Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Indicator lights

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Care, cleaning, maintenance / Engine control and emission control system / Indicator lights

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

Lights up	Possible cause	Proper response
	Engine control malfunction (Electronic Power Control).	Have engine checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
	Engine control/monitoring system malfunction (engine Malfunction Indicator Light - MIL)	Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have engine checked.

Flashes	Possible cause	Proper response
	Misfire, which can damage the catalytic converter.	Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have engine checked.

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.

Note

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

As long as the indicator lights

are on, expect engine malfunctions, increased fuel consumption and loss of engine efficiency.

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:⇒ Indicator lights ⇒ Catalytic Converter More information: Shifting gears ⇒ Shifting Refueling ⇒ Refuel ...

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