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Why does the Lavida dashboard display flashing at 30 km?

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SanLyla
07/29/25 9:39pm

Lavida dashboard displays flashing at 30 km because the overspeed alarm is set. Additional information: 1. Appearance: The Lavida front face adopts a multi-slat chrome grille design. The top chrome trim combined with the headlights on both sides creates a visually extended effect, adding a sense of layering to the front face. This is a common front face design method for luxury cars, giving it a more luxurious feel. 2. Power: The Lavida is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 83kW (113PS) and a maximum torque of 145N·m/3900rpm, providing sufficient power to meet urban driving needs.

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McGriffin
08/15/25 8:54pm

I once encountered the situation where the Lavida dashboard flashed at 30 km/h while driving. I remember that day on my way home from work, the traffic suddenly slowed down, and my speed dropped to around 30 km/h. The '30' on the dashboard started flashing. At first, I thought it was a malfunction, but later I learned that this is a speed warning function set by Volkswagen to remind you that the current speed has exceeded the preset value. Many new cars have a default warning point set at 30 km/h, mainly to help you avoid speeding in areas like school zones and residential areas where speed limits are in place. The solution is simple: after parking and turning off the engine, press and hold the OK button on the right side of the steering wheel. Wait for the dashboard menu to pop up, then find the speed warning option and reset the value or turn it off. I now have mine set to warn at 50 km/h, and combined with navigation prompts, I haven't received any speeding tickets in the city.

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VonLeonardo
10/17/25 5:05am

Last month, my friend came to see me in his newly purchased Lavida, saying the dashboard kept flashing at 30 km/h. I immediately recognized it as the speed warning function, an active safety measure specifically designed by Volkswagen. When your speed reaches the set value (e.g., 30 km/h), the dashboard flashes that number to catch your attention. It mainly prevents speeding on narrow roads or in areas with many pedestrians—German cars are very meticulous about such details. If you want to turn it off, it's simple: when the vehicle is stationary, press the multifunction button on the steering wheel to enter the dashboard menu, then find the speed warning option in the settings. I recommend beginners keep this function and adjust it to 60 km/h for more suitable highway reminders. Also, remember to check if the settings are correct—sometimes car washers might accidentally trigger this alert.

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VioletFitz
11/30/25 5:49am

While researching car features, I found the 30 km/h flashing alert on the Lavida to be quite intelligent. Volkswagen has preset an overspeed alarm where the dashboard flashes the speed number once you hit 30 km/h. This is particularly useful when picking up or dropping off kids at school, allowing precise speed control in 30 km/h limited zones near school gates. The adjustment method is simple: after parking, use the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to enter the menu interface and modify the threshold in the speed alarm settings. Some owners accidentally activate this feature after their first maintenance at the dealership and find the flashing annoying, but in reality, such visual alerts are more intuitive than voice prompts for safe driving. Considering situations like long tunnels or rainy/foggy days with low visibility, dashboard flashing can be more eye-catching than checking the speedometer.

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