Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Bioethanol (Ethylalcohol)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Bioethanol E85 consists of 15% petrol (RON 95) and 85% bioethanol (ethylalcohol). Bioethanol E85 normally contains a red dye for identification.
When using the MultiFuel engine with bioethanol, the fuel consumption may rise by approximately one third in comparison to petrol, but the CO2 emissions remain below those measured when petrol is used exclusively.
Starting the engine at low outside temperatures
Bioethanol has poor cold-starting properties and it is not easy to start the engine at low temperatures. At outside temperatures of below -10°C (+14°F), the engine should be preheated ( ) or the quantity of petrol (RON 95) in the mix should be increased.
| Outside temperature | Minimum engine preheating time: |
|---|---|
| Above -10°C (+14°F) | Engine preheating is not necessary. |
| Below -10 C (+14°F) | Preheat the engine for up to one hour. |
| Below -15℃ (+5 F) | Preheat the engine for at least one hour. |
| Below -25 C (-13 F) | Preheat the engine for at least two hours. |
NOTICE
- Before parking the vehicle for an extended period, fill the tank with fuel with a high percentage of petrol. Bioethanol E85 can contain a small amount of contaminants that may cause corrosion.
- Volkswagen recommends that you fill the tank with petrol every 15,000 km to reduce the contaminants in the engine deposited by bioethanol E85.
Diesel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Diesel
The service intervals are shorter if you use diesel with a high sulphur content
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Assembly overview - brake servo/brake master cylinder, RHD vehicles
Complete brake master cylinders and brake servos can be renewed
independently of each other.
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Mounting bracket with brake pedal
Assembly overview
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Removing and installing brake pedal
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Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous.
Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properly, and take appropriate
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Assembly overview - roof spoiler
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Roof spoiler
Material PC/PET
With foam strip serving as intermediate piece
With 4 fasteners with foam ring
Removing and installing
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Right side spoiler
With adhesive tape
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