Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Warning lamp

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / In the engine compartment / Vehicle battery / Warning lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Lit up	Possible cause	Solution
	Fault in the alternator.	Go to a qualified workshop. The electrical system should be checked. Switch off all electrical equipment that is not required. The vehicle battery will not be charged by the alternator while the vehicle is in motion.

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.

NOTICE

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

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Warning lamp → Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery → Charging, replacing, disconnecting an ...

Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery

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