Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
Replace the burned out bulb. If all light
bulbs are OK, see an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
One or more driving lights not working4,
excluding the Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS).5
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Left or right turn signal.
The indicator light blinks twice as fast if a
turn signal is not working on the vehicle or
the trailer.
Check the turn signals on the vehicle and
the trailer.
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High beams switched on or headlight
flashers in use.
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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
Indicator lights in the light switch
Lights
Possible cause
up
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The fog lights are switched on
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The parking lights are switched on
The automatic headlights and, if applicable, the daytime headlights or daytime running
lights are switched on
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WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
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Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop
the engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn
approaching traffic.
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Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can
come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.
A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on
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emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
4
5
Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.
A separate display appears in the instrument cluster if there is an AFS malfunction.
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