Volkswagen PASSAT Passat 2019-2024 Driver information Car Owner Manuals

Driver information

Symbols in the instrument cluster

• The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or together and indicate warnings, malfunctions, or functions.
• Some lights come on when the ignition is switched on and must turn off after some time.
• Indicator lights in the light switch are described in the “Lights” chapter ⇒ Switching the lights on and off.

WARNING

• Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights may result in vehicle breakdown, accidents, or serious injuries.
• Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Warning and indicator symbols

• Fasten safety belt ⇒ Warning light
• Parking brake set ⇒ Operating the parking brake
• Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunction
• Brake fluid level too low ⇒ Brake fluid level
• Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator
• Take over steering and be ready to brake ⇒ Introduction
• Engine oil level too low ⇒ Engine oil level very low
• Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ Engine oil pressure too low
• Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant
• Rear Traffic Alert detected an obstacle ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert
• Vehicle door open ⇒ Multi-Function Display
• Hood open ⇒ Multi-Function Display
• Trunk lid open ⇒ Multi-Function Display
• 12 V vehicle battery ⇒ 12 V vehicle battery
• Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support
• ACC malfunction ⇒ ACC not available or temporarily not available
• Transmission overheating ⇒ Transmission overheating
• Airbag or safety belt pretensioner malfunction
• Front passenger airbag disabled
• Emergency Call System malfunction or limited
• ESC / ASR in operation or malfunction
• ABS malfunction ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction
• Engine oil level too high or too low
• Engine oil system malfunction
• Fuel tank almost empty
• Fuel tank cap not closed
• Exterior lighting malfunction
• Washer fluid level too low
• Steering malfunction
• Tire pressure low
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction
• Front Assist switched off
• Lane Assist active or in control
• Blind Spot Monitor active
• Rear Traffic Alert brakes applied
• Engine control malfunction
• Exhaust system malfunction
• Particulate filter clogged with soot
• Engine RPM limited
• Press the brake pedal ⇒ Engine not starting
• Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light
• Daytime running lights switched on
• Cruise control or ACC active
• Cruise control system malfunction
• Outside temperature below +39°F (+4°C)
• Service due
• Distance warning
• Mobile phone battery charge level
• Note about information in the Owner’s Manual

Warning and information texts

• Vehicle functions and components are checked when the ignition is switched on or while driving.
• Malfunctions are shown using red or yellow warning symbols and may include audible signals.
• Text and symbol appearance may vary depending on the instrument cluster version.
• Current malfunctions can be viewed via Vehicle status or Vehicle menu ⇒ Settings menu.