Volkswagen Taos 2021 User manual

Instruction manual
Taos
TaosInstruction manual

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Index
Index
Vehicle overviews
— View from the front 6
— View from the back 7
— Driver's door 8
— Driver's side 9
— Central console 10
— Passenger side 11
— Controls on the inner lining of the
roof 11
Driver information
— Symbols on the instrument panel 12
— Instrument panel 14
— Operation of the instrument panel 25
— Operation and visualisation in the infotainment
system 27
Security
— Seating position 28
— Safety belts 29
— Airbag system 34
— Transporting children safely 42
— In case of emergency 50
Opening and closing
— Vehicle key 53
— Keyless locking and starting system
"Keyless Access 54
— Doors and central locking button 56
— Luggage compartment door 60
— Windows 62
— Glass roof 64
Steering wheel
— Adjusting the position of the steering wheel 66
Seats and head restraints
— Front seats 67
— Rear seats 69
— Headrest 71
— Seat functions 73
Lights
— Turn signals 74
— Vehicle lighting 75
— Interior lighting 80
Visibility
— Window cleaner 81
— Rear-view mirrors 83
— Sun protection 86
Heating and ventilation system and air conditioning system
— Heating, ventilating and cooling 88
Driving
— Driving directions 93
— Starting and shutting down the engine 99
— Start-Stop System 103
— Automatic gearbox 104
— Driving on slopes 110
— Address 112
— Driving profile selection 113
— Offroad indicator 114
— Off-road driving 115
Driver assistance systems
— Speed governor (GRA) 124
— Speed limiter 125
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 127
— Emergency Brake Assist (Front
Assist) 132
— Blind spot detector 135
Parking and manoeuvring
— Parking 137
— Electronic parking brake 138
— General information concerning the
parking systems 140
— Parking aid 143
— Rear View Assistant 144
— Parking exit assistant 145
— Brake Assist Systems 146
Practical equipment
— Slides 148
— Power outlets 149
Data transmissions
— Cybersecurity 150
— App-Connect 151
— Wired and wireless connections 155
Infotainment system
— First steps 157
— Radio mode 167
— Media Mode 169
— Telephone interface 172
Transport of objects
— Loading of luggage and cargo 178
— Luggage compartment cover 179
— Boot floor 179
— Luggage compartment equipment 180
— Roof racks 181

Index
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— Driving with a trailer 183
Fuel and exhaust gas cleaning
— Safety warnings regarding fuel handling 184
— Fuel types and refuelling 184
— Exhaust gas cleaning 186
Various situations
— On-board tools 189
— Windscreen wiper blades 190
— Outdoor lighting 191
— Change fuses 193
— Starting aid 197
— Towing 199
Check and replace
— In the engine compartment 203
— Liquids and operating media 207
— Windscreen washer fluid 208
— Engine oil 208
— Engine coolant 212
— Brake fluid 215
— 12-volt battery 216
Wheels and tyres
— Tyre control systems 221
— Important information on wheels
and tyres 223
— Hubcaps 234
— Changing a wheel 236
Maintenance
— Service 243
— Vehicle preservation 243
— Accessories, replacement of parts, repairs
and modifications 249
Customer information
— Legal guarantee 253
— Black box (Event Data Recorder) 253
— Stickers and signs 254
— Air conditioning fluids 254
— Infotainment system and antennas 255
— Protection of components 255
— Disposal of batteries, accumulators
and used electronic devices 255
— Declaration of conformity 256
— Third party copyright information 256
— Delivery and scrapping of vehicles on completion
of its useful life 256
— Declaration of conformity of radio equipment in
non-European countries 257
Technical data
— Notes on technical data 263
— Vehicle identification number 263
— Model plate 265
— Safety certificate 265
— Vehicle data sticker 265
— Dimensions 266
— Fuel tank volume 267
— Petrol engines 267
— MultiFuel engines (E85) 267
Abbreviations used 268
Alphabetical index 270
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About this instruction manual
About this instruction manual
These operating instructions apply to all variants and
versions of your Volkswagen model. It describes all
equipment and models without specifying whether
they are optional equipment or model variants. It
may therefore describe equipment that is not
available for your vehicle or that is only available in
certain countries. Please refer to your vehicle's
equipment in the documentation supplied with your
vehicle and contact your Volkswagen dealer for
more detailed information.
