While driving
Warning lamps and indicator lamps
In this manual: While driving
~1min read
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. | Do not drive on! Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox to cool down. If the warning lamp does not go out, do not drive on. Contact professional assistance. Considerable damage to the gearbox could be caused otherwise . |
|
| Brake pedal not depressed. | To select a gear, press the brake pedal. |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| The lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. The vehicle cannot drive off. | Engage the selector lever lock . |
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.
- If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take other precautionary measures in order to warn traffic behind you.

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.
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