2015 Volkswagen GTI Owners Manual - Instrument cluster and instrument panel

Instrument cluster and instrument panel

Warning and indicator lights

Warning and indicator lights notify you of warnings  , malfunctions  , or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lights come on when the ignition is switched on and should go out when the engine is running or when the vehicle is moving.

Additional text messages appear in the instrument cluster of appropriately equipped vehicles to give more information or prompt you to take certain actions  .

Depending on the vehicle options, a symbol may appear in the instrument cluster instead of a warning light.

In addition, a warning chime or other acoustic warning sounds when certain warning and indicator lights go on.

Symbol	Meaning  ,	Refer to
	Central warning light: Read and follow the text messages in the instrument cluster display.	–
	Stop! Parking brake engaged.
	Stop! Brake fluid level too low or brake system malfunction.
	Stop! Engine coolant level too low, engine coolant temperature too high, or engine coolant system malfunction.a)
	Stop! Engine oil pressure too low.a)
	Stop! Lights up: Steering system malfunction.
	Flashes: Electronic steering column lock malfunction.
	Driver and/or passenger safety belts not buckled.
	Alternator malfunction.
	Lights up: ESC malfunction or ESC switched off by the system. OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
	Flashes: ESC or ASR is working.
	ASR manually deactivated.
	ABS malfunction.
	Central caution light: Read and follow the text messages in the instrument cluster display.	–
	One or more driving lights burned out.b)
	Light malfunction, excluding AFS.a)
	Not enough windshield washer fluid.a)
	Lights up: Engine control malfunction.
	Flashes: Misfire.
	Engine control malfunction.
	Problem with the steering.
	Lights up: Tire pressure too low.
	Flashes: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction.
	Fuel tank almost empty.
	Fuel filler cap not properly closed.
	Lights up: Engine oil level too low.a)
	Flashes: Engine oil system malfunction.a)
	Airbag and safety belt pretensioner system malfunction.
	Passenger front airbag turned off (PASSENGER AIR BAG   light).
	Transmission malfunction
	Turn signals, left or right.
	Emergency flashers switched on.
	Fog lights switched on (if equipped: indicator light on the headlight switch).
	Lights up: Depress brake pedal!
	Flashes: The release button in the selector lever is not engaged.
	Lights up: Cruise control is turned on or is regulating the vehicle speed.
	High beams switched on or headlight flashers in use.
	Light Assist high beam control switched on (if equipped).
	Service reminder display.
	Charge level of the mobile phone battery. Applies only to models with a factory-installed mobile phone package.	⇒BookletMobile Phone Package,
	Icy road warning. Outside temperature colder than +39 °F (+4 °C).
	Refer to the Owner's Manual.	–

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.

• Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

• 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.

• Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the engine cool down.

• Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which is a potentially dangerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury  .

NOTE

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

^a) Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.

^b) A separate display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a dynamic cornering light fault.