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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Warning lamp and coolant temperature display  

 → Coolant specification  

 → Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant  

Never carry out any work on the engine coolant system if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures, or if you do not have access to the correct tools, operating equipment and fluids  . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Serious injuries can be caused if work is carried out incorrectly.

Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

Engine coolant is toxic.

Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the environment. Spilt operating fluids must be collected and disposed of properly and with respect for the environment.

Coolant
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Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 194 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In normal driving conditio ...

Other materials:

Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch, with elastic drive coupling
The air conditioner compressor is driven directly by the power steering vane pump. There is an overload protection on the drive shaft of the air conditioner compressor, which shears in the event of the air conditioner compressor seizing, ...

Dimensions – lettering on rear lid, “R-Line”
  Note When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes → Anchor. 1 -  Lettering Model designation 2 -  Height dimension 73 ± 1 mm, from upper edge of lettering to tail light. ...

Removing and installing brake master cylinder, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-   Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- ...

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