heating VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1992 Owners Manual

main somewhere in the middle of the the en gine is working hard at high out side
temperatu res, the need le may go
does not sta rt flashing.
the coolant gauge needle nears the upper
end of the scale and the engine appea rs to be overheating , turn off the air condi tioner' .
c
-Warning
the
an t at the next opportunity.
Do not install accessories (fog lights or insect screens , for example) on top of the front bumper. They may restrict en­gine cooling and cause engine damage.
the spoiler should be
damaged or even torn off (for example
when driving up a curb), this cou ld cause
engine overheating. Contact your autho­rized Volkswagen dealer.
4-
The needle in the indicate the in the tank after the ign itio n is switched on.
The
(55 liters).
When the needle reaches the re d area t
here
i s a reserve of about 1.8 U.S. (7 liters) of fuel left in the ta nk .
Time to
Always turn off the ignition when refuel­
ing.
switch is on, the gauge may show curate readings.

heated seats*
With the ignition on, the seat cushion and
backrest of the front seats can be heated
The heating with the
two switches.
T o switch off the seat heating , turn the
in the switch
rear window is clear. When you save electricity, you reduce fuel consumption. also page 98 .
The rear window defogger is not designed
for
remote are

visibility and safe driving, it is extremely important that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with your Owner's
in doubt, your authorized
after the engine has reached operating temperature.
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The air conditioning system combines both
heating and
with the gine running, at outside temperature s er than (
as the humidity in
the are reduced. This contribute
to the comfort of the passengers and
prevent the windows from fogging up on
days when the humidity is very high.
Operating
Switch A -Fan switch and System
ent spe eds.
the position the fan and air condit ioner
are switched off. you do not want outsi de
a ir which is polluted (i.e. exhaust fumes) to
get into you r press the air
be trapped by the
you want the air conditioning to becom e turn the temperature switch (air cond itioner on).

Turn the temperature control switch (B ) and the the
way to the right.
Additional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
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Defogging and side
windows
your windows should fog up due to high
humidity (for example on a rainy day), set
the controls as
Turn the fan switch (A ) to position 2 or 3.
Turn the temperature control switch (B). into the heat range if necessary .
Turn the airflow distribution switch to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add itional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via ven ts 4.
Heating interior
Turn the fan switch ( A ) to position 3.
Turn temperature control switch (B )
Turn the airflow distribution switch to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open vents 4 the way and
adjust as des ired.

To assure efficient operation of the sion System:
Have your and in accordance with the service
as improper use of the impair the function of the emission
Do not or remove any component of the Emission approved by the manufacturer.
Do not switches, ignition
tect your Emission tem and other important nents.
Note
Do
not engine unattended warning
in overheating or other damage to the
Parking
Do
not park or operate the
or other
Undercoating
Do not
undercoating or rustproofing on or near the
converter or heat During driving, the substance used for undercoating overheat and
cause a fire .

Conditions affecting braking
efficiency
Moisture or road salt
WARNING
dry and ice coatings
Driving for an extended period of time on salt-covered roads without using your brakes can also affect
braking efficiency. Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few cautious
brake applications. Overheating
the brak es
WARNING
the brakes " by resting your foot on the pedal when you do not intend to brake. This may cause
the brakes to overheat , premature
wear and increased stopping distance .
Before descending a steep grade,
reduce speed and shift transmission into a lower gear or lower driving position. Do not ride the brakes or hold the pedal down too long or too often . This could cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking
efficiency .

you that your car
economy and performance.
towing not
hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to
the gross
for your and se­to the body . mount check with the hitch manufac­
turer to make sure that you are using the cor­
rect hitch.
Do
not use a bumper hi tch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way
that it does not interfere with the impact-ab­
so rbing bum per system. No modif icat ions
fastened.
When you are not towing a
hitch
been do ne at
the factory. Otherwise , overheating may oc­
cur when the engine is working very hard
(mountain driving, high outside tempera­
ture). Ask your authorized authorized
swagen
brakes
your is equipped with a braki ng sys­
tem, check to be sur e that it conforms to
connected to the
use safety chains bet ween yo ur ve­an d
Trailer
must meet Do not co nnect th e
Mir rors
Check whether both sides of your can
be seen from the driver's seat.

the past few years, we have seen a
g reat increase in manufac ture rs
adve rtising the use of deter gent addit ives.
Many additives are
intended to
keep
However , they are not effecti ve in
reducing carbon deposit up on intake We are aware that, at the time of
printing , some manufacturers advertise and
it keep intake
To assure the performance of your
these deposit
with additives are not
additives.
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no. 2
Service stations offering
are
ways. Directories of
Check with your State
Motor Department.
USA and Canada. Be sure to
check before
designed to operate on Therefore, do not use home he ating The properties of these may cause serious damage to the
get on any portio n of a
rubber hose, it mus t be wiped
tion with soap and warm wate r. Do n ot to rema in o n connec ting hoses
for any
no. due to wax tion , which may or tank
strainer and keep the eng ine from running.
To in preventing such conditions, the is heated. Preheating the makes ration of your with no. 2 down to F (
F C ) ask your
temperat ures.

terior through the heating and ventilation
ducts.
remove the ignition key. Otherwise , the windshield wiper system could unintentionally be switched on, possibly causing personal injury by the moving wiper
Good anti-co rrosion trea tment is ve ry
the engine compartment is cleaned at any
t ime with grease removing solutions1l, or if
you have the engine washed , the anti-corro­
sion treatment is almost always removed as
we l
l. lasting corrosion protection of all surfaces ,
seams, joints and compo nents in the engine
compartment.
idue or grease while your are
ter. We recommend that you have your engine washed at a qualified workshop or service station.
1
) Use only the correct cleaning solutions.
Nev er us e gasoline or Diesel.
Chassis
The lower body shell of your Volkswag en is als o thoro ughly protected against cor rosion.
Any damage to the unde rcoati ng caused by
road hazards should be repaired promptly.
Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near th e
e xhaust manifold , exhaust pipes,
c atalyt ic conve
rter or heat shields.
During driving , the substance used
for und ercoating cou ld overhe at and
cause a fire.
Gen eral note s
ter season. Have necessary repa irs done as
soo n as poss ible.
A lw ays heed on next page.

ant level.
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The coolant level must be between the and marks when the engine is cold
and can be slightly above the mark if
the engine is warm.
The expansion tank in your vehicle is
equipped with an electric coolant level
checking device.
When the coolant level is too low, the
ing light (see page 67) will flash until the
coo lant level has been restored to normal.
Coolant losses may indica te a leak in the
cooling system. event of coolan t
losses , the cooling system should be
spected immediately by your authorized Volkswagen dealer. is not suHicient merely to ad d coolant.
a sealed system , losses can only occu r if
the boiling point of the coolant is excee ded
as a resu lt of overheating.
Always heed
on page 126.
Adding
these steps.
Turn off the engine and it to
cool down. The cooling system is
under pressure.
Protect face, hands and arms by
covering the cap with a large , thick
rag to protect against escaping fluid
and steam.
Turn the cap slowly and very in a counter-clockwise
direction applying light,
downward pressure on the top of the
cap .
in an eme rgency , only water can be ed ,the correct ratio between wate r and
you have lost a considerable amount of
coolant, then you should add cold antifreeze
and cold water only when the engi ne is co ld .