Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / While driving / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking / Starting and stopping the engine / Warning and indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Lit up	Possible cause	Solution
	Diesel engine is preheating before starting.	.
	Brake pedal not depressed.	Press the brake pedal to start the engine.

Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident 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.

If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take other precautionary measures in order to warn traffic behind you.

NOTICE

Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Warning and indicator lamps → Ignition lock → Starter button → Starting the engine ...

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