Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
%0#
Engine control malfunction (Electronic
Power Control).
Have engine checked immediately by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
B
Engine control/monitoring system
malfunction (engine Malfunction Indicator
Light - MIL)
Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the
nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have
engine checked.
Flashes Possible cause
Proper response
B
Misfire, which can damage the catalytic
converter.
Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the
nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have
engine 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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
As long as the indicator lights
B
or
%0#
are on, expect engine malfunctions, increased fuel
consumption, and loss of engine efficiency.
Catalytic converter
¤
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The catalytic converter provides exhaust gas after-treatment to help reduce pollutants in the exhaust
gas. To help ensure long service life of the exhaust system and gasoline engine catalytic converter:
x
Only use unleaded fuel.
x
Never completely empty the fuel tank.
x
Do not exceed the correct oil level
⇒
Engine oil
.
x
Do not tow the vehicle to start it, but use a jump-start instead
⇒
Jump-starting
.
If you experience misfires, loss of power or the engine is not running smoothly while driving, reduce
speed immediately and have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise, gasoline could reach the exhaust system and get into the
atmosphere. The catalytic converter could also be damaged by overheating!
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