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Volkswagen are at the forefront of vehicle safety system and your new or used Volkswagen's dashboard has many symbols that show you exactly how your car is doing. If the lights are:
RED, then be sure to pull over as soon as it is safe and call for roadside assistance, as you may have a serious problem with your car.
YELLOW, then this means that an action is required, and it is recommended that you book a service with an authorised repairer at one of our Volkswagen dealerships.
GREEN, then this is simply information and does not require immediate action, although you should keep an eye on them.
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If this light is illuminated , check the handbrake is not applied. If it is applied, take it off and continue driving.
If it is not applied or the light remains illuminated then check the brake fluid level. If it is at an incorrect level, top it up to the correct level. If you require help to do this, call roadside assistance.
If the light remains illuminated, contact roadside assistance.
If this light illuminates,
immediately pull over as soon as is safe, stop the engine and do not drive any
further.
Check if the engine coolant level
is OK. If it is, then there is likely a wider problem with the cooling system,
so contact roadside assistance.
If the coolant level is not OK, add more coolant. For assistance with this, consult the user manual or contact roadside assistance. If the warning light remains illuminated even after this, contact roadside assistance.
If this light illuminates, pull over as soon as is safe and immediately switch off the engine and do not restart. Check the oil level.
If the oil level is OK, contact roadside assistance as there may be further issues with the pressure system. If the oil level is not OK, top up oil until it is OK. Consult the user’s manual for instruction or seek roadside assistance. Start the engine again for five seconds and if the lamp goes out within that time, you may continue driving. If it does not, seek roadside assistance.
If this light illuminates, pull over as soon as is safe and stop the engine. Remove the ignition key. Wait 30 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains illuminated, test the steering and see if you can safely drive. If so, drive directly to an authorised repairer. If not, contact roadside assistance.
If this light illuminates, drive
carefully to an authorised repairer and have the fault diagnosed and resolved.
Issues with these systems may not affect the function of the car, but are very
important to your safety.
If you can start the engine when this light is illuminated, drive directly to an authorised repairer as there is a problem with the electrical components of the car. Avoid using any excess electrical equipment to not drain the battery. If you can not start the engine, contact roadside assistance.
If this light illuminates red, contact an authorised repairer.
If it illuminates yellow then the malfunction is less serious and you may drive yourself to an authorised repairer to have the system examined, although do drive carefully on your way there.
If this light illuminates red, then do not switch the engine
off as it may not turn on again. If the light is illuminated red or yellow,
drive to an authorised repairer to have the issue diagnosed and resolved.
If this light illuminates, check if yourself and all passengers have their seatbelts fastened properly. If they are not, ensure they are fastened properly.
If the light has still not gone out, contact an authorised repairer.
Ensure all doors are closed properly. If the light remains
illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
Ensure the bonnet is closed properly. If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
Ensure the boot lid is closed properly. If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
This light indicates an accident is imminent. Apply the
brakes or steer the car to avoid a collision. If the light illuminates when
there is no risk of an incident, contact an authorised repairer.
If this light is illuminated, the electronic parking brake
is engaged while driving. Pull over as soon as is safe, disengage the brake and
continue. If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
If this light illuminates solidly, turn off the engine and remove the key. Wait 30 seconds and restart the engine.
If the light remains illuminated or is flashing, drive to an authorised repairer or, if the vehicle if vibrating or sluggish, contact roadside assistance.
Ensure the car has fuel and that there are no other warning lights on. If there are multiple warning lights on, contact roadside assistance.
If the car is fuelled and the light remains illuminated, drive above 60km/h and between 1800-2500rpm until the light goes out. If the light does not go out within 15 minutes, drive to an authorised repairer if safely possible or contact roadside assistance.
resolved.
ignition is on, but if the lamp appears while the engine is running then drive
safely to an authorised repairer for the engine to be investigated and the
issue resolved
If this light illuminated solidly, top up the engine oil. The user’s manual contains further information on how to do this.
If this light is flashing then the sensor may be faulty. Drive to an authorised repairer.
car will still brake normally but ABS and ESP may not engage when needed. Drive
safely to an authorised repairer to have the issue diagnosed and resolved.
If this light is flashing while you are driving, this is normal functionality. The light lets you know that traction control or ESP is intervening.
If it is constantly illuminated, you may have pressed the ‘ESP off’ button. This can be reactivated by turning the car on and off again.
If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer for the issue to be diagnosed and resolved.
Check the tyre pressure and adjust if necessary. If the
light remains illuminated, check all tyre pressures again. If they are OK,
store them using the menu display and if the light remains on drive safely to
an authorised repairer to have the system examined. If the tyre pressures have
changed again, have the offending tyre repaired or replaced.
