Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Indicator lamps
This page decodes the pull-away assist indicator lamps on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: one lights when the electronic parking brake is holding the car (switch off Auto Hold if needed), another shows when the Start/stop system is available and has switched the engine off automatically.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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The vehicle is being held by the electronic parking brake. | Switch off the Auto Hold function if necessary . |
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The start/stop system is available. The engine is switched off automatically. | – |
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It is not possible for the start/stop system to switch
the engine on or off automatically. OR: the engine was restarted automatically. |
– |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
NOTICE
Questions & answers
Indicator lamps — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the green Auto Hold lamp mean on the Golf Mk7?
The green lamp on the Auto Hold button confirms the function is switched on and holding the car stationary at the current stop.
What does the Golf Mk7 Start/Stop indicator lamp show?
A green lamp means the system is available and the engine has automatically switched off. If the lamp does not appear, conditions for engine shut-off are not met (battery charge, temperature, climate demand, etc.).
What if the Golf Mk7 Start/Stop indicator is amber?
An amber or unlit indicator means the system is not available — usually because the battery charge is too low, the climate system needs the engine, or the engine has not reached operating temperature.
