Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual page 337

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Catalytic converter
→ Diesel particulate filter
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry
grass.
Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter or the heat shields on the
exhaust system.
Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Lit up Possible cause
Engine management system fault (electronic power control).
a)
Engine speed limited.
Diesel engine is preheating before starting.
There is a fault with the exhaust.
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot.
Flashes Possible cause
Fault in engine management system (diesel engine).
Misfiring, which damages the catalytic converter.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few
seconds.
WARNING
Please observe legal requirements if cleaning the diesel particulate filter when in traffic.
Follow driving recommendation only if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions are suitable.
Do not endanger other vehicles on the road.
NOTICE
→ Introduction
Remedy
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon
as possible.
The engine speed is automatically limited to the speed shown on
the instrument cluster display. This prevents the engine from
overheating.
Once the engine is no longer at a critical temperature and you
have briefly taken your foot off the accelerator, the engine speed
limit will be increased.
If the engine speed limit is activated due to a fault in the engine
management system, the indicator lamp will also light up
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon
as possible. Make sure that the engine speed does not exceed
the speed displayed, e.g. when changing down a gear.
→ Starting and stopping the engine
Have the engine checked by a qualified workshop.
Drive in 4th gear (manual gearbox) or in selector lever position D
®
(DSG dual clutch gearbox) at a speed of at least 70 km/h
(43 mph) for approximately 15 minutes.
a)
Observe the valid speed limits →
Go to the nearest qualified workshop if the indicator lamp still
does not go out.
Remedy
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon
as possible.
Remove your foot from accelerator pedal. Drive carefully to the
next qualified workshop. The engine should be checked.
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