Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
 |
There is a defective bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting (excluding bend lightinga)) b). | Change the defective bulb. |
| Goes out | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
 |
A trailer turn signal or all trailer lights have stopped working. | Change the defective bulb or check the trailer lights. |
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.
Monitoring of the light bulbs on the trailer
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle will also monitor certain bulbs on a trailer which has been connected properly via the trailer socket.
If a trailer turn signal or all the trailer lights fail, the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster will go out .
If a turn signal in the trailer fails, the indicator lamp (
or 
) in the instrument cluster will flash twice as
fast .
- Failure of all turn signals on one side.
- Failure of the tail light on one side (in some models, failure of the licence plate light).
- Failure of both brake lights.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
NOTICE
.
a) A separate display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a bend lighting fault.
b) Displayed in colour on an instrument cluster with colour display.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Information on changing bulbs
→ Changing bulbs in the halogen headlights
→ Changin ...
Information on changing bulbs
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
Checking child seat anchors after an accident
Points to check
Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and
deformation after an accident.
Child seat anchors welded to the body or the seats/backrests
or bolted in place may not be repaired or straightened.
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Removing and installing water drain hoses
Note
In models for “NAR” market, the left rear water drain hose ends
in the left wheel housing.
Removing front water drain hose
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Remove A-pillar trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
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General notes concerning repairs to vehicle electrical system
Caution
When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the
procedure described in the workshop manual must be
strictly observed.
WARNING
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