Get Instrument cluster -> Warning and indicator lamps Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Fourth Generation (2001-2009)

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Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right-hand drive vehicles

Key to → Fig. 9ꢀ:

Vent

–

→ Heating, ventilating, cooling ꢀ

Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel → Airbag system ꢀ

Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment for switching off the front passenger front airbag → Airbag system ꢀ

In the stowage compartment: button for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator

Opening lever for the stowage compartment → Stowage areas ꢀ

Stowage compartment for high-visibility waistcoat → Stowage areas ꢀ

→ Tyre monitoring system ꢀ

Symbols in the roof

Symbol

Meaning

Interior lights and reading lights → Lights ꢀ

Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ꢀ

Instrument cluster

Warning and indicator lamps

The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings → ꢀ, faults → ꢀ or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up

when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, additional text messages could appear in the display on the instrument cluster to provide further

information or to ask you to perform certain tasks → Instrumentsꢀ .

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Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of warning lamps.

Signal tones are given when some warning or indicator lamps light up.

For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter Lighting → Lights ꢀ .

Symbol

See

Meaning →

ꢀ

Do not drive on!

→ Instrumentsꢀ

When this message appears, the door(s), tailgate or bonnet are open or not closed

properly.

Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.

–

Do not drive on!

Handbrake is applied.

→ Braking, stopping and

parking ꢀ

Do not drive on!

Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.

Flashing:

Do not drive on!

→ Coolant ꢀ

Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high, or coolant system is faulty.

Flashing:

Do not drive on!

→ Engine oil ꢀ

→ Steering ꢀ

Engine oil pressure too low.

Electromechanical steering not functioning.

Brake or take avoiding action! Collision warning from the area monitoring system (Front

Assist).

→ Area monitoring system

(Front Assist) ꢀ

Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened.

→ Seat belts ꢀ

Changing gear → Changing

gear ꢀ

ACC → Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) ꢀ

Depress the brake pedal.

Fault in the alternator.

→ Vehicle battery ꢀ

→ Changing gear ꢀ

–

Dual clutch gearbox DSG^®overheated.

Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.

Brake pads worn.

Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons.

OR: together with ABS indicator lamp

: ABS faulty.

OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.

Infotainment system

→ Infotainment systemꢀ

Brakes → Braking, stopping

and parking ꢀ

Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.

TCS switched off manually.

OR: ESC switched off manually.

OR: ESC switched on manually.

ABS faulty or not functioning.

Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely.

Rear fog light switched on.

→ Changing a bulb ꢀ

→ Lights ꢀ

Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.

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Starting the engine → Starting

and stopping the engine ꢀ

Engine management, exhaust

gas purification → Engine

management system and

exhaust purification system ꢀ

Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine.

Flashing: fault in engine management system (diesel engine).

Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).

Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot.

Lit up: steering reduced or the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then

reconnected.

→ Steering ꢀ

Flashing: steering column is twisted or is not unlocked/locked.

Tyre pressure too low or Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator faulty.

→ Tyre monitoring system ꢀ

→ Windscreen wipers and

washer ꢀ

Windscreen washer fluid level too low.

Fuel tank almost empty.

→ Filling the tank ꢀ

→ Engine oil ꢀ

Water in fuel in vehicles with a diesel engine.

Lit up: engine oil level too low.

Flashing: engine oil system fault.

Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.

Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG

→ Airbag system ꢀ

Front passenger front airbag switched on (PASSENGER AIR BAG

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) currently not available.

→ Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) ꢀ

Fault in Sport Select suspension.

Gearbox fault.

→ Sport Select suspension ꢀ

→ Changing gear ꢀ

Hazard warning lights switched on.

Turn signal, left or right.

Trailer turn signal.

→ In an emergency ꢀ

→ Lights ꢀ

Starting the engine → Starting

and stopping the engine ꢀ

Changing gear → Changing

gear ꢀ

Lit up: depress the brake pedal.

Brakes → Braking, stopping

and parking ꢀ

Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.

→ Cruise Control System

(CCS) ꢀ

The cruise control system (CCS) is switched on.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active.

→ Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) ꢀ

Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being operated.

ACC is active. No vehicle has been detected ahead.

→ Lights ꢀ

→ Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) ꢀ

When displayed in white: ACC active. Vehicle detected ahead.

When displayed in grey: ACC not active. System switched on, does not regulate.

Lit up: service alert / service due.

→ Instrumentsꢀ

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Flashing: fault in automatic gearbox.

→ Changing gear ꢀ

The start/stop system is not available. Automatic engine switch-off is active.

Start/stop system not available.

OR: the engine was started automatically.

→ Pull-away assist systems ꢀ

The engine is starting.

A mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the factory-fitted provision for mobile

telephone.

⇒ BookletProvision for mobile

telephone,

Mobile telephone battery charge level. Only for factory-fitted provision for mobile telephone.

The outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F).

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→ Instrumentsꢀ

–

Note about information in the vehicle wallet.

WARNING

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident

and serious injury.

Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.

Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and make sure that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with

any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.

Any broken-down vehicle poses an increased accident risk, both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the

hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.

Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.

The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here → Preparation for working in

the engine compartment ꢀ .

NOTICE

Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.

Instruments

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Instrument overview ꢀ

→ Displays ꢀ

→ Service interval display ꢀ

Additional information and warnings:

Warning and indicator lamps → Warning and indicator lamps ꢀ

Volkswagen information system → Volkswagen information system ꢀ

Infotainment system → Infotainment systemꢀ

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