coolant level VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

Checklist
If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or author-ized Volkswagen Service Facility. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work. Make sure that you check the following items regularly. The best thing is to check them every time you refuel:
d Windshield washer fluid level ⇒  Windshield wipers and washer
d Engine oil level ⇒  Engine oil
d Engine coolant level ⇒  Engine coolant
d Brake fluid level ⇒  Braking and parking
d Tire pressure ⇒  Tires and wheels
d Vehicle lighting necessary for driving safety:
– Turn signals
– Low beams and high beams
– Taillights
– Brake lights
– License plate lights
Information on replacing light bulbs: ⇒  Replacing light bulbs.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and injuries.
x Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.

Flashes12
Temperature
gauge nee-
dle
⇒ fig. 169
Possible cause Proper response
(B)
Normal range
Engine coolant
level too low.
Check the engine coolant
level after the engine has
cooled down and add engine
coolant if low.
If the engine coolant level is
correct or the problem con-
tinues after adding coolant,
do not drive any farther.
Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or au-
thorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility.
These instructions apply
only when the coolant tem-
perature stays in the normal
range. Stop immediately if
the needle goes into the red
warning zone (C).
–
Engine coolant
system malfunc-
tion.

x If the fluid in the engine coolant reservoir is any color but pink, then G 13 was mixed with a different engine coolant. If this is the case, the engine coolant must be replaced immediately. Otherwise serious malfunctions or engine damage can occur!
Engine coolant and engine coolant additives can pollute the environment. Collect leaking operat-ing fluids and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regula-tions.
Checking engine coolant level and topping off

Fig. 170 Coolant expansion tank in the engine compartment.

Fig. 171 Coolant expansion tank cap in the engine compartment.

Checking engine coolant level
x When the engine is cold, check the engine coolant level relative to the marking on the side of the
expansion tank ⇒ fig. 170.
x If the coolant level in the tank is below the minimum mark (“min”), add coolant. When the engine is warm, the engine coolant level may be slightly above the upper edge of the marked range.
Adding engine coolant
x Always protect face, hands, and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag.
x Carefully unscrew the cap ⇒ .
x Add only new engine coolant according to Volkswagen specifications (⇒ Engine coolant specifica-
tions) ⇒ .
x Only refill coolant if there is coolant in the expansion tank. If there is no coolant visible in the ex-pansion tank, the engine could be damaged. If you cannot see any coolant in the expansion tank, do not drive the vehicle. Seek professional assistance.
x If you can see coolant in the expansion tank, refill coolant until the level remains stable.
x The engine coolant level must be inside the marks on the side of the expansion tank ⇒ fig. 170. Do
not fill above the top edge of the filling range! ⇒ 
x Screw the lid tightly.
x Even in an emergency, do not use any other kind of coolant additive if engine coolant that meets
Volkswagen specifications (⇒ Engine coolant specifications) is not available! Instead, add distilled
water only ⇒ . As soon as possible, have the correct coolant ratio restored using engine coolant
that meets Volkswagen specifications ⇒  Engine coolant specifications.