2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Dashboard Light Guide

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen comes with a set of dashboard lights that communicate tons of information to a driver. Some let you know when non-essential features-like your high beams-are in use, while others appear if there's a more serious mechanical issue with your engine, transmission or battery.

It's important to understand what the dashboard lights your Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen are trying to tell you, but keeping them all straight can seem nearly impossible. That's why Prestige Volkswagen provided a dashboard light guide for your 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen below. If one of these lights appear while driving through Turnersville, Mount Laurel or Cherry Hill, use our guide to figure out what your car is trying to tell you.

Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Red Lights

If a red light pops up on your Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen, schedule a maintenance appointment with a mechanic you trust. There could be a mechanical problem with your car, and driving with one of these lights can lead to serious problems down the road.

1. Alternator Low Voltage Output

If you see a red rectangle with plus and minus signs on it, your charging system is failing on your 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen. If you can get your car started, drive to the closest servicing station. If that's not an option, contact Volkswagen roadside assistance.

2.  Brake System

If you see a light with an exclamation point inside a circle and two parentheses, there could be three problems at hand. First, your parking brake may be engaged. Check to make sure it's off.

If that doesn't do the trick, you could be low on brake fluid, or your antilock brakes may be experiencing a malfunction. The ABS light will appear as well if there's an antilock brake malfunction. See your owner's manual if it's a problem with your antilock brakes.

If there's a problem with your brake fluid, stop the car immediately and call roadside assistance.

3. Low Coolant Level/Coolant Temperature Light

When coolant levels are low, a red thermometer with two squiggly lines will appear in red. Driving with low coolant can cause your engine to overheat, so stop the car immediately and check your coolant. If it's low, call roadside assistance for help.

2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Yellow Lights

The Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen also comes with a set of yellow lights. These aren't as serious as its red indicator lights, but must be addressed as soon as possible.

1. Low Washer Fluid

This light resembles your windshield wipers and windshield. When it appears, the washer fluid needs replacing.

2. Anti-lock Brake System

When your ABS light appears, the antilock brakes on the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen aren't working properly. Schedule an appointment with your Volkswagen mechanic when this appears.

3. Engine Oil Levels

If a sensor that looks like an old oil can with a zig zag beneath it appears, check your oil levels and then schedule a maintenance appointment.

2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Green Lights

If a green light appears on the dashboard of your Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen, you don't have to worry about anything. They just let you know when certain non-essential features are activated.

1.      Cruise Control

If you're using cruise control, a green dial with an arrow pointing at it will appear on the dashboard of your Golf Sportswagen.

2.      Adaptive Cruise Control

If your Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen is using Adaptive Cruise Control, a car with a radar coming out of its front bumper will pop up on your dash.

3.      Lane Assist Activated

If your Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen has a Lane Assist System, a symbol that looks like two lanes on a highway will show up on the dash.

Service your Golf with Prestige VW

It's always unnerving when a strange dashboard light appears on your 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen while driving through Turnersville, Cherry Hill or Mount Laurel. If you're concerned about any of the dash symbols on your vehicle, don't hesitate to make a maintenance appointment or call the service department at Prestige Volkswagen for assistance. You can reach us at (888) 711-7813.