2016 Volkswagen Golf Dashboard Light Guide

When you're driving around town in your brand new 2016 Volkswagen Golf, the last thing you want to see is a warning light flash on your dashboard. Warning lights can range from the very minor to the decidedly serious and are a cause for alarm for any motorist.

Fortunately, thanks to Prestige Volkswagen's dashboard light guide, drivers in Cherry Hill, Turnersville, and Mount Laurel can know exactly what their warning lights mean and whether they need to visit us for a tune-up.

Read on to find a quick summary of your 2016 Volkswagen Golf dashboard light guide and find out when you need to take a warning light seriously.

Routine Green Lights

When you see a green light flash on your VW Golf's dash, it usually means you have activated one of your vehicle's many useful functions. Green lights are nothing to fear and are there for your convenience and edification.

Some of the most common green lights featured in the VW Golf include:

-          Cruise Control: The 2016 VW Golf comes with both standard and Adaptive Cruise Control, each with their distinctive activation lights. The regular cruise control light appears as an arrow pointed at a dial, while the Adaptive Cruise Control light looks like a car with a Wi-Fi signal emanating from the rear.

-          Lane Assist: The other typical green light you'll see on your VW Golf indicates that Lane Assist has been activated and looks like a two-lane highway section.

Moderate Yellow Lights

If you see a yellow light on your VW Golf's dash, it usually means a serious but not always urgent problem with your vehicle. A few of the yellow lights include.

-          Fluid Level: The yellow lights that VW Golf owners will see most frequently are the fuel and engine level warnings. When these lights flash, you'll need to top off your fluids. The fuel light looks like a gas can, and the oil level light appears as an oil lamp.

-          Anti-Lock Brakes: When there's a problem with your anti-lock braking system, a yellow ABS will light up, and you'll need to set up a service appointment.

Serious Red Lights

Red lights on your VW Golf's dashboard are the most serious indicators, deserving immediate attention. If you see a red light flash, you should address the issue immediately.

Common red lights include:

-          Power Steering: The power steering light-a red steering wheel-indicates an issue with your power steering. If turning the ignition off for 30 seconds doesn't clear the light, you need to visit a technician.

-          Braking System: A problem with your braking system is shown by an exclamation point between two parentheses. Minor fixes include disengaging your handbrake or replacing your brake fluid.

-          Engine Cooling: If you see two wavy lines underneath a thermometer, there's a problem with your engine's cooling system. Immediately turn off your car and let the engine cool, then check your coolant levels.

-          Vehicle Charging: When there's a problem with your VW Golf's charging system, you'll see a red battery. If possible, take your car to the nearest service station.

-          Seat Belts: If any of your passengers are unbuckled, a red seat belt will light up. Make sure that everyone is buckled up to remove this light.

Get Quick and Easy Repairs from a Trusted Dealer

Now that you know a little more about the dashboard lights featured in the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, you'll probably be slightly more comfortable when one of them goes off.

If you still have questions about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf dashboard light guide and live in Turnersville, Mount Laurel, or Cherry Hill, schedule a service appointment at Prestige Volkswagen. Our excellent service department can help to answer your questions or fix any problem with your vehicle.