Traction driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties
Note about information in the Owner's Manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual
Emergency charging of the high-voltage battery ⇒ Emergency charging of the high-voltage battery
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.
Do not continue driving! There is a haza
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 messages about malfunctions appear when establishing drive-ready mode, 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.
WARNING
If there is a serious fault in the instrument cluster, the display may be turned off. The warning light
displayed. This may result in vehicle breakdowns while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
may also come on here. No further warnings can be
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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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