NOTICE
The electrical system or electrical components could be damaged and electrical malfunctions could result.
Never connect or disconnect the 12 V vehicle batteries when the ignition is on or the engine is running.
Never connect accessories that provide power, such as solar panels or battery chargers, to the 12 V socket in order to charge the 12 V vehicle battery.
Never use a 12 V vehicle battery that does not conform to the vehicle specifications.
12 V vehicle batteries can contain toxic substances such as sulfuric acid and lead. Dispose of 12 V vehicle batteries correctly.
Battery acid can pollute the environment. Collect spilled battery acid and dispose of it correctly.
Troubleshooting
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .
12-volt power supply
The red warning light turns on. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Do not continue driving! Possible failure of the electrical system.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately and park it safely.
2. Turn off electrical equipment that is not needed.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
If the red warning light comes on, the start-stop system is switched off. The start-stop system will only be automatically switched on again after the engine is
restarted.
12-volt power supply
The yellow indicator light turns on. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Messages about the battery charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery.
1. Let the engine run so that the 12 V vehicle battery can be recharged.
2. If the message about the battery charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery does not turn off after a few minutes despite the measures having been taken, then
contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Messages about the 12 V power supply.
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
If the yellow indicator light lights up, the start-stop system will not be able to start the engine. If the yellow indicator light has turned off, the 12 V vehicle battery has
sufficient battery charge level to automatically restart the engine.
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