Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Indicator lamps and fuel gauge

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / While driving / At the filling station / Filling the tank / 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	Needle position	Possible cause	Solution
	Red marking (arrow)	Fuel tank nearly empty. Reserve quantity is being used .	Fill the tank as soon as possible .
	–	The tank cap is not closed properly.	Stop the vehicle and close the tank cap properly.

Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.

When the indicator lamp lights up, the supplementary heating system and fuel-powered auxiliary heater switch off automatically.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle when the fuel level is too low could lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, accidents and serious injuries.

When the fuel level is too low, the fuel supply to the engine could be irregular, especially when driving up or down hills and inclines.

The steering, all driver assist systems and brake support systems will not function if the engine sputters or stops completely due to a lack of fuel or irregular fuel supply.

Always refill the petrol or diesel tank when it is still a quarter full. This reduces the risk of running out of fuel and breaking down.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to your vehicle, always observe the indicator lamps and associated warning texts.

Do not run the tank empty. Irregular filling periods can cause backfiring and allow unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter can be damaged as a result.

The small arrow next to the petrol pump symbol in the display instrument shows you the side of the vehicle on which the tank flap is located.

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 die ...

Filling the tank with petrol, diesel or E85

Fig. 188 Open tank flap with tank cap attached to the holder First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Switch off the engine, ignition, mobile telephone and aux ...

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