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What Does That Mean?

If you have ever seen an indicator light on your Volkswagen's dash and not known what it was, we have you covered! Below you will find a detailed list of the dashboard warning icons on your new VW. Scroll down to review. If you have any questions, please give our Sales Staff a call at (888) 472-2029.

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Electric Parking Brake Warning Light

Parking brake error. See owner's manual.

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Bulb Failure

  • Solid: Bulb failure
  • Flashing: Headlamp leveling or Afs defective
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AdBlue® System Malfunction Warning

AdBlue® system malfunction or not filled with standard AdBlue®.

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AdBlue® No Restart Warning

No engine restart possible ? not enough AdBlue® or AdBlue® system malfunction.

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AdBlue® Level Warning

Refill AdBlue® tank or AdBlue® system malfunction.

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Alternator Low Voltage Output

Charging system failure

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Have the system checked immediately by a Volkswagen authorized dealer or service facility.

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Brake Light Bulb Failure

One or more brake lights burned out.

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Brake Pad Wear Indicators

Check brake pad.

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Airbag

Airbag or belt tensioning system faulty or passenger airbags deactivated.

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Coolant Level Low

Coolant Temperature High

Stop and check coolant level. See owner?s manual (3x audible warning).

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Diesel engine Pre-Glow Before Engine Start-Up

  • Solid: Diesel engine pre-glow system is switched on
  • Flashing: Malfunction in diesel engine
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Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running light on.

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DSG® Transmission Too Hard

Do not continue driving (allow the transmission to cool with the gear shifter in park position).

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Antilock Braking System (ABS) Malfunction

If there is an ABS malfunction, the ABS warning light comes on in combination with the brake warning light.

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Engine Malfunction (On-board Diagnostics)

Engine emission malfunction-bring in for service.

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Electronic Power Control (Exhaust Gas)

Engine malfunction-bring in for service.

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Particulate Filter (Diesel Engines)

Filter blocked with soot. See owner?s manual.

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Fuel Cap Off Or Missing

Fuel cap off or missing.

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Hood Open

Stop! Engine hood is open or not closed properly.

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Hybrid Drive System Malfunction

  • Yellow: Hybrid system malfunction (See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility)
  • Red: Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible
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Immobilizer

Incorrect Key. Key not adapted to vehicle.

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License Bulb License Plate Bulb Failure

One or more license plate lights burned out.

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Low Fuel Level

Please refuel (1x audible warning).

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Oil Pressure Warning

Stop-no oil pressure, turn engine OFF. See owner?s manual (3x audible warning).

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Oil Level Low

  • Check oil level
  • Oil sensor-bring in for service
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Parking Brake

  • Parking brake is applied
  • ABS malfunction (ABS light on, too)
  • Low brake fluid
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Rain Sensor Malfunction

Switch the ignition off and on again, if the light stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility.

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Shift Lock

Brake must be applied to shift vehicle into gear.

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Steering

Stop the vehicle and do not continue to drive (3x audible warning).

  • Yellow Solid: Power steering assist reduced
  • Yellow Flashing: Malfunction in the electronic steering column lock
  • Red Solid: Power steering assist failure
  • Red Flashing: Malfunction in the electronic steering column lockm-1x audible warning
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Tire Pressure Monitoring

Tire pressure low or system failure (1x audible warning).

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Washer Fluid Low

Fill with washer fluid (1x audible warning).

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1051 U.S. 22
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Monday 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Friday 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Sunday Closed