My first GTI just delivered...

[Martw]

I took delivery of my first GTI last Friday and since have only covered 250 miles and I'm loving it so far especially the looks with the 18" monzas and the handling is great. But I have a few questions...in the manual it says on the MFD it shows the speed digitally but I cannot find this in the menu options?
I opted for the xenons which are fantastic but can you turn off so you don't have to run them all the time as DRL's?
I'm sure there will be other things that pop up but any help would be appreciated... Off for a drive to get a few more miles on so I can start to open her up more! 

[MAW73]

Not sure I can answer your questions TBO, but come on lets have some pics of your new motor. Congrat's by the way and welcome to the forum.

[Martw]

Thanx MAW73, yeah for sure I will get out with the camera this w/end to get some shots, only got a couple of iPhone ones at presnt which aren't great!   

[p3asa]

KMH should be displayed constantly on the MFD. There isn't an option to turn it on or off in the menu options. You need VAG.COM for that. Likewise I think the DRL's with xenons can only be turned off and on with VAG.COM but may be wrong here. Without xenons you can do it via the indicator stock.

[Martw]

Thanx for your reply. How do you turn the DRLs off?? I must admit I'm puzzled over the mph not being shown as it does say that in the manual it should be there but it just ain't!!! Vag is that the main dealer or something I can do?   

[p3asa]

Thanx for your reply. How do you turn the DRLs off??

Eh? I just told you 

VAG.COM is software that can access your cars electronics and change things.
The software itself is free  the cable however to use it is about £250 from Ross Tech

[FroGTI]

You don't need VAGCOMto turn the DRLs off, it tells you somewhere in the manual how to do it. Some sort of combination of holding down the indicator switch while turning the ignition key, or something...

[Snoopy]

^ That does not work with Xenons from a certain date  . I think build week 46 last year iirc.

You need for the dealer to turn them off with his computer or buy the Rosh Tech VAGCOM program and lead to DIY it.

You may also notice unlike non xenon equipped cars your rear lights may also probably on for DRLs.

As for the digital display if you check type approval for UK cars its law for both MPH and KPH to be able to be displayed. (Other cars its on the speedos by having two different scales shown) So VW set the digital display to only show KPH in the uk to comply with the law. Remember the manuals not just for the UK but every English/American speaking country 

[MAW73]

I bet you've been itching to clean your new car.....been crap weather today for it.

[Martw]

Cheers for the info. Guys.  Snoopy your right I have just checked, the rear lights are on with the xenons as drl's! I guess I may be contacting my dealer to sort this! As far as the mfd I don't have any speed displayed only the average speed oil temp etc etc...   

and your spot on MAW it's dirty now!!    Have to crack out the carnuba tomorrow if it's dry!!
Just love driving more and more though it's more fun to drive than the tts I had before.