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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Lit up Possible cause Solution
Fault in the alternator. Proceed to a qualified workshop. The electrical system should be checked.
Switch off all electrical equipment that is not required. The vehicle battery will not be charged by the alternator while the vehicle is in motion.

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 lamp    → Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery    → Charging, replacing, disconnec ...

Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should b ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - lock carrier, NAR
1 -  Lock carrier with add-on parts Removing and installing → Chapter Moving to and back from service position → Chapter 2 -  Mounting plate Left and right 3 -  Air guide ...

Ashtray in the drink holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  Fig. 123 Removable ashtray To use, place the removable ashtray in one of the drink holders in the front centre console or in the rear centre armrest   . Opening and closing the ashtray To open, lift the ashtray ...

Vehicles with torsion beam axle
1 -  Rubber mounting Renew if damaged 2 -  Bolt 20 Nm 3 -  Mounting Renew if damaged 4 -  Rear silencer In initial equipmen ...

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