Safely stop the vehicle.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
After activating the vehicle's drive system when the 12 V vehicle battery is severely drained or has been replaced or jump-started, system settings, e.g. personal
convenience settings and programming, may be adjusted or deleted. Check and correct the settings after the 12 V vehicle battery is sufficiently recharged.
Digital Instrument cluster
ID. Cockpit
The ID. cockpit is a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with a high-resolution LCD color display. By selecting different information profiles, you can display notifications
from the driver assistance systems and other notifications, as well as the digital speedometer. The term “Volkswagen Digital Cockpit” is used for the ID. cockpit
below.
Fig. 8 Digital instrument cluster in the instrument panel (general example).
Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
Fig. 9 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
Views in the display
Information and warnings are displayed as events in the digital instrument cluster. The event pops-up from the top of the digital instrument cluster screen and is
hidden again after a certain time.
The different views offer you a better overview of the vehicle data, navigation or information about the driver assistance system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the amount of information shown and the scope thereof may vary.
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The digital instrument cluster can display the following views:
Summary Before establishing drive-ready mode: display with information about mileage, battery charge level and range.
Basic
Driving displays with information about driver assistance systems, speed and navigation.
Driver assistance systems Display of the active driver assistance systems and the speed. The navigation context is hidden.
Navigation Display with notes on route guidance and speed. The graphical view of the driver assistance systems is hidden.
Situation-related messages, such as navigation information, are shown as pop-ups.
Setting views
You can select the “driver assistance systems” view and the “navigation” view using the
button on the multi-function steering wheel.
button in the right-hand section or swipe to the right over the button to change to “Navigation” view.
button in the left-hand section or swipe to the left over the button to change to “Driver assistance systems” view.
Press the
Press the
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 instrument cluster and the Infotainment system can distract 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 digital instrument cluster
Depending on the vehicle equipment, different information may be shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit:
Outside temperature display.
Detected road sign from the traffic sign recognition.
Open doors, hood and trunk lid.
Speed warnings.
Speed warning for winter tires.
Odometer displays.
Navigation information.
Range display.
Remaining charging time for the high-voltage battery ⇒ Charging process indicator.
Service display.
Warning and information texts.
Outside temperature display
When outside temperatures are colder than about +4 °C (+39 °F), a snowflake symbol
remains on until the outside temperature rises above +6 °C (+43 °F).
also appears in the digital instrument cluster from above. This symbol
In the following situations, the temperature displayed may be higher than the actual outside temperature due to heat radiating from the vehicle:
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 at low outside temperatures, even above the freezing point. On icy roads, there is an increased risk of accident. This could result in serious or
fatal injuries.
If the
symbol appears in the instrument cluster display, drive with particular care.
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Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Never rely solely on the outside temperature display.
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 ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
Odometer displays
The odometer registers the total distance that the vehicle has driven.
Range display
The approximate distance in kilometers which can still be driven with the remaining battery capacity, if driven in the same manner and with the same energy
consumption. The calculation is based on the current energy consumption.
Some displays in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit may be hidden due to events that occur suddenly, e.g. speed warnings.
Depending on the equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment system.
e-Displays
Charge status and range in the digital instrument cluster
Charge status display
Fig. 10 In the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit: The high-voltage battery charge level
and vehicle range
(general example).
The current battery charge level of the high-voltage battery is shown by the
battery level on the symbol changes with the charge status.
symbol with a percentage value in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit fig. 10 . The
Range display
The vehicle range is displayed in kilometers (km) or miles (mi), depending on the setting fig. 10
.
The value displayed is calculated and updated according to your driving style and the environmental conditions. Therefore, the range can vary even with a fully
charged high-voltage battery.
Reserve range
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