eco VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 2019 Workshop Manual

Temperature monitoring
During the charging process the charging cable can become slightly warmer. This is normal and no cause for concern
If the control unit or the charging cable becomes too hot, the charging current will automatically be reduced If the control unit or the charging cable continues to get hot even at the lowest charging current, the protection unit will be switched off, and will remain switched off until it has cooled down sufficiently.
If no other sources of heat, such as direct sunlight, can be identified as relevant, have the outlet checked by properly qualified and trained experts.
Charging cable for charging at charging stations (if equipped)
Keep the charging cable for charging at a charging station safely in its bag in the luggage compart-ment. Follow the operating manual for the charging station. Before using the charging cable, read the procedure for charging with alternating current
WARNING
Charging the high-voltage battery improperly, using improper or damaged outlets and charg-ing cables, improper handling of the high-voltage battery or failure to follow safe charging procedures can cause short circuits, electric shock, explosions, fire, burns, injuries and death.
x Always connect the charging cable to a properly functioning 110 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet. The outlet must be properly protected from water, moisture and other fluids.
x Always check the fuse protection of the GFI outlet before connecting the charging cable.
x Never connect the charging cable to a conventional power outlet, regardless of whether the outlet is protected or not.
x Never use the charging cable with an extension cord of any kind.
x Never let plugs or connectors come into contact with water, moisture, or any other fluids.
x Never use any charging cable if it is damaged and never use the charging cable with a damaged GFI outlet.
x Never attempt to alter or repair cables or other electrical components.
x Never let anybody stay in the vehicle while the high-voltage battery is charging.
x Never do any kind of work on the outside or inside of the vehicle while the high-voltage battery is charging.
x Always disconnect the charging cable completely from the vehicle before starting the motor.
WARNING
If you are not familiar with the outlet or the electrical installation or it has not been checked by qualified experts, never use it for charging. Even very low charging currents can cause serious damage and in particular fires if the socket or electrical installation is in bad condi-tion. If necessary, get expert assistance from a qualified electrical installation specialist.
WARNING
If a 110 Volt outlet is being used for charging, never charge 2 or more vehicles on outlets of the same fuse at the same time. Use a different fuse circuit for charging another vehicle. Al-ways comply with the maximum load for the fuse circuit used. If necessary, get expert assis-tance.

Key for displays ⇒ fig. 143
Symbol Meaning
Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC
display off.
O Close the current display.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC
sound on or off.
Setting display: brightness, contrast, color.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Display PDC.

Switching the camera on and off.
The Rear View Camera system switches on and off automatically.

Function Action with the ignition on
Vehicles without Park
Distance Control
Vehicles with Park Dis-
tance Control
Switch on the
display automati-
cally:
Shift into Reverse (R).
Switch off the
display automati-
cally:
Switch off the ignition.
OR: Drive forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) or for
longer than 10 seconds.
OR: Shift out of Reverse
(R) and wait about
10 seconds.
OR: Shift out of Reverse
(R) (display switches off
immediately).
Switch off the
display manually:
Press one of the Infotainment system buttons or tap
the O function key on the screen.

detected. This is especially true for low or high objects. The system will no longer sound warn-ings about these objects. Ignoring signals from the Park Distance Control system could result in serious damage to the vehicle.
x The sensors in the bumpers can be damaged or become misaligned in low speed impacts and parking maneuvers. Damaged or misaligned sensors cannot accurately detect or report objects that might be within range of the PDC system.
x To help make sure that the system works properly, always keep the sensors in the bumpers clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects.
x When cleaning the sensors with power washers or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors directly for a very short time, and always keep the washer nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the sensors.
x Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehicles and the surrounding area, for exam-ple, can prevent the Park Distance Control system from accurately detecting and reporting people and objects that may be within range of the sensors.
x Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the function of the Park Distance Control system.
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Distance Control system in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become familiar with the system and how it works.
Operation

Fig. 145 In the front and rear bumpers: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 146 In the center console: Button to switch the Park Distance Control system on or off.

