Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Warning light

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Care, cleaning, maintenance / Preparations for working in the engine compartment / Warning light

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject

Lights up	Possible cause	Proper response
	Engine hood not properly closed.	Stop! Close the engine hood.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

If the engine hood is open or not closed properly, the warning light comes on in the instrument cluster: .

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, a symbol showing that the hood is not properly closed may appear in the instrument cluster display instead of the warning light. The symbol will still be displayed even after the ignition is switched off. The display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked with the doors closed.

Warning

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:⇒ Warning light ⇒ Getting ready to work in the engine compartment ⇒ Opening and closing the engine compartment A ...

Getting ready to work in the engine compartment

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