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Note applicable requirements for breaking in new parts.
New tires and replacement tires ⇒Tires and wheels .
Brakes ⇒About the brakes .
Breaking in a new engine gently will increase service life and reduce oil consumption.
Tips and troubleshooting
Brake system malfunction
The red warning light comes on.
A text message may also appear in the instrument cluster.
Stop!
If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, immediately take it to the nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for repair. Drive slowly and very
carefully, allow for the longer stopping distance, and be ready to push longer and harder on the
brake pedal to slow the vehicle down.
Brake pads worn
Vehicles with brake wear indicator: The red warning light or the yellow indicator light come on.
The brake pads are worn.
If you believe that it is safe to do so, immediately take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Have all the brake pads checked, and, if necessary, replaced.
If the vehicle braking performance changes
Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
for assistance.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages result in a collision and seri‐
ous personal injury.
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