Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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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.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious
personal injury.
If the brake warning light or does not go out, or
lights up when driving, either the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is too low or there is a fault in the brake system. Stop
the vehicle as soon as you can do so safely and get expert
assistance → Brake fluid .
If the brake warning light or lights up at the same
time as the ABS warning light or , the ABS may not be
working properly. This could cause the rear wheels to lock up
relatively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can
cause loss of vehicle control.
WARNING