My 2002 VW Beetle Turbo S warning light, three quarter circle around a triangle with an exclamation mark inside, is staying on. What does this mean? Thanks you!

SOURCE: Warning light

I believe it has to do with your traction control sensors and that one of the sensors may be faulty

SOURCE: Beetle warning light come on

This is your ASR Light (Automatic Slip Regulation) If it blinks that means the system is preventing wheel spin. If it's constantly on, the system is either turned off, of there's a malfunction in the system. If no other lights are on the dash, it could be a faulty brake light switch. There are a DOUBLE recall on this part. Ever had it done ??

SOURCE: Warning light on: Yellow circle

It's the ASR - Acceleration Skid Control system warning light!
For today's typical high-torque engines, traction control (ASR) can increase both comfort and safety, particularly when driving on slippery roads or surfaces offering differing levels of grip. Traction control permits smooth starting and acceleration through the full speed range without wheel-spin or fishtailing.



ASR only operates in conjunction with the electronic accelerator (E-gas) and uses components of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). If one wheel suddenly begins to rotate faster than the others (slip), ASR intervenes in the engine management system and reduces power until the wheel stops spinning.
The ASR system represents a further contribution to active safety as it maintains vehicle traction and directional stability throughout the acceleration phase at any speed. In addition, it reduces tyre wear. Activation of the ASR system is indicated by a flashing indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
The ESP system means the Electronic Stability Program. If the ESP lights on the dashboard permanently the ESP system is faulty. You must access the ESP Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory for pull out all DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes), using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector of the car. Then you will be full informed about bad pieces (e.g.: front right wheel abs sensor interrupted, ...). After bad pieces replacement you will be able to erase all faults memored by ESP ECU, in other words reset the ESP system and turn off the warning lamp on dashboard.

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SOURCE: Yellow explanation mark warning light

Looks like traction control. If you have an owners manual they are all described in their, But on my checking and as above on anonymous it looks like traction control, turned off or if its coming on as you slide around corners it is just saying it is activating and stopping you from loosing control.