2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA light

WARNING
Failure to heed warning and indicator lights and instrument cluster text messages can result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning and indicator lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always heed warning and indicator lights and take action where necessary.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning and indicator lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Blind Spot Monitor

Fig. 142 In the outside mirrors: Indicator lights for the Blind Spot Monitor.

Fig. 143 Rear of the vehicle: Radar sensor areas.

mirror A informs you about traffic to the left, and the indicator light in the passenger side outside mirror B informs you about traffic to the right of your vehicle.
Tinting on the side windows or aftermarket tinting films can interfere with the indicator lights in the outside mirrors or cause false readings.
Keep the glass in the outside mirrors clean and free of snow and ice, and do not cover the mirrors with stickers or other objects.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are behind the rear bumper on the left and right ⇒ fig. 143. They are not visible from outside the vehicle. They monitor an area about 21 yards (20 meters) behind the vehicle as well as the blind spots on the left and right sides of the vehicle. The monitored area next to the vehicle is about one lane wide.
The width of the lane is not detected individually on each road, but is preprogrammed into the system. Because of this, the indicators may be incorrect when driving on narrow roads or driving in the center of two lanes. Likewise, vehicles that are two lanes away from you or stationary objects such as guard rails may also be detected and cause a false warning.
Driving situations

Fig. 144 A: Driving situation when passing with traffic behind your vehicle. B: Blind Spot Monitor indicator light in the driver side mirror.

Fig. 145 A: Driving situation when passing and merging into the lane. B: Blind Spot Monitor indicator light in the passenger side mirror.

The Blind Spot Monitor only works at speeds above about 9 mph (15 km/h). The green indicator light 9 in the instrument cluster display switches on automatically when the system is active. The system and indicator light switch off automatically when the vehicle speed drops below about 6 mph (10 km/h).
Physical and system limitations
In certain situations, the Blind Spot Monitor may not interpret the traffic situation correctly. These situations may include:
x When driving in tight curves.
x When the width of the lanes differs.
x When there is a rise in the road surface.
x When there are poor weather conditions.
x When certain types of equipment are on the side of the road, such as high or offset guard rails.
Rear Traffic Alert

Fig. 146 Rear Traffic Alert: Monitored area around the vehicle that is backing out of a parking space.

The Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) should be switched off in the following situations
due to system limitations ⇒ :
x If the vehicle is being towed.
x If the vehicle is on a dynamometer test bed.
x If the vehicle is not being driven on public roads, for example, off-road or on a track.
x If the radar sensor malfunctions.
x If external force has affected the radar sensor, for example, after a rear-end collision.
x If the radar sensor is covered (even temporarily) by any accessories or other equipment, for exam-ple, auxiliary headlights.
x If the vehicle is being loaded onto a truck, ferry, or train.
WARNING
Failure to switch off the Forward Collision Warning system in the situations mentioned can cause accidents and serious personal injury.
System limits

The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power sunroof are closed. If the vehicle is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves so that the heating and ventilation systems can work properly.
Settings for optimum visibility
When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced. This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.
For manual air conditioning
x Switch off the air recirculation ⇒  Air recirculation.
x Set the fan to the desired speed.
x Turn the temperature knob to the center position.
x Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel ⇒  Air vents.
x Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.
x Push the !

 Heating and ventilation system: Air recirculation button.

The air recirculation mode helps prevent outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
In very hot outside temperatures, temporarily switch to air recirculation in order to cool the vehicle interior faster.
For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched off if you push the  button or the air distribution
knob is turned to < ⇒ .
Switching air recirculation on and off: Heating and ventilation system
Switching on: Press the  button. The indicator light in the button comes on.
Switching off: Press the  button. The indicator light in the button goes out.
Switching air recirculation on and off: Manual air conditioning
Switching on: Press the 3 button. The indicator light in the button comes on.
Switching off: Press the 3 button. The indicator light in the button goes out.
Switching manual air recirculation on and off: Climatronic

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 155 In the instrument cluster display: Fuel gauge (version 1).

Fig. 156 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge (version 2).

Lights up
Gauge position
⇒ fig. 155 or
⇒ fig. 156
Possible cause or meaning
⇒  Proper response