Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Overview of the menu structure  

 → Button for the driver assist systems  

 → Driving data  

When the ignition is switched on, the various display functions can be accessed via the selection menu, e.g. the driving data display (multifunction display (MFD)).

There are no buttons on the windscreen wiper lever in vehicles equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. Operation is exclusively via the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

The scope of the menus and information shown in the instrument cluster display depends on the vehicle electronics and the vehicle equipment level.

A qualified workshop may be able to program and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equipment level. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

If any priority 1 warning reports are being displayed, you will be unable to access any menus or information displays. A few warning messages can be confirmed and hidden by pressing the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the  button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Additional information and warnings:

• Infotainment system  

• Driver assist systems  

• Radio or navigation system ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,

WARNING

• Never open the menus on the instrument cluster display while the vehicle is in motion.

After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.