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Volkswagen Golf - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf V, MK 5, Golf 5 - Years 2003-2008
Part: Xenon headlight kit
Operation: Meaning of symbols - orange / amber warning lights in the dashboard

It is very important to know the meaning of the individual warning lights on the dashboard, in the video guide we will see together the meaning of the most common ones. timely inspection and maintenance must be carried out so that no damage is caused. The following indications follow in chronological order the lights that are displayed in the video, let's see together their meaning in detail and what is best to do case by case. - Noxious emissions control warning light: if it flashes and you notice a drop in power, stop the engine immediately and call your trusted workshop; if it stays on, try switching off the engine for at least 30 seconds, if restarting the light remains on, contact your workshop. - DPF (Antipaticulate filter, present in diesel cars): The warning light usually comes on when the filter is dirty, it is necessary to go to the workshop to have a cleaning operation carried out. - EPC (engine management control unit): if it is combined with a loss of power, or if it is combined with the lighting of other warning lights, stop the engine and contact the workshop, otherwise proceed with caution towards the workshop. - Engine pre-heating warning light: it usually comes on every time we turn on the ignition, it is important that it goes out after a short time, in case it stays on when the engine is started and is combined with another fault warning light, or a drop in power stop the engine immediately and call the workshop, otherwise it is possible to proceed at low speed to the assistance service. - Engine oil level: if it stays on, it is necessary to check the engine oil level and top it up; if it flashes it indicates a failure of the sensor that measures the level, an immediate check in the workshop is necessary. - ABS (anti-lock braking system): It is possible that the ABS system and / or the ESP system do not work regularly, check that the brakes work and proceed with caution to the nearest workshop. - ESP (electronic stability control): if it remains lit steadily, it means that the system has been voluntarily or not deactivated by means of the special button located in the hand brake area, to reactivate the system simply press and hold the button ; if the warning light flashes sometimes while driving , it means that at that moment there is a partial loss of grip of the rear wheels, it is advisable to reduce the speed. - Tire pressure drop warning: it is necessary to check the pressure of all 4 tires and bring it back to the correct pressure indicated in the user and maintenance manual (if a wheel has pressure close to zero, contact your trusted tire dealer). Now press the button with the same symbol on the dashboard for 3 seconds, if the warning light comes on again, contact the workshop. - Brake pad wear indicator: If it lights up it indicates severe wear of the brake pads, contact the workshop as soon as possible and have them replaced. - Airbags and Seat belts: The warning light comes on when a fault is registered in the safety system that controls the opening of the airbag, go carefully to the workshop, until the warning light goes out, the airbag device may not function in the event of an accident. - Burned-out light bulb indicator: it lights up when one of the external light bulbs is burned out, check and replace it, remember that if you have xenon headlights you need to go to the workshop to restore their operation. - Insufficient windscreen washer level: it is necessary to top up the washer fluid, for the right amount of antifreeze and water consult the instructions on the package. - Rear fog light: indicates that the rear fog light is on at this time. - Insufficient fuel level: it is necessary to top up the fuel, the warning light usually comes on for the first time when there is still a quantity of about 5 liters of fuel inside the tank. - Power steering failure: this may be a momentary failure or power steering failure, it is advisable to consult the workshop. - Stop lights failure: indicates that a STOP tail light has burned out, a quick replacement is recommended. - Failure of the adaptive suspension system: if the light flashes, stop the engine for 30 seconds and try a new start, if the error signal occurs again, contact the workshop.


Posted on 22 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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