Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Red marking (arrow) | Fuel tank nearly empty. Reserve quantity is being used . |
Fill the tank as soon as possible . |
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– | 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
- 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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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Sockets in the vehicle
Electrical equipment can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.
The devices connected must be in good condition and fault-free.
Additional information and warnings:
Cigarette lighter
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Removing and installing sunlight penetration photosensor -G107-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Removing
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Unclip sunlight pen ...
Pressure and boiling point
The boiling points given in the table below are always based
on an atmospheric pressure of 1 bar. If the pressure on a liquid
is changed, its boiling point changes also.
It is well known that, for example, the lower the pressure,
the low ...
