Starting and stopping the engine -> Indicator lights for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:  
Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains  
carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause  
unconsciousness and death.  
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle could move  
suddenly or some other unexpected event could occur, resulting in property damage or  
personal injury.  
Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode and can cause a “run-away”  
vehicle condition.  
WARNING  
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot.  
They can cause fires and serious personal injury.  
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite  
flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.  
Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,  
exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, or heat shields.  
Indicator lights  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Lights  
up  
Possible cause  
Proper response  
Glow plug preheating before diesel  
engine start-up.  
Brake pedal not depressed.  
Apply the brake pedal to start the engine  
Flashes Possible cause  
The release button in the selector lever  
Proper response  
did not engage. Vehicle movement is  
prevented.  
Engage the selector lever release button  
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.