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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 or death.

Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Do not continue driving!

Central warning light ⇒ Priority 1 warning message

Fasten safety belt ⇒ Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator

Electronic parking brake switched on ⇒ Electronic parking brake

Holding force of the electronic parking brake too low ⇒ The holding force is too low for the current situation

Do not continue driving!

Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunctioning

Do not continue driving!

Brake ﬂuid level too low ⇒ Brake ﬂuid level

Do not continue driving!

Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunctioning

Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator

Take over steering and be ready to brake. ⇒

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Do not continue driving!

Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level very low

Do not continue to drive!

Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ Engine oil pressure too low

Do not continue to drive!

Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant

Do not continue driving!

Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction

Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle to the rear ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert

Do not continue driving!

12 V energy supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply

Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support

Take over the steering immediately ⇒ Take over the steering immediately

Do not continue to drive!

Transmission overheating ⇒ Transmission overheating

Central warning light ⇒ Priority 2 warning message

Airbag or safety belt pretensioner system deactivated with diagnostic equipment ⇒ Airbag or safety belt pretensioner system deactivated with

diagnostic equipment

Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner malfunction ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners malfunction

Front passenger's front airbag deactivated ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag switched off

Emergency Call Service limited ⇒ Emergency Call Service limited

Emergency Call Service malfunctioning ⇒ Emergency Call Service malfunction

Electronic parking brake malfunction ⇒ Electronic parking brake malfunction

Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator

Comes on: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction ⇒ ESC malfunction

Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-slip regulation (ASR) in operation ⇒ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC Sport switched on ⇒ ESC Sport

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) switched off ⇒ ESC Off

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) switched off ⇒ ASR

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction

Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction

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

Tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel tank almost empty

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) not available ⇒ Travel Assist is not available or is not functioning as expected

Tank cap not closed ⇒ Fuel tank cap open

Driving light failure ⇒ Exterior lighting malfunction

Rain/light sensor malfunction ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction, ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction

Windshield wiper malfunction ⇒ Windshield wiper malfunction

Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Washer fluid level too low

Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction

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

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) switched off ⇒ Using Front Assist

Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system malfunction

Speed warning ⇒ Driving data menu

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC is not available

Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) is functioning ⇒ Driving with Emergency Assist

Lane Assist in control ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist

Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) is functioning ⇒ Driving with Emergency Assist

Side Assist malfunction ⇒ Side Assist malfunctioning

Rear Traffic Alert brakes ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert

Engine control malfunction ⇒ Engine control malfunction

Exhaust system malfunction ⇒ Exhaust-related malfunction

Particulate filter clogged with soot ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot

Engine RPM limited ⇒ Engine speed limited

12-volt power supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply

Transmission malfunction ⇒ Transmission overheating

Vehicle key not in vehicle ⇒ Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

Press the brake pedal. ⇒ The engine is not starting, ⇒ Driving is restricted by the selector lever lock

Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light

Trailer turn signal ⇒ Trailer turn signal indicator light

Speed stored, regulation active ⇒

Introduction, ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Cruise control switched on, regulation active ⇒

Lane Assist active ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist

Introduction

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active ⇒

Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Hill Descent Control is active ⇒ Hill Descent Control

High beams or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off

High beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off

Fuel-efficient driving ⇒ Fuel-efficient driving

Hill Descent Control is not active ⇒ Hill Descent Control

Outside temperature is below +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays , ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic

Information Displays, ⇒ Analog Instrument Cluster Information Displays

Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start-stop system

Start/Stop system not available ⇒ Start-stop system

Economical driving condition ⇒ Analog Instrument Cluster Information Displays

Service due ⇒ Service interval display

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active, Adaptive Cruise Control active, adaptive lane guidance inactive

High beam control active ⇒ Switching on high beam control

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Take over the steering ⇒ Take over the steering

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) starts ⇒ Front Assist starts

Distance warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support

Cruise control switched on ⇒

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Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system malfunction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Offroad driving profile ⇒ Driving mode properties

Eco driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Normal driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Individual driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Sport driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Snow driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Offroad Custom driving profile ⇒ Driving mode properties

Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays , ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic

Information Displays, ⇒ Analog Instrument Cluster Information Displays

Mobile phone battery charge level ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays , ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information

Displays, ⇒ Analog Instrument Cluster Information Displays

Note about information in the Owner's Manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual

Warning and information texts

The status of some functions inside the vehicle and vehicle components are checked when the ignition is switched on or while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by

red and yellow warning symbols in the instrument cluster display and may also be signaled audibly in some cases. The appearance of texts and symbols may vary

depending on the instrument cluster version.

Any malfunctions currently occurring can also be manually called up. To do this, open the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

Priority 1 warning message

The red central warning light ﬂashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols.

Do not continue driving! There is a haza

Check the malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately for assistance.

Priority 2 warning message

The yellow central warning light ﬂashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols. Malfunctions or insufﬁcient operating ﬂuids

can cause vehicle damage and vehicle malfunctions. Check the malfunction as soon as possible. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Note about information in the Owner's Manual

You can ﬁnd more information about the existing warning message in the Owner's Manual.

Informational text

Information about various processes in the vehicle.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols will appear consecutively for several seconds. The symbols will appear until the malfunction is corrected.

If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the

malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Introduction to the instrument cluster

The vehicle may be equipped either with an analog instrument cluster or a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. The instrument cluster shows essential information, such as

speed.

In addition, the following functions, among others, are available depending on the equipment:

Various menus, such as for the driver assistance systems.

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