Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Switching the auxiliary heater on or off
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Switching on the auxiliary heater: | ||
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Manually with the immediate heat button in the air conditioning controls. The indicator lamp in the button lights up. | |
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Manually with the remote control key. | |
| Automatically with a programmed and activated departure time. | ||
| Switching off the auxiliary heater: | ||
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Manually with the immediate heat button in the air conditioning controls. The indicator lamp in the button switches off. | |
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Manually with the remote control key. | |
| Automatically when the programmed departure time is reached, or after the programmed operating period has elapsed. | ||
Automatically
if the indicator lamp  lights up (fuel level).
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| Automatically if the charge level of the vehicle battery is too low. | ||
Things to note
The auxiliary heater runs on for a short time after it is switched off so that the remaining fuel in the system can be burnt off. The exhaust gases in the system can also be emitted.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Switching the auxiliary heater on or off
→ Remote control
→ Programming the auxiliary heater
&n ...
Remote control
Fig. 185 Auxiliary heater: remote control
Fig. 186 Auxiliary heater: battery cover
for the remote control
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops
and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used re ...
Filling the tank with petrol, diesel or E85
Fig. 188 Open tank flap with tank cap attached
to the holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Switch off the engine, ignition, mobile telephone and
auxiliary heater before filling the tank and leave them switched
off during refilling.
Opening the ...
Checking tyres
As tyre damage can have serious consequences, you and the
driver should regularly check the tyres to identify any problems
at an early stage.
Damaged tyres cannot withstand driving conditions such as
high speed, long distances, sporty dr ...