Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
 |
There is a defective bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting (excluding bend lightinga)) b). | Change the defective bulb. |
| Goes out | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
 |
A trailer turn signal or all trailer lights have stopped working. | Change the defective bulb or check the trailer lights. |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
Monitoring of the light bulbs on the trailer
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle will also monitor certain bulbs on a trailer which has been connected properly via the trailer socket.
If a trailer turn signal or all the trailer lights fail, the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster will go out .
If a turn signal in the trailer fails, the indicator lamp (
or 
) in the instrument cluster will flash twice as
fast .
- Failure of all turn signals on one side.
- Failure of the tail light on one side (in some models, failure of the licence plate light).
- Failure of both brake lights.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
NOTICE
.
a) A separate display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a bend lighting fault.
b) Displayed in colour on an instrument cluster with colour display.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Information on changing bulbs
→ Changing bulbs in the halogen headlights
→ Changin ...
Information on changing bulbs
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
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Overview of the menu structure
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The following menu structure shows how the Volkswagen
information system menus in the instrument cluster display are structured. The size
and layout of the Volkswagen information system menu depends on the vehicle electr ...
Conducting a road test before balancing wheels
If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining
about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing
the wheels.
This will give you information about the nature of the
vibration.
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