2017 Volkswagen Beetle Owners Manual - Indicator lights

Indicator lights

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject 

Indicator lights in the instrument cluster

Lights up	Possible cause	Proper response
	One or more driving lights not working.	Replace the burned out bulb ⇒ Replacing light bulbs .
	Cornering light malfunction.	If all light bulbs are OK, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
	Left or right turn signal. The indicator light blinks twice as fast if a turn signal is not working on the vehicle.	Check the turn signals on the vehicle.
	High beams switched on or headlight flashers in use.	⇒ Turn signal lever and high beam switch .

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

Indicator lights in the light switch

Lights up	Possible cause
	The fog lights are switched on ⇒ Switching lights on and off
	The automatic headlights and, if applicable, the daytime headlights or daytime running lights are switched on ⇒ Switching lights on and off .

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

• Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

• Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

• Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop the engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn approaching traffic.

• Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.

• A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights provide bright, uniform lighting to help you see and be seen. The light comes from an electric arc between two electrodes in the gas-filled bulb. Over time, the electrodes can wear down and the gap between them will get wider. The HID lamp’s control unit then increases the voltage to keep the arc’s brightness constant. However, the commonly called “Xenon” bulbs will also ultimately burn out. Before they burn out, HID lamps can flicker. A message will then appear in the MFI. This is your reminder to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service facility to check the headlights.