change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-
venience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct
as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Warning light
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Have the electrical
system checked.
F
Alternator malfunction.
Switch off unnecessary electri-
cal loads. The vehicle battery
will not be charged by the al-
ternator as you drive.
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
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