2016 Volkswagen Jetta Dashboard Light Guide

Owning and operating a Volkswagen Jetta can be fun, but it also comes with responsibility. Knowing about your car and its features is important for maintaining it and ensuring that it has a long lifespan.

In this article, we'll educate you and other drivers in the Turnersville, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel area know about the dashboard light indicators and what they mean.

All of these lights are color coded, which makes it easier for knowing the importance and severity of the warning. The colors are green, yellow, and red, so think of them as traffic lights: go, slow down, and stop!

Green Dashboard Light Indicators on Your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

      
•  Shift Lock: This light just reminds you to brake when you shift your Volkswagen Jetta into gear.

      
• Daytime Running Lights: This light means that your VW Jetta's daytime running lights are currently on.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Yellow Dashboard Light Indicators

      
• Automatic Transmission Function: This light indicates that you should take your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta to have your transmission checked by your authorized dealer

      
• Brake Light Bulb Failure: When this light appears, one of your brake lights has burned out.

      
• Brake Pad Wear: This light means you should have your brake pads checked.

      
•  Diesel Engine Pre-Glow: If this light is solid, your diesel engine pre-glow system is on. If it flashes, there's a malfunction.

      
• Electronic Power Control: There has been an engine malfunction, and it's recommended that you take your VW Jetta for service.

      
• Particulate Filter: This light, which is only for diesel engines, indicates that the filter is blocked with soot.

      
• License Plate Bulb Failure: Your license plate bulb has burned out.

2016 VW Jetta Red Dashboard Light Indicators

      
• Hybrid Drive System Malfunction: This only applies to Volkswagen Jetta Hybrids. If the light is yellow, schedule a service appointment. If the light is red, stop the car immediately.

      
• Hood Open: This light means that your hood wasn't properly shut and that you should pull over immediately to ensure that it is closed before you continue driving.

      
• Oil Pressure Warning: There is little or no oil pressure, and turning off your engine is crucial.

      
• Alternator Low Voltage Output: Your charging system is malfunctioning, which can result in your battery dying.

      
• DSG Transmission Too Hot: Your transmission is overheating, and it's recommended that you allow the transmission to cool while shifting into park.

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Where to Go if These Lights Come On

After reading this dashboard light guide, you should feel better about being aware of the warning lights that can illuminate on your dashboard. Depending on the severity of these lights, it's recommended that you take your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta to a certified Volkswagen dealership.

Our team at Prestige Volkswagen is happy to help you. Our certified technicians know the ins and outs of your car, and they can assist you with any problem that you come across.

If one of your dashboard lights comes on, don't wait to have it checked. Schedule a service appointment with us today at Prestige Volkswagen, proudly serving the Turnersville, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel areas.