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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / In the engine compartment / Coolant / Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant

Fig. 195 In the engine compartment: mark on the coolant expansion tank

Fig. 196 In the engine compartment: coolant expansion tank cap

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The warning lamp for the engine coolant will light up if the engine coolant level is too low.

Preparation

Checking the coolant level

Refilling coolant

WARNING

Hot steam or engine coolant can cause serious burns.

NOTICE

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