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
Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Park brake indicator -- click for more
Oil warning lights -- click for more
Engine temperature indicators -- click for more
Steering trouble indicators -- click for more
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Security indicator -- click for more
Door, hood or trunk lid ajar indicator -- click for more
Shift lock indicator -- click for more
Service reminder indicator -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warning indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Master warning lights -- click for more
Consult owner's manual indicator -- click for more
Transmission oil temperature warning -- click for more
Transmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Engine malfunction indicator -- click for more
Electronic power control indicator -- click for more
Low brake pad indicators -- click for more
Electric park brake malfunction -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Power top trouble light -- click for more
Windshield wiper fault indicators -- click for more
Rain sensor fault indicator -- click for more
SOS feature malfunction indicator -- click for more
Low coolant warning indicator -- click for more
Check gas cap indicators -- click for more
Stability control off indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
Advanced driver assist system or malfunction indicator -- click for more
Blind spot monitor or side assist malfunction indicators -- click for more
Rear cross traffic alert indicators -- click for more
Active lane assist indicators -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Collision warning system indicators -- click for more
More collision warning system indicators -- click for more
Steering assist alert -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Special feature and accessory indicators
Cruise control indicators -- click for more
Auto start stop indicators -- click for more
Economy operation indicator -- click for more
Snow mode indicator -- click for more
Drive mode indicators -- click for more
More drive mode indicators -- click for more
Hill descent assist indicator -- click for more
Electric or hybrid vehicle indicators
Hybrid ready indicator -- click for more
Low charge warning indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery fault indicator -- click for more
Power limitation indicator -- click for more
Diesel vehicle indicators
Glow plug indicator -- click for more
AdBlue indicators -- click for more
Exhaust particulate filter indicators -- click for more
Water in fuel indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Adaptive headlamp system fault -- click for more
Lamp out indicator -- click for more
Fog lamps activated-- click for more
Daytime running lamp indicators -- click for more
Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
Trailer turn signal indicator -- click for more
High 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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