First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
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Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control). | The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. |
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Diesel engine is preheating before starting. | . |
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Fault in catalytic converter. | Decrease speed. Drive carefully to the next qualified workshop. The engine should be checked. |
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Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot. | Drive for approximately 15 minutes in 4th gear (manual
gearbox) or select D (automatic gearbox) at a speed of
at least 70 km/h (45 mph). Please observe any applicable speed limits . If the indicator lamp still does not go out, proceed to a qualified workshop. |
Flashes | Possible cause | Solution |
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Fault in engine management system (diesel engine). | The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. |
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Misfiring, which damages the catalytic converter. | Decrease speed. Drive carefully to the next qualified workshop. The engine should be checked. |
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
NOTICE
Removing and installing frequency modulation (FM) frequency filter
-R178-/-R179-
Note
Removal and installation of the frequency modulation (FM)
frequency filter in negative wiring -R178- are described for the
right side. Removal and installation of the frequency modulation
(FM) frequency filter in positive wiring -R179- for ...
Displays
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Display
Solution
ProActive occupant protection not available
Go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked.
ProActive occupant protection: function re ...
General
Volkswagen vehicles are built according to the latest
findings in safety engineering. To keep it that way, we
recommend the use of only genuine Volkswagen spare parts. These
can be recognised by the VW Audi logo and by the part number. It
has been establ ...