Does anyone an issue that the can't see the tops of the tachometer & speedometer as the top of the steering wheel convers them? Bending your head down if you wish for a full view is not ideal!

 

The seat is at a comfortable position for me that said.

 

Any solutions?

 

I recently got an Octavia after having Passats for 20 years, I had the same issue in the Passats!

If it was an issue with the Passat for 20 years and you never found a solution is it likely now there is one?

 

Probably it is people the same height as you with the seat in the same position and the steering wheel that would have the same thing.

Not as issue for me on this car or any other car I've driven.

39 minutes ago, boardtc said:

Any solutions?

 

If the steering wheel is at it's highest point of adjustment and the seat is uncomfortable any lower or further back, I guess the only options are to put up with it, or get a steering wheel with a larger diameter.

 

Gaz

2 hours ago, toot said:

If it was an issue with the Passat for 20 years and you never found a solution is it likely now there is one?

 

Probably it is people the same height as you with the seat in the same position and the steering wheel that would have the same thing.

Indeed. It was a forlorn hope that I had missed something!!!

2 hours ago, Gaz said:

 

If the steering wheel is at it's highest point of adjustment and the seat is uncomfortable any lower or further back, I guess the only options are to put up with it, or get a steering wheel with a larger diameter.

 

Gaz

Actually I did not know the steering wheel could be adjusted, but I checked and it's at the highest point...

2 hours ago, ords said:

Not as issue for me on this car or any other car I've driven.

Not sure why me...I'm 5'11".

The steering wheel can be adjusted fore/aft as well as up/down.

 

Your seat can also be adjusted up/down as well as fore/aft, also the seat back can tilt back/upright.

 

Should be able to find a combination that works and is comfortable.  Although I must say it took a fair bit of moving stuff around to find an acceptable position in my Superb 3, same issue, steering wheel obscuring the dials.

2 hours ago, boardtc said:

Not sure why me...I'm 5'11".

 

Like ords, not an issue for me either.  I'm 6'4" and it wasn't an issue in my 2015 vRS estate.  I did used to have the seat back as far as it would go on its runners though - maybe your seats have less adjustment range? (not that I know, just guessing as to why you can't find the right spot).

 

G

2 hours ago, Gaz said:

 

Like ords, not an issue for me either.  I'm 6'4" and it wasn't an issue in my 2015 vRS estate.  I did used to have the seat back as far as it would go on its runners though - maybe your seats have less adjustment range? (not that I know, just guessing as to why you can't find the right spot).

 

G

 

Your "G-spot"?

2 hours ago, Gaz said:

 

Like ords, not an issue for me either.  I'm 6'4" and it wasn't an issue in my 2015 vRS estate.  I did used to have the seat back as far as it would go on its runners though - maybe your seats have less adjustment range? (not that I know, just guessing as to why you can't find the right spot).

 

G

 

28 minutes ago, Gerrycan said:

 

Your "G-spot"?

I'm 6'5" and also don't have an issue with the view of the dash. 

 

 

Mrs Cakemonster just rolled her eyes about finding what @Gerrycanwas on about, women...

5 hours ago, xman said:

The steering wheel can be adjusted fore/aft as well as up/down.

 

Your seat can also be adjusted up/down as well as fore/aft, also the seat back can tilt back/upright.

 

Should be able to find a combination that works and is comfortable.  Although I must say it took a fair bit of moving stuff around to find an acceptable position in my Superb 3, same issue, steering wheel obscuring the dials.

Thanks. I looked up adjusting the seat and brought it right down, I preferred it up but now the dials are not obscured I think, need to be road tested. Thanks!

Edited 4 August, 20232 yr by boardtc

I don't like having the seat low.

 

Pulling the steering wheel towards you has a similar effect to lowering the seat as the wheel rises as you pull it towards you.

 

You may find its an acceptable compromise without having to take the seat right down. You should also experiment tilting the seat back a bit and move the seat rearwards  (if your legs still reach the pedals comfortably) and your eye line to the dash would be better.

 

 

Edited 4 August, 20232 yr by xman

Thanks @xman, yes I would like to have the seat higher. I don't want to tilt the seat back too much as I need to be upright enough for my back. From the manual/playing with it I have not figured out how to move the steering wheel towards me  (fore/aft) yet 😞

Edited 8 August, 20232 yr by boardtc

14 minutes ago, boardtc said:

 From the manual/playing with it I have not figured out how to move the steering wheel towards me  (fore/aft) yet 😞

 

Unlock the steering wheel with the lever on the underside.

 

Pull/push to adjust. If it's never moved since new, it might be quite stiff but should free off quickly

6 hours ago, langers2k said:

 

Unlock the steering wheel with the lever on the underside.

 

Pull/push to adjust. If it's never moved since new, it might be quite stiff but should free off quickly

Pull the steering wheel towards you/push away the steering wheel that is....(just clarifying)

Edited 8 August, 20232 yr by xman

Thank you both, got it! Will have to road test it, sitting higher and able to see the dials🤞 Thanks for your patienc.