Care, cleaning, maintenance
Warning light
In this manual: Care, cleaning, maintenance
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Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒
Introduction to the subject | Lights up | Possible cause | Proper response |
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Alternator malfunction. | See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have the electrical system checked. Switch off unnecessary electrical loads. The vehicle battery will not be charged by the alternator as you drive. |
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.
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.- Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
- Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.Test yourself
A quick Volkswagen Tiguan quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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