Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
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Engine oil level is too low. | Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level . |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Solution |
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Engine oil pressure is too low. |  Do not drive
on! Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level. – Do not drive on or remain at idling speed if the warning lamp is flashing, even if the engine oil level is correct. This could result in damage to the engine. Seek expert assistance. |
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Fault in the engine oil system. | Proceed to a qualified workshop. The engine oil sensor should be checked. |
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Engine oil specification
→ Checking the engine oil level and refilling ...
Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.
The correct engine oil is important for the function and ser ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing brake caliper, front brakes PC57 and C60
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-
& ...
Balancing wheel, balancing wheel on stationary wheel balancer
Before you start balancing the wheels, the following
requirements must be met.
Tyre pressure must be OK.
Tread must not be worn on one side. Tread depth should be at
least 4 mm.
T ...
Conicity
Conicity is caused by a slight offset of the tread and/or
the belt (amounting to a few tenths of a millimetre) relative to
the geometric centre of the tyre. Taper is not visible and
cannot be measured with equipment available in the workshop.
& ...