Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Indicator lamps

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Lights and vision / Lights / Indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Lit up	Possible cause	Solution
	Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely.	Change the corresponding bulb or If all bulbs are functioning, go to a qualified workshop.
	Problem with the dynamic cornering light system.	Go to qualified workshop .
	Rear fog light switched on.	.
	Turn signal left or right.	If necessary, check the vehicle lights and the trailer lights.
	The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if one of the turn signals on the vehicle or trailer is not working.
	Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being operated.	.

Flashes	Possible cause	Solution
	Travel mode is switched on. Flashes for approximately 5 seconds each time after the ignition is switched on.	.

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.

Indicator lamps in light switch

Lit up	Possible cause	Solution
	The fog light is switched on.	.
	The side lights are switched on.	.

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.

Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel, oil etc.

Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents, both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.

NOTICE

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

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