Braking and parking -> Warning and indicator lights for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a  
parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are  
much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly in  
summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause  
unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.  
NOTICE  
Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barri-  
ers or high curbs. These vary in height and could damage your  
bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier  
or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a  
parking spot. To help prevent damage, stop before the tires of  
your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.  
Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or  
down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the  
vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper  
covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and ex-  
haust systems).  
Warning and indicator lights  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Lights Possible cause or  
Proper response  
up  
G
meaning  
Electronic parking brake  
engaged.  
0!2+  
› Stop!  
Brake system malfunction. Get professional assistance  
immediately  
H ‡  
"2!+%  
› Stop!  
Brake fluid level too low.  
Check brake fluid level  
Lights Possible cause or  
Proper response  
up  
meaning ꢀ  
See an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
The vehicle brakes will work  
without ABS.  
Together with ABS indica-  
tor light J or !"3: ABS fail-  
ure.  
"2!+%  
7%!2  
If you believe that it is safe to  
do so, immediately take the  
vehicle to an authorized  
Brake pads worn.  
Volkswagen dealer or author-  
ized Volkswagen Service Fa-  
cility. Check, and if necessary  
replace, all brake pads.  
I
Switch ignition off and on  
again. You may have to drive  
a short distance.  
ESC switched off by the  
system.  
See an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
ESC malfunction.  
¸ ‡ %3#  
See an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
The vehicle brakes will work  
without ABS.  
Together with ABS indica-  
tor light J or !"3: ABS mal-  
function.  
Lights Possible cause or  
Proper response  
up  
meaning ꢀ  
Drive a short distance at a  
speed of 10–12 mph (15–  
20 km/h). If the indicator light  
stays on, see an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility  
Vehicle battery has been  
reconnected.  
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Switch on ASR ASR automat-  
ically turns on when you turn  
the ignition off and back on  
again.  
ASR manually deactivated.  
%3# /&&  
Together with ESC indica- See an authorized  
tor light ¸ or %3#: ABS mal- Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
function.  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
J ‡ !"3  
Together with warning light  
H, "2!+% or : ABS failure.  
The vehicle brakes will work  
without ABS.  
Together with flashing  
warning light H or "2!+%:  
Electronic parking brake  
malfunction.  
See an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
Depress the brake pedal to  
select a gear or drive position.  
Brake pedal not  
depressed.  
K
Depress the brake pedal to  
release electronic parking  
brake  
Flashes Possible cause  
Proper response  
Flashes Possible cause  
Proper response  
Contact an authorized  
Electronic parking brake  
Volkswagen dealer or author-  
malfunction. The indicator ized Volkswagen Service Fa-  
light may light up at the cility because you may not be  
H ‡  
"2!+%  
same time.  
able to park the vehicle safe-  
ly.  
Take foot off accelerator pe-  
¸ ‡ %3# ESC or ASR is operating. dal. Adapt driving to road  
conditions.  
The release button in the  
Engage the Automatic Shift  
K
selector lever is not en-  
gaged.  
Lock (ASL)  
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 mes-  
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result  
in a collision and serious personal injury.  
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.  
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.