The indicator light in the  button ⇒ fig. 146 lights up and stays on as long as the feature is active.
Automatic activation
When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display appears on the left-hand side of the
screen ⇒ fig. 148.
Automatic activation of the PDC when driving slowly towards an obstacle located in front of the vehicle only works when the speed falls below about 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) for the first time. If the PDC was switched off using the  button, performing one of the following actions with the ignition switched on can automatically reactivate the PDC:
x If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that speed again.
x OR: If the selector lever is moved to Park (P) and then out of that position again.
x OR: If automatic activation is turned off and on again in the Infotainment system.
Automatic activation of the mini PDC display can be turned on or off in the Infotainment system ⇒  Infotainment system.
When the box in the automatic activation function key is checked =, signal chimes sound from a distance of about 20 inches (50 cm) from the obstacle.
WARNING
Never rely completely on the PDC for information about people and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and could be struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.
x The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people or objects.
x Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may not always be able to detect them.
If you hear a long beep of about 3 seconds when you first turn PDC on or the indicator light in the button starts blinking, this means there is a malfunction in the Park Distance Control system. Switch off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have it immediately checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 147 PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

If you continue to drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle despite a continuous signal chime, the sys-tem will no longer be able to measure the distance.
The intermittent signal chime volume decreases after a few seconds if the distance remains the same. The volume remains constant if the signal chime is continuous. As soon as the vehicle moves away from an obstacle again, the intermittent signal chime switches off automatically. If the vehicle moves towards an obstruction again, the intermittent signal chimes beep automatically.
Display
The graphic on the screen displays the scanned areas in several segments. The closer the vehicle drives towards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle in the display. The collision area has been reached at the latest when the second to last segment is displayed. Do not keep driving!

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of
the vehicle
from an ob-
stacle
Signal
tone
Segment color
if an obstacle
has been de-
tected
color display
only)
(A) Rear
center
Obstacle
not in
the ve-
hicle’s
path
about 12 –
63 in.
(31 – 160 cm)
– Grey
Rear
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)
(B) Front
center
about 12 –
47 in.
(31 – 120 cm)
Front
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)
(A) Rear
center
Obstacle
in the
vehicle’s
path
about 12 –
63 in.
(31 – 160 cm)
Intermittent
tone
Yellow
Rear
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of
the vehicle
from an ob-
stacle
Signal
tone
Segment color
if an obstacle
has been de-
tected
color display
only)
(B) Front
center
about 12 –
47 in.
(31 – 120 cm)
Front
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)
(A),
(B)
Obstacle outside of
the collision area
about 0 – 12 in.
(0 – 30 cm)
Intermittent
tone
Red
(A),
(B)
Obstacle in the
collision area
about 0 – 12 in.
(0 – 30 cm)
Constant
tone
Red

WARNING
Do not allow the images shown on the screen to distract you from the traffic around you.
NOTICE
Failure to observe the illuminated text messages can lead to the vehicle being damaged.
It can take a few seconds before the area scanned by the sensors is displayed on the screen of the factory-installed Infotainment system.
PDC menu

WARNING
Poor visibility increases the risk of collisions and other accidents that cause serious person-al injuries.
x Always make sure all windows are clear of ice, snow and condensation for good visibility to the front, sides, and rear.
x Always make sure you know how to properly use the climate control system as well as the rear window defroster that you will need for good visibility.
x Never use air recirculation for long periods of time. When the air conditioner is off and recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly form on the windows and greatly reduce visibility.
x Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.
WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents, colli-sions and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long period of time and never use air recirculation for a long period of time because no fresh air will enter the passenger compartment.
NOTICE
x If you think the air conditioner is not working properly or may be damaged, switch it off to help prevent more damage. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Air conditioner repair requires specialized knowledge and special tools. Volkswagen rec-ommends that you see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Do not smoke when air recirculation is switched on. Smoke drawn into the ventilation sys-tem can leave residue on the evaporator and on the dust and pollen active carbon filter, result-ing in permanent odors whenever the air conditioner is switched on.
If the air conditioner is switched off, the fresh outside air will not be dehumidified. To help keep the windows from fogging over, Volkswagen recommends leaving the air conditioner (compressor) switched on. Press the !

