Lights
up
Possible cause or meaning
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Proper response
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"2!+%
Brake system malfunction.
²
Stop!
Get professional assistance immediately
Brake fluid level too low.
²
Stop!
Check brake fluid level
Together with ABS indicator light
J
or
!"3
:
ABS failure.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
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ESC switched off by the system.
Switch ignition off and on again. You may
have to drive a short distance.
ESC malfunction.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Together with ABS indicator light
J
or
!"3
:
ABS malfunction.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
Vehicle battery has been reconnected.
Drive a short distance at a speed of 10–
12 mph (15–20 km/h). If the indicator light
stays on, see an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility
J
!"3
Together with ESC indicator light
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or
%3#
:
ABS malfunction.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
Together with warning light
H
or
"2!+%
:
ABS failure.
K
Brake pedal not depressed.
Depress the brake pedal to select a gear or
drive position.
Flashes
Possible cause
Proper response
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ESC or ASR is operating.
Take foot off accelerator pedal. Adapt driving
to road conditions.
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The release button in the selector lever is
not engaged.
Engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
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.
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Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
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Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.