NOTICE
When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the correct
reservoirs. Adding the wrong type of operating fluids will cause serious malfunctions and
engine damage.
Fluid leaks and spills are harmful to the environment. Regularly check the ground underneath
your vehicle for this reason. If you find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle checked by your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Dispose of leaked operating
fluids properly.
Display
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Lights up
Possible cause
Proper response
Icon appears
in the display
ꢀ Stop!
Close the engine hood.
Engine hood not properly closed.
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.
If the engine hood is open or not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster
display showing the open engine hood ⇒ fig. 11.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the
ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the
instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
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.
Preparing to work in the engine compartment
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Checklist
Before any work in the engine compartment, carry out the following steps in the order in which they
are listed ⇒
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Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
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Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving ⇒ Braking and parking.
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