oil pressure too low;
violation in the brake system;
coolant level too low or coolant temperature too high;
violations in the brake system and in the anti-lock system.
These pictograms of paramount importance warn of danger. Therefore, you should stop and turn off the engine!
Fix the violation. If necessary, seek qualified technical assistance.
If several violations of primary importance are noted, the icons appear one after the other for approximately 2 seconds each. The icons flash until the violation is cleared.
Engine oil pressure
Text message: "STOP! OLSTAND PRUFEN" ("STOP! CHECK OIL LEVEL").
If this occurs while driving, stop and turn off the engine. Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
If the icon flashes despite the fact that the engine oil level is normal, you cannot continue driving. The engine should not run even at idle - qualified assistance is needed.
Brake system
Text message: STOP! BREMSFLUSSiGKEIT PRUFEN" ("STOP! CHECK BRAKE FLUID").
The icon appears when the brake fluid level is too low.
Stop the car and check the brake fluid level.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir drops below the "MIN", you can still proceed with extreme caution to the nearest Volkswagen service company.
In the event of a malfunction in the ABS, the control of the braking force of the rear brake mechanisms stops. Therefore, there is a tendency for the brake mechanisms to block the rear wheels earlier.
Warning: If the brake fluid level is normal, the ABS may not function normally. In this case, early blocking of the rear wheels is possible when braking. Under certain circumstances, this can lead to failures in the operation of the rear brakes.
It is necessary to immediately proceed with extreme caution to the nearest Volkswagen service company to eliminate the malfunction.
Coolant temperature/coolant level
Text message: "STOP! KUHLMITTEL PRUFEN" ("STOP! CHECK COOLANT").
If the icon lights up or flashes while driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low.
Stop, turn off the engine and check the coolant level. Top up coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is normal, the malfunction of the cooling system may be caused by a malfunction of the fan. Check fan fuse and replace if necessary.
If the control lamp does not go out, although the coolant level is normal and the fan fuse is good, you should not continue driving - qualified assistance is needed.
In the event that the cause lies in a malfunction of the fan and provided that the coolant level is normal and the text message on the display has disappeared, you can continue driving to the nearest Volkswagen service company. In order to use the flow of oncoming air to cool the liquid, idling of the engine and movement at very low speed should be avoided.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Text message: "STOP! ABS STORUNG" ("STOP! ABS TROUBLE").
The pictogram indicates violations in the operation of the anti-lock braking system and traction control with braking of a slipping wheel.
If there is a malfunction in the ABS, the following is possible:
- if only one anti-lock braking system warning lamp is on, the vehicle may still be braked by one normally functioning service brake system without anti-lock braking system. You should contact a Volkswagen service company as soon as possible.
- If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light, not only is there a malfunction in the ABS, but changes in the normal operation of the brake system should be expected.
Anti-slip system with braking of a slipping wheel (EDS)
The traction control system with braking of a slipping wheel works in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system. A malfunction in the traction control system is indicated by the ignition of the ABS warning lamp. It is necessary to contact a Volkswagen service company as soon as possible.
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