What does the Engine speed limited (amber) symbol look like?

Amber: exclamation mark at left next to a rev counter arc with a needle. It is also called “Engine speed limitation” and “Rev limit”.

Engine speed limited (amber) symbol: amber: exclamation mark at left next to a rev counter arc with a needle

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Engine speed limited (amber)

Amber: exclamation mark at left next to a rev counter arc with a needle. · also called “Engine speed limitation”, “Rev limit”

What it means on volkswagen

Engine speed limited

Lit yellow: engine speed has been limited to stop the engine overheating. The limitation is lifted once the engine is no longer in a critical temperature range.

Source · Manufacturer manual Volkswagen Tiguan owner's manual · checked Nov 11, 2026

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Questions about the Engine speed limited (amber) symbol

What does the Engine speed limited (amber) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?: Lit yellow: engine speed has been limited to stop the engine overheating. The limitation is lifted once the engine is no longer in a critical temperature range.
What does the Engine speed limited (amber) symbol look like?: Amber: exclamation mark at left next to a rev counter arc with a needle. It is also called “Engine speed limitation” and “Rev limit”.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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