Also some cars have a *blue* light that lights up when the engine is
cold, but I believe that's only ones without a temperature gauge. I
remember getting a NB as a loaner once that had that light. I've never
seen a low temp warning on a VW but it is common on some other German
cars so they might have put it on the Passat.

nate

Erik Dillenkofer wrote:
> I believe that VW has a "warning" that illuminates if the temperature is right for ice to form on the roadway ... but I'm not
> positive. Might want to check the owner's manual and see.
>
> "bluejudy" > wrote in message om...
>
>>My VW Passat coolant light (the one that looks like a thermometer with
>>a wave under it) came on during the cold snap the other day and came
>>on again today (it's very cold out again today).
>>
>>1) On both occasions the radiator was full and the overflow level was
>>where it should be in that plastic thing.
>>2) The car did not overheat. As it heated up, the temp gauge went up
>>slowly as it should.
>>3) When I turned the car off and on again, that light went out.
>>
>>My plea for answers:
>>
>>1) What could cause this?
>>2) What should I do about it?
>>3) Is this causing damage to my car as long as the car does not
>>overheat (or, can I just forget about it and drive as usual)?
>>
>>
>>
>>Thank you for any assistance,
>>Judy
>
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