Symbol Meaning
Take control of the vehicle and be
Information for
the driver
ready to brake! ÿ p. 186
Engine oil level too low ÿ p. 340
Symbols in the ins box
instruments
Do not continue the march!
The warning and control lights can light up
Engine oil pressure too low ÿ p. 339
individually or in combination and are used to warn,
indicate the presence of an anomaly or warn of the
activation of certain functions.
Do not continue the march!
Some come on when the ignition is switched on and
have to go out after a certain time.
Fault in the engine coolant system ÿ
p. 32, ÿ p. 342
The control indicators that light up on the lighting
control are explained in the chapter “Lights” ÿ p. 115.
Do not continue the march!
Steering fault ÿ pg. 169
WARNING
If the warning lights that come on and the
messages that are displayed are ignored, the
vehicle could be stopped in the middle of traffic;
In addition, accidents and serious injuries could
occur.
The parking exit assistant has
detected an obstacle when
reversing ÿ p. 224
Do not continue the march!
12 volt battery ÿ p. 348
· Never ignore warning lights that come on or
messages that are displayed.
Collision Warning ÿ p. 194
· Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
guro.
Immediately take control of the
steering ÿ p. 201
Symbol Meaning
Fault in the SCR system ÿ p. 309
Do not continue the march!
Central warning lamp ÿ p. 20,
ÿ p. 32
Fault in the SCR system ÿ p. 309
Put on the seat belt ÿ p. Four. Five
Central warning lamp ÿ p.
twenty
Electronic parking brake ÿ p. 206
Fault in the airbag system or seat
belt pretensioners ÿ p. 53
Do not continue the march!
Airbag or seat belt pretensioner
system deactivated with a diagnostic
Brake system fault ÿ p. 151
unit ÿ p. 54
Brake system fault ÿ p. 151
Deactivated front passenger airbag
ÿ p. 54
Do not continue the march!
Activated front passenger airbag ÿ p.
54
Low brake fluid level ÿ p. 344
Fault in the emergency call system
ÿ p. 74
Check the brake pads ÿ p. 151
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Limited emergency call system ÿ p.
74
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Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
Do not continue the march!
Fault in the electromechanical
parking brake ÿ p. 207
Low tire pressure ÿ p. 354
Check the brake pads ÿ p. 151
Flashes: electronic stabilization
program (ESC) or acceleration anti-
slip regulation (ASR) regulating ÿ
p. 225, ÿ p. 225
Do not continue the march!
Fault in the tire monitoring system
ÿ p. 354
Lights up: fault in the electronic
stabilization program (ESC) ÿ p.
226
Do not continue the march!
Low tire pressure ÿ p. 354
Acceleration anti-slip regulation
(ASR) deactivated ÿ p. 226
Do not continue the march!
ESC Sport connected ÿ p. 226
Fault in the tire monitoring system
ÿ p. 355
Electronic Stabilization Program
(ESC) switched off ÿ p. 226
Front Assist off ÿ p. 195
Fault in the anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ÿ p. 226
Fault in the speed regulator ÿ
page. 183
Engine oil level too low ÿ p. 340
Speed warning ÿ p. 3. 4
Engine oil level too high ÿ p. 340
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not
available ÿ p. 190
Fault in the oil system
engine ÿ p. 340
Lane Departure Warning Assistant
(Lane Assist) regulating ÿ p. 198
Fault in the engine oil system ÿ
p. 340
Emergency Assist (Emer gency
Assist) regulating ÿ p. 201
Fuel tank almost empty ÿ p. 30
Fault in lane change assistant
Travel Assist not available
(Side Assist) ÿ p. 204
ÿ p. 201
The parking exit assistant
Presence of water in the diesel
brakes ÿ p. 224
ÿ p. 31
Fault in engine management
ÿ page. 155
Fault in vehicle lighting ÿ p. 123
Fault in the exhaust system ÿ
p. 311
rear fog light on
ÿ p. 116
Diesel engine warming up ÿ
Failure in the rain and light sensor
p. 156
ÿ p. 123, ÿ p. 127
Particle filter saturated with soot
ÿ p. 311
Fault in the window wiper
ÿ p. 127
Limited engine speed ÿ p.