This instruction manual describes a tu- rism.
All data provided in this instruction manual
correspond to the information available at the time
of going to press. Since the vehicle is undergoing
continuous development, it is possible that it may
differ from the data given in this manual. For this
reason, no claims can be made in the event of
discrepancies in data, illustrations and descriptions.
If you sell or lend the vehicle to third parties, make
sure that all on-board documentation is always in
the vehicle. In addition, Volkswagen recommends
resetting the infotainment system.
to the factory settings to delete all personal data.
— At the end of the handbook you will find an
alphabetical index.
— A list of abbreviations with explanations of the
abbreviations and technical names can be
found at the end of the manual.
— Directional indications (e.g. to the left, to the
right, forwards, backwards) generally refer to the
direction of travel, unless otherwise indicated.
— The illustrations are for guidance only and are to
be understood as a standard representation.
— These operating instructions have been written
for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive
vehicles, the arrangement of the controls differs
in part from that shown in the illustrations or
described in the texts.
— Indications in miles instead of kilometres, or in
mph instead of km/h, refer to
The Commission has also developed country-
specific instrument panels or infotainment
systems.
— At the beginning of some sections there are
brief definitions, on a coloured background,
which summarise the function and usefulness of
a system or equipment. More detailed
information about the system or equipment, its
characteristics, conditions and limitations is
provided in the relevant sections.
— Technical modifications to the vehicle or safety-
critical issues that have arisen since the time of
going to press are recorded in a supplement to
the on-board documentation.
— In order to facilitate reading, the masculine form
is used to address readers of all genders. The
use of this form is for editorial purposes and
does not imply any kind of qualification.
Notebooks that make up the documentation of a bor-
do:
— Instruction manual
— Supplement (optional)
— Other notebooks

Explanation of symbols
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Texts with this symbol warn of dangerous
situations which, if ignored, could result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Texts with this symbol warn of dangerous
situations which, if ignored, could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
NOTICE
Explanation of symbols
Refers to a section of a chapter with important safety information and instructions which
must always be observed.
The arrow indicates the end of a section.
This symbol indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible.
TTMThis symbol stands for "Trademark" and indicates that it is a recognised, but not
(yet) officially registered trademark. The absence of this symbol, however, does not
necessarily mean that the term in question may be used freely.
This symbol indicates that it is a registered trademark. The absence of this symbol,
however, does not necessarily mean that the term in question may be used freely.
→Symbols of this type refer to warnings, either within the same section or in
→the page indicated, about possible risks of accidents and injuries, and indicate how to proceed.
→to avoid them.
→Reference, within the same section or on the indicated page, to possible material damage.
Texts with this symbol warn of situations which, if
ignored, could result in damage to the vehicle.
Texts with this symbol contain information
on environmental protection.
you.
Texts with this symbol contain additional
information.
Texts with this symbol warn of dangerous
situations which, if ignored, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
ATTENTION
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Vehicle overviews
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Door handles ...........................................................................................................................
Headlamp
...........................................................................................................................................................
Sensors for assistance systems .............................................................................................
Behind a cover: tow eye housing .............................................................. Behind Volkswagen
emblem: Radar sensor for assistance systems .................. Front bonnet actuation lever
....................................................................................
Windscreen:
56
191
245
199
245
206
— With viewing window for the camera of the assistance systems ........................................... 245
— With rain and light sensor in the interior mirror area .............................................................82, 245
Vehicle overviews
View from the front
Fig. 2 View of the vehicle from the front.
— With vehicle identification number ..................................................................................... 263
— With windscreen wipers .......................................................................................................................... 81

View from the
back
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1 Ceiling antenna ......................................................................................................................................
2 Third brake light
3 Steady rest:
255
View from the back
Fig. 3 View of the vehicle from the rear.
— With heating ................................................................................................................................... 88
— With window wiper ................................................................................................................................. 81
Area:
— of the push button for opening the tailgate ............................................................................... 60
— of the camera for parking systems ..................................................................................... 144, 245
Number plate light ...................................................................................................................................... 191
Behind a flap: towing eye mounting .............................................................. 199
Behind the bumper: radar sensor for assistance systems .......................................... 245
Sensors for assistance systems ............................................................................................. 245
Support points for the cat ................................................................................................................ 236
Rear light clusters ......................................................................................................................... 191
Fuel filler cap ........................................................................................................ 184
Exterior mirrors .......................................................................................................................... 85
— With blind spot detector display ............................................................................... 135
13 Longitudinal roof rail
............................................................................................................... 181
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Vehicle overviews
- With storage space for a reflective waistcoat ...........................................................................
