2024 Volkswagen Golf R Owner’s Manual

In the hot hatch category, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R represents the pinnacle of performance and adaptability. The Golf R has a long history of combining pleasure from driving a vehicle with practicality. With a turbocharged engine that promises exhilarating performance on both metropolitan streets and twisting roads, the 2024 version is expected to have even more power and accuracy. Excellent traction and control are guaranteed by its all-wheel-drive system, and a sophisticated cabin with a contemporary tech suite provides comfort. The Golf R is a favourite among drivers who are both fanatics and realistic because of its subtle yet athletic look, which belies its capabilities. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R continues to set the standard for people looking for a sporty and thrilling driving experience in a small package.

Vehicle overviews

View from the front

1. Door handles ⇒ Doors and central locking button
2. Headlights ⇒ Exterior lighting
3. Sensors for assistance systems ⇒ Sensor system information, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning
4. Behind a cover: mount for towing eye ⇒ Towing
5. Behind the Volkswagen emblem: radar sensor for assistance systems ⇒ Sensor system information, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning
6. Opening lever for the hood ⇒ Opening and closing the hood
7. Windshield:
   • With VIN ⇒ Technical data
   • With windshield wipers ⇒ Operating the windshield wiper lever
   • With camera for assistance systems in the interior rearview mirror area ⇒ Sensor system information, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning
   • With rain/light sensor in the interior rearview mirror area ⇒  Rain/light sensor, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning

Rearview

1. Roof antenna ⇒ Infotainment system and aerials
2. High-mounted brake light
3. Rear window:
   • With rear window defroster ⇒ Rear window defroster
   • With rear window wiper ⇒ Operating the windshield wiper lever
   • With window antenna ⇒ Infotainment system and aerials
4. Volkswagen emblem for opening the trunk lid ⇒ Trunk lid
5. Parking systems camera area ⇒ Rear View Camera, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning
6. Number plate light ⇒ Exterior lighting
7. Behind a cover: mount for towing eye ⇒ Towing
8. Behind the bumper: radar sensor for assistance systems ⇒ Sensor system information, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning Sensors for assistance systems ⇒
9. Sensor system information, ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning
10. Mounting points for the vehicle jack ⇒ Wheel change
11. Taillights ⇒ Exterior lighting
12. Fuel filler flap ⇒ Fuel types and refueling
13. Outside mirrors ⇒ Outside mirrors
    • with Lane Change System (Side Assist) display ⇒ Lane Change System
    • with exit warning system indicator ⇒ Exit warning system

Driver door

1. Door handle
2. Central locking button to lock and unlock the vehicle ⇒ Central locking button
3. Central locking indicator light ⇒ Indicator light in the driver’s door
4. Knob for outside mirror positions and functions ⇒ Outside mirrors
5. Buttons for operating the power windows⇒ Opening and closing the windows
6. Button for deactivating the power window buttons in the rear doors ⇒ Opening and closing the windows
7. Storage compartment
   • With cup holder
   • With storage option for a reflective vest ⇒ Emergency equipment

Driver side

1. Vents ⇒ Air distribution and blower speed
2. Control panel:
   • For light functions ⇒ Headlights
   • For window heating and ventilation ⇒ Rear window defroster, ⇒ Air distribution and blower speed
3. Turn signal and high beam lever ⇒ Switching the turn signals on and off, ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off
   • With switch and buttons for driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems
4. Multi-function steering wheel controls:
   • For driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems
   • For menu selection ⇒ Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
   • For accepting telephone calls
   • For audio, navigation , ⇒ Infotainment system, ⇒ Navigation
   • For adjusting the volume
   • For voice operation activation (may not function depending on the equipment) ⇒ Voice control
   • In order to switch between the current and previous menus ⇒ Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
5. Horn
6. Instrument cluster ⇒ Overview of Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
   • With warning and indicator lights ⇒ Symbols in the instrument cluster
7. Windshield wiper/washer lever ⇒ Window wipers
   • With buttons for menu operation ⇒ Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
8. Controls:
   • For setting the temperature of the air conditioning system ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system
   • For adjusting the volume
9. Infotainment system ⇒ Infotainment system
10. Controls:
    • For the air conditioning system ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system For Driving Mode Selection ⇒ Driving Mode Selection
11. Controls:
    • For driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems
    • Button for switching the emergency flashers on or off ⇒ In case of an emergency
    • For parking and maneuvering assist systems ⇒ Parking and maneuvering
12. Pedals ⇒ Information on the pedals
13. Installation location of driver’s front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
14. Lever for adjusting the steering wheel position ⇒ Steering whe

