Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Volkswagen's Warning Lights

It can be easy to forget about warning lights on your car's dashboard. Hoping potential problems go away like the dashboard warning light itself is foolhardy, though. In order to remain safe and steer clear of costly repairs, drivers from Fort Wayne and Toledo to South Bend and Indianapolis all need to pay attention to warning lights on their Volkswagen. Visit the Vorderman Volkswagen service center in Fort Wayne when you see warning lights pop up.

Ignoring Warning Lights Leads to Bigger Issues

Ignoring warning lights can leave Indiana drivers with bigger vehicle issues, including:

• Damage to your Volkswagen, vehicle systems, and its parts
• Safety hazards, with the Volkswagen being unsafe to drive around Fort Wayne while a warning light goes unchecked
• More substantial and more costly repairs may be required by failing to service the issue that the warning light indicates right away
• Potential breakdowns, leaving you stranded outside of South Bend or Toledo and away from home

What Some Warning Lights on Your Volkswagen Are Trying to Tell You

• Check Engine Light: Fort Wayne drivers dread the infamous check engine light, which can hint at problems under the hood, beyond the engine itself.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System: If Toledo drivers want to know the exact tire pressure in each tire, the TPMS will tell them, warning them when tires have a low PSI and need air.
• Battery Warning Light: A battery box will light up to indicate a potential failing battery or car battery trouble, warning South Bend drivers of potential starting issues.
• Oil Pressure Warning Light: When Toledo drivers see a dripping oil can appear, their engine may be leaking oil, there is a broken oil pump, or the Volkswagen has low oil levels.
• Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light: The ABS and other braking issues, including worn brake pads and low brake fluid, are often labeled with an "!".
• Coolant Temperature Light: A coolant temperature warning will let Fort Wayne drivers know their Volkswagen is running too hot and that the engine may be overheating.
• Transmission Temperature Light: Low transmission fluid and heavy towing may make the transmission temperature light appear, signaling to South Bend drivers that the gearbox components are at a critical point.
• Traction Control and Stability Control Warning Lights: Displaying squiggly lines, this light looks like a car driving on a curvy and wild road. This indicates that you have minimal to no traction control or stability driving around Indianapolis.
• Low Fuel Light: When the low fuel light comes on, Fort Wayne drivers should fuel up as soon as possible and avoid getting stranded.
• Door Open Indicator Light: This helps South Bend motorists shut any door that's ajar before driving off.
• Washer Fluid Light: Ensure proper driving visibility traveling around South Bend by refilling your washer fluid when this light comes on.
• Lamp-Out Indicator: Avoid getting a ticket driving around Toledo by paying attention to the warning light that indicates one of your headlights or taillights are out and a bulb needs to be replaced.
• Airbag Warning Light: In the event of an accident, this warns Fort Wayne drivers that their airbags may not deploy properly.

Schedule Service with Vorderman Volkswagen When a Warning Light Appears

Don't ignore any warning light. Schedule service online. Then bring your Volkswagen into the Vorderman VW service center in Fort Wayne, where we can service any issues that warning lights present.