I purchased a 2007 VW Jetta, Wolfsburg Edition yesterday and it didn't have a service manual in the glovebox. There are a couple of things lit up on the instrument panel and I want to know what they are. 1) There's one to the left of the windshield wiper fluid light that's a circle with small dashes around it. 2) On the speedometer panel, there's one that i think is a low tire indicator 3) Also on the speedometer panel, lit up are the letters DRL I'm getting a manual from the dealership this week, but want to know if any of these things are significant for me to handle asap. Thanks!

SOURCE: Sensor Lights

Hi,

Based on your description, if it is red that would be the "Brake System" warning light. This warning light indicates that the hand brake or the park brakes are engaged. Alternately, this could also indicate that the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir is below nominal. Top off brake fluid if low and have your brake pads checked as well as visually inspect for any possible brake fluid leak.

On the other hand if it is yellow that would be the ABS (antilock brake system) Light. Momentary lighting up would be normal at startup but consistent light would indicate a malfunction in the brake system such as either low brake-fluid level, stuck brake caliper or faulty ABS. Check brake fluid level and have your vehicle's brakes checked.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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SOURCE: '04 Jetta brake warning light

it's telling you that it's time to have the brakes checked.  It doesn't matter how much lining is left because you never drive until all the lining is gone as this leads to very expensive brake repairs.  So if you don't want to replace too many parts...get it in the shop because it may also indicate a lesser breaking efficiency and be dangerous.

SOURCE: How do you reset a low tire pressure warning on a 2008 Jetta?

Reset the tire pressure warning, same as you would any service issue. Insert key in ignition, hold wrench button and min button, then start engine.

SOURCE: How to change an air filter on a 2008 jetta 2.0 turbo

On the VW Jetta MkV, the cabin filter is underneath the glove box. Access is gained by removing two plastic screws, gently pulling down a piece of foam insulation, and releasing a single clip to detach the filter. It (and some debris from it) fall easily onto the floor mat below. Insert the new cabin filter, replace the insulation, re-screw the screws, and within 3 minutes, you're back in business with fresh air and clean hands besides!

steve morris

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• Posted on Feb 08, 2010

SOURCE: 2000 VW jetta VR6 windshield wipers wont work

first try the fues box see if you have a blown fues, next if you put your wipers on can you hear the motor running for them? if you can the linkage has poped off from the motor, its a bit awkward to get it back on and no gaurentee that it will saty on, you might have to replace linkage, or, it might be the cogs on the actual wiper arms have splayed and are now smooth so they dont grip to move, you can take them off by the nut on the arm , get a can (coke can or simular) cut a rectangle out of it the hight and width if the cog, rap it round the cog, (make sure it does not overlap on the ends) and force the arm back into place and then do the nut up, this is just a short quick fix if that is the case you will have to replace the motor, also you can check the relay to the motor in the fues box, give it a tap a couple of times it might work again if not replace it...hope you find these sugestions helpful