Volkswagen 2015 Golf GTI User manual

Side view
Fig. 1 Vehicle side overview.
Key to fig. 1:
(1) Fuelfillerflap
(2) Roofantenna
(3) Outsidedoorhandles
(4) Outsidemirror
– Additional turn signal light
(5) Liftpointsforthejack

Front view
Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Insidemirrorwithsensoronmirrorbasefor:
– Rain sensor (if equipped)
– Low-light sensor (if equipped)
– Light Assist (if equipped)
(2) Windshieldwipers
(3) Enginehoodrelease
(4) Headlights(onleftandright)
(5) Foglights/staticcorneringlights(onleftandright)
(6) Threadedholeforthefronttowingeye(behindcover)
(7) Sidemarker/parkinglights(onleftandright)
(8) ParkDistanceControl(PDC)sensors(ifequipped)

Rear view
Fig. 3 Vehicle rear overview.
Key to fig. 3:
(1) Rearwindow
– Rear window defroster
(2) High-mountedbrakelight
(3) Taillights(onleftandright)
(4) Volkswagenemblemforopeningtherearhatch
(5) Licenseplatelights
(6) Threadedholeforthereartowingeye(behindcover)
(7) Roofantenna
(8) Rearwindshieldwiper
(9) ParkDistanceControl(PDC)sensors(ifequipped)
(10) AreaforRearAssistcamera(ifequipped)

Driver door overview
Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door.
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Doorhandle
(2) Powerlockingbuttonforlockingandunlockingthevehicle– 
(3) Knobforadjustingtheoutsidemirrors
– Adjusting outside mirrors – – 
– Outside mirror heating 
(4) Buttonsforoperatingthepowerwindows
– Power windows 
– Safety switch for rear power windows (4-door models only)
(5) Indicatorlightforthepowerlockingsystem
(6) Leverforreleasingtheenginehood
(7) Storagecompartment
(8) Bottleholder
(9) Reflector

Driver side overview
Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to fig. 5:
(1) Instrumentcluster:
– Instruments
– Display
– Warning and indicator lights
(2) Headlightswitch
– Off position 
– Automatic headlights  (if equipped)
– Parking lights (if equipped)
– Low beams 
– Fog lights  (if equipped)
(3) Leverfor
– Turning high beams on or off – 
– Headlight flasher x
– Turn signals 
– Cruise control  –  – ,  – – 
(4) Windshieldwiperandwasherlever
– Windshield wiper  – 
– Intermittent operation for the front windshield wipers 
– Interval settings for the wipers or sensitivity for the rain sensor 
– Windshield wiper 
– “One-tap wiping” x
– Windshield wiper 
– Automatic wipe/wash for windshield 
– Rear window wiper 

– Rear window automatic wipe/wash 
– Lever with buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Basic version)  , 
(5) Multi-functionsteeringwheelcontrols(ifequipped)
– Volume setting for radio, navigation system notifications (if applicable), or telephone
calls – 
– Mute switching for radio or activation of voice control 
– Display Phone main menu or accept telephone calls 
– Audio, navigation – 
– Control buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Premium version) #–  –
∃, , 
– Cruise control buttons ,  ,  ,  , – -
(6) Ignitionswitch
(7) Dimmercontrolfortheinstrumentandswitchillumination
(8) Leverfortheadjustablesteeringwheel
(9) Horn(onlyworkswhentheignitionisswitchedon)
(10) Pedals
(11) Driverfrontairbag
(12) Airvents– – 
(13) Storagecompartment

Upper center console
Fig. 6 Overview of the upper center console.
Key to fig. 6:
(1) Buttonfortheemergencyflashers
(2) PASSENGERAIRBAG light (front airbag for front seat passenger)
(3) Infotainmentsystem
– User information display
– Radio ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
– Navigation system ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
(4) Controlsfor:
– Manual air conditioning
– Climatronic
(5) Airvents– – 
(6) Passengerseatheatingbutton
(7) Driverseatheatingbutton

