Volkswagen Transporter Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
The Volkswagen Transporter’s warning and indication lights inform drivers about engine and safety system issues. Understanding these indicators helps drivers fix problems quickly, improving performance, safety, and dependability.
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Symbols in the instrument cluster
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a short period of time. 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 and serious injury.
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
Symbol Meaning
Do not continue driving! Central warning lamp →Priority 1 warning message, → Introduction the instrument cluster
Seat belt not fastened → Buckle-up request
Seat belt not fastened → Buckle-up request
Handbrake applied → Applying the handbrake
Do not drive on!
Brake system fault → Brake system fault, → Brake system fault
Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level low → Brake fluid level
Depress the brake pedal! → Introduction
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!
Coolant system fault → Digital coolant temperature display, → Analogue coolant temperature display
Fault in the high-voltage circuit → Coolant
Do not drive on!
Steering fault → Steering fault
Do not drive on!
12-volt vehicle battery → 12-volt vehicle battery
Collision warning → Warning levels and braking intervention
SCR system fault → Fault in the SCR system
AdBlue® level too low → AdBlue® level too low
SCR system fault → Fault in the SCR system
Do not drive on!
Gearbox overheated → Gearbox overheated
Central warning lamp → Priority 2 warning message
Airbag or belt tensioner system switched off with diagnostic tool→ Indicator lamp
Airbag or belt tensioner system fault → Indicator lamp
Emergency call system fault → eCall emergency call system fault
Check the brake pads → Brake pad wear indicator
Lit up: electronic stability control (ESC) switched off by the system→ ESC fault
Flashing: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or traction control system (TCS) control intervention → Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction control system (TCS) switched off → Switching the TCS on and off
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) fault → Anti-lock brake system failure or fault
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 the engine oil system
Fuel tank almost empty → Fuel tank almost empty
Water in the diesel → Water in the diesel
Vehicle lighting failure → Exterior drive lighting not working
Rear fog light switched on → Switching rear fog light on and off
Rain and light sensor fault → Fault in rain and light sensor, → Fault in rain and light sensor
Wiper fault → Fault i wipers
Washer fluid level too low → Washer fluid level too low
Steering fault → Steering fault
Do not drive on!
Tyre pressure low → Low tyre pressure, Low tyre pressure
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the tyre monitoring system → Fault in the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, → Fault in the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) deactivated → Operating Front Assist
Fault in the cruise control system → Cruise control system fault
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available→ ACC not available
Lane-keeping system (Lane Assist) regulating → Driving with Lane Assist
Lane-keeping system (Lane Assist) regulating → Driving with Lane Assist
Fault in engine management system → Engine management system fault
Exhaust system fault → Emissions- relevant fault
Diesel engine preheating → Fault in the engine management system, → Particulate filter clogged
Particulate filter clogged with soot → Particulate filter clogged with soot
Engine speed limited → Engine speed limited
SCR system fault → or SCR system fault
SCR system fault → or SCR system fault
Gearbox fault → Clutch slipping
Adaptive chassis control fault → Fault in adaptive chassis control (DCC)
Differential lock → Differential lock
Depress the brake pedal! → Engine does not s art
Seat belt fastened → Buckle-up request
Turn signals → Turn signal indicator lamp
Trailer direction indicator → Trailer turn signal indicator lamp
Speed stored, regulation active → Introduction , → Introduction , → Switching ACC on and off
Cruise control system switched on, control intervention active → Introduction
Speed limiter switched on, control active → Introduction
Lane-keeping system (Lane Assist) is active → Driving with Lane Assist
Lane-keeping system (Lane Assist) is active Driving with Lane Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, no vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC on and off
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACCon and off
Main beam or headlight flasher → Switching main beam on and off
Seat belt fastened → Buckle-up request
Seat belt not fastened → Buckle-up request
Seat not occupied → Buckle-up request
Start/stop system active → Start/stop system
Start/stop system not available → Start/stop system
Service due → Service interval display
Main-beam control active → Main-beam control (Light Assist)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) is starting → Front Assist is starting
Distance warning → Warning levels and braking intervention
Cruise control system switched on → Introduction
Fault in the Cruise Control System (CCS) → Cruise control system fault
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, no vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC on and off
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) intervention active, vehicle detected ahead→ Switching ACC on and off
Speed limiter switched on, control active → Introduction Maximum speed is limited → Information displays on the digital instrument cluster, → Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster
Hill Descent Control → Hill Descent
Control
AdBlue® level too low → or AdBlue® level low AdBlue in the normal operating range→ Warning and prompting system with low fill level
Eco-driving profile → Characteristics of driving profiles
Comfort mode → Characteristics of driving profiles
Normal driving profile → Characteristics of driving profiles
Individual mode → Characteristics of driving profiles
Sport mode → Characteristics of driving profiles
Mobile phone connected via Bluetooth® → Information displays on the digital instrument cluster , → Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster
Mobile phone battery charge level → Information displays on the digital instrument cluster, → Information displays on the analogue instrument cluster
Reference to information in the owner’s manual → Reference to information in the owner’s manual
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. What the information messages and symbols look like 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 theV ehicle status or Vehicle menu (→ Vehicle settings menu).
Priority 1 warning message
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 and correct the cause. If necessary, seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.
Priority 2 warning message
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. If necessary, seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.
Reference to information in the owner’s manual
You can find further information on the warning message in the owner’s manual.
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