WARNING
The electric motor compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area and can cause serious personal injury.
x Always use extreme caution when doing any work in the electric motor compartment. Always follow commonly accepted safety practices and use common sense. Never risk per-sonal injury.
x Never perform any work in the electric motor compartment unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and have the correct technical information and the correct tools.
x If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified work-shop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
x We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician. Serious personal injury may re-sult from improperly performed work.
x Never open or close the electric motor hood if steam or coolant is escaping. Hot steam or coolant can cause serious burns. Always wait until you no longer see or hear steam or cool-ant escaping from the electric motor.
x Always let the electric motor cool down completely before carefully opening the hood.
x Hot parts of the electric motor and the exhaust system will burn skin on contact.
x When the electric motor has cooled down and you are ready to open the hood:
– Firmly apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only).
– Take the vehicle key out of the ignition.
– On vehicles with Keyless Access, make sure that the remote control vehicle key is out of range of the vehicle and that the vehicle cannot be started by depressing the starter
button ⇒  Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access.
– Always keep children and others away from the electric motor compartment and never leave them unsupervised.
x The electric motor coolant system is under pressure when the electric motor is hot. Never unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap when the electric motor is hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause severe burns and other serious injuries.
– Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclockwise direction while applying light downward pressure on the top of the cap.
– Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag.
x Never spill fluids on the electric motor or exhaust system when refilling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts of the electric motor or exhaust system can cause a fire.

Under normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle of the gauge. The temperature may go higher when the electric motor is working hard, especially in hot weather.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
The following table explains what to do if the electric motor coolant temperature warning light ~ does not go out a few seconds after the electric motor is started or starts flashing while driving.

Flashes8 Possible cause Proper response
~
Electric motor coolant
temperature too high.

WARNING
Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid burns, fires, explosions, or electrical shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety precautions before working on the batteries or the electrical system.
x Before working on the electrical system, always switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative (-) cable from the standard 12 Volt battery.
x When you change a light bulb, always switch off the light first.
x Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle batteries in general.
x Always wear eye protection. Never let battery acid or lead particles come into contact with your eyes, skin, or clothing.
x Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive. It can burn unprotected skin and cause blindness. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection. To reduce your risk of injury, never tilt the batteries, as this could spill acid through the vents and burn you.
x If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and then get immediate medical attention. If you swallow any battery acid, get medical attention immediately.
x When disconnecting the batteries from the vehicle electrical system, always disconnect the negative cable (-) first and then the positive cable (+).
x Always switch off all electrical consumers before reconnecting 12 Volt batteries. Recon-nect the plus cable (+) first and then the negative cable (-). Never reverse the polarity of the connections. This could cause a fire.
x A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the battery is being charged.
x Do not smoke and avoid fires, sparks, and open flames when working. Never create sparks or electrostatic charges when handling cables and electrical equipment. Never short circuit the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause serious personal injury.
x Never use or attempt to charge a damaged or frozen battery, or a battery that was frozen but has thawed. Charging a frozen or thawed battery could cause explosions and chemical burns! Replace damaged or frozen vehicle batteries immediately. A dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).
x If the battery has a vent line or tube, make sure that it is properly connected to the battery.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
x Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling.
NOTICE
x Do not expose the vehicle battery to direct sunlight for an extended period of time as ultra-violet rays may damage the battery housing.
x If the vehicle is left standing in the cold for a long time, protect the vehicle battery from freezing. A battery will be permanently damaged by freezing.
Emergency starting and starting the electric motor with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, per-sonal convenience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.