Indicator lights and fuel gauge
Fig. 133 In the instrument cluster display: Fuel gauge.
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Possible cause or meaning
Gauge position
Lights
up
Proper response
⇒ꢀfig. 133
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Fuel tank almost empty.
Running on reserve
Marking (arrow)
Time to refuel ⇒ꢀ
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Fuel filler cap not properly
closed.
Stop and close the fuel filler
cap properly.
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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.
Fuel filler cap not properly closedꢀ
If the indicator light ꢀ comes on or you see a text message in the instrument cluster display
indicating that the fuel filler cap is not properly closed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off
the engine and the ignition.
Open the fuel filler flap and take the fuel filler cap off the filler neck. Then put the fuel filler cap back on
the filler neck and screw it on clockwise until you clearly hear a clicking sound. Close the fuel filler flap.
After switching on the ignition, the indicator light ꢀ may stay on or the text message may still appear
in the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel filler cap is now properly closed. This is normal and no
reason to take your vehicle in for service.
If, however, the malfunction indicator light x also comes on, drive to your nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the fuel system and the
engine checked.
WARNING
Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and
serious personal injuries.
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When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted,
especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills.
Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the
engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel.
Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling
in traffic.
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