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What are the warning lights on a Volkswagen?

What are the warning lights on a Volkswagen?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volkswagen. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 70 of them, so be patient!

What does a yellow indicator light mean on a VW?

This yellow dashboard icon means one or more brake lights is burned out. When this dashboard indicator light comes up, it means you should check the brake pads. A solid yellow warning light means bulb failure is occurring. A flashing yellow indicator light means the headlight leveling or AFS is defective.

What does the red light on the VW dashboard mean?

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility. The red indicator light means you should stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek assistance. This yellow VW dashboard instrument panel light means the incorrect key has been inserted, or that the key is not adapted to the vehicle.

What does the Yellow Cog symbol on a VW Passat mean?

Description: The yellow cog symbol is an indication that the gearbox is overheating and the DSG dual clutch gearbox is too hot. You must pull off the road, stop and place the gear selector into position ‘P’ to allow the gearbox to cool down. Do not drive on until the warning light goes out. Warning light name: VW Passat central warning light.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volkswagen. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 70 of them, so be patient!

This yellow dashboard icon means one or more brake lights is burned out. When this dashboard indicator light comes up, it means you should check the brake pads. A solid yellow warning light means bulb failure is occurring. A flashing yellow indicator light means the headlight leveling or AFS is defective.

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility. The red indicator light means you should stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek assistance. This yellow VW dashboard instrument panel light means the incorrect key has been inserted, or that the key is not adapted to the vehicle.

What does the red exclamation mark mean on a VW Transporter?

Warning lights also include VW Transporter variants such as the California, Caravelle, Shuttle and Sportline. The red exclamation mark is a potential brake system fault. The VW Transporter brake warning light comes on for the following reasons: 1. The parking brake is applied. 2. The brake fluid level is low.

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