
When the red warning light is illuminated, the start-stop system is switched off. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Turn off electrical equipment that is not needed. Stop the vehicle immediately and park it safely. Do not continue driving! Possible failure of the electrical system. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
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If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in. Depending on the vehicle equipment, a color indication of the obstacle zone appears in the Infotainment system and/or a warning or indicator light appears in the instrument cluster along with a message. If there is an obstacle, a warning signal will sound. Check the engine coolant level Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle to the rear Do not continue driving! Stop the vehicle, stop the engine, and let it cool down. The engine coolant level is incorrect or the engine coolant system is malfunctioning. A message also appears in the instrument cluster display. If the warning light flashes, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not continue driving! Engine damage could result. If the warning light lights up, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. If necessary, top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities (not more than 0.5 qt in total) or observe the top-up recommendation in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

Take over steering and be ready to brake. The red warning light will also turn on and a warning tone will sound. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.ĭriver intervention request: If automatic deceleration by the ACC is not sufficient or the system limits are reached, the ACC will prompt you – with a message in the instrument cluster – to also apply the brakes.

The warning light flashes or turns on red or yellow. The brake fluid level must always be between the MIN and MAX markings on the brake fluid reservoir Brake pad wear indicator Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.īrake fluid level too low: The symbol will also appear if brake fluid level is too low. Brake system malfunctionĪ malfunction is detected in the braking system. If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster. The warning lamps and chime go off when the driver and front passenger have fastened their safety belts. The chime ends when the driver fastens their safety belt. A chime also sounds for up to six seconds if the driver safety belt is not fastened. When the ignition is switched on, the red warning light comes on for six seconds. When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lamps light up temporarily as a function check. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their safety belt. Some warning and indicator lights come on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off after some time. The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or in combination with each other and indicate warnings, malfunctions and certain functions in VW Passat.
