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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: 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.

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   ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Service position for glove compartment lid
Moving to service position –  Open glove compartment lid -2-. –  Push limit stops -1- for glove compartment lid -2- upwards -arrows A-. –  At the same time, op ...

Additional information
Technical Service Handbook with measures for rectifying latest malfunctions. Workshop manual for service work specific to model → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.87. → Current ...

Removing tyres, wheels without and with tyre pressure monitoring
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary.   Note The tyre pressure sensor (if fitted) must not come into contact with water or be blown upon with compressed air w ...

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