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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:

Removing and installing operating and display unit, air conditioning system with electric/manual controls and Climatronic
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removal wedge -3409-   Note If a new Climatronic control unit -J255- or air conditioning system control unit ...

Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control, LHD vehicles
1 -  Spreader clip Qty. 2 2 -  Control unit Removing and installing → Chapter Versions without cornering light: Headlight range control unit -J431- Versions ...

Working on refrigerant circuit
Repairs requiring the opening of the refrigerant circuit must only be carried out by specially trained personnel. Notes on repairs to vehicles with air conditioning and on handling refrigerant can be found in ELSA under → Air c ...

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