Dashboard Indicator Lights
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.
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light
Parking brake error. See owner's manual.
Bulb Failure
- Solid: Bulb failure
- Flashing: Headlamp leveling or Afs defective
AdBlue® System Malfunction Warning
AdBlue® system malfunction or not filled with standard AdBlue®.
AdBlue® No Restart Warning
No engine restart possible ? not enough AdBlue® or AdBlue® system malfunction.
AdBlue® Level Warning
Refill AdBlue® tank or AdBlue® system malfunction.
Alternator Low Voltage Output
Charging system failure
Have the system checked immediately by a Volkswagen authorized dealer or service facility.
Brake Light Bulb Failure
One or more brake lights burned out.
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Check brake pad.
Airbag
Airbag or belt tensioning system faulty or passenger airbags deactivated.
Coolant Level Low
Coolant Temperature High
Stop and check coolant level. See owner?s manual (3x audible warning).
Diesel engine Pre-Glow Before Engine Start-Up
- Solid: Diesel engine pre-glow system is switched on
- Flashing: Malfunction in diesel engine
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running light on.
DSG® Transmission Too Hard
Do not continue driving (allow the transmission to cool with the gear shifter in park position).
Antilock Braking System (ABS) Malfunction
If there is an ABS malfunction, the ABS warning light comes on in combination with the brake warning light.
Engine Malfunction (On-board Diagnostics)
Engine emission malfunction-bring in for service.
Electronic Power Control (Exhaust Gas)
Engine malfunction-bring in for service.
Particulate Filter (Diesel Engines)
Filter blocked with soot. See owner?s manual.
Fuel Cap Off Or Missing
Fuel cap off or missing.
Hood Open
Stop! Engine hood is open or not closed properly.
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
Immobilizer
Incorrect Key. Key not adapted to vehicle.
License Bulb License Plate Bulb Failure
One or more license plate lights burned out.
Low Fuel Level
Please refuel (1x audible warning).
Oil Pressure Warning
Stop-no oil pressure, turn engine OFF. See owner?s manual (3x audible warning).
Oil Level Low
- Check oil level
- Oil sensor-bring in for service
Parking Brake
- Parking brake is applied
- ABS malfunction (ABS light on, too)
- Low brake fluid
Rain Sensor Malfunction
Switch the ignition off and on again, if the light stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility.
Shift Lock
Brake must be applied to shift vehicle into gear.
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Tire pressure low or system failure (1x audible warning).
Washer Fluid Low
Fill with washer fluid (1x audible warning).
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 |