| Technology of the dash panel insert |
| The dash panel insert is supplied in three versions. The basic version (Classic). Version with multifunction display and additional warning lights (Comfort) and version similar to Comfort with bulb failure indicator (Elegance). |
| The multifunction display is integrated in the rev counter. |
| The following functions are indicated in the multifunction display: |
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| Driving time and distance |
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| Average fuel consumption |
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| Momentary fuel consumption |
| The basic version and the version with MAXI DOT display are fitted only with a digital clock in the rev counter. |
| An LCD (liquid crystal display) is provided in the speedometer for the odometer, trip counter and service interval display (SID). |
| The warning lights are designed as LEDs and cannot be replaced. |
| The dash panel insert is controlled by a microprocessor and features a comprehensive self-diagnosis. If faults occur in the system components, fault codes are stored in the fault memory of the dash panel insert. |
Note | The following description relates to the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-. The use of the fault reader -V.A.G 1551- with integrated printer is similar. A minor deviation on the display read-out is possible. |
| In addition, the following adaptation functions can be performed: |
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| Correction of fuel level display |
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| adjustment of service interval display |
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| adjustment of odometer when the dash panel insert is replaced |
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| Adaptation of the speedometer constant when the dash panel insert is replaced |
| Information on replacing the dash panel insert |
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| The dash panel insert must not be disassembled. |
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| If a replacement dash panel insert is fitted, the odometer reading and the service interval display can be adapted using the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- → Chapter. |
| If the control unit in the dash panel insert detects a fault in the programmed memory, the read-out “dEF” appears in the trip counter. |
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| If the read-out “dEF” appears, the dash panel insert must be replaced → Chapter. |
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