Instrument display Passat 2008 TDI

Captain Kidd

Apologies if this is a very novice question but when you put the key in and everything lights up on the display, I read somewhere that all the icons that exist should light up. On my 2008 Passat TDI 1.9 I’ve pictured below what lights up, a great icons are missing, I’ve also attached the manual picture of all the icons. Though some icons that are not appearing when I put the key in do lights up when I use that particular instrument, lights for instance, fog lights, cruise control so maybe I shouldn’t be worried but just wanted to ask.

Thanks for any advice

Toyotafanboi

Only the orange and red fault indicator lights come on with the ignition to show the system is working.

The green information symbols for cruise, auto hold, lights etc dont come on with the ignition.

Your photo looks fine.

Captain Kidd

Thanks, that’s good to know, though these yellow ones don’t appear, though I’m not 100% sure that manual image is for my exact car. When I asked in a different thread about a DPF filter people said this model of Passat (2008 TDI 1.9) doesn’t have DPF and is one of the icons in that manual picture so I’m not sure which is true.

These are yellow icons that don’t seem to be jumping on when everything first lights up. Pictures below are from the manual.

Thanks again

Captain Kidd

Though I should add the fog light doesn’t come on when everything lights up but does come on when I switch on the fog lights.

mk7r

379.000km is not bad going for a Passat

Captain Kidd

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118886490#Comment_118886490

Should I be worried 🙈

Bought it recently, it seems to have been well taken care of, it’s a bit of a risk with that much mileage but I’m hoping it lasts a couple more years so want to take as best care of it as I can.

mk7r

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118888305#Comment_118888305

It will be fine, just change the oil regularly and don't spend too much money it.