Icon: Brake pad wear indicator
Plug-in hybrids

Brake pad wear indicator

Colour
Yellow symbole

Possible meaning
The brake pads are worn.

Please note:
This selection serves as an example based on a Tiguan eHybrid (plug-in hybrid) – the symbols and their descriptions often differ for other models and they could also vary over time. You can find detailed information on your car in your printed owner’s manual or in the digital owner’s manual in the vehicle infotainment system – or online in the Digital Manual.

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can cause accidents and serious injury.

  • Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
  • Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

Recommended action and further information 

The exact meaning and recommended action for your model can be found in the printed owner’s manual or the digital owner’s manual in the vehicle infotainment system. You can also use our online version, which also contains the recommended action for solving issues in your model.

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