Instrument cluster -> Symbols in the instrument cluster for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Symbols in the instrument cluster  
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some warning and indicator  
lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a short period of time.  
For details on indicator lamps that light up in the light switch, see Chapter “Lights” (→ Dipped beam).  
WARNING  
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic,  
and can cause accidents and serious injury.  
Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.  
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Do not continue driving!  
Central warning lamp → Priority 1 warning message, → Introduction to the instrument  
cluster  
Seat belt not fastened→ Buckle-up request  
Handbrake applied → Applying the handbrake  
Do not drive on!  
Brake system fault → Brake system fault, → Brake system fault  
Do not drive on!  
Brake fluid level low→ Brake fluid level  
Depress the brake pedal!→ Introduction  
Engine oil level too low→ Engine oil level very low  
Do not drive on!  
Engine oil pressure too low→ Engine oil pressure too low  
Do not drive on!  
Coolant system fault→ Digital coolant temperature display, → Analogue coolant  
temperature display  
Fault in the high-voltage circuit→ Coolant  
Do not drive on!  
Steering fault → Steering fault  
Do not drive on!  
12-volt vehicle battery → 12-volt vehicle battery  
Collision warning → Warning levels and braking intervention  
SCR system fault → Fault in the SCR system  
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AdBlue® level too low→ AdBlue® level too low  
SCR system fault → Fault in the SCR system  
Do not drive on!  
Gearbox overheated → Gearbox overheated  
Central warning lamp → Priority 2 warning message  
Airbag or belt tensioner system switched off with diagnostic tool→ Indicator lamp  
Airbag or belt tensioner system fault→ Indicator lamp  
Emergency call system fault→ eCall emergency call system fault  
Check the brake pads→ Brake pad wear indicator  
Lit up: electronic stability control (ESC) switched off by the system→ ESC fault  
Flashing: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or traction control system (TCS) control  
intervention → Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
Traction control system (TCS) switched off→ Switching the TCS on and off  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) fault→ Anti-lock brake system failure or fault  
Engine oil system fault → or Fault in the engine oil system  
Engine oil level too low→ Engine oil level too low  
Engine oil level too high→ Engine oil level too high  
Engine oil system fault → or Fault in the engine oil system  
Fuel tank almost empty→ Fuel tank almost empty  
Water in the diesel → Water in the diesel  
Vehicle lighting failure → Exterior drive lighting not working  
Rear fog light switched on→ Switching the rear fog light on and off  
Rain and light sensor fault→ Fault in rain and light sensor, → Fault in rain and light sensor  
Wiper fault → Fault in wipers  
Washer fluid level too low→ Washer fluid level too low  
Steering fault → Steering fault  
Do not drive on!  
Tyre pressure low→ Low tyre pressure, → Low tyre pressure  
Do not continue driving!  
Fault in the tyre monitoring system→ Fault in the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, → Fault in  
the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
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Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) deactivated→ Operating Front Assist  
Fault in the cruise control system→ Cruise control system fault  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available→ ACC not available  
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) regulating→ Driving with Lane Assist  
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) regulating→ Driving with Lane Assist  
Fault in engine management system → Engine management system fault  
Exhaust system fault → Emissions-relevant fault  
Diesel engine preheating → Fault in the engine management system, → Particulate filter  
clogged  
Particulate filter clogged with soot→ Particulate filter clogged with soot  
Engine speed limited → Engine speed limited  
SCR system fault → or SCR system fault  
SCR system fault → or SCR system fault  
Gearbox fault → Clutch slipping  
Adaptive chassis control fault→ Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCC)  
Differential lock → Differential lock  
Depress the brake pedal!→ Engine does not start  
Turn signals → Turn signal indicator lamp  
Trailer direction indicator→ Trailer turn signal indicator lamp  
Speed stored, regulation active → Introduction, → Introduction, → Switching ACC on and off  
Cruise control system switched on, control intervention active→ Introduction  
Speed limiter switched on, control active→ Introduction  
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) is active→ Driving with Lane Assist  
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) is active→ Driving with Lane Assist  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, no vehicle detected ahead→ Switching  
ACC on and off  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC  
on and off  
Main beam or headlight flasher → Switching main beam on and off  
Start/stop system active → Start/stop system  
Start/stop system not available → Start/stop system  
Service due → Service interval display  
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Main-beam control active → Main-beam control (Light Assist)  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) is starting→ Front Assist is starting  
Distance warning → Warning levels and braking intervention  
Cruise control system switched on→ Introduction  
Fault in the Cruise Control System (CCS)→ Cruise control system fault  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, no vehicle detected ahead→ Switching  
ACC on and off  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC  
on and off  
Speed limiter switched on, control active→ Introduction  
Maximum speed is limited→ Information displays on the digital instrument cluster,  
→ Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster  
Hill Descent Control → Hill Descent Control  
AdBlue® level too low→ or AdBlue® level low  
AdBlue in the normal operating range→ Warning and prompting system with low fill level  
Eco driving profile→ Characteristics of driving profiles  
Comfort mode → Characteristics of driving profiles  
Normal driving profile→ Characteristics of driving profiles  
Individual mode → Characteristics of driving profiles  
Sport mode → Characteristics of driving profiles  
Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® → Information displays on the digital instrument  
cluster, → Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster  
Mobile phone battery charge level → Information displays on the digital instrument cluster,  
→ Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster  
Reference to information in the owner's manual→ Reference to information in the owner’s  
manual  
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