volkswagen — Rev counter

Analogue instrument cluster  Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 13. Fig. 9 Analogue instrument cluster in the dash panel Instrument illustration: → Fig. 9 1 2 Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) → page 14 Menu button 3 4 Display screen → page 15 Reset to zero/adjust button . 5 Speedometer 6 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge → page 22  Fuel gauge → page 21 Rev counter NOTICE  Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 13. ● When the engine is in a cold state, it is neces- sary to avoid excessive engine speed, full throttle and large engine load.

Rev counter The starting point of the red area on the dial indi- cates the maximum allowable engine speed at each speed stop. Only when the engine is proper- ly run in and reaches the normal operating tem- perature can it run at the maximum allowable speed for a short time. Before the pointer rea- ches the red area, it should be changed into the near high gear or the selector lever should be moved into gear D/S , or release the gas ped- al → . ● The pointer of the Rev counter can only be in the red area of the dial for a short time, other- wise, the engine may be damaged. Timely switching to near high gear helps to save fuel and reduce engine noise.  Owner's manual 14