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Warning and indicator lamps
Find important symbols and the possible meanings of some vehicle warning and indicator lamps here – for electric vehicles as well as combustion vehicles.
The warning and indicator lamps depicted here are only a selection of the possible lights in a Volkswagen.
They are shown below using the example of a Golf 8 and an ID.3 – the symbols and their descriptions often differ for other models and also over time. You can find detailed information on your car in your printed owner’s manual or in the digital owner’s manual in the vehicle infotainment system – or online in the Digital Manual.
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Warning and indicator lamps for combustion vehicles
Combustion vehicles using the example of a Golf 8
Something in the cockpit suddenly lights up – is your combustion engine signalling with a flashing warning lamp or engine indicator lamp? We explain what the symbols can mean.
Warning and indicator lamps for electric cars
Fully electric vehicles using the example of an ID.3
Is a lamp in an electric car lit up or flashing and you don’t know what the symbol means? We explain what the warning and indicator lamps can mean.
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Warning symbols in your car: What they can indicate
We show you what the warning lights in your car might mean. Each lamp has its own meaning and not only the symbol, but also the colour, provides information:
- Red lamps indicate problems and malfunctions and should be checked immediately.
- Yellow or orange lamps should be checked as soon as possible.
- Green, white or blue symbols usually indicate activated functions or recommendations.
Digital owner’s manual
You don’t have to know the many functions or indicator and warning lamps in your vehicle by heart. Your manual takes care of that for you – now also available online. For Volkswagen models with a production date from 01/08/2019 onwards, you can simply enter the vehicle identification number (VIN). If you have an older vehicle, all important information can be found in your printed owner’s manual.
