2023 Volkswagen Jetta Displays User Guide
This Guide covers the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Displays’ sophisticated features, user interface, and customization options that improve driving and infotainment.
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Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays
Information profiles
Using the Digital Cockpit menu item in the vehicle Infotainment system vehicle settings, you can select different, topic-specific information profiles ⇒ Vehicle settings menu. Depending on the selected information profile, the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro may show additional information in the center of the dials or the dials may be hidden and the additional information shown across the entire display. The following information profiles can be selected:
- Audio. Digital display of the current audio playback
- Comfort drive Travel Assist. Visual display of various driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems.
- Distance Display of the distance driven.
- Gear indicator Display of the current gear or the selected gear.
- Speed Display of the speed.
- Navigation Graphic display of arrow navigation
- Range. Display of the range.
- Consumption Graphic display of the current consumption and the digital display of the average consumption
- Destination arrival information. Display of remaining driving time, the distance to the destination, and the estimated arrival time.
Depending on the equipment, the number and scope of the information profiles that can be selected may vary.
Possible displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro
Depending on the vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro:
- Outside temperature display.
- Driver assistance systems.
- Driving data menu and menus for various settings.
- Gear recommendation ⇒ Gear recommendation.
- Speed warnings.
- Speed warning for winter tires.
- Open doors, hood and trunk lid.
- Infotainment system and navigation information.
- Odometer displays.
Compass display. - Radiator fan run-on.
- Engine code ().
- Service interval display.
- Status display for the start-stop system ⇒ Start/Stop system.
- Phone information.
- Time.
- Selector lever position.
- Warning and information texts.
- Warning and indicator lights ⇒ Symbols in the instrument cluster.
Outside temperature display
When outside temperatures are colder than approximately +4°C (+39°F), a snowflake symbol also appears on the outside temperature display
. This symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +6 °C (+43 °F).
In the following situations, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature due to heat radiating from the engine:
- When the vehicle is stationary
- When the driving speed is very low
The measurement range is from -45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169 °F)
WARNING
Roads may be icy when outside temperatures are low, even if they are above the freezing point. There is an increased risk of an accident on icy roads. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.
- If the symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster display, drive with extra caution.
- Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
- Never rely solely on the outside temperature display.
Gear recommendation
A recommendation to select a fuel-saving gear may be displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit while driving ⇒ Gear recommendation.
Open doors, hood and trunk lid
If, after unlocking the vehicle and while driving, any doors and/or the hood or trunk lid are open, this is displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and an audible signal may also sound.
Speed warning for winter tires
If the set maximum speed is exceeded, this will be shown in the digital instrument cluster.
Settings for the speed warning can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Winter tires.
Compass display
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows an abbreviation to indicate the direction the vehicle is currently traveling, for example “NW” for northwest.
If the Infotainment system is switched on and route guidance is not active, the graphic display of a compass is also available.
Odometer displays
The odometer registers the total distance that the vehicle has driven.
The trip trip odometer shows the miles that were driven since the trip odometer was last reset.
- Reset the odometer via the Infotainment system or the service menu ⇒ Service menu.
Radiator fan run-on
This indicator appears after the ignition has been switched off, if the radiator fan continues to run.
The radiator fan may continue running due to:
- Exhaust gas post-treatment, through particulate filter regeneration, for example.
- Active brake cooling after descent.
- Dissipation of engine heat after high load, e.g. trailer mode.
Engine code (EC)
- Open the service menu ⇒ Service menu.
- Select the Engine code menu item.
Phone information
If a cell phone is connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth symbol
will be displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
The
symbol also indicates the charge level of the mobile device.
Selector lever position
The selector lever position that is engaged is shown on the left side of the selector lever and in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
If necessary, the respective gear is displayed in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit when in the D/S selector lever position and when in tiptronic mode ⇒ Automatic transmission: selecting the selector lever position.
Suitably qualified professionals can program or modify additional functions depending on the vehicle equipment. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
There are different instrument clusters; therefore the versions and appearances of the displays may vary. Malfunctions will only be indicated by indicator lights if the display does not have warning or information texts.
Some displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit may be hidden due to events that occur suddenly, e.g. incoming phone calls.
Depending on the equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic
Overview of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic
The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution TFT color display. By selecting different views, e.g. tachometer, and different displays in the main display area and in the secondary display areas, further content can be shown. The term “Volkswagen Digital Cockpit” is used to refer to the digital instrument cluster in the following.
Fig. 12 Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic in the instrument panel (general example).
- Secondary display area.
- Time, compass and temperature.
- Main display area.
- Secondary display area.
- Currently engaged gear or selector lever level.
- Active driver assistance.
- Range.
- Coolant temperature gauge.
- Fuel gauge.
Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic
Fig. 13 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (variant 1).
Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic (variant 2).
Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is displayed → page , Warning and information texts.
You can confirm and hide some messages using the
button on the multi-function steering wheel fig. 13, fig. 14.
Views in the main display area
- Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: Press the
button to switch the main display.
The following views can be shown in the display area:
- Digital View Digital speedometer with secondary displays.
- Speed Classic display of the speedometer as a dial.
- Tachometer Classic display of the tachometer as a dial.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the amount of information shown and the scope thereof may vary.
After switching off the ignition, a display is shown with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage.
In the speed and tachometer views, an additional secondary display can be configured in the center of the dial.
Selecting secondary displays
Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel: The secondary displays can be configured or hidden independently of each other. Various driving data, navigation information or information about audio playback or phone interfaces can be shown on the secondary displays. To select the secondary displays, proceed as follows:
- Select the right or left secondary display area using the
buttons. - Select the preferred secondary display usiang the
arrow buttons. - Confirm your selection with the
button.
Selecting secondary displays in the dial
Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel:
- Select the preferred secondary display using the arrow buttons.
- Confirm your selection with the
button.
If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and Infotainment system can distract you from traffic. If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur.
- Always drive attentively and responsibly.
- Never operate the instrument cluster while driving.
- Only adjust any settings in the instrument cluster or Infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.
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