2025 Volkswagen Caddy Instrument Cluster User Guide
The instrument cluster of the 2025 Volkswagen Caddy provides a contemporary, lucid display of crucial driving data. It improves driver awareness and convenience with user-friendly graphics and digital readouts, guaranteeing a safer, more connected driving experience on every trip.
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Introduction to the instrument cluster
The vehicle is equipped with a digital instrument cluster. The instrument cluster indicates basic information, such as speed.
The following functions may also be available, depending on the equipment:
- Various menus, e.g. for driver assist systems.
- Status displays for the driver assist systems.
- Display messages.
- Warning and indicator lamps.
- Information on consumption and range.
The content of the menus can be individually adapted and settings can be adjusted.
WARNING
Operating the instrument cluster and the Infotainment system can distract you from the road. If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
- Always drive with your full attention and responsibly.
- Never operate the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
- Adjust all settings in the instrument cluster and Infotainment system only when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
The display may be switched off if there is a serious fault in the instrument cluster. The red central warning lamp may additionally light up. Warnings can no longer be displayed. This can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can cause accidents, serious injuries and even death.
- Park the vehicle safely.
- Seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.
- You may find that system settings, such as personal convenience settings and programming, have been changed or deleted when you start the engine after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been fully discharged, replaced or after a jump start. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 12-volt vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
- When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside temperature is higher.
Overview of Digital Cockpit Pro
The Digital Cockpit Pro is a digital instrument cluster in the Pro version, with extended functions and a high-resolution TFT colour display. In addition to the standard round instruments, e.g. rev counter, users can also choose from various secondary displays to view additional data. Depending on the equipment, the navigation map can also be displayed. The term “digital instrument cluster” is used below to refer to the Digital Cockpit Pro.
- Secondary displays and pop-ups: Situation-dependent information, e.g. status of driver assist systems.
- Main display area.
- Secondary displays.
- Status display, e.g. engaged gear selector position.
Operating the digital instrument cluster
Operating the digital instrument cluster (illustration).
If any priority 1 warnings are displayed, you will be unable to open any menus . You can confirm and hide some warnings using the 
button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Adjusting views in the display area
You can adjust the views in the display area manually.
- Press the
button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Classic
Illustration of the round instrument view.
Modern
Illustration of the tile view.
Special
Alternative displays, e.g. Sport, can be shown here, depending on equipment.
Changing the main display
You can manually change the focus of the main display.
- Press the arrow buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Navigation
Navigation map and information for route guidance.
Driver assist systems
Display of active driver assist systems.
Driving data
Display of current driving time, current distance covered, average speed and consumption.
- Before starting and after switching off the engine, a display with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage, will be shown.
Selecting secondary displays
- Use the button to select the left-hand or right-hand secondary display area.
- Use the
arrow buttons and to select your preferred secondary display. - Press the button to confirm your selection.
Showing and hiding secondary displays
- Hold down the
button.
Configuring secondary displays
To select which secondary displays are available in the secondary display area, you can configure the secondary displays according to your wishes:
- Use the button to select the left-hand or right-hand secondary display area.
- Use the arrow buttons
to navigate to the Settings menu and to open this menu. - Press the
button to make your changes.
A tick
indicates that the relevant secondary display is activated. - To return to menu selection, press the
button.
The secondary displays can be configured or hidden independently of each other.
Navigation map in the digital instrument cluster
The digital instrument cluster may be able to display a detailed navigation map, depending on the vehicle equipment. You can adjust the size of the navigation map to any given size. To select the preferred map size:
- Press the arrow buttons and button on the multifunction steering wheel to open the Navigation display area.
- To zoom in and out, press the
button and use the arrow buttons 
to adjust the desired map size. - Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel to show or hide the secondary displays.
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings or display information as described. If the fault persists, consult a suitably qualified workshop.
WARNING
Operating the instrument cluster and the Infotainment system can distract you from the road. If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
- Always drive with your full attention and responsibly.
- Never operate the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
- Adjust all settings in the instrument cluster and Infotainment system only when the vehicle is stationary.
Information displays on the digital instrument cluster
Possible displays in the main display area of the digital instrument cluster
The main displays depend on the equipment and can display different information depending on the equipment
- Outside temperature display.
- Road signs detected by the Advanced Road Sign Display system.
- Driver assist systems .
- Gear-change indicator .
- Open doors, bonnet and boot lid.
- Speed warning for winter tyres.
- Maximum speed limit.
- Infotainment system and navigation information.
- Radiator fan run-on.
- Engine code (EC)
- Personalisation: Welcome.
- Range .
- Service interval display.
- Time.
- Warning and information messages
- Warning and indicator lamps.
- Selector lever position for automatic gearbox.
Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature falls below approximately +4°C (+39°F), the temperature display also shows a snowflake symbol . This symbol remains lit until the outside temperature rises above +6°C( +43°F) .
In the following situation, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.
- When the vehicle is stationary.
- When the auxiliary heater is being used.
- When travelling at very low speeds.
The measuring range is between -45°C (-49°F) and +76°C (+169°F).