51
Driver's door
Fig. 4 Driver's door: controls.
1 Inside door handle
2 Central locking control lamp ............................................................................................ 56
3 Rotary control for adjustment and functions of exterior mirrors ................................. 85
4 Buttons for operating the electric windows ..................................................................................... 62
5 Key for deactivating the power window buttons on the rear doors ...... 62
6 Front bonnet release lever .......................................................................................... 206
7 Key for unlocking the fuel filler flap ............................................................ 186
8 Slides:
- With bottle holder

Driver's side
9
3
4
1 Light control .................................................................................................................................. 75
2 Indicator and high beam lever .................................................................................................74, 76
8 Horn
9 Pedals .....................................................................................................................................................
10 Location of the driver's frontal airbag ..........................................................................................
11 Lever for adjusting the position of the steering column .............................................................
12 Slides
93
34
66
Driver's side
Fig. 5 Driver's side overview.
— With control and buttons for driver assistance systems ................................................ 124
Air diffusers ..................................................................................................................................... 88
Instrument panel ......................................................................................................................... 14
— With warning and control lamps ........................................................................................ 12
Slides
Windscreen wiper lever .............................................................................................................. 81
— With keys to operate the menus ............................................................................................25, 26
Multifunction steering wheel controls:
— For driver assistance systems .................................................................................. 124
— To select menus.................................................................................................................25, 26
— To accept p h o n e calls
— For Audio .................................................................................................................................... 157
— To adjust the volume
— To switch between the current and previous menus .................................................................... 14, 15
5
6
7
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Vehicle overviews
Central console
Fig. 6 Overview of the upper part of the centre console.
1 Infotainment system ........................................................................................................................
157
2 Front passenger frontal airbag deactivation indicator .........................
34
3 Air diffuser .........................................................................................................................................
88
4 Buttons for seat heating ...............................................................................................
88
5 Climate control and heating and ventilation system controls ................................................
88
6 Pushbutton for switching the hazard warning flashers on and off ....................................
50
Fig. 7 Overview of the lower part of the centre console.
1 12-volt power socket ............................................................................................................
149
2 Automatic gear selector lever ............................................................................................
104

Passenger side
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8 USB sockets
Symbol
Meaning
Buttons for interior and reading lamps → page 80
Glass roof control → p. 64
Sunblind buttons → p. 87
Beverage holders
Central armrest with storage compartment
Electronic parking brake ................................................................................................. 138
Push button to start and stop the engine (Press & Drive) ................................................... 99
Slides
— With function for wireless charging according to QI standard ............................................................. 174
Passenger side
Fig. 8 Passenger side: instrument panel overview. Fig. 9 With the passenger door open: key switch on the
instrument panel.
Controls on the roof lining
1 Location of the front passenger frontal airbag in the instrument panel ................................
34
2 Adjustable air diffuser ........................................................................................................................
88
3 Glove compartment with handle
4 Key switch for deactivating the front passenger frontal airbag ........................................
34
3
4
5
6
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Driver information
Ignoring the warning lights that are illuminated
and the messages that are displayed could cause
the vehicle to stall in traffic and could lead to
accidents and serious injury.
•Never ignore warning lights that come on or
messages that are displayed.
•Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
safely.
WARNING
Do not continue driving!
Central warning lamp
→ p. 18, → p. 21
Wearing seat belts
→ p. 30
Electronic parking brake → page 138
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the brake system
→ p. 99
Brake system failure
→ p. 99
Do not continue driving!
Brake fluid level low
→ p. 215
Check brake pads
→ p. 99
Symbol Meaning
Information for the con-
ductor
Symbols in the table of
contents
Warning and control lamps can be used individually
or in combination and serve to warn, indicate the
presence of a malfunction or warn of the activation
of certain functions.
Some turn on when the ignition is switched on and
have to be switched off after a certain period of
time.
The control lamps that light up in the light control
unit are explained in the chapter "Lights".
→ p. 75.
