2024 Volkswagen Polo Warning and Indicator Lights User Manual
Warning and indication lights on the 2024 Volkswagen Polo advise you of its performance and safety. Understanding these lights might help your automobile run smoothly and prevent problems.
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Symbols in the instrument cluster
The warning and indicator lamps can light up individually or in combination and indicate warnings, faults or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a while. For details on indicator lamps that light up in the light switch, see Chapter “Lights” (→ Dipped beam).
WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can cause accidents, serious injury and even death.
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
Symbol Meaning
Do not drive on!
Central warning lamp → Priority 1 warning
Fasten seat belt → Seat belt warning system
The handbrake is applied → Handbrake
Do not drive on!
Brake system fault → Brake system fault
Do not drive on!
Low brake fluid level → Brake fluid level
Take over control of the vehicle and be prepared to brake.→ Introduction to the topic
Do not drive on!
Engine oil level too low → Engine oil level very low
Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low → Engine oil pressure too low
Do not drive on!
Fault in engine coolant system → Coolant
Do not drive on!
Fault in steering → Steering fault
Rear Traffic Alert has detected an obstacle at the rear→ Rear Traffic Alert
Do not drive on!: Fault in the 12-volt power supply system 12-volt power supply
Collision warning Warning levels and braking intervention
Take over steering immediately → Take over steering immediately
Urgent gas system inspection due → Urgent gas system inspection
Do not drive on!
Gearbox overheated! → Gearbox overheated
Central warning lamp → Priority 2 warning
Airbag or belt tensioner system switched off with diagnostic tool→ Indicator lamp
Fault in airbag or belt tensioner system → Indicator lamp
Functional check for the airbag indicator lamp→ Indicator lamp
Front passenger front airbag switched off → Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off
Front passenger front airbag switched on → Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off
Emergency Call Service restricted → Legally required eCall Emergency System restricted
Emergency Call Service malfunction → Fault in legally required eCall Emergency System
Emergency Call Service restricted → Emergency Call Service is restricted
Check the brake pads → Brake pad wear indicator
Lit up: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) fault → ESC fault
Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or traction control system (TCS) regulating→ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC Sport switched on → ESC Sport
Traction control system (TCS) switched off → TCS
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) fault → Anti-lock brake system failure
Engine oil system fault → or Fault in the engine oil system
Engine oil level too low → Engine oil level too low
Engine oil level too high → Engine oil level too high
Engine oil system fault → or Fault in engine oil system
Fuel tank almost empty → Fuel tank almost empty
Natural gas fuel tank almost empty → Fuel tank almost empty
Travel Assist not available → Travel Assist is not available or is not working as expected
Vehicle lighting failure → Exterior drive lighting not working
Rear fog light switched on → Switching the rear fog light on and off
Rain/light sensor fault → Fault in rain and light sensor, → Fault in rain and light sensor
Fault in wipers → Fault in wipers
Washer fluid level too low → Washer fluid level too low
Fault in steering → Steering fault
Do not drive on!
Low tyre pressure → Low tyre pressure
Do not drive on!
Fault in tyre monitoring system → Fault in the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) switched off → Operating Front Assist
Cruise control system fault → Cruise control system faulty
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available → ACC not available
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) is regulating → Driving with Lane Assist
Fault in the lane change system (Side Assist) → Side Assist fault
Rear Traffic Alert braking intervention → Automatic braking intervention
Fault in engine management system → Fault in engine management system
Exhaust system fault → Emissions-relevant fault
Particulate filter clogged with soot → Particulate filter clogged with soot
Engine speed limited → Engine speed limited
Gas system inspection due → Gas system inspection
Fault in 12-volt power supply → 12-volt power supply
Gearbox fault → Clutch is slipping, → Gearbox overheated
Vehicle key not in vehicle → No valid vehicle key recognised
Depress the brake pedal. → Engine does not start
Turn signals → Turn signal indicator lamp
Trailer turn signal → Trailer turn signal indicator lamp
Cruise control system switched on, control active.
Speed limiter switched on, system control active.
Lane Assist active → Driving with Lane Assist
Natural gas mode → Vehicle in natural gas mode
Travel Assist active → Introduction to the topic
The ACC regulates, no vehicle detected in front Switch the ACC on and off
The ACC regulates, vehicle in front detected Switch the ACC on and off
Main beam or headlight flasher → Switching main beam on and off
Engine coolant temperature low → Coolant
Outside temperature colder than +4°C (+39°F) Information displays on the digital instrument cluster Pro, Information displays on the digital instrument cluster Basic
Start/stop system active → Start/stop system
Start/stop system not available → Start/stop system
Service due → Service interval display
Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control active, adaptive lane guidance passive Introduction to the topic
Main-beam control active Switching on Light Assist, Switching on Dynamic
Take over steering → Take over steering
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) is starting up
Distance warning → Warning levels and braking intervention
Speed regulation due to the road layout Driving with predictive cruise control
Fault in Sport Select running gear → Fault in the Sport Select running gear
Eco driving profile → Characteristics of the driving profiles
Normal driving profile → Characteristics of the driving profiles
Sport driving profile → Characteristics of the driving profiles
Individual mode → Characteristics of the driving profiles
Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth Information displays on the digital instrument cluster Pro, Information displays on the digital instrument cluster Basic
Mobile phone battery charge level Information displays on the digital instrument cluster Pro, Information displays on the digital instrument
Reference to information in the owner’s manual → Note about information in the owner’s manual
Cruise control due to speed limit → Driving with predictive cruise control
Rear seat warning muted → Parking
Warning and information messages
The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched on or while the vehicle is in motion. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display. An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. The appearance of the text messages and symbols can vary depending on the version of the instrument cluster. In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To do so, open the vehicle status or Vehicle menu (→ Vehicle settings menu).
Priority 1 warning
The red central warning lamp flashes or lights up, in some cases together with acoustic warnings or additional symbols. Do not drive on! Danger. Check the fault. Seek expert assistance immediately.
Priority 2 warning
The yellow central warning lamp flashes or lights up, in some cases together with acoustic warnings or additional symbols. Malfunctions and insufficient service fluids can damage the vehicle and cause it to break down. Check the fault as soon as possible. In this case, go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.
Note about information in the owner’s manual
You will find further information on the warning in the owner’s manual.
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