Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Diesel particulate filter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles in the exhaust gas. The soot particles are collected in the filter and burnt off. To assist in this combustion process, Volkswagen recommends that you avoid making only short journeys.
- Only use diesel with low sulphur levels .
- Never use petrol or heating oil.
- Never use biodiesel. It is permissible for the fuel manufacturer to mix biodiesel within the scope of EN 590 .
- Never allow the fuel tank to run completely dry.
- Do not overfill engine oil .
- Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads .
To minimise blockage of the diesel particulate filter, the engine speed in vehicles
with an automatic gearbox may increase slightly in order to automatically initiate
the cleaning process of the diesel particulate filter. However, the indicator lamp
will not light up.
Even when the exhaust purification system is working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used.
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long- ...
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Special driving situations
Fig. 170 A: vehicle in a bend B: motorbike
in front is outside the range of the radar sensor
Fig. 171 C: vehicle is changing lanes.
D: turning vehicle, stationary vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has physica ...
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 190 In the footwell on the driver
side: lever for releasing the bonnet
Fig. 191 Release lever for opening the
bonnet above the radiator grille
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Opening the bonnet
Ensure that the windscreen wiper arms are pos ...
Working on refrigerant circuit
Repairs requiring the opening of the refrigerant circuit
must only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
Notes on repairs to vehicles with air conditioning and on
handling refrigerant can be found in ELSA under
→ Air c ...