Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. | 
Do not drive on! Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox to cool down. If the warning lamp does not go out, do not continue to drive. Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so can cause considerable damage to the gearbox . |
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Brake pedal not depressed. | To select a position, press the brake pedal . |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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The lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. The vehicle cannot drive off. | Engage the selector lever lock . |
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Fault in automatic gearbox. flashes alternately with
selector lever display e.g. D. |
Drive to the nearest qualified workshop immediately at a low engine speed to have the system checked. |
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.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
- If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take other precautionary measures in order to warn the traffic behind you.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamp
→ Pedals
→ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Automatic gea ...
Pedals
Fig. 108 Pedals in vehicles with a manual
gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal, ③ clutch pedal
Fig. 109 Pedals in vehicles with an automatic
gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal
Fi ...
Other materials:
A/C without Magnetic Clutch with Torsion-Elastic Clutch
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Using the cruise control system
The cruise control system (CCS) helps to maintain an individual set speed at
forward speeds of approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) and higher.
The CCS only slows the veh ...
A/C Programmer -J127
This programmer switches the refrigerant flow direction
through the second evaporator if the temperature on the cooling
fins on the second evaporator lowers to the freezing point for
water (icing protection).
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