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Exhaust / emissions fault (amber solid engine)

Amber: solid engine block silhouette seen from the side. · also called “Check engine”, “Emissions fault”, “Misfire warning”

What it means on volkswagen

Exhaust system fault

Lit yellow: an emissions-related fault. Flashing yellow: the engine is misfiring; reduce the load and drive to a workshop.

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

Where it appears

Questions about the Exhaust / emissions fault (amber solid engine) symbol

What does the Exhaust / emissions fault (amber solid engine) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?
Lit yellow: an emissions-related fault. Flashing yellow: the engine is misfiring; reduce the load and drive to a workshop.
What does the Exhaust / emissions fault (amber solid engine) symbol look like?
Amber: solid engine block silhouette seen from the side. It is also called “Check engine”, “Emissions fault” and “Misfire warning”.

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