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Warning and indicator lamps for combustion vehicles

Engine indicator lamps and more: A selection of symbols, indicator and warning lamps and their possible meanings for combustion vehicles using the example of a Golf 8.

The warning and indicator lamps depicted here are only a selection of the possible lights in a Volkswagen.

They are shown in the following using the example of a Golf 8 – 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.

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.

Warning and indicator lamps for electric cars

Fully electric vehicles using the example of an ID.3

Is a warning and indicator lamp in an electric car lit up? This page contains information on the possible meanings.

Customer sits at the steering wheel of a VW car and informs herself about warning lights
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Next steps

Woman with safety vest sets up warning triangle, in the background a VW ID.5 GTX

There for you: Volkswagen Roadside Assistance

VW service employee and customer next to VW ID.3 looking at a tablet

Inspection, intervals, maintenance and services

Man and child next to VW ID.4 that is equipped with VW Accessories – bicycle holder and bicycle carrier

Care products, design accessories, transport equipment and more

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