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Indicator lights and fuel gauge
Fig. 137 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge. Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights up Gauge position ⇒ fig. 137
Possible cause or meaning ⇒ Proper response
Red range (A)
Fuel tank almost empty. Running on reserve Time to refuel ⇒ .
– Fuel filler cap not properly closed. Stop and close the fuel filler cap properly.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function Fuel filler cap not properly closed
If the indicator light comes on or you see a text message in the instrument cluster display indicating that the fuel filler cap is not properly closed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off Open the fuel filler flap and take the fuel filler cap off the filler neck. Then put the fuel filler cap back on After switching on the ignition, the indicator light may stay on or the text message may still appear in the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel filler cap is now properly closed. This is normal and no If, however, the malfunction indicator light x also comes on, drive to your nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the fuel system and the WARNING Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted, especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills. Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel. Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling in traffic.
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