The engine coolant level is not correct or the
coolant system is faulty.
WARNING
Driving with a very low fuel level (fuel tank al-
most empty light on ) may cause stoppages
of the vehicle in the traffic, accidents and se-
vere injuries.
Stop driving!
Stop the vehicle, turn the engine off and let it
cool down.
Check coolant level, if the level is low, refill
with engine coolant .
When the fuel level is too low, the fuel sup-
ply to the engine could be irregular, especial-
ly when driving up or down hills and inclines.
If the warning lamp remains lit despite the
coolant level being correct, then there is a
fault in the system. Contact a Volkswagen
Dealership.
The steering, all driver assist systems and
brake assist systems will not function if the
engine stops due to a lack of fuel or irregular
fuel supply.
Always fill the tank when it is still 1/4 full.
This reduces the risk of running out of fuel
and breaking down.
Symbols and their meanings
Depending on the vehicle model and version,
warning and control lights may not be available
or may vary.
NOTICE
Do not run the tank completely empty. Irregular
filling periods can cause backfiring and allow un-
burnt fuel to enter the exhaust system. This
could damage the catalytic converter!
Warning and indicator lamps indicate a number
of warnings , faults or other specific 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.
Engine coolant temperature
display
Depending on the vehicle model and version, ad-
ditional text messages could appear in the dis-
play on the instrument cluster to provide further
information or to ask you to perform certain
tasks .
The temperature or engine coolant level gauge
may differ depending on the vehicle version or
may not be available.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, sym-
bols may be displayed in the instrument cluster
instead of warning lamps.
and
Engine coolant
The red centre warning lamp is on. In addition a
text message is displayed on the instrument
cluster display.
Sound signals can also be heard when certain
warning or indicator lamps light up.
The engine coolant level is not correct or the
coolant system is faulty.
Illuminated warning and control lights indicate
the status of vehicle systems:
Stop driving!
Red: Defect or critical alert of a system. Stop
driving! Seek expert assistance.
Yellow: Alert or limited functionality of a sys-
Stop the vehicle, turn the engine off and let it
cool down.
tem.
Check coolant level, if the level is low, refill
with engine coolant .
Green, blue, white: Information about a system.
If the warning lamp remains lit despite the
coolant level being correct, then there is a
fault in the system. Contact a Volkswagen
Dealership.
Symbol Meaning →
Central warning lamp. Observe the
additional information displayed on
the instrument cluster.
Engine coolant
Stop driving!
Parking brake engaged.
The red indicator lamp flashes.
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