Lower center console
Fig. 7 Overview of the lower center console.
Key to fig. 7:
(1) Leverfor:
– Manual transmission
– Automatic transmission
(2) Parkingbrakelever
(3) Storagecompartmentwithcupholders
(4) Storagecompartment
– With AUX-in jack or Media Device Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN) ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navi-
gation System
(5) Starterbutton –  –  (for vehicles with Keyless Access)
(6) Centerarmrest:
– With storage compartment
– With 12 Volt socket
(7) ButtonforParkDistanceControl(ifequipped)
(8) 12Voltsocket
(9) Cardholder

Front passenger side overview
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side.
Key to fig. 9:
(1) Passengerfrontairbaglocationintheinstrumentpanel(approximate)
(2) Openinghandlefortheglovecompartment
(3) Airvent– – 

Symbols on the roof console
Symbol Meaning
Interior and reading lights
Power sunroof
••3-button module for vehicles with Car-NetTM

Instrument cluster
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Instrument overview
Displays
Service reminder display
More information:
Warningandindicatorlights
VolkswagenInformationSystem
Infotainmentsystem
Shifting
Servicereminderinformation⇒ Booklet
Warranty and Maintenance
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-
tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Neverusethebuttonsintheinstrument cluster while driving.
Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 10:
(1) Speedometer.
(2) Tachometer (thousands of revolutions per minute when the engine is running).

Theredzoneattheendofthescaleindicatesmaximumpermissibleenginerpm(revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next
higher gear or selector lever position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ .
(3) Displays
(4) Reset, set, and display button
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Engine coolant temperature display 
NOTICE
Tohelppreventenginedamage,alwaysavoidhigh engine speeds, full throttle acceleration,
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
Tohelppreventenginedamage,thetachometerneedleshouldonlyentertheredzone
(warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Displays
Fig. 11 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side
door, D: Open rear passenger side door.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Depending on the vehicle model and equipment level, different information may be shown in the
instrument cluster display ⇒ fig. 10 (3).
Opendoors,enginehood,orrearhatch⇒ fig. 11
Warningandinformationtexts
Odometerdisplays
Time
Outsidetemperature
Compassdisplay
Selectorleverposition
Gearrecommendation
Drivingdatadisplayandmenusfordifferentsettings

Servicereminderdisplay
Enginecode
Radioandnavigationinformation⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
Telephoneinformation⇒ Booklet
Mobile phone package
Open doors, hood, and rear hatch
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or rear hatch are open once the
vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. There may also be an audible warning
chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.
Key to See
AStop!
The engine hood is open or not properly closed.
BStop!
The rear hatch is open or not properly closed.
C, D Stop!
One or more vehicle doors open or not properly closed.
Warning and information texts
The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored when the ignition is switched on
and while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with text messages in
the instrument cluster display (⇒ Warning and indicator lights, ⇒ Warning and indicator lights). In
some cases, they may also be signaled acoustically. The display can vary depending on the instru-
ment cluster model.
In addition, a list of all current warning and information messages can be opened manually. Select the
Vehicle status or Vehicle main menu in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Volkswagen Infor-
mation System.
Type of
notification
Symbol
color1
Explanation
Priority 1 warning
message
Red Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings.
Stop! ⇒ !
Check malfunction and take corrective action. Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance if necessary.
Menus cannot be accessed when a priority 1 warning message is
displayed. The warning message will turn off automatically after a
few seconds. You can confirm and turn off some warning messages
by pressing the  button on the windshield wiper lever or the
 button on the multi-function steering wheel.
1 Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

