Something unusual appear on your dash? The rules for indicator lights
are the same for traffic lights: If it's yellow, be cautious and check
it out as soon as possible. If it's red, pull off the road safely-then
stop the engine and call for assistance.
If your vehicle needs service, Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta is here to help. We use only Genuine VW parts and our technicians are Volkswagen trained and certified. Give us a call or use the button below to schedule an appointment online.
Antilock Braking System (ABS) Malfunction
If there is an ABS malfunction, the ABS warning light comes on in combination with the brake warning light.
AdBlue® Level Warning
Refill AdBlue® tank or AdBlue® system malfunction.
AdBlue® System Malfunction Warning
AdBlue® system malfunction or not filled with standard AdBlue®.
AdBlue® No Restart Warning
No engine restart possible - not enough AdBlue® or AdBlue® system malfunction.
Airbag
Airbag or belt tensioning system faulty or passenger airbags deactivated.
Alternator Low Voltage Output
Charging system failure.
Automatic Transmission Malfunction
Have the system checked immediately by a Volkswagen authorized dealer or service facility.
Brake Light Bulb Failure
One or more brake lights burned out.
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Check brake pad.
Bulb Failure
- Solid: Bulb failure
- Flashing: Headlamp leveling or AFS defective
Coolant Level Low/Coolant Temperature High
Stop! Check coolant level. See owner's manual (3x audible warning).
Diesel Engine Pre-Glow Before Engine Start-Up
- Solid: Diesel engine pre-glow system is switched on
- Flashing: Malfunction in the diesel engine
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights on.
DSG® Transmission Too Hot
Stop! Do not continue driving (allow the transmission to cool with the gear shifter in park position).
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light
Parking brake error. See owner's manual.
Engine Malfunction (On-board Diagnostics)
Engine emission malfunction - bring in for service.
Electronic Power Control (Exhaust Gas)
Engine malfunction - bring in for service.
ESP/ASR
- Solid: ESP/ASR inactive
- Flashing: ESP/ASR event
Particulate Filter (Diesel Engines)
Filter blocked with soot. See owner's manual.
Fuel Cap Off Or Missing
Fuel cap off or missing.
Hood Open
Stop! Engine hood is open or not closed properly.
Hybrid Drive System Malfunction
- Yellow: Hybrid system malfunction (See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility)
- Red: Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible
Immobilizer
Incorrect Key. Key not adapted to vehicle.
License Bulb License Plate Bulb Failure
One or more license plate lights burned out.
Low Fuel Level
Please refuel (1x audible warning).
Oil Pressure Warning
Stop - no oil pressure, turn engine OFF. See owner's manual (3x audible warning).
Oil Level Low
- Check oil level
- Oil sensor - bring in for service
Parking Brake
- Parking brake is applied
- ABS malfunction (ABS light on, too)
- Low brake fluid
*If ABS malfunction, see owner's manual. If low brake fluid, stop! (1x audible warning).
Rain Sensor Malfunction
Switch the ignition off and on again, if the light stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility.
Shift Lock
Brake must be applied to shift vehicle into gear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Tire pressure low or system failure (1x audible warning).
Washer Fluid Low
Fill with washer fluid (1x audible warning).
Steering
Stop the vehicle and do not continue to drive (3x audible warning).
- Yellow Solid: Power steering assist reduced
- Yellow Flashing: Malfunction in the electronic steering column lock
- Red Solid: Power steering assist failure
- Red Flashing: Malfunction in the electronic steering column lockm - 1x audble warning
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