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Warning and indicator lamps

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Here you can find a selection of the warning and indicator lamps for Volkswagen electric, hybrid and combustion vehicles and their possible meanings.

This selection serves as an example – the symbols and their descriptions often differ for other models and they could also vary over time.

For combustion vehicles

Using the example of a Golf 8

Something in the cockpit suddenly lights up – is your combustion engine signalling with a flashing warning or an engine indicator light? We explain what the symbols can mean.

Go to Warning and indicator lamps for combustion vehicles

For electric cars

Using the example of an ID.3

Is your electric car displaying a warning light and you don’t know what the symbol means? We explain what the warning and indicator lights can mean.

Go to Warning and indicator lamps for electric cars

For plug-in hybrids

Using the example of a Tiguan eHybrid

A warning or indicator light in your hybrid car is illuminated and you want to know what it means? We explain what the warning and indicator lights can signify.

Go to Warning and indicator lamps for plug-in hybrids

  • Warning or indicator light not found?

    You can look up other lights, their exact meaning and recommended actions for your model in the printed owner’s manual or in the digital owner’s manual in the infotainment system of the vehicle. You are also welcome to use our online version, where you can find the recommended actions for solving issues in your model as well.

  • Warning symbols in your car: What they can indicate

    We show you what the warning lights in your car might mean. Each lamp has its own meaning and not only the symbol, but also the colour, provides information:

    • Red lamps indicate problems and malfunctions and should be checked immediately.
    • Yellow or orange lamps should be checked as soon as possible.
    • Green, white or blue symbols usually indicate activated functions or recommendations.

Digital owner’s manual

You don’t need to know all the functions and indicator or warning lights in your vehicle by heart. Your manual takes care of that for you – now also available online. For Volkswagen models with a production date from 01/08/2019 onwards, you can simply enter the vehicle identification number (VIN). If you have an older vehicle, all important information can be found in your printed owner’s manual.

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