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Lights up | Possible cause | Proper response |
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Engine control malfunction (Electronic Power Control). | Have engine checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. |
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Engine control/monitoring system malfunction (engine Malfunction Indicator Light - MIL) | Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have engine checked. |
Flashes | Possible cause | Proper response |
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Misfire, which can damage the catalytic converter. | Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have engine checked. |
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.
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Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Vehicle battery: Checking the vehicle battery electrolyte level
Fig. 166 In the engine compartment:
Remove the cover from the vehicle battery.
Fig. 167 In the engine compartment:
Open the sleeve covering of the vehicle battery.
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