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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

This introduction lists what the Volkswagen information system chapter covers on the Golf Mk7: the menu structure overview, using the selection menu from the wiper lever or the multifunction steering wheel, the driver assist systems button, the top-level selection menu, and the driving-data and assist-systems sub-menus. Read it as the map for everything that follows in this part of the instrument cluster chapter.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Overview of the menu structure  

 → Using the selection menu in the instrument cluster  

 → Button for the driver assist systems  

 → Selection menu 

 → Driving data  

 →  menu 

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

Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
  • 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.

    Questions & answers

    Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I navigate the Golf Mk7 instrument cluster menus?
    On cars without a multifunction steering wheel, use the buttons on the windscreen wiper lever. On cars with a multifunction steering wheel, all operation is via the steering wheel buttons — the wiper lever buttons are not fitted.
    What display functions are available when the Golf Mk7 ignition is on?
    You can access the selection menu to view driving data (multifunction display), warning messages, assist system status, navigation prompts, audio information and vehicle settings.
    Can I operate the Golf Mk7 instrument display while driving?
    You can scroll through displays, but the manual warns against pressing buttons while the vehicle is in motion to avoid distraction. Adjust settings when the car is stationary.
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    Overview of the menu structure
    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The following menu structure shows how the Volkswagen information system menus in the instrument cluster display are struc ...

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