Volkswagen Warning Lights

The Volkswagen warning lights help you understand what’s going on with your vehicle as you travel throughout Amarillo. Some lights indicate the activation of specific features or systems, while others warn you to schedule a service appointment as soon as possible. Learn more about some of the common Volkswagen dashboard lights with Group 1 Volkswagen Hub City below, and contact us with any questions.

Volkswagen Warning Lights & Their Meanings

What is the illuminated symbol on your instrument cluster trying to tell you? The Volkswagen warning lights are color-coded to signal how urgently you need to act while you’re out in Odessa. Red lights indicate an urgent need for attention or service; yellow or amber lights should be addressed promptly but are generally less urgent than red lights; green lights indicate that a feature or system is active and working as intended.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of Volkswagen warning lights and what they mean:

Volkswagen Red Warning Lights

• Car w/ Door(s) Open: At least one door is ajar or not closed properly.
• Car w/ Hood Up: The engine hood is open or not closed properly.
• Key: The ignition is malfunctioning, or the immobilizer is activated.
• Steering Wheel: When lit consistently, it indicates a steering system malfunction. A flashing indicator signals an electronic steering column lock malfunction.
• Seatbelted Passenger: The driver and/or passenger safety belts are not fastened.
• “BRAKE” w/ An Exclamation Mark: The brake system is malfunctioning, or the brake fluid is low.
• Oil Can: The engine oil pressure is too low.
• Battery: The alternator is malfunctioning.

Volkswagen Yellow (Amber) Warning Lights

• Tire w/ An Exclamation Mark: When lit consistently, at least one tire’s air pressure is too low. A flashing indicator signals a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction.
• Key: The ignition switch or starter button (keyless access) is malfunctioning.
• Gas Pump: The fuel tank is nearly empty.
• Light Bulb w/ An Exclamation Mark: When lit consistently, one or more exterior lights are burned out. A flashing icon indicates a malfunction in the exterior or cornering lights.
• Engine: When lit consistently, an engine control malfunction has occurred. A flashing indicator means an engine misfire has occurred.
• License Plate w/ A Light Bulb: One or more license plate lights have burned out.
• Turtle: The vehicle is operating with limited power in absolute reserve mode.

Volkswagen Green Warning Lights

• Headlamp w/ Wavy Lines: The fog lights are currently on.
• “DRL” Alongside A Headlamp w/ Wavy Lines: The Daytime Running Lights are active.
• Speedometer w/ Arrow: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Front Assist are switched on and active.
• Steering Wheel w/ Wavy Lines: The steering wheel heater is active.
• Road Lane: Lane Assist is enabled and active.
• Car Going Downhill w/ Speedometer: When lit consistently, Hill Descent Assist is switched on. Flashing indicates that Hill Descent Assist is both enabled and active.

We’ve only scratched the surface of the Volkswagen dashboard icons above. You can learn about many more warning lights in your owner’s manual, and you’re always welcome to call our service team at 806-776-2777 if you’re unfamiliar with a light on your dashboard.

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If a red or amber warning light comes on your dashboard and doesn’t go away, don’t delay contacting Group 1 Volkswagen Hub City for help. Be sure to consult our rotating service offers before your next appointment in Lubbock.