While driving

Warning and indicator lamps

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Lit up Possible cause Correction
Start/stop system active.
Start/stop system not available.

Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly when the ignition is switched on while the vehicle runs functional checks. They will switch off after a few seconds.

Failure to observe the warning lamps and text messages could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, accidents and serious injuries.
  • Never ignore warning lamps and text messages.
  • Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.

NOTICE

Failure to observe the warning lamps and text messages could lead to your vehicle being damaged.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Touran quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.