Take control of the vehicle and be
ready to brake! → p. 127
Engine oil level too low → p. 212
Do not continue the march!
Engine oil pressure too low →
page 211
Do not continue the march!
Fault in the engine coolant system
→ p. 18,
→ p. 214
Do not continue the
march!
Fault in the steering → page 112
The parking start assist has
detected an obstacle in reverse →
p. 145
Do not continue the march!
12-volt battery → p. 219 Collision warning
→ p. 133
Central warning lamp
→ p. 21
Failure of airbag system or seat belt
pretensioners
→ p. 36
Airbag or seatbelt pretensioner
system deactivated with a
diagnostic equipment
→ p. 36
Front passenger frontal airbag deactivated
→ page 36
Front passenger frontal airbag
activated → page 37
Malfunction of the
electromechanical parking brake →
page 139
Check brake pads
→ p. 99
Symbol Meaning

Symbols on the instrument panel
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Flashing: Electronic Stabilisation
Program (ESC) or Anti-Slip
Regulation (ASR) is flashing → p.
146, → p. 146
Lights up: fault in the electronic
stabilisation programme (ESC)
→ p. 147
Anti-skid acceleration control (ASR)
switched off → page 147
Fault in the anti-lock braking system
(ABS) → p. 147
Engine oil level too low → p. 212
Engine oil level too high → page
212
Fault in the engine oil system →
page 212
Fault in the engine oil system →
page 212
Fuel tank almost empty
→ p. 17
Vehicle lighting malfunction
→ p. 79
Rain and light sensor failure
→ p. 79, → p. 83
Windscreen washer malfunction
→ p. 83
Windscreen washer fluid level too
low → page 83
Fault in the steering → page 112
Do not continue driving! Tyre
pressure low
→ p. 223
Do not continue the march!
Malfunction in the tyre control
system → p. 223
Front Assist switched off
→ p. 134
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not
available → p. 131
Blind spot detector malfunction →
page 136
The parking start assist brakes →
page 146
Failure in the engine management
→ p. 102
Exhaust system failure
→ p. 188
Particulate filter with air-saturated
particle filter → page 187
Limited engine speed
→ p. 102
12-volt battery → p. 220 Gearbox
malfunction → p. 109
Step on the brake pedal! → p. 108,
→ p. 109 Flashing lights
→ p. 79
The cruise control is switched on
and the cruise control is active.
→ p. 124
Active speed limiter
→ p. 125
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
activated, no vehicle detected in
front → page 130
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
regulating, vehicle detected ahead
→ p. 130
High beam or burst of light
→ p. 76
The cruise control is switched on,
but the cruise control is not active
→ p. 124
The speed limiter is not active →
p. 125
External temperature below +4 °C (+39
°F) → page 18, → page 20
Active Start-Stop System
→ p. 103
Start-Stop system not available
→ p. 103
Fuel-efficient driving
→ p. 19, → p. 20
The time has come to perform one
of the services. → p. 24
Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
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Information for the driver
Active High Beam Assistant
→ p. 77
Front Assist switching on
→ p. 134
Distance warning
→ p. 133
Fault in the cruise control (GRA) →
page 125
Descent assistant → p. 111 Eco
driving profile → p. 113
Driving profile Normal
→ p. 113
Individual Driving Profile
→ p. 113
Sport driving profile
→ p. 113
Mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth® → p. 19, → p. 21
Charging status of the mobile phone
battery → p. 19, → p. 21
Reference to information in the
instruction manual → p. 21
Symbol Meaning
Introduction to the topic
If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents
and serious injuries can occur.
•Never operate the instrument panel while
driving.
•Only make adjustments to the instrument
cluster and infotainment system when the
vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
Instrument panel
After starting the engine with the battery in
12 volts deeply discharged or freshly changed, or
after using the starting aid, some system settings,
e.g. personalised comfort settings and
programmes, may have been misadjusted or
deleted. Check and correct these settings when the
battery is sufficiently charged.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle is
equipped with one of the two digital instrument
panels (Digital Cockpit) described. The contents
are marked accordingly with "variant 1" and
"variant 2".
Digital instrument cluster, variant 1 (Digital Cockpit Pro)
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on page 14.
Fig. 10 Digital instrument cluster (variant 1) on the instrument panel (schematic representation).
