there are 2 lights that come on the dashboard 1 is the coolant indicator light that comes on if the coolant level is low or the sensor is bad. The other light is from the windshield washer reservoir level being low or a faulty sensor.
On the Jetta, the dashboard warning light with a circle and a box above it is indicating that there is a problem with the battery. This light also indicates a burned out bulb in the headlamps, taillights, or blinkers.
Day-time Running Lights
Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on.
start by check your coolant level. Otherwise it could be temp sensor or fan not coming on to cool car.
Vw jetta 2000 dashboard warning light is red similar to a sailboat symbol. What does this mean?
Check the power steering fluid
This indicates the front brake pads are worn.
Behind the brake pedal stem. You need to crawl underneath the dashboard in order to see it.
The problem I had with my 95 Jetta was the dashboard light fell out of the dashboard. I was told it was a manufacturer's defect when it happened in 96-97 to me, but VW was not going to fix it. Would have cost me about $100 to get the holster (not sure of name for piece). This is a common reason why the dashboard will not illuminate.
This light comes on to tell you that you must depress the brake pedal to shift from park.
Front disk breaks pads need replaced.
Low coolant level in the expansion tank.