What does the VW Passat central warning light mean?

What does the VW Passat central warning light mean?

Warning light name: VW Passat central warning light. Description: These red or yellow warning triangles that contain exclamation marks illuminate to let the driver know that vehicle information is available. The red triangle represents urgent information compared the the yellow triangle which is less urgent.

What does the Yellow Cog symbol on a VW Passat mean?

Description: The yellow cog symbol is an indication that the gearbox is overheating and the DSG dual clutch gearbox is too hot. You must pull off the road, stop and place the gear selector into position ‘P’ to allow the gearbox to cool down. Do not drive on until the warning light goes out. Warning light name: VW Passat central warning light.

What does the red light on the VW dashboard mean?

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility. The red indicator light means you should stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek assistance. This yellow VW dashboard instrument panel light means the incorrect key has been inserted, or that the key is not adapted to the vehicle.

What does the yellow pressure light mean on a VW?

This error code means you should please refuel (you will hear a 1x audible warning). Stop—the red oil can and yellow pressure warning lights means there is no oil pressure, please turn engine OFF. See owner’s manual (you will hear a 3x audible warning) or consult your local authorized VW dealership.

What does the ESC light on a VW Passat mean?

The ESC light will flash when the system is actively stabilising the vehicle. If the light remains permanently on, it indicates a fault with the ESC system. ESC shares components with the ABS system and so it might be a related fault. Warning light name: VW Passat ABS warning light.

What to do if your VW won’t start?

There’s a much easier one, and it’s to reset it. First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it.

What does the warning light on my car mean?

When the system is working properly, the light lets you know that one or more of your doors is either open or not closed securely. On some vehicles, the trunk lid, rear hatch and even the hood can be part of the system. But the warning light system can sometimes malfunction.

What does the car door open warning light mean?

The car’s computer monitors the switch and alerts the driver when it thinks one of the doors isn’t closed all the way through. This is a safety measure to prevent any doors from opening while you are driving.

Is the door ajar light on the driver’s side?

The door-ajar light is on, but it can’t possibly be the driver’s side because it’s not making the ding-ding sound. When I open the driver’s side door, it starts making the sound. So how can it be the driver’s side?