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Warning and indicator lights for combustion vehicles
Engine indicator lights and more: A selection of symbols, indicator and warning lights and their possible meanings for combustion vehicles using the example of a Golf 8.
This selection serves as an example – the symbols and their descriptions often differ for other models and they could also vary over time.
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.
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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Warning and indicator lights for electric cars
Fully electric vehicles using the example of an ID.3
Is a warning or indicator light showing in your electric vehicle? This page contains information on the possible meanings.
Warning and indicator lights for plug-in hybrids
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 they can signify.
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