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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:

Crankshaft dimensions
Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed, and damage to the bearings will result.Never remove the crankshaft. Measuring the ...

Identification
Gearbox identification The following information is indicated on the gearbox (example): KHN = Gearbox code 01.06.06 = Production date 14 = Factory code 13:59 = Production time 0026 = Serial number ...

Tyre storage
Storage room The conditions have to be: dark dry, cool and ventilated in the tyre storage room. ...

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