Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
Stop, restart the engine, and drive a short
distance. If the yellow warning light does not
come on again, you do not need to have the
steering system checked.
Otherwise, have the steering checked
immediately by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Power steering assist is reduced.
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Vehicle battery was disconnected and
has been reconnected.
Drive a short distance at about 10–12 mph
(15–20 km/h).
Flashes
Possible cause
Proper response
ꢁ Stop!
Electronic steering column lock
malfunction.
The ignition cannot be switched on. The
vehicle must not be towed! Get professional
assistance.
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Steering system stiff.
Turn the steering wheel back and forth.
Switch the ignition off and then switch it on
again. Heed any messages shown in the
instrument cluster display, if applicable.
On vehicles with Keyless Access, press the
starter button briefly twice in a row without
depressing the brake or clutch pedal.
Do not drive any farther if the steering
column remains locked after you switch on
the ignition. Contact your authorized
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Steering column not locked / unlocked.
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
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.
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Steering system information
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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