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SCR system fault (red AdBlue bottle and spanner)

Red: small AdBlue bottle pouring at upper left with a horizontal spanner to its right. · also called “AdBlue system fault”, “SCR fault”

What it means on volkswagen

SCR system fault, engine start disabled (red)

The red stage of an exhaust aftertreatment (SCR) fault or non-standard AdBlue, shown when the yellow warning was ignored. A message says the engine start is disabled: once switched off, the engine cannot be restarted. Drive straight to a workshop without switching the engine off and have the system checked.

Source · Manufacturer manual Volkswagen Tiguan owner's manual · checked

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Questions about the SCR system fault (red AdBlue bottle and spanner) symbol

What does the SCR system fault (red AdBlue bottle and spanner) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?
The red stage of an exhaust aftertreatment (SCR) fault or non-standard AdBlue, shown when the yellow warning was ignored. A message says the engine start is disabled: once switched off, the engine cannot be restarted. Drive straight to a workshop without switching the engine off and have the system checked.
What does the SCR system fault (red AdBlue bottle and spanner) symbol look like?
Red: small AdBlue bottle pouring at upper left with a horizontal spanner to its right. It is also called “AdBlue system fault” and “SCR fault”.

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