒ Volkswagen information system.
Fuel gauge⇒ Filling the tank.
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).The start of the red
zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the
engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. It is advisable to change up a gear or lift
your foot off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone ⇒
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Setting button for the clock or for switching between outside temperature display and
clock.
- To set the clock, select the time display if not already selected. To do this, push the
rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 12② up or down, or press setting button ⇒ Fig. 11⑥.
- Press and hold the
- Press the
button to mark the hour display so that it flashes.
button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
button again briefly to select the minute display so that it flashes.
button to continue. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
button again to finish setting the clock.
- Press the
- Press the
- Press the
NOTICE
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When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading
the engine.
The needle on the rev counter should only briefly tip into the red area. Damage to the
engine may otherwise be incurred.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Other instruments, such as the outside temperature display, can be shown in the screen of
the portable navigation device (delivered by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and
renewal of parts.
Displays
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the
instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 10② or ⇒ Fig. 11②:
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Warning and information displays
Distance displays
Time
Outside temperature
Selector lever positions ⇒ Changing gear
Gear-change indicator (manual gearbox) ⇒ Changing gear
Multifunction display (MFD) ⇒ Volkswagen information system
Service interval display ⇒ Service interval display
Start/stop system status display ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
Fuel gauge ⇒ Filling the tank
Belt status display for the rear seats ⇒ Seat belts
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