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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Other materials:
Without needing to purge refrigerant circuit of contaminants (cleaning),
e.g. in cases of external damage after an accident
Drain refrigerant circuit.
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Remove air conditioner compressor.
Note
If a different air conditioner compressor with other
refrigerant oil is fitted, purge the refrigerant circuit with
R134a r ...
Product characteristics
Refrigerants used in car air conditioning systems belong to
the new generation of refrigerants, the chlorine-free,
partially-fluoridated hydrocarbons (H-CFC, R134a).
In regard to their physical behaviour, they are refrigerants
which can ...
Removing and installing bulb for number plate light -X4-/-X5-
Note
If an LED number plate light is faulty, the entire number
plate light must be renewed.
Removing:
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Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
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If i ...