WARNING
Roads may be icy at low outside temperatures, also above freezing. There is an increased risk of accidents on icy roads. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Drive with particular care if the symbol is displayed on the instrument cluster display.
- Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.
- Never rely only on the outside temperature display.
Gear-change indicator
A recommended gear for reducing fuel consumption may be displayed while the vehicle is in motion .
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid
The digital instrument cluster indicates if any doors, the bonnet or boot lid are open once the vehicle has been unlocked and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, an acoustic warning is also given.
Speed warning for winter tyres
A display in the digital instrument cluster indicates when you have exceeded the set maximum speed. Speed warning settings can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.
Maximum speed limiter
The customer-specific maximum speed limiter restricts the vehicle speed to a set maximum value that cannot be exceeded. This maximum speed can only be set by a suitably qualified workshop.
If you start the vehicle’s engine when the maximum speed limit has been set, the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display. The set maximum speed is also indicated by a text message.
WARNING
The set maximum speed limit can make overtaking difficult. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
- Always adapt your speed and way of driving to the set maximum speed.
- Please note that the maximum speed limit cannot be cancelled by the kickdown function.
Radiator fan run-on
This display appears after the engine has been switched off if the radiator fan continues to run. The cause of this can be:
- Exhaust gas treatment, e.g. as part of particulate filter regeneration.
- Active brake cooling after hill descent.
- Dissipation of engine heat after a high load, e.g. when towing.
Engine code
- Open the Service menu .
- Select the Engine code menu option.
Selector lever position for the automatic gearbox
The selected position and, depending on driving profile, the selected gear are displayed both on the selector lever and on the digital instrument cluster. The gear shift pattern is displayed in the instrument cluster when the brake or selector lever is operated .
Possible secondary displays in the digital instrument cluster
Depending on equipment, a configuration menu allows additional views to be configured and displayed in the secondary display area of the digital instrument cluster :
- Operating temperatures.
- Multifunction displays, e.g. Driving time/distance covered.
- Compass display.
- Charge pressure.
- Power output.
- Torque distribution.
- Navigation information.
- Telephone information.
- Destination information.
Operating temperatures
Depending on the equipment, the following operating temperatures may be displayed:
- Engine oil.
- Coolant.
- Gearbox.
Compass display
If the Compass secondary display is activated, the current compass direction in which you are driving is shown as a blue arrow with a representation of the vehicle together with a compass.
Torque distribution
The secondary display Torque distribution shows the currently present torque for each wheel individually.
Navigation information
The Navigation information secondary display shows the direction of travel using an arrow when route guidance is active. The submenu contains your home address and a list of recent destinations. You can start route guidance with the button .
Telephone
If the Telephone secondary display is activated and a mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth®, for example, the Bluetooth symbol is shown in the digital instrument cluster display. In addition, the symbol shows the charge level of the mobile phone battery The submenu displays a list of recent telephone calls and allows you to call back the displayed contacts.
Overview of the Digital Cockpit Basic
Destination information
When route guidance is active, the Destination information secondary display shows the expected journey time and the distance to the destination in km or mi.
- Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore change automatically when the user account is changed .
- Some notifications in the digital instrument cluster may be overridden by sudden events, e.g. incoming telephone calls.
- Depending on the vehicle equipment level, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.
The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with high-resolution TFT colour display in the Basic version. In addition to the standard round instruments, e.g. rev counter, users can also choose from various secondary displays to view additional data. The term “digital instrument cluster” is used below to refer to the Digital Cockpit Basic.
- Secondary displays and pop-ups: Situation-dependent information, e.g. status of driver assist systems.
- Main display area.
- Secondary displays.
- Status display, e.g. engaged gear selector position.
Operating the digital instrument cluster
If any priority 1 warnings are displayed, you will be unable to open any menus . You can confirm and hide some warnings using the button on the multifunction steering wheel .
Adjusting views in the display area
You can adjust the speedometer, rev counter or driver assist system views in the display area manually.
- Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Classic
Central display of the speedometer or rev counter round instrument views.
Modern
Central display of the driver assist systems view.
Before starting and after switching off the engine, a display with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage, will be shown.
Selecting secondary displays
- Use the button to select the left-hand or right-hand secondary display area.
- Use the arrow buttons to select your preferred secondary display.
- Press the button to confirm your selection.
Showing and hiding secondary displays
- Hold down the button.
Configuring secondary displays
To select which secondary displays are available in the secondary display area, you can configure the secondary displays according to your wishes:
- Use the button to select the left-hand or right-hand secondary display area.
- Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Settings menu and to open this menu.
- Press the button to make your changes.
A tick indicates that the relevant secondary display is activated. - To return to menu selection, press the button.
- The secondary displays can be configured or hidden independently of each other.
- If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings or display information as described. If the fault persists, consult a suitably qualified workshop.
WARNING
Operating the instrument cluster and the Infotainment system can distract you from the road. If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
- Always drive with your full attention and responsibly.
- Never operate the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
- Adjust all settings in the instrument cluster and Infotainment system only when the vehicle is stationary.
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