Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Warning light

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Care, cleaning, maintenance / Vehicle battery / Warning light

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

Lights up	Possible cause	Proper response
	Alternator malfunction.	See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have the electrical system checked. Switch off unnecessary electrical loads. The vehicle battery will not be charged by the alternator as you drive.

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.

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.

Note

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:⇒ Warning light ⇒ Checking the vehicle battery electrolyte level ⇒ Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting ...

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. Read and follow the introducto ...

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