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Offline B3n

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Kph or Mph
« on: 04 November 2009, 16:53 »
Can the 'digital' speedo be changed to show mph rather than kph? This is the only thing i didn't like about the car on my test drive... Dealer said it can't be changed! Is he right?!

My first post so apologies if this has been answered before!

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Offline VWKev

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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #1 on: 04 November 2009, 16:55 »
Quote from: B3n on 04 November 2009, 16:53
Can the 'digital' speedo be changed to show mph rather than kph? This is the only thing i didn't like about the car on my test drive... Dealer said it can't be changed! Is he right?!

My first post so apologies if this has been answered before!



I thought you need VCDS (VAG-COM) to change it, could be wrong though ?
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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #2 on: 04 November 2009, 16:56 »
Can't be changed.

Kph must be displayed and since the Kph isn't round the actual dial like in some other cars then it has to be shown somewhere.
I'm sure if you activate cruise it disappears.

Edit: Legislation apparently.
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Offline Aidy06

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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #3 on: 04 November 2009, 18:41 »
Yep it's illegal, you have to have them both displayed
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #4 on: 04 November 2009, 18:52 »
Does anyone know why it has to be shown by law? What benefit does it add to anyone in this country?
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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #5 on: 04 November 2009, 18:53 »
Prolly so there is no excuse should your car be used abroad :P
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #6 on: 04 November 2009, 18:57 »
Quote from: jdjd on 04 November 2009, 18:53
Prolly so there is no excuse should your car be used abroad :P

Ahhhh ;)
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Offline AlanH

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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #7 on: 04 November 2009, 19:59 »
Quote from: p3asa on 04 November 2009, 16:56
Can't be changed.

Kph must be displayed and since the Kph isn't round the actual dial like in some other cars then it has to be shown somewhere.
I'm sure if you activate cruise it disappears.

Edit: Legislation apparently.

If you activate cruise, it stays. Only the total mileage/odometer display is replaced by the cruise speed setting.
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Offline p3asa

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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #8 on: 04 November 2009, 20:44 »
Cheers Alan. Does it stay on the display all the time then?
I can only recall seeing it every now and then.
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Re: Kph or Mph
« Reply #9 on: 04 November 2009, 20:57 »
All the time - bottom centre. That MFD is getting pretty busy now - almost needs a screensaver.  :smiley:
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