156
Window washer fluid level too low
ÿ p. 127
Fault in the SCR system ÿ p. 310
Steering fault ÿ pg. 169
Fault in the SCR system ÿ p. 310
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Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
Efficient driving ÿ p. 25, ÿ p. 29
12 volt battery ÿ p. 349
Gearbox failure ÿ p. 160, ÿ p. 164
The time has come to perform some of
the services. ÿ p. 35, ÿ p. 310
Fault in the adaptive suspension ÿ p. 171
Active Travel Assist, Active Adaptive
Cruise Control and Passive Adaptive Lane
Guidance ÿ p. 199
Unlocked tow hitch of towing device ÿ p.
300
Active High Beam Assist ÿ p. 118, ÿ p. 119
Take control of the steering ÿ p. 201
Front Assist connecting ÿ p. 196
Distance Warning ÿ p. 194
Step on the brake pedal! ÿ p. 164, ÿ p. 164
The vehicle is kept stationary ÿ p. 207
Indicators ÿ p. 123
Trailer indicator ÿ p. 123
Descent assist ÿ p. 167
The speed controller is switched on and
the control is active. ÿ p. 182
AdBlue® level too low ÿ p. 310
Speed limiter on, regulation active ÿ p. 184
Offroad driving profile
ÿ p. 171
Lane Departure Warning Assist (Lane
Assist) is active. ÿ p. 198
Eco driving profile ÿ p. 171
Comfort driving profile ÿ p. 171
Active Travel Assist ÿ p. 199
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulating,
no vehicle detected ahead ÿ p. 189
Regulation due to track layout ÿ p. 192
Driving profile Normal ÿ p. 171
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulating,
vehicle detected ahead ÿ p. 189
Individual driving profile
ÿ p. 171
High beam or flashing light ÿ p. 118
Driving profile Sport ÿ p. 171
The cruise control is connected, but the
regulation is not active ÿ p. 182
Snow driving profile
ÿ p. 171
Driving profile Offroad Individual ÿ p. 171
Speed limiter on, regulation not active ÿ p.
184
Mobile phone connected by
Outside temperature below +4 °C (+39 °F) ÿ
Bluetooth® ÿ p. 25, ÿ p. 29
p. 24, ÿ p. 28
Mobile phone battery charge status ÿ p. 25,
ÿ p. 29
Start-Stop system active ÿ p.
157
Reference to information in the ma
instruction manual ÿ p. twenty
Start-Stop system not available ÿ p. 157
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for a few seconds. The symbols will remain on until the cause is
removed.
Symbol Meaning
Speed regulation due to speed limitation
If warnings about existing faults are displayed when the
ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to make
settings or display information in the manner described. In this
case, go to a duly qualifi ed specialized workshop and request
the repair of the anomalies. Volks wagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
ÿ p. 192
Warning and information messages
When the ignition is switched on or while driving, the status
Introduction to ins box
instruments
of certain vehicle functions and components is checked.
Faults are indicated on the instrument cluster display by red and
yellow warning symbols accompanied by messages and, if
necessary, by an acoustic signal. The representation of the
messages and symbols may vary depending on the version of
the instrument panel.
The vehicle is equipped with a digital instrument panel. The
instrument cluster shows basic information, such as speed.
In addition, depending on the equipment, the following
functions are available, among others:
Existing anomalies can also be queried manually. To do this,
— Different menus, e.g. eg for assistance
open the menu Vehicle status or Vehicle ÿ p. 41.
— Indications of the status of the assistance systems
tension to the driver
Warning with priority 1
— Messages on the screen
— Warning and control lights
The red central warning lamp flashes or lights up, partly
accompanied by acoustic warnings or additional symbols. Do
not continue the march! Danger! Check the failing function.
— Information on consumption and autonomy
In the menus you can adjust the contents individually and make
settings.
If so, contact a suitably qualified specialist workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
WARNING
If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious
injuries can occur.
Warning with priority 2
· Never operate the instrument panel during
during the march
The yellow central warning lamp flashes or lights up, partly
accompanied by acoustic warnings or additional symbols.
Malfunctions or lack of operating fluids can lead to vehicle damage
· Only make adjustments to the instrument panel and
infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.
and breakdown.
Check the failing function as soon as possible. In this case, go
to a duly qualified specialist workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
WARNING
Risk of accident if the digital instrument cluster fails. If the
display is faulty or otherwise abnormal, the limited function of
the safety-relevant systems cannot be detected. The functional
safety of your vehicle may be impaired.
Reference to information in the instruction manual
You will find more information about the existing warning in the
instruction manual.
· Proceed carefully.
Information message
· Go to a duly qualified specialized workshop and request
a vehicle inspection.
Provides information about processes in the vehicle.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
If there are several warnings, the corresponding symbols
will light up successively
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