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Indicator lights

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Have engine checked immedi-

ately by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or author-

ized Volkswagen Service Fa-

cility.

Engine control malfunction

(Electronic Power Control).

%0#

Ease off the accelerator. Care-

fully drive to the nearest au-

Engine control/monitoring

system malfunction (engine thorized Volkswagen dealer or

Malfunction Indicator Light - authorized Volkswagen Ser-

MIL)

vice Facility. Have engine

checked.

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

Ease off the accelerator.

Carefully drive to the nearest

Misfire, which can damage authorized Volkswagen deal-

the catalytic converter.

er or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility. Have engine

checked.

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.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in

vehicle damage.

As long as the indicator lights B or %0# are on, expect engine mal-

functions, increased fuel consumption, and loss of engine efficiency.

Catalytic converter

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The catalytic converter provides exhaust gas after-treatment to help

reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas. To help ensure long service life

of the exhaust system and gasoline engine catalytic converter:

Only use unleaded fuel.

Never completely empty the fuel tank.

Do not exceed the correct oil level ⇒ꢀ Engine oil.

Do not tow the vehicle to start it, but use a jump-start instead ⇒ꢀ

Jump-starting.

If you experience misfires, loss of power or the engine is not running

smoothly while driving, reduce speed immediately and have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise, gasoline could reach the

exhaust system and get into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter

could also be damaged by overheating!

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