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Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps






Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps

Different instrument clusters are used, depending on vehicle equipment. Therefore, the arrangement of the control lamps may deviate from the illustration.






1 - Exhaust Filter Indicator Lamp

Malfunction

2 - Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Indicator Lamp

Illuminates yellow: Electro-mechanical parking brake malfunction.

3 - Engine Oil Pressure Control Lamp

Engine oil pressure too low.

Stop engine and check oil level.

4 - Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Indicator Lamp

Illuminates red: electro-mechanical parking brake is set

5 - Bulb Failure Or Cornering Lamp System Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Illuminates: either a bulb has failed or there is a malfunction in the dynamic cornering lamp AFS (adaptive front lighting system).

Blinking: malfunction in the dynamic cornering lamp AFS (adaptive front lighting system).

6 - Rear Fog Lamp Control Lamp

Fog lights switched on.

7 - High Beams Control Lamp

High beams switched on.

8 - Brake Pad Indicator Lamp

Brake pads worn.

9 - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Lamp

Malfunction

10 - Rear Lid Open Indicator Lamp

The rear lid is open or not latched completely.

11 - Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) Indicator Lamp

Blinking: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) regulating.

12 - Parking Brake / Brake System Warning Lamp

Illuminates: Brake system malfunction.

Illuminates: Brake fluid low - stop engine and check brake fluid.

13 - Cruise Control System (CCS) Control Lamp

The ACC is working or the cruise control is on.

14 - Seat Belt Control Lamp

Fasten seat belts!

15 - Tire Pressure Monitor Control Lamp

The pressure in a tire is too low or there is a system malfunction.

16 - Lane Assist Indicator Lamp

Green: switched on, active

Yellow: switched on, not active

17 - "Depress Foot Brake" Indicator Lamp

Request from the DSG transmission

OR: emergency braking request from the adaptive cruise control.

18 - Fuel Level Control Lamp

Fuel level too low (reserve quantity).

19 - Door Open Indicator Lamp

One or more doors are open or not closed completely.

Indicator lamp present only on the low line instrument cluster.

20 - Airbag System/Belt Tensioner System Indicator Lamp

Airbag and/or belt tensioner system faulty.

21 - Hill Climb Assist Indicator Lamp

Green: the hill climb assist is on.

22 - Emissions Warning Lamp (OBD)

Malfunction in the exhaust system.

23 - Electro-Mechanical Power Steering Indicator Lamp

Illuminates yellow: Reduced electro-mechanical power steering.

Illuminates red: Electro-mechanical power steering failure.

24 - Engine Coolant Temperature Control Indicator Lamp

The engine coolant temperature is too high or

The coolant level is too low.

25 - Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) Indicator Lamp

The traction control (ASR) is off.

26 - Washer Fluid Level Indicator Lamp

Washer fluid level in reservoir too low.

27 - Surrounding Area Observation System Indicator Lamp

Yellow: The surrounding area observation system is on, passive.

Green: The surrounding area observation system is on, active.

28 - Glow Plug System/Diesel Engine Management Indicator Lamp

Illuminates: Glow plug system switched on (diesel engines).

Blinking: Malfunction in the engine control (diesel engines).

29 - Engine Interference Indicator Lamp (E-Gas, EPC)

The engine management is malfunctioning.

The indicator lamp is only on gasoline vehicles.

30 - Generator Control Lamp

Malfunction in generator.