Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamp

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking / Changing gear / Warning and indicator lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Lit up	Possible cause	Solution
	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 .
	Brake pedal not depressed.	To select a position, press the brake pedal .

Flashes	Possible cause	Solution
	The lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. The vehicle cannot drive off.	Engage the selector lever lock .
	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

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and serious injury.

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

Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.

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