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.
Indicator lights that turn on in the light switch are described in the "Lights" chapter (→ Low beam headlight) .
WARNING
Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights and messages may result in a vehicle breakdown, accidents and serious injuries or death.
Do not continue driving!
Central warning light → Priority 1 warning message
Fasten safety belt → Fasten seat belts reminder
Electronic parking brake switched on → Electronic parking brake
Holding force of the electronic parking brake too low→ Holding force of the electronic parking brake too low
Electronic parking brake malfunction → and / Electronic parking brake malfunction
Do not continue driving!
Brake system malfunction → Brake system malfunction, → and / Electronic parking brake malfunction
Do not continue driving!
Brake fluid level too low → Brake fluid level
Do not continue driving!
Electromechanical brake booster failed → Electromechanical brake servo failure
Take over steering and be ready to brake.→ Introduction
Do not continue to drive!
Engine coolant system malfunction → Coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low
Do not continue driving!
Steering malfunction → Steering malfunction
Leave vehicle! Risk of fire → and high-voltage battery fire risk
Do not continue driving!
Fault in high-voltage system → Fault in high-voltage system
Do not tow vehicle!
High-voltage system overheated → Instructions for towing
Do not continue to drive!
Electric drivetrain overheated → Electric drivetrain overheated
Do not continue driving!
12 V energy supply malfunction → 12-volt power supply
Only maneuvering is still possible → Only maneuvering is still possible
Health risk! Open the window! CO2 concentration too high→ or Atmospheric CO2 concentration in the vehicle interior is too high
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
Proactive passenger protection system intervention → Introduction
Traffic jam ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Intervention by an assistance system in a vehicle driving ahead→ Traffic hazard alert
Accident site ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Emergency vehicle in action → Traffic hazard alert
Wrong-way driver → Traffic hazard alert
Limited visibility → Traffic hazard alert
Increased risk to road traffic → Warning Levels of the Advanced Driver Attention Monitor
Acute risk to road traffic → Warning Levels of the Advanced Driver Attention Monitor
Advanced drowsiness detected → Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor
Acute risk to road traffic → Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor
Central warning light → Priority 2 warning message
Range calculation malfunction → Error when calculating the range
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
Proactive passenger protection system restricted or not available → Troubleshooting
Front passenger's front airbag deactivated → Switching the Front Passenger's Front Airbag On and Off
Front passenger's airbag enabled → Switching the Front Passenger's Front Airbag On and Off
Emergency Call System limited → Limited function in the legally mandated eCall Emergency System
Emergency Call System malfunctioning → Malfunction in the legally mandated eCall Emergency System
Emergency Call Service limited → Emergency Call Service limited
Emergency Call Service malfunctioning → Emergency Call Service malfunction
Electronic parking brake malfunction → and / Electronic parking brake malfunction
Electromechanical brake booster malfunction → Electromechanical brake booster malfunction
Check brake system → Brake pad wear indicator
Brake too hot → and The brake is too hot
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)
ESC Sport switched on → ESC Sport
ASR Sport switched on → ASR Sport
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction → and Brake energy recuperation not possible, → ABS failure or malfunction
Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) not available → Travel Assist is not available or is not functioning as expected
Assisted lane changing not available → Assisted lane changing not available
Driving light failure → Exterior lighting malfunction
Rear fog lights switched on → Switching on and off the rear fog light
Air conditioner is not working correctly or CO2 concentration cannot be measured→ air conditioner is not working correctly or CO2 concentration cannot be measured
Health risk! Open the window! CO2 concentration too high→ or Atmospheric CO2 concentration in the vehicle interior is too high
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
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
High-voltage system malfunction → and Brake energy recuperation not possible, → Highvoltage system malfunction
Reduced driving power → Limited driving power
Electronic engine sound (e-Sound) malfunction → Electronic engine sound impaired
No or restricted sensor range of the driver assistance systems → No or restricted sensor range to the front
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) not available → Front Assist has limited availability or is not available
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) switched off → Driving with Lane Assist
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) switched off → Using Front Assist
Speed limiter not available → Speed limiter not available
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available → ACC is not available