Type of
notification
Symbol
color1
Explanation
Priority 2 warning
message
Yellow Symbol flashing or continuously lit – sometimes with acoustic warn-
ings.
Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may cause vehicle dam-
age and vehicle breakdown ⇒ .
Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance if necessary.
Information text – Information about various vehicle situations.
Odometer displays
The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.
The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset.
The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).
Press the button in the instrument cluster briefly ⇒ Instrument overview to reset the trip odometer
to 0.
Time
Tosetthetime,pressandholdthebutton in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until
the word Time appears in the display. The doors must be closed.
Releasethebutton.Thetimeisshowninthedisplayandthehoursettingishighlighted.
Pressthebutton repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Press and hold the button to
scroll through quickly.
Onceyouhavesetthehour,waitafewsecondsuntiltheminutesdisplayishighlighted.
Pressthebutton repeatedly until the correct minutes are displayed. Press and hold the button
to scroll through quickly.
Releasethebuttontofinishsettingtheclock.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, you can also set the time in the Infotainment system by pressing
the  button followed by the and Time and date function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings
(SETUP).
Outside temperature display
At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake symbol” (icy road warning) ap-
pears in the display. The symbol remains on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C)
⇒ .
When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed
may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.
The measurement range is from -49 °F (-45 °C) to +169 °F (+76 ).
Compass display
On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instru-
ment cluster display when the ignition (or the navigation system, if equipped) is switched on.
Selector lever positions (automatic transmission)
The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster
display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive and Sport
Drive (DS), as well as in Tiptronic®mode ⇒ Shifting.

Gear recommendation
When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument
cluster display ⇒ Shifting.
Speed warning
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded
⇒ Volkswagen Information System.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, the speed warning can be set and changed in the Infotainment
system by pressing the  button followed by the and Tires function keys ⇒ Menu and system
settings (SETUP).
Engine identification code
Press and hold the button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview for about 15 seconds to
display the vehicle's engine identification code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the en-
gine is not running.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
NeverignorewarninglightsortextWARNINGS.
Alwaysstopthevehicleassoonasitissafetodoso.
Parkthevehicleatasafedistancefrommovingtrafficandwherenopartofthehotcata-
lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the
vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
Abrokendownvehiclepresentsahighaccidentriskforitselfandothers.Switch on
emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
WARNING
Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside air temperature is above freez-
ing.
Ifyouusetheoutsidetemperaturedisplaytotellyouaboutfrostconditions,remember
that roads can even ice over at temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if
the “snowflake symbol” (icy road warning) is not displayed, there could still be black ice on
the road.
Neverrelyexclusivelyontheoutsidetemperaturedisplay.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model
and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled
with indicator lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotain-
ment system.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order
of importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.
If warning messages 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 differently. If this happens,
take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance.
Service reminder display
Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: Examples of service reminders when a service is due.
Fig. 13 In the Infotainment system display: Example of the service reminder.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The maintenance service reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ fig. 12 and in the
Infotainment system ⇒ fig. 13. Versions and displays can vary depending on the instrument cluster or
the Infotainment system version equipped with the vehicle.
Maintenance services take place at predefined intervals. The service reminder display provides infor-
mation on the next service that includes an oil change and on the next scheduled inspection service.
For information on maintenance service intervals, please see the ⇒ Booklet Warranty and Mainte-
nance
.
Service reminder
If maintenance service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is
switched on.
The number of miles (km) or amount of time shown correspond to the maximum number of miles (km)
or maximum time that can still be driven before the next service.

Service event
For a scheduled oil change or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition
is switched on. The wrench symbol also appears for several seconds in the instrument cluster
display along with one of the following messages ⇒ fig. 12:
Oil change now!
Inspection now!
Oil change and inspection now!
Viewing service message
You can access the current service schedule when the ignition is switched on, the engine is not run-
ning, and the vehicle is stationary:
Pressandholdthebutton in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until the word Ser-
vice appears in the display.
Releasethebutton.Thecurrentservicemessageappearsinthedisplay.
You can also view service information ⇒ fig. 13 in the Infotainment system by pressing the  button
followed by the and Service function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings (SETUP).
Resetting the service reminder display
If the oil change or inspection service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset as follows:
Switchofftheignition.
Pressandholdthebutton in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview.
Switchontheignition.
Releasethebutton.
Ifoneofthefollowingconfirmationmessagesappearsinthedisplay:
Reset oil change service?
Reset inspection service?
Confirmtherequestbypressingthe button on the windshield wiper lever or the  button
on the multi-function steering wheel.
Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will
be displayed.
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after the
 button on the windshield wiper lever or the  button on the multi-function steering wheel is
pressed ⇒ Volkswagen Information System.