Revolution counter (revolutions x 1000 per
minute of the running engine) → page 16
Gear or selector lever position on-grenade or
currently selected → page 93
Indications on the display
1
2
3

Instrument panel
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5
3
Digital instrument panel, variant 2
(Digital Cockpit)
Information profiles
Depending on the information profile selected, the
digital instrument cluster (variant 1) displays
additional information in the centre of the circular
instruments, or the instruments are hidden and
the information is displayed in the centre of the
digital instrument cluster.
The following information profiles can be chosen: -
Information profile You can choose between the
following information profiles:
— Gear indication. Digital indication of the
currently engaged gear or the selected gear
ratio.
— Speed. Digital speed indication.
— Consumption. Graphical representation of
current consumption and digital display of
average consumption.
— Autonomy. Digital indication of the remaining
autonomy.
— Distance travelled. Digital display of the distance
travelled.
— Acceleration. Graphical representation of
longitudinal and transverse acceleration.
— Assistants. Graphical representation of different
assistance systems.
— Audio. Digital display of the current audio
playback.
Depending on the equipment, the number and
content of selectable information profiles may
vary.
Please note at the beginning of this chapter
on page 14.
Gear or position of the currently selected selector
lever
6 Active driver assistance system
7 Autonomy
Fig. 11 Digital instrument cluster (variant 2) with digital
view in the instrument panel (schematic
representation).
Secondary display area
Views of the main viewing area
The main display area → fig. 11 can be
changed by pressing the key . The following
views can be displayed in the display area:
Summary After switching off the propulsion
system: display with information about the
stall
Time, compass and
temperature Main display
area
The total mileage of the
vehicle in the areas.
and 4 , e.g,
The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument
cluster with a high-resolution TFT colour
display. By selecting different views, e.g. "Rev
counter", and different indications in the main
display area and in the secondary display
areas, further content can be displayed. In
future, the term "digital instrument cluster
(variant 2)" will be used for the Digital
Cockpit.
The Digital Cockpit Pro is a digital instrument
cluster with a high-resolution TFT colour
display. By selecting different information
profiles, additional displays can be shown in
addition to those of the classic circular
instruments, such as the rev counter and the
rev counter.
or speedometer. In future, the designation
"digital instrument cluster (variant 1)" will be
used for the Digital Cockpit Pro.
4 Speedometer
5 Digital speed display
1
2
3
4
1
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Information for the driver
Secondary display area Digital view Digital speedometer with displays
secondary

Instrument panel
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1
4
3
NOTICE
Speed Classical representation of the speedometer as
a circular instrument
Revolution counter Classical representation of the
revolution counter as a circular instrument
Revolution counter
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 14.
In the outdoor
temperature display area.
is shown, e .g. the
Revolution counter
The principle of the red zone of the tachometer
The number and content of the information
displayed may vary depending on the equipment.
In the "Speed" and "Revolution counter"
views, you can set up a visual indication of
the speed of the engine.
The additional secondary instrument in the centre of
the circular instrument.
Selecting secondary indicators
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for
The engine shall be operated in all gears after
running-in and operating at operating temperature.
Before reaching the red zone, shift to the next
higher gear, move the selector lever to the D/S
position or take your foot off the accelerator.
Secondary indicators y can be reliably
The secondary displays can show various travel
data, navigation instructions or information on the
playback of the audio or telephone interface. The
sub-displays can display various trip data,
navigation instructions or information about the
audio playback or the telephone interface. To select
the sub-displays, proceed as follows:
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
1. Use the key or to select the left or right-
hand secondary display.
2. Use the buttons or to select the desired
secondary display .
3. Confirm your selection by pressing .
Selecting secondary indications in the circular
instrument
To select a secondary display in the area with the
instrument view set to circuit diagram
lar, proceed as follows:
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
1. Use or to select the desired sub-display.
2. Confirm your selection by pressing .
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:
1. To view the secondary displays, press the
upper or lower part of the bottom key.
2. To switch from one menu to another, press
the upper or lower part of the rocker button.
3. To confirm the selected sub-display, press
the key .
•When the engine is cold, avoid high engine
speeds, overstressing and acceleration.
•To avoid engine damage, do not allow the rev
counter needle to remain in the red area of the
scale for too long.
Shifting up early helps to reduce fuel
consumption.
and operating noises.
