2025 Volkswagen Golf Instrument Cluster User Guide

2025 Volkswagen Golf Instrument Cluster User Guide

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Volkswagen Introduction to instrument cluster Guide

The vehicle is equipped with a digital instrument cluster. The instrument cluster displays basic information such as speed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following functions may also be available:

• Various menus, e.g. for driver assist systems.
• Status displays for driver assist systems.
• Display messages.
• Warning and indicator lamps.
• Information on consumption and range.

The content can be individually customised and settings adjusted in the menus.

WARNING
Operating the instrument cluster and Infotainment system can distract you from the road. If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Drive with your full attention and with responsibility.
• 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 also 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.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
• Seek expert assistance.

1. When you start the engine after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been totally discharged, replaced or after a jump start, you may find that system settings, such as personal convenience settings and programming, have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 12-volt vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
2. When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than at warm outside temperatures.

Overview of Digital Cockpit Pro version
The Digital Cockpit Pro version is a digital instrument cluster with high-resolution TFT colour display. In addition to the standard round instruments such as the rev counter, users can also choose from various secondary displays to view additional data. The term “digital instrument cluster Pro” is used below to refer to the Digital Cockpit Pro version.

1. Secondary displays and pop-ups: situation-dependent information (e.g. driver assist system status).
2. Main display area.
3. Secondary displays.
4. Status display, e.g. engaged gear.

Operating the digital instrument cluster Pro

Fig. 1 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel: operating the digital instrument cluster Pro (variant 1).

Fig. 2 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel:
operating the digital instrument cluster Pro (variant 2). 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.

1. Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Classic
Display of the round instrument view.

Modern
Display of the tile view.

Special
Depending on equipment, alternative views, e.g. sport, can be shown here.

Changing the main display
You can change the focus of the main display manually.

1. 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 average and current consumption.

A display with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage, is shown before starting and after switching off the engine.

Selecting secondary displays

1. Depending on equipment, select the right or left secondary display area with the button.
2. Select the desired secondary display with the arrow buttons
3. Confirm the selection with the button.

Showing or hiding secondary displays

1. Press and hold the button.

Configuring secondary displays
You can configure the secondary displays according to your preferences in order to select which secondary displays are available in the secondary display area:

1. Depending on equipment, select the right or left secondary display area with the button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Settings menu and open this menu.
3. Press the button to make the changes.
   A tick indicates that the corresponding secondary display is activated.
4. Depending on equipment, press the button to return to the menu selection.

The secondary displays can be configured or hidden independently of each other.

Navigation map on the digital instrument cluster Pro
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the digital instrument cluster Pro is able to display a detailed navigation map. The size of the navigation map can be adjusted continuously. To select the preferred map size:

1. To open the Navigation display area, press the arrow buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
2. To zoom in and out, press the button and use the arrow buttons to adjust the desired map size.
3. Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel to show and hide the secondary displays.

If warnings about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear different. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

WARNING
Operating the instrument cluster and Infotainment system can distract you from the road. If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Drive with your full attention and with responsibility.
• 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 Pro

Possible displays in the main display area of the digital instrument cluster Pro
The main displays depend on the vehicle equipment and may display different information for the respective equipment :

• Outside temperature display.
• Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system.
• Driver assist systems .
• Gear-change indicator .
• Open doors, bonnet and boot lid.
• Speed warning for winter tyres.
• 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 (around +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 or fatal injuries.

• 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
When driving, a recommendation may be displayed to select a fuel-saving gear .

Open doors, bonnet and boot lid
The digital instrument cluster Pro 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 Pro indicates when you have exceeded the set maximum speed. Speed warning settings can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system .

Radiator fan run-on
This display appears after the engine has been switched off if the

radiator fan is in after-run mode.
An after-run time of the radiator fan may be caused by the following:

• Exhaust gas treatment, e.g. during particulate filter regeneration.
• Active brake cooling after driving down hills.
• Dissipation of engine heat after vehicle operation under high loads, e.g. trailer towing.

Engine code

1. Open the Service menu .
2. Select the Engine code menu option.

Selector lever position for automatic gearbox
The selected position and, depending on driving profile, the selected gear are displayed both on the selector lever and in the digital instrument cluster Pro. The gear shift pattern is displayed in the instrument cluster Pro upon actuation of the brake or selector lever .

Possible secondary displays in the digital instrument cluster Pro

Depending on equipment, a configuration menu allows additional views to be configured and displayed in the secondary display area of the digital instrument cluster Pro (→ Digital instrument cluster (Pro)) :

• Operating temperatures.
• Torque.
• Driving data displays, e.g. Driving time/Distance covered.
• G-meter.
• Compass display.
• Charge pressure.
• Power output.
• Torque distribution.
• Navigation information.
• Telephone information.
• Destination information.

Operating temperatures
The following operating temperatures may be displayed, depending on the vehicle equipment:

• Engine oil.
• Coolant.
• Gearbox.

G-meter
The longitudinal and lateral acceleration resulting from driving is continuously measured in theG -meter secondary display.
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 in combination with a compass.

Torque distribution
The secondary display Torque distribution shows the currently present torque individually for each wheel.

Navigation information
When route guidance is active, the Navigation information secondary displays shows an arrow to indicate the direction of travel.
The submenu contains the home address and a list of recent destinations. You can start route guidance using the button .

Telephone information
If the Telephone secondary display is activated and a mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth®, for example, the Bluetooth symbol is shown on the display of the digital instrument cluster Pro. In addition, the symbol shows the charge level of the mobile phone battery.
A list of recent calls is displayed in the submenu. The list can be used to call the contacts shown.

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 miles.

• 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.

Overview of Digital Cockpit Basic version
The Digital Cockpit Basic version is a digital instrument cluster in the Basic version with a high-resolution TFT colour display. In addition to the standard round instruments such as the rev counter, users can also choose from various secondary displays to view additional data. The term “digital instrument cluster Basic” is used below to refer to the Digital Cockpit Basic version.

Fig. 1 In the dash panel: digital instrument cluster Basic (illustration).

1. Secondary displays and pop-ups: situation-dependent information (e.g. driver assist system status).
2. Main display area.
3. Secondary displays.
4. Status display, e.g. engaged gear selector position.

Operating the digital instrument cluster Basic

Fig. 1 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel:
operating the digital instrument cluster Basic (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 manually adjust the speedometer, rev counter or driver assist system views in the display area.

1. 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 system view.

A display with information on the vehicle status, e.g. total mileage, is shown before starting and after switching off the engine.

Selecting secondary displays

1. Select the right or left secondary display area with the button.
2. Select the desired secondary display with the arrow buttons
3. Confirm the selection with the button.

Showing or hiding secondary displays

1. Press and hold the button.

Configuring secondary displays
You can configure the secondary displays according to your preferences in order to select which secondary displays are available in the secondary display area:

1. Select the right or left secondary display area with the button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Settings menu and open this menu.
3. Press the button to make the changes.
   A tick indicates that the corresponding secondary display is activated.
4. To return to menu selection, press the button.

The secondary displays can be configured or hidden independently of each other.

If warnings about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear different. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

WARNING
Operating the instrument cluster and Infotainment system can distract you from the road. If the driver is distracted when driving, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Drive with your full attention and with responsibility.
• 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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