Volkswagen Information System
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Menu structure – overview
Using the instrument cluster menus
Main menu
Driving data
When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument
cluster. The menu options vary depending on whether you have a Basic or Premium version of the
Volkswagen Information System. With the Premium instrument cluster display, you can also control
certain vehicle features.
Your vehicle is equipped with controls either on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 14 or steering wheel
⇒ fig. 15. Vehicles equipped with a multi-function steering wheel do not have buttons on the wind-
shield wiper lever to control the displays. Vehicles equipped with controls on the windshield wiper lever
are not equipped with controls on the steering wheel.
The number of menus and information in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics
and equipment on the vehicle.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or
modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment.
As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed. To display menus,
acknowledge the warning by pressing the  button on the windshield wiper lever or the 
button on the multi-function steering wheel.
More information:
 Infotainment system
 Driver assistance systems
 Radio or Navigation system ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
 Mobile phone package ⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-
tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Neveraccessmenuswhenthevehicleismoving.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle
battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, and program-
ming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient
charge.
Menu structure – overview
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The following list shows how the Volkswagen information system menus on the instrument cluster
display are structured. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on
the vehicle electronics and the vehicle equipment.
Driving data
▪ Travel time
▪ Conv. consumer
▪ Range
▪ Avg. consumption
▪ Consumption
▪ Speed warning
▪ Digital speed display
▪ Average speed
▪ Distance
Navigation ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
Audio ⇒ Booklet
Radio, Navigation System
Telephone ⇒ Booklet
Mobile Phone Package
Vehicle status
Using the instrument cluster menus
Fig. 14 On the right side of the steering column (vehicles without a multi-function steering wheel): Windshield
wiper lever with controls for instrument cluster menus and displays.

Fig. 15 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel (if equipped): Controls for the menus and information
displays in the instrument cluster.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If your vehicle does not have a multi-function steering wheel with menu controls, the instrument cluster
menus are controlled with buttons on the end of the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 14. On vehicles with
a multi-function steering wheel, the instrument cluster menus are controlled with buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel ⇒ fig. 15.
Accessing the instrument cluster menus and information displays
 Switch on the ignition.
 If a message or the vehicle icon is displayed, push the  button (⇒ fig. 14 (1)) on the wind-
shield wiper lever or the  button (⇒ fig. 15) on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel until
a main menu appears in the instrument cluster display. For a list of main menus, see ⇒ Menu struc-
ture – overview.
 For operation with windshield wiper lever: To show the main menu or to go back to the main menu
from another menu, press and hold the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 14 (2).
 For operation with multi-function steering wheel: Push buttons # or ∃ to move to another main
menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons  and  to navigate inside the current main menu.
To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press the (1) on the windshield
wiper lever or the  button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ fig. 15, or wait until the menu or
information display opens automatically after a few seconds.
Selecting a setting
 Windshield wiper lever: Use the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 14 (2) on the windshield wiper to scroll
through the available options, then press the  button (1) to select a setting.
 Multi-function steering wheel: Use the arrow up and down buttons  or  on the multi-function
steering wheel ⇒ fig. 15 to navigate through the available options. A frame appears around the se-
lected option. Push the  button to select a setting.
Returning to the main menu
 Windshield wiper lever: Use the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 14 (2) to select Back.
 Multi-function steering wheel: Press the # or ∃ button ⇒ fig. 15.
If warning messages 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 differently. If this is the case,