Volkswagen Dashboard Indicator Lights

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Dashboard Indicator Lights

There's a funny light on my dashboard. Uh oh. What does that mean? Check out the handy guide below for more information! Remember 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.



A Guide to Volkswagen Dashboard Indicator Lights at Hamilton Volkswagen Near Trenton, NJ

Your Volkswagen car or SUV is designed to function flawlessly -- and to alert you immediately if something needs attention. To this end, your VW features a number of dashboard indicator lights. These are a handy signal from your vehicle, so don't ignore them! At Hamilton Volkswagen, serving Bordentown and Trenton, we want to help you figure out just what your dashboard indicator lights mean. That's why we've put together this handy guide. Take a look to see what the indicators mean, and then come to Hamilton Volkswagen, providing top-quality service near you.

Why Choose Hamilton Volkswagen for VW Indicator Light Service Near Me?

If one of the dashboard indicator lights in your VW turns on, Hamilton Volkswagen is the best place to go near Princeton and Levittown. Our state-of-the-art service center is staffed by expert technicians who will hook your VW up to a code reader to find the source of the problem. The advantage of having the code read here instead of another auto service center in Hamilton? We can perform whatever service your VW needs, using OEM and VW-approved parts and fluids.

Schedule VW Dashboard Indicator Light Diagnostic Service at Hamilton Volkswagen,

Serving Trenton and Levittown, NJ

If one of the dashboard indicator lights in your VW turns on, we invite you to schedule an appointment at Hamilton Volkswagen. Use our online service scheduler, and then stop by Hamilton Volkswagen, serving Trenton, Princeton, and beyond from our convenient location in Hamilton, NJ. We're proud to be your local VW service center!

Use the following picture and corresponding explanations to understand your Volkswagen vehicle's service needs. It will be very useful when determining if you need service and then while scheduling service as well.

Green VW Warning Lights

Anytime one of your green indicator lights comes on, there is no need to be alarmed. These lights are just informational.

13. Daytime Running Lights — Daytime Running Lights are On
30. Shift Lock — The gear cannot be shifted without the brake applied.

Yellow VW Warning Lights

Yellow indicator lights are a sign that there is a possible issue, and the yellow color is trying to tell you to use caution when driving. If you see a yellow warning light, make sure you have your vehicle looked at by a Volkswagen service technician as soon as possible.

1. ABS — Potential anti-lock braking system issue. If the brake system light illuminates, there is an ABS malfunction.
2. AdBlue Level — AdBlue level is low, refill ASAP
3. AdBlue System Malfunction — Potential AdBlue system issue.
5. Airbag — The airbag system is not functioning properly or airbags have been deactivated.
7. Automatic Transmission Malfunction — Potential automatic transmission issue
8. Brake Light Bulb Failure — There is one or more brake lights that are burned out.
9. Brake Pad Wear Indicator — Brake pads are low or overly worn and may need to be replaced.
10. Bulb Failure — Solid light: there is a bulb that is burned out; Blinking light: potential headlight system issue.
12. Diesel Engine Pre-Glow — Solid light: the diesel engine pre-glow is activated; Blinking light: potential diesel engine malfunction.
16. Check Engine/Engine Malfunction — Potential engine issue.
17. Electric Power Control — Potential engine issue.
18. ESP/ASR — Solid light: Electronic Stabilization Program or Traction Control are inactive; Blinking light: system triggering event.
19. Particulate Filter — Something is blocking the diesel engine filter, see owner’s manual.
20. Fuel Cap — Fuel cap is missing, replace fuel cap.
22. Hybrid Drive System Malfunction (Yellow) — Potential hybrid system issue.
23. Immobilizer — Incorrect key to start engine.
24. License Plate Blub — One or more bulbs on license plate are burned out.
25. Low Fuel — Fuel level is low, refuel ASAP.
26. Oil Pressure — There is no oil pressure. This is technically a red light, you should stop the car right away in a safe place and turn the engine off.
27. Oil Level Low — Oil level is low, check oil ASAP. If oil is not low, oil sensor may have an issue.
29. Rain Sensor Malfunction — Potential rain sensor issue. Turn off engine and turn back on. If light is still illuminated, bring in for service.
31. Steering System — Steering system issue, stop the vehicle. Solid light: power steering assist reduced. Blinking light: steering system malfunction.
32. Tire Pressure Monitoring — Tire pressure is low. Could also be potential system issue.
33. Washer Fluid Low — Washer fluid is low, refill ASAP.

Red VW Warning Lights

If one of your red indicator lights comes on, stop the car immediately in a safe place and turn off the engine. Most times you will need to have the vehicle towed to a service center to pinpoint and fix the issue.

4. AdBlue No Restart — System issue or AdBlue too low, engine will not restart.
6. Alternator — There is low voltage output from the alternator, charging has failed.
11. Coolant Level/Coolant Temperature — Coolant is low and temperature is high, check coolant right away.
14. DSG Tranmission Temperature — Transmission is too hot. Stop the vehicle and shift to park to let the transmission cool down.
15. Electric Parking Brake — Parking brake issue, see owner’s manual.
21. Hood Open — Hood is open, stop and close hood.
22. Hybrid Drive System Malfunction (Red) — Hybrid system issue, stop the car.
26. Oil Pressure — There is no oil pressure, stop the car.
28. Brake System — One of the following issues: a) parking brake is on. b) ABS malfunction (if ABS light is also on). c) low brake fluid.
31. Steering System — Steering system issue, stop the vehicle. Solid light: power steering assist is failing. Blinking light: steering system malfunction.

We hope this guide helps you understand your Volkswagen dashboard indicator lights. If you need to have your vehicle serviced, make a service appointment here at Hamilton Volkswagen.

 

 

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