Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Indicator lamps and fuel gauge

Fig. 187 In the instrument cluster: fuel gauge for petrol and diesel

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

• 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.