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Refers to a section within a chapter that contains important information and safety notes that should always be
observed.
Indicates that the section is continued on the next page.
Indicates the end of a section.
Indicates situations in which the vehicle must be stopped as quickly as possible.
®The symbol indicates a registered trademark. However, the absence of this symbol does not constitute a waiver of the
rights concerning any term.
→
Symbols like these refer you to warnings within the same section or on a given page. They draw your attention to
possible risks of accident or injury and explain how they can be avoided. →
→
→ Cross reference to potential risks of damage to property in the same section or on the page specified.
Texts with this symbol contain additional information on the protection of the environment.
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.
Description of symbols
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which will lead to fatal or severe injuries if you do not observe the warning.
DANGER
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which could lead to fatal or severe injuries if you do not observe the warning.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which could lead to slight or severe injuries if you do not observe the warning.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol indicate situations which could cause vehicle damage if you do not observe the warning.
NOTICE
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Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of warning lamps.
Signal tones are given when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter Lighting → Lights .
SymbolMeaning → See
Do not drive on!
When this message appears, the door(s), tailgate or bonnet are open or not closed
properly.
→ Instruments
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Do not drive on!
Handbrake is applied. → Braking, stopping and
parking Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high, or coolant system is faulty. → Coolant
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low. → Engine oil
Electromechanical steering not functioning. → Steering
Brake or take avoiding action! Collision warning from the area monitoring system (Front
Assist).
→ Area monitoring system
(Front Assist)
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened. → Seat belts
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear → Changing
gear
ACC → Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Fault in the alternator. → Vehicle battery
Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. → Changing gear
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Brake pads worn.
Infotainment system
→ Infotainment system
Brakes → Braking, stopping
and parking
Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons.
OR: together with ABS indicator lamp : ABS faulty.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
TCS switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched on manually.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. → Changing a bulb
Rear fog light switched on. → Lights
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.
Starting the engine → Starting
