Symbols in the instrument cluster
The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or in combination with each other and indicate warnings, malfunctions and certain functions. Some warning and indicator lights come on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off after some time.
Indicator lights that turn on in the light switch are described in the “Lights” chapter ⇒ Switching the lights on and off.
WARNING
Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights and messages may result in a vehicle breakdown, accidents and serious injuries.
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Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.
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Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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 Do not continue driving!
Central warning light ⇒ Priority 1 warning message, ⇒ Introduction to the instrument cluster, ⇒ Engine coolant |
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| Fasten safety belt ⇒ Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator |
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| Electronic parking brake ⇒ Using the electronic parking brake |
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| Do not continue driving!
Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunction |
| Do not continue driving!
Brake fluid level too low ⇒ Brake fluid level |
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Take over steering and be ready to brake. ⇒  Introduction |
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| Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level very low |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ Engine oil pressure too low |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant, ⇒ Checking and filling engine coolant |
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| Do not continue driving!
Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction |
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| Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle to the rear ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert |
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| Do not continue driving!
12 V energy supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply |
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| Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support |
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| Take over the steering immediately ⇒ Take over the steering immediately |
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| Central warning light ⇒ Priority 2 warning message |
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| Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner malfunction ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners malfunction |
| Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner deactivated with diagnostic equipment ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners deactivated with diagnostic equipment |
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| Front passenger’s airbag disabled ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag disabled |
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| Emergency Call Service limited ⇒ Emergency Call Service limited |
| Emergency Call Service malfunctioning ⇒ Emergency Call Service malfunction |
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| Electronic parking brake malfunction ⇒ Electronic parking brake malfunction |
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| Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-slip regulation (ASR) in operation ⇒ Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ⇒ Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) |
| Comes on: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction ⇒ ESC malfunction |
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| Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) switched off ⇒ ASR |
| ESC Sport switched on ⇒ ESC Sport |
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction |
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction |
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| Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level too low |
| Engine oil level too high ⇒ Engine oil level too high |
| Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction |
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| Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction |
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| Tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel tank almost empty |
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| Travel Assist not available ⇒ Comfort drive Travel Assist is not available or is not working as expected |
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| Tank cap not closed ⇒ Fuel tank cap open |
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| Driving light failure ⇒ Exterior lighting malfunction |
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| Rain/light sensor malfunction ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction |
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| Windshield wiper malfunction ⇒ Windshield wiper malfunction |
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| Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Washer fluid level too low |
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| Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction |
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| Do not continue to drive!
Tire pressure low ⇒ Tire pressure low |
| Do not continue to drive!
Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction |
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| Front Assist is switched off ⇒ Using Front Assist |
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| Autonomous Emergency Braking starts ⇒ Autonomous Emergency Braking starts |
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| Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system is malfunctioning |
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| Speed warning ⇒ Driving data menu |
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| Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC is not available |
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| Lane Assist in control ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist |
| Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) is functioning ⇒ Driving with Emergency Assist |
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| Blind Spot Monitor active ⇒ “Blind Spot” Monitor malfunction |
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| Rear Traffic Alert brakes ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert |
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| Engine control malfunction ⇒ Engine control malfunction |
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| Exhaust system malfunction ⇒ Exhaust-related malfunction |
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| Particulate filter clogged with soot ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot |
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| Engine RPM limited ⇒ Engine speed limited |
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| 12 V vehicle battery malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply |
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| Transmission malfunction ⇒ Clutch “slips”, ⇒ Transmission overheating |
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| Adaptive chassis control (DCC) malfunction ⇒ Adaptive chassis control malfunction |
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| Press the brake pedal. ⇒ The engine is not starting, ⇒ Driving is restricted by the selector lever lock |
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| Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light |
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| Cruise control switched on, regulation active ⇒ Introduction |
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| Lane Assist active ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist |
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| Comfort drive Travel Assist active ⇒ Introduction |
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| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off |
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| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off |
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| High beams or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off |
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| High beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off |
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| Cruise control switched on, regulation not active ⇒ Introduction |
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| Outside temperature is below +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version information displays, ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Version information displays |
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| Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start-stop system |
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| Start/Stop system not available ⇒ Start-stop system |
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| Economical driving condition ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version information displays, ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Version information displays |
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| Service due ⇒ Service interval display |
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| Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control active and adaptive lane guidance inactive ⇒ Introduction |
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| High beam control active ⇒ Switching on Light Assist |
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| Take over the steering ⇒ Take over the steering |
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| Autonomous Emergency Braking starts ⇒ Autonomous Emergency Braking starts |
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| Distance warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support |
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| Eco driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties |
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| Comfort driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties |
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| Normal driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties |
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| Individual driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties |
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| Sport driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties |
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| Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version information displays, ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Version information displays |
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| Mobile phone battery charge level ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Version information displays, ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Version information displays |
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| Note about information in the Owner's Manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual |
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