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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Indicator lamps and fuel gauge  

 → Filling the tank with petrol, diesel or E85  

 → Things to note for diesel vehicles  

 → Capacities  

 → Checks when filling the tank  

The fuel cap is located at the rear right-hand side of the vehicle.

Bioethanol powered vehicles can either run on petrol (RON 95) or on bioethanol E85, and on all mixtures of these two fuels. The proportion of bioethanol contained in the fuel must not exceed 85%   . The procedure for refilling the vehicle is the same as for refilling with petrol   .

Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

Filling the tank incorrectly and incorrect handling of fuel can cause explosions, fire and serious burns and injuries.

WARNING

For safety reasons, Volkswagen does not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle. Fuel can spill out of the full or empty canister and catch fire, especially in the event of an accident. This could cause explosions, fire and injuries.

NOTICE

Fuels can pollute the environment. Any spilt service fluids must be cleaned up and disposed of properly.

The tank flap cannot be opened manually. Seek expert assistance if necessary.

Filling the tank
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Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
Fig. 187 In the instrument cluster: fuel gauge for petrol and diesel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  Lit up ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing bracket for parking aid control unit -J446-/park assist steering control unit -J791-, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment required Feeler gauge Removing –  If fitted, remove parking aid control unit/park assist steering control unit → Chapter. ...

Switching the auxiliary heater on or off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  Switching on the auxiliary heater:   Manually with the immediate heat button in the air conditioning controls. The indicator lamp in the button lights ...

Safety instructions for automatically dimmable interior mirror
  WARNING   The mirror glass is made of several layers and contains an electrolyte to achieve the dimming functionality. Beware of liquid electrolyte which runs out o ...

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