Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings 
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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Diesel engine is preheating before starting. |   . |
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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
- 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
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps  
→ Ignition lock  
→ Starter button  
→ Starting the engine  
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Ignition lock
Fig. 128 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle
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Other materials:
Removing and installing rain and light sensor, vehicles without front camera
for driver assist systems
Note
The rain and light sensor has a silicon layer (coupling pad)
which forms the contact surface to the windscreen.
The rain and light sensor has been designed so that it can
be used again. A prerequisite for re-use ...
Removing and installing mounting bracket, LHD vehicles
Remove dash panel end cover on driver side
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
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Remove footwell cover on driver side
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
â ...
Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining
plate, variant 1
Removing:
→ Anchor
Installing:
→ Anchor
Adjusting adjustment screws:
→ Anchor
Renewing clips on adaptive cruise control unit -J428-:
→ Anchor
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