Flashes Possible cause
Proper response
Electronic parking brake
malfunction. The indicator
light may light up at the
same time.
Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or author-
ized Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility because you may not be
able to park the vehicle safe-
ly.
ESC or ASR is operating.
Take foot off accelerator pe-
dal. Adapt driving to road
conditions.
The release button in the
selector lever is not en-
gaged.
Engage the Automatic Shift
Lock (ASL)
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights
come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result
in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.