Lights
up
Temperature
gauge needle
⇒ fi
. 171
Possible cause Proper response
(B)
Normal range
Engine coolant level too
low.
Check the engine coolant level after the
engine has cooled down and add engine
coolant if low.
If the engine coolant level is correct or the
problem continues after adding coolant, do
not drive any farther. Contact an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
These instructions apply only when the
coolant temperature stays in the normal
range. Stop immediately if the needle goes
into the red warning zone
(C).
–
Engine coolant system
malfunction.
Stop!
Get assistance from an authorized
Volkswagen dealer, an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another
qualified workshop.
–
(A)
Cold range
–
Do not drive at high engine speeds or with
heavy engine loads until the engine warms
up.
Flashes Possible cause Proper response
~
Engine coolant system malfunction.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
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.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Engine coolant specifications
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS .
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