The bottom section of the centre console

1. Button to start and stop the engine (Keyless Access with push-button start) ⇒ Starter button
2. USB sockets with charge function for external device rechargeable batteries ⇒ Wired and wireless connections, Charging Options for Mobile Devices
3. Storage compartment with function for wireless charging according to QI standard ⇒ Charging Options for Mobile Devices
4. Lever or knob:
   • For DSG® automated transmission ⇒ Automatic transmission
   • or manual transmission ⇒ Manual transmission
5. Electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake
6. Storage compartment with cup holder
7. Centre armrest with storage compartment
8. Parking lock P in vehicles with DSG automated transmission ⇒ Selector lever

Passenger’s side

1. Installation location of the front passenger’s airbag in the instrument panel ⇒ Airbag system
2. Adjustable vent ⇒ Air distribution and blower speed
3. Glove compartment with handle

Controls in the headliner

Warning and information texts
The status of some functions inside the vehicle and vehicle components are checked when the ignition is switched on or while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols in the instrument cluster display and may also be signaled audibly in some cases. The appearance of texts and symbols may vary depending on the instrument cluster version. Any malfunctions currently occurring can also be manually called up. To do this, open the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu Vehicle settings menu.

Priority 1 warning message
The red central warning light flashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols. not continue driving! There is a hazard. Check the malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately for assistance.

Priority 2 warning message
The yellow central warning light flashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols. Malfunctions or insufficient operating fluids can cause vehicle damage and vehicle malfunctions. Check the malfunction as soon as possible. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Note about information in the Owner’s Manual
You can find more information about the existing warning message in the Owner’s Manual.

Informational text
Information about various processes in the vehicle. If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols will appear consecutively for several seconds. The symbols will appear until the malfunction is corrected. 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.

Introduction to the instrument cluster
The vehicle is equipped with a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. The instrument cluster shows essential information, such as speed. In addition, the following functions, among others, are available depending on the equipment

• Various menus, such as for the driver assistance systems.
• Status displays for the driver assistance systems.
• Display messages.
• Warning and indicator lights.
• Information about economy and range.

Content can be individually adapted and settings can be changed in the menus.

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.

If there is a serious fault in the instrument cluster, the display may be turned off. The red central warning light come on. No further warnings can be displayed. This may result in vehicle breakdowns while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Safely stop the vehicle.
• See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

After starting the engine when the 12 V vehicle battery is severely drained or when it has been replaced or jump-started, the system settings, e.g. personal convenience settings and programming, and user profiles may be changed or erased. Check and correct the settings after the 12 V vehicle battery is sufficiently recharged.

Digital Instrument cluster

Overview of Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution TFT color display. By selecting different secondary displays, other displays can be shown in addition to the standard dials, such as the tachometer. The term “Volkswagen Digital Cockpit” is used to refer to the digital instrument cluster in the following.

1. Secondary displays.
2. Pop-ups: Situation-related messages, e.g. navigation information.
3. Main display area.
4. Secondary displays.
5. Digital speed display.
6. Currently engaged gear or selector lever level.

Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit

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.

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit information displays
Possible displays in the main display area of the digital instrument cluster The main displays depend on the vehicle equipment and may show different information ⇒ Overview of Volkswagen Digital Cockpit:

• Outside temperature display.
• Time and date.
• Driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems. Gear
• recommendation ⇒ Gear recommendation. Open doors, hood and trunk lid.
• Speed warning for winter tires.
• Radiator fan run-on.
• Engine code ().
• Infotainment system and navigation information.
• Range ⇒ Digital fuel gauge.
• Service interval display.
• Depending on the vehicle equipment: Status display for Active
• Cylinder Management (ACT ) ⇒ Eco tips. Detected road sign from the traffic sign recognition.
• Fuel-efficient driving .
• Selector lever position for automatic transmission.
• Warning and information texts.
• Warning and indicator lights.

Outside temperature display
When outside temperatures are colder than approximately +4 °C (approximately +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)

FAQs

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