NOTICE
x
Never “ride” the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pedal when you do not want to
brake. This will make the brakes wear faster.
x
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep, always reduce speed and
shift into lower gear (manual or automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the brake system could overheat and
even fail. Only use the brakes when you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.
Warning and indicator lights
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
on
page 286.
Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
DSG
®
transmission overheating.
Do not continue driving!
Allow the transmission to cool with the
selector lever in the
P
position.
If the warning does not turn off, do not
continue driving. See your authorized
Volkswagen dealer for assistance. Otherwise,
serious transmission damage could result
K
Brake pedal not depressed.
Apply the brake pedal to select a drive gear
Flashes
Possible cause
Proper response
K
The release button in the selector lever
did not engage. Vehicle movement is
prevented.
Engage selector lever release button
Automatic transmission malfunction.
blinks, alternating with the selector
lever indicator, for example
(D)
.
Drive at low engine speed (rpm) to the
nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to
have the system checked.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn
on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn
approaching traffic.
