Get Instrument cluster -> Warning and indicator lights Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

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 some time.

Information on other indicator lights, e.g. in switches or on control panels, can be found in the corresponding

chapters.

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.

Due to continuous vehicle development, the warning and indicator lights listed here may differ from those in

the vehicle after an update.

Do not continue driving!

Central warning light→ Priority 1 warning message

Fastening the safety belt→ Fasten seat belts reminder

Electronic parking brake switched on→ Electronic parking brake

Electronic parking brake holding force is too low→ Electronic parking brake

button for the electronic parking brake faulty→ / electronic parking brake button faulty or

malfunctioning

Do not continue driving!

Electronic parking brake malfunction→ Electronic parking brake malfunction

Do not continue driving!

Brake system malfunction → Brake system malfunction

Do not continue driving!

Brake fluid level low→ Brake fluid level

Take over steering and be ready to brake.→ Introduction

Do not continue driving!

Oil level too low→ Engine oil level very low

Do not continue driving!

Oil pressure too low→ Engine oil pressure too low

Do not continue driving!

Coolant system has malfunctioned→ Coolant

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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 power supply has malfunctioned→ 12-volt power supply

Collision warning → Warning levels and braking support

Take over the steering immediately→ Take over the steering immediately

Emergency Assist is taking control, adaptive lane guidance active→ Driving with Emergency

Assist

Emergency Assist is taking control, adaptive lane guidance inactive→ Driving with

Emergency Assist

Do not continue driving!

Transmission overheating → Transmission overheating

Advanced drowsiness detected→ Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor

Acute risk to road traffic → Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor

SCR malfunction → SCR malfunction

AdBlue fill level too low→ AdBlue® level too low

Central warning lamp → Priority 2 warning message

Airbag or Safety Belt Pretensioner with Diagnostic Device Switched off→ Indicator light

Airbag or Safety Belt Pretensioner Malfunction→ Indicator light

Function check of the airbag indicator light→ Indicator light

Front passenger's front airbag switched off→ Switching the Front Passenger's Front Airbag

On and Off

Front passenger's front airbag enabled→ Switching the Front Passenger's Front Airbag On

and Off

Limited function in the emergency call system→ Limited function in the legally mandated

eCall Emergency System

Malfunction in the emergency call system→ Malfunction in the legally mandated eCall

Emergency System

Emergency Call Service limited→ Emergency Call Service limited

Emergency Call Service faulty → Emergency Call Service malfunction

Electronic parking brake malfunction→ Electronic parking brake malfunction

Brake booster malfunction → Brake Booster Malfunction

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Check brake pads→ Brake pad wear indicator

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

Blinking: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or anti-slip regulation (ASR) is active→ Electronic

Stability Control (ESC)

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) switched off→ ASR Off

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

Engine oil system malfunction → or 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 → or Engine oil system malfunction

Fuel tank almost empty→ Fuel tank almost empty

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) not available→ Comfort drive Travel

Assist is not available or is not working as expected

Water in diesel fuel→ Water in diesel fuel

Exterior lighting malfunction → Exterior lighting malfunction

Rear fog lights switched on→ Switching on and off the rear fog light

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

Tire pressure low → Tire pressure low, → Tire pressure low

Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction → Tire pressure monitoring system

malfunction, → Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction

No or restricted sensor range of the driver assistance systems→ No forward sensor range or

limited forward sensor range

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) not available→ Autonomous Emergency

Braking (Front Assist) not available or has limited availability

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

Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) switched off→ Driving with Lane Assist

Speed limiter not available→ Speed limiter not available

Cruise control system malfunction → Cruise control system malfunction

Adjustable Speed Warning → Driving data menu

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available→ ACC is not available

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Semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) not available

→ Semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) not

available

Lane Assist not available → Lane Assist not available

Lane Assist regulating → Driving with Lane Assist

Side Assist malfunction → Side Assist malfunction

Rear Traffic Alert brakes→ Automatic braking intervention

Engine management malfunction → Engine control malfunction

Exhaust system malfunction → Exhaust-related malfunction

Diesel engine prewarming → Start the engine, → Preglow system or engine control

Particulate filter clogged with soot→ Particulate filter clogged with soot

Engine speed limited → Engine speed limited

12-volt power supply malfunction→ 12-volt power supply

Transmission malfunction → Clutch slips

Transmission overheating → Transmission overheating

Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) malfunction→ Adaptive chassis control malfunction

Ball mount of the trailer hitch not secured→ Ball mount of the trailer hitch not secured

Vehicle key not in the vehicle→ Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

Drowsiness monitor malfunction → Limited availability of the Drowsiness Monitor

Drowsiness monitor not available→ Drowsiness Monitor not available

Advanced Road Sign Display is not available→ Advanced Road Sign Display is not available

SCR malfunction → SCR malfunction

AdBlue fill level low→ AdBlue® level low

Press the brake pedal.→ The engine is not starting

Vehicle is kept stationary→ Auto Hold

Turn signal → Turn signal indicator light

Trailer turn signal→ Trailer turn signal indicator light

Cruise control switched on, regulation active→ Introduction

Speed limiter is switched on, regulation active→ Introduction

Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) ready to take control→ Driving with Lane Assist

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active→ Introduction

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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

Main beam or headlight flasher → Switching the high beam headlights on and off

High beam control (Light Assist) switched on→ Switching on high beam control (Light

Assist), → Switching on Dynamic Light Assist

Cruise control switched on, regulation not active→ Introduction

Speed limiter switched on, regulation not active→ Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not regulating; a vehicle is detected driving ahead

→ Switching ACC on and off

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not regulating; no vehicle is detected driving ahead

→ Switching ACC on and off

Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) not ready to take control→ Driving with Lane Assist

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) inactive, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

active, adaptive lane guidance passive → Introduction

Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) deactivated→ Introduction

Outside temperature is below +4 °C (+39 °F)→ 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

Drowsiness detected → Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor

Advanced Road Sign Display partially deactivated→ Advanced Road Sign Display is partially

deactivated

High beam control (Light Assist) active → High beam assistance (Light Assist), → Advanced

high beam control (Dynamic Light Assist)

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

Eco driving mode→ Driving mode properties

Comfort driving mode→ Driving mode properties

Normal driving mode→ Driving mode properties

Sport driving mode→ Driving mode properties

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Individual driving mode→ Driving mode properties

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

Adjustment due to a bend→ Driving with predictive cruise control

Adjustment due to an intersection → Driving with predictive cruise control

Adjustment due to a roundabout→ Driving with predictive cruise control

SCR malfunction → SCR malfunction

AdBlue fill level low→ AdBlue® level low

Rear seat information muted→ Parking

Speed adjustment due to a speed restriction→ Driving with predictive cruise control

Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® → Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro Information

Displays, → Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Basic Information Displays

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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 theVehicle 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 the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Note about information in the Owner's Manual

You can find more information about the existing warning message in the Owner's Manual.

Informational text

Information about various processes in the vehicle.

If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols will appear consecutively for several seconds. The

symbols will appear until the malfunction is corrected.

If warning messages about malfunctions appear when the ignition is switched on, settings or information

displays may not appear as described. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

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