Volkswagen Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Volkswagen Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volkswagen. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are almost 90 of them, so be patient!

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Serious trouble of fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorPark brake indicator -- click for morePARK symbol
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning lights -- click for moreLow oil pressure indicatorEngine Oil level Minimum Indicator
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicators -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorSteering trouble indicators -- click for moreSteering trouble indicator
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor, hood or trunk lid ajar indicator -- click for moreHood ajar indicator
Shift Lock IndicatorShift lock indicator -- click for more
Service ReminderService reminder indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost Warning IndicatorFrost warning indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Master Warning SymbolMaster warning lights -- click for moreAmber Master Warning Light Symbol
Check manual indicatorConsult owner's manual indicator -- click for more
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission oil temperature warning -- click for more
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorTransmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightEngine malfunction indicator -- click for more
EPC Indicator SymbolElectronic power control indicator -- click for more
Break wear indicatorLow brake pad indicators -- click for moreBrake Pad Wear Warning Symbol
Park brake malfunctionElectric park brake malfunction -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator US
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Convertible Top IndicatorPower top trouble light -- click for more
Wiper failure indicatorWindshield wiper fault indicators -- click for moreWiper failure indicator
Light or rain sensor fault indicatorRain sensor fault indicator -- click for more
SOS IndicatorSOS feature malfunction indicator -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow coolant warning indicator -- click for more
Check Gas Cap IndicatorCheck gas cap indicators -- click for moreCheck gas cap indicator
ESC indicatorStability control off indicator -- click for moreStability control indicator
Driver assist systems indicators
Traval assist malfunctionAdvanced driver assist system or malfunction indicator -- click for moreTravel assist off
Blind Spot Alert MalfunctionBlind spot monitor or side assist malfunction indicators -- click for moreBlind spot or side assist fault
Cross traffic alertRear cross traffic alert indicators -- click for moreCross traffic alert red
Lane keeping indicatorActive lane assist indicators -- click for moreLane keeping activeIndividual lane mode
Adaptive cruise control indicatorAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreActive Cruise Control Symbol
Following distance warning indicatorCollision warning system indicators -- click for moreAuto emergency brake
Collision warning activeMore collision warning system indicators -- click for moreCollision warning off indicator
Take the wheel indicatorSteering assist alert -- click for more
Adaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreCollision warning indicatorAdaptive cruise warning
Special feature and accessory indicators
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicators -- click for moreCruise Control Indicator
start stop indicatorAuto start stop indicators -- click for moreStart stop fault indicator
Economy driving operationEconomy operation indicator -- click for more
Frost Warning IndicatorSnow mode indicator -- click for more
ECO drive modeDrive mode indicators -- click for moreTour mode indicatorSport drive mode
Offroad modeMore drive mode indicators -- click for moreOffroad custom mode
Grade assist 2Hill descent assist indicator -- click for more
Electric or hybrid vehicle indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
Low Battery WarningLow charge warning indicator -- click for more
EV System IndicatorHybrid battery fault indicator -- click for more
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
Diesel vehicle indicators
Glow Plug Indicator SymbolGlow plug indicator -- click for more
AdBlue Maintenance IndicatorAdBlue indicators -- click for moreAdBlue fill indicator
Diesel Particulate Filter symbolExhaust particulate filter indicators -- click for moreExhaust filter indicator
Water in Fuel Indicator 2Water in fuel indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Adaptive headlamp faultAdaptive headlamp system fault -- click for more
Headlamp outLamp out indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamps activated-- click for more
Daytime Running LightsDaytime running lamp indicators -- click for moreDaytime running lights indicator
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
Trailer turn signal indicatorTrailer turn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include the Atlas, Arteon, Beetle, EOS, e-Golf, Golf, GTI, ID.4, Jetta, Scirocco, Passat, Phaeton, Routan, Taos, Tiguan, and Touareg.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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