Fuel level indicator
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 14.
Fig. 12 Fuel level indicator on the digital instrument
panel (variant 1, static display).
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Information for the driver
If the vehicle is driven with too low a fuel level, the
vehicle could stall in traffic and serious accidents
and injuries could occur.
•If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel may be
delivered unevenly to the engine, especially
when driving uphill.
or down slopes.
•The steering, driver and brake assist systems
do not function if the engine is running
erratically or is switched off due to lack of
power.
fuel or irregular fuel supply.
•To prevent the vehicle from stalling due to lack
of fuel, always refuel when there is only a
quarter of a litre of fuel left in the tank.
WARNING
NOTICE
Fig. 13 Fuel level indicator on the digital instrument
panel (variant 2, static display).
Fuel tank almost empty
The indicator light comes on yellow. Fuel from the
reserve (red mark) is being used.
1. Reposition yourself as soon as you have the
opportunity.
Never fully tighten the fuel tank. If the fuel supply
is not sufficient, combustion faults may occur and
unburned fuel may reach the exhaust system.
The small arrow on the fuel level indicator
next to the symbol of the south-
The fuel gauge points to the side of the vehicle
where the fuel filler cap is located.
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 14.
Fig. 14 Engine coolant temperature display on the
digital instrument panel (variant 1, schematic
representation).
Fig. 15 Engine coolant temperature display on the
digital instrument panel (variant 2, schematic
representation).
Cold zone. The engine has not yet reached
operating temperature. Avoid high engine
speeds and high engine stresses as long as
the engine has not yet reached operating
temperature.
Normal zone
Warning zone. If the engine is subjected to
If the needle is subjected to high stresses,
especially at high ambient temperatures, the
needle may move into the warning zone.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
A
B
C
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Indications on the display of the
digital instrument panel (varian- t
1)
and Engine coolant
The central warning lamp lights up red. In addition,
a message appears on the instrument cluster
display.
The engine coolant level is not correct or there is
a fault in the coolant system.
Do not continue the march!
1. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
allow it to cool down.
2. Check the engine coolant level → p. 213.
3. If the warning lamp does not go out even
though the coolant level is correct, seek the
assistance of qualified personnel.
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 14.
Possible indications
The instrument cluster display (variant 1) can
show various information depending on the
vehicle's equipment:
— Doors, engine bonnet and tailgate open
— Warning and information messages
— Odometer
— Time → p. 23
— Multimedia and navigation system indications
— Telephone indications
— Outdoor temperature
— Position of the selector lever
— Recommendation → p. 93
— Trip data display (multi-function display) and
menus for various settings
— Service interval indicator → page 24
— Speed warning → p. 25
— Speed warning for winter tyres
— Start-Stop system status display
→ p. 103
— Depending on equipment: Active Cylinder
Management (ACT) status indication
→ p. 94
—
Fuel-efficient driving
— Distinctive Lettering on Engine (LDM)
— Indications of driver assistance systems
Doors, front bonnet and boot lid open
After unlocking the vehicle and while driving, the
instrument cluster display shows whether any of
the doors, the engine bonnet or the tailgate are
open and, if necessary, also indicates this with an
acoustic signal. Depending on the version of the
instrument cluster, the display may vary.
Position of the selector lever
The current position of the selector lever is shown
both next to the lever and on the instrument
cluster display.
If the lever is in the D/S position as well as in the
Tiptronic position, the current gear is shown in the
instrument cluster display.
Outdoor temperature indicator
If the outside temperature is below approx. +4 °C
(+39 °F), the ice crystal symbol also lights up on
the outside temperature display. This symbol
remains lit until the outside temperature exceeds
+6 °C (+40 °F).
(+43 °F) → p. 18.
In the following situations, the indicated outside
temperature may be higher than the actual
temperature due to the heat emitted by the
engine:
— When the vehicle is stopped.
— When driving very slowly.
The measuring range extends from -45 °C (-49 °F)
to +76 °C (+169 °F).
Even if the outside temperature is above freezing,
there may be ice on roads and bridges.
•The ice crystal symbol indicates that there
may be danger of frost.
•At outside temperatures above +4 °C (+39
°F), ice may also be present even if the ice
crystal symbol does not light up.
•Never rely on the outside temperature
display alone!
WARNING