Emergency Assist not available → Emergency Assist not available
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) not available → Lane Assist not available
Lane Assist regulating → Driving with Lane Assist
Side Assist malfunction → Side Assist malfunction
Exit Warning System Malfunction → Exit warning system or Rear Traffic Alert malfunction
12-volt power supply malfunction → 12-volt power supply
High-voltage battery charge status low → High-voltage battery charge level low
High-voltage battery empty, deep discharge possible → The high-voltage battery is empty and deep discharge is possible
Adaptive chassis control (DCC) malfunction → Adaptive chassis control malfunction
Trailer hitch ball mount does not engage → Ball mount of the trailer hitch not secured
Vehicle key not in vehicle → Valid vehicle key cannot be detected
Drowsiness Monitor malfunction → Drowsiness Monitor is only available to a limited extent
Drowsiness Monitor not available → Drowsiness Monitor is not available
Advanced Driver Attention Monitor malfunction → Advanced Driver Attention Monitor is only available to a limited extent
Advanced Driver Attention Monitor is not available→ Advanced Driver Attention Monitor is not available
Advanced Road Sign Display not available → Advanced Road Sign Display is not available
Traffic jam ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Accident site ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Construction site ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Emergency vehicle in action → Traffic hazard alert
Stationary object or breakdown ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Animals on the road → Traffic hazard alert
Limited visibility → Traffic hazard alert
Obstacles on the road → Traffic hazard alert
People on the road → Traffic hazard alert
Slow vehicle ahead → Traffic hazard alert
Strong wind → Traffic hazard alert
Slippery road conditions → Traffic hazard alert
Auto Hold function active → Auto Hold
Turn signals → Turn signal indicator light
Trailer turn signal → Trailer turn signal indicator light
Charging high-voltage battery → Charging
Drive ready mode display → Power display, → Activating the vehicle's drive system
Speed limiter 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
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
Adjustment due to a speed limit, example → Driving with predictive cruise control
Adjustment due to the road layout → Driving with predictive cruise control
Adjustment due to a roundabout → Driving with predictive cruise control
Adjustment due to an intersection → Driving with predictive cruise control
Adjustment due to a speed restriction being lifted → Driving with predictive cruise control
Adjustment due to the end of a traffic jam → Driving with predictive cruise control
High beams or headlight flasher → Switching the high beam headlights on and off
Auto Hold switched on → Auto Hold
Speed limiter switched on, regulation not active → Introduction
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) not ready to take control → Driving with Lane Assist
High-voltage battery charge level → Charge status and range in the digital instrument cluster
Outside temperature is below +39 ºF (+4 ºC)→ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit information displays
Service due → Service display
Drowsiness detected → Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor
Driver inattentive → Warning Levels of the Advanced Driver Attention Monitor
Advanced Road Sign Display partially deactivated → Advanced Road Sign Display is partially deactivated
Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) deactivated → Introduction
Advanced Road Sign Display outside the usage area→ Advanced Road Sign Display is outside the usage area
Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active, Adaptive Cruise Control active, adaptive lane guidance inactive → Introduction
Assisted lane changing switched on, lane changing not possible→ Using assisted lane changing
Assisted lane changing switched on, lane changing is performed→ Using assisted lane changing
High beam assistance active → Switching on high beam control (Light Assist), → Switching on Dynamic Light Assist
Take over the steering → Take over the steering
Charging connector connected → Charging
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) starts → Front Assist starts
Distance warning → Warning levels and braking support
Eco driving mode → Driving mode properties
Comfort driving mode → Driving mode properties
Sport driving mode → Driving mode properties
Individual driving mode → Driving mode properties
Note about information in the Owner's Manual → Note about information in the Owner's Manual
Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) deactivated → Park Assist Plus has been deactivated or canceled
Direction from which the emergency vehicle is coming → Traffic hazard alert
Take foot off accelerator pedal → Eco assist
Highway exit ahead → Eco assist
Roundabout ahead → Eco assist
Intersection ahead → Eco assist
Left turn ahead → Eco assist
Right turn ahead → Eco assist
Speed limit ahead, example → Driving with predictive control , → Eco assist
Detected speed limit adopted, example → Driving with predictive control
Vehicle driving ahead → Eco assist
Emergency charging of the high-voltage battery → Emergency charging of the high-voltage battery
Rear seat information muted → Parking
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