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light remains illuminated, check all tyre pressures again. If they are OK, store them using the menu display and if the light remains on drive safely to an authorised repairer to have the system examined. If the tyre pressures have changed again, have the offending tyre repaired or replaced.
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has been disconnected or discharged, turn the steering fully right, then fully
left and drive briefly between 15-20 km/h. If the light does not go out, drive
safely to an authorised repairer.
seatbelt system. Drive safely to an authorised repairer to have the issue
diagnosed and resolved.
The fuel tank cap has not been closed correctly. When safe to do so, stop the car and close the cap. If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
Contact an authorised repairer or roadside assistance.
There is an issue with air suspension system. The car may drive differently with handling, stability and ground clearance potentially being affected. Drive safely to an authorised repairer to have this issue diagnosed and resolved.
The rear spoiler is malfunctioning. Drive to an authorised repairer and do not exceed 120km/h.
Check all bulbs and ensure they are functioning. If any are broken or malfunctioning, replace it as soon as possible.
Ensure all brake lights are working properly. If any are broken or malfunctioning, replace them as soon as possible.
If this light is illuminated, the wipers and lights will not turn on and off automatically. They can still be turned on and off manually. Contact an authorised repairer to resolve this issue.
The headlight range control system is not working correctly. Contact an authorised repairer.
If this light is illuminated, the headlights will not adapt automatically. They can still be dipped manually. To resolve, contact an authorised repairer.
Ensure the towing hitch is correctly engaged. If the light does not go out, contact an authorised repairer.
This lamp will illuminate when the roof is either opening or closing.If it is on at any other time, first fully reopen and close the roof. If the light remains on, contact an authorised repairer.
For vehicles with keyless entry, this light illuminates when they key is not in the vehicle and the engine is running.
Make sure the key is in the vehicle so you can restart the engine.
This light illuminates when the lane assist system is operating but can not detect road markings. If the light illuminates with the message ‘System Fault’, contact an authorise repairer.
Press brake pedal and move gear lever out of park position.
If this light illuminates, the windscreen washer fluid level needs refilling. Consult the owners manual for further information on this process.
This light indicates the rear fog lamp is on. Only have the rear fog lights on in foggy conditions.
The fuel tank is nearly empty and has reached the reserve level. Fill up the tank as soon as possible.
This light illuminates when the AdBlue range is approx.. 1000 miles. The light will illuminate every 31 miles along with a noise. If the AdBlue is not recharged, the light will eventually turn red and the car will not turn on.
This light will illuminate when the AdBlue range is approx.. 1500 miles. The light will illuminate every 62 miles along with a noise. If the AdBlue is not recharged, the light will turn yellow at the 1000 mile range and then red and the car will not turn on.
This light will illuminate when Front Assist is deactivated. You will not receive warning when potential collisions are detected.
If this light is illuminated, Adaptive Cruise Control is not available. Pull over and stop the car when safe to do so. Restart the engine and check the ACC radar for any obstructing material such as dirt or ice. If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
This light illuminates when the ESP has been manually disabled. Consult the user manual for instructions on how to restart the system. If the light remains illuminated, contact an authorised repairer.
If this light illuminates briefly, the feature is activated and you will be alerted to objects in your blind spot. If it remains illuminated, there is an object in your blind spot. Pay particular attention to the light while performing manoeuvres such as lane changes or turns. If the light remains on and there is no object, contact an authorised repairer.
If this light illuminates there is an issue with the EPB. Pull over and stop the car as soon as is safe to do so and contact an authorised repairer.
The front passenger’s airbag is disabled. If this is correct, ignore the warning. If not consult the user’s manual for more information on how to reactivate the airbag. If the light remains on even after reactivation, contact an authorised repair.
If this light illuminates, the fuel cap has not been properly closed. Pull over as soon as is safe to do so and replace the cap. If the light remains on after this, contact an authorised repairer.
If this light illuminates, drive carefully and conservatively to an authorised repairer. If the light illuminates after you have just refilled, turn off the engine and contact an authorised repairer.
The car is running low on fuel. A red arrow along with this light being illuminated means that the reserve tank is in use. Refill the car as soon as possible. If the light remains illuminated after refilling, contact an authorised repairer.
This light indicates that cruise control is engaged.
This light is only on automatic vehicles. This light indicates that the brake pedal must be pressed before moving the gear stick in to the park position.
This light indicates that the lane assist system is on.
This light indicates that the Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged. If it is flashing, you are exceeding your maximum set speed, reduce your speed.
The car is being held by the Auto Hold function, which can be disabled manually. Consult the manual for further information.
*Refer to owner’s manual or seek professional assistance.
The information on warning lights on this page does not apply to electric cars. Please consult your owner's manual.