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Warning and indicator lamps for combustion vehicles

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Engine indicator lamps and more: A selection of symbols, indicator and warning lamps and their meanings for combustion vehicles.

The warning and indicator lamps depicted here are only a selection of lights you may see in a Volkswagen.

The symbols and their descriptions often differ for other models and also over time. You can find detailed information on your car in your printed owner’s manual.

Warning and indicator lamps for electric cars

Fully electric vehicles using the example of an ID model

Is a warning and indicator lamp in an electric car lit up? This page contains information on the possible meanings.

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