Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Instrument cluster
This chapter explains everything shown in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 instrument cluster: the full list of warning and indicator lamps and what each one means, the instruments themselves (rev counter, speedometer, fuel and temperature gauges, the trip displays and service interval warning), and the Volkswagen information system — the on-screen menu you scroll through with the steering-column stalk or multifunction steering wheel to check driving data and configure the driver assist systems.
Questions & answers
Instrument cluster — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 instrument cluster contain?
The cluster combines the speedometer, rev counter, fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge with a central display for the trip computer, warning and indicator lamps, and the Volkswagen information system menus.
What are the main sections of the Golf Mk7 instrument cluster chapter?
The chapter is divided into warning and indicator lamps, instruments (including the overview and displays), service interval display, and the Volkswagen information system with its menu structure.
Do the warning lamps light up when I start the Golf Mk7?
Yes. Many warning and indicator lamps perform a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the engine is running. If a lamp stays on or comes on while driving, it signals a fault or active function.
