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Symbols in the instrument cluster

The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or in combination with each other and indicate warnings, malfunctions

and certain functions. Some warning and indicator lights come on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off after som

time.

Indicator lights that turn on in the light switch are described in the “Lights” chapter ⇒ Switching the lights on and off.

WARNING

Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights and messages may result in a vehicle breakdown, accidents and serious

injuries or death.

Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Do not continue driving!

Central warning light ⇒ Priority 1 warning message

Fasten safety belt ⇒ Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator

Electronic parking brake switched on ⇒ Electronic parking brake

Holding force of the electronic parking brake too low ⇒ Electronic parking brake

Do not continue driving!

Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunctioning

Do not continue driving!

Brake ﬂuid level too low ⇒ Brake ﬂuid level

Do not continue driving!

Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunctioning

Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator

Take over steering and be ready to brake. ⇒

Introduction

Do not continue driving!

Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level very low

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Do not continue to drive!

Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ Engine oil pressure too low

Do not continue to drive!

Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant

Do not continue driving!

Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction

Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle to the rear ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert

Do not continue driving!

12 V energy supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply

Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support

Take over the steering immediately ⇒ Take over the steering immediately

Do not continue to drive!

Transmission overheating ⇒ Transmission overheating

Central warning light ⇒ Priority 2 warning message

Airbag or safety belt pretensioner with diagnostic device switched off ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt

pretensioners deactivated with diagnostic device

Airbag or safety belt pretensioner malfunction ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners malfunction

Front passenger's front airbag deactivated ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag switched off

Front passenger’s airbag enabled ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag enabled

Emergency Call Service limited ⇒ Emergency Call Service limited

Emergency Call Service malfunctioning ⇒ Emergency Call Service malfunction

Electronic parking brake malfunction ⇒ Electronic parking brake malfunction

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Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator

Comes on: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction ⇒ ESC malfunction

Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-slip regulation (ASR) in operation ⇒ Electronic

Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) switched off ⇒ ESC Off

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) switched off ⇒ ASR

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction

Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction

Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level too low

Engine oil level too high ⇒ Engine oil level too high

Engine oil system malfunction ⇒ Engine oil system malfunction

Tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel tank almost empty

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) not available ⇒ Travel Assist is not available or is

not functioning as expected

Tank cap not closed ⇒ Fuel tank cap open

Driving light failure ⇒ Exterior lighting malfunction

Rain/light sensor malfunction ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction, ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction

Windshield wiper malfunction ⇒ Windshield wiper malfunction

Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Washer fluid level too low

Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction

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Do not continue to drive!

Tire pressure low ⇒ Tire pressure low

Do not continue to drive!

Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) switched off ⇒ Using Front Assist

Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system malfunction

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC is not available

Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) is functioning ⇒ Driving with

Emergency Assist

Lane Assist in control ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist

Blind Spot Monitor active ⇒ “Blind Spot” Monitor malfunction

Rear Traffic Alert brakes ⇒ Automatic braking intervention

Engine control malfunction ⇒ Engine control malfunction

Exhaust system malfunction ⇒ Exhaust-related malfunction

Particulate filter clogged with soot ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot

Engine RPM limited ⇒ Engine speed limited

12-volt power supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply

Transmission malfunction ⇒ Transmission overheating

Vehicle key not in vehicle ⇒ Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

Press the brake pedal. ⇒ The engine is not starting, ⇒ Driving is restricted by the selector lever lock

Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light

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Cruise control switched on, regulation active ⇒

Lane Assist active ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist

Introduction

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active ⇒

Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and

off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off

Hill Descent Control is active ⇒ Hill Descent Control

High beams or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off

Hill Descent Control is not active ⇒ Hill Descent Control

Outside temperature is below +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays,

⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information Displays

Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start-stop system

Start/Stop system not available ⇒ Start-stop system

Service due ⇒ Service interval display

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active, Adaptive Cruise Control active, adaptive lane

guidance inactive ⇒

Introduction

High beam assistance active ⇒ Switching on high beam assistance

Take over the steering ⇒ Take over the steering

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) starts ⇒ Autonomous Emergency Braking starts

Distance warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support

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Offroad driving profile ⇒ Driving mode properties

Eco driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Normal driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Sport driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Individual driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Snow driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties

Offroad Custom driving profile ⇒ Driving mode properties

Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays,

⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information Displays

Mobile phone battery charge level ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information Displays,

⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information Displays

Note about information in the Owner's Manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual

Rear seat information muted ⇒ Parking

Warning and information texts

The status of some functions inside the vehicle and vehicle components are checked when the ignition is switched on or while

driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols in the instrument cluster display and may also be

signaled audibly in some cases. The appearance of texts and symbols may vary depending on the instrument cluster version.

Any malfunctions currently occurring can also be manually called up. To do this, open the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu

⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

Priority 1 warning message

The red central warning light ﬂashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols.

Do

not continue driving! There is a hazard. Check the malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility immediately for assistance.

Priority 2 warning message

The yellow central warning light ﬂashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols.

Malfunctions or insufﬁcient operating ﬂuids can cause vehicle damage and vehicle malfunctions. Check the malfunction as

soon as possible. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have

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