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VW dash warning lights - Yellow
Yellow/Amber warning lights are an indication of a incorrect function and must be investigated immediately. Some faults can be repaired by you (DPF, low oil etc) but others (such as EPC & glowplug) must be dealt with by your local Volkswagen dealer
Note: Functions and lights are model specific and may not appear on your vehicle. Please refer to your vehicle handbook for detailed explanation of the feature.
Return to the main VW dash warning light page
Go to the RED VW dash warning light page
Go to the GREEN VW dash warning light page
Go to the next YELLOW/AMBER VW dash warning light page
Watch our "How to" find out about your yellow VW dash warning light video or scroll down for a static display.
 | EMISSIONS CONTROL LIGHT - Does the light Flash or is it Solid? Flashing - Is the vehicle down on power or juddering? Yes - Arrange recovery. No - Drive with caution to your |
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 | DPF - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - How many warning lights are on? More than one light? - arrange recovery. Just one light? - How to carry out a DPF regeneration - Drive at least 40mph with the engine between 1800-2500rpm for 15 minutes. Light now out? - Yes, continue to drive as usual. No - arrange recovery. |
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 | ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT - Petrol vehicles only. If loss of power, arrange recovery. If not, drive to your local VW dealer |
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 | ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT - Diesel vehicles only. Light on just with ignition? - normal operation - the glowplugs are warming up. |
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 | ENGINE OIL LEVEL - Is the light flashing or solid? Solid light - Top up your VW engine using our guide or handbook instructions. Buy VW engine oil |
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 | ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - ABS system and ESP may not be operational. Ensure normal braking is possible and drive carefully to your Volkswagen dealer. |
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 | ESP ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME - Is the ESP light on or sometimes flashing when driving? Solid light all the time - Check the system hasn't been turned off (switch near gearlever). If not, proceed with caution to your Volkswagen dealer |
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 | TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR - Check your tyre pressures Is one or more tyres down on pressure? Adjust tyre pressures and reset the light by holding the dash button down for 3 seconds. Check for punctures. |
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 | POWER STEERING SYSTEM - Has the battery gone flat, been disconnected or jump started? Yes - Turn steering fully left then fully right. Drive forward up to 10mph. If light is still on consult your retailer. |
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