maintenance VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1992 Owners Manual

Contents
Owner's Manual 2
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Warranty 203
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Maintenance 239
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Sound System Premium 255
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The Warranty
contain s detailed information about the war ­
ranties covering your Volkswagen.
The Maintenance
explains how you can keep your Volkswage n in top driving condition by hav­
ing it se rviced regularly. Always have the
Mainten
ance boo kiei with you when you
take your vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer for
service.
You r Service Adviser
Canada,
this literature is also available in French. To obtain a copy , con tact your dealer or write to:
Au Canada , on
peut se procurer un exem­
plaire en de ce document au du
c on cessi onnaire ou de:
Volk swagen of Ameri ca, Customer Rela tions/
Assistance
H aml in Road
Auburn Ml 48326
ope­
rat ing , safety and maintenance information
available to the next owner.
of Address
Change " of Used Car post card. This card can be found in the War­
ranty booklet or obtained from your
Volkswagen dealer.
is in your own interest that we be able to contact you should the need arise.
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has been standing outside
in the hot sun , first open a window or door to the hot ai r escape before driving off.
Do not use the air conditioning if the win­
dows or are open .
the desired temperature can be
reached with out having to switch on the air
co nditio ne r, the n u se fresh air operation.
...
Whe n the outside temperature is high and
the air ve ry hu mid, condensed water can
d rip off the evapo ra tor under th e Th is is
Maintenance
The condenser be checked periodi­
be washed
down with water .
After the winter months and before extended
s u mmer usage, the air cond itioner
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Genuine Volkswagen Accessories have been care­
fully selected to enhance your driving pleasure and
accommodate your lifestyle. Each Genuine
Volkswagen Accessory has been thoroughly tested
for optimum performance and durab ility to ensure
lasting satisfaction and to add value
to your in ­
vestment.
Audio Systems provide a qual­
ity of sound reproduction equal to the engineering
standards you have come to expect from
Volkswagen.
Specifically produced for use on your vehicle, the
Volkswagen
includes cleaners
and touch-up paints to mainta in a showroom-new
appearance, while the maintenance fluids help your
Volkswag en operate at peak efficiency.
Genuine Volkswagen Accessories are designed ex­
clusively for your model and make. Each item offers
a combination of practicality and functional styling
to enhance the
Volkswagen driving experience. Ask
your local Volkswagen Dealer for information about
Genuine Volkswagen Accessories for you r
vehicle.
Accessories
f rom those shown here.

vehicle has been designed to help
keep maintenance requirements to a
necessary to ass ure your
By regularly maintaining your hicle, you assure that emission
cha nge 6 months after each Maintenance
Se rvice, or after each miles (12
change must be performed 6
months after the delivery of the
kilometers).
1 22 Und
er difficult operating conditions,
for
example at extremely
tervals specified.
This applies particularly to:
changes, and
The in cr easing use of e lec troni cs , ca ted fuel injection and emission control
s yst ems togethe r wi th the
ing technical complexity of today 's biles has steadily re duced the scope of
maintenance and repairs which can be
ried out by owners. Also, safety and environmental concerns place very strict
l imits on the nature of repairs and
requi re special tools, testing devices
and other equipment available to
trained workshop personnel in order to sure proper performance ,
maintenance , adjustments pairs can impair the operation and of your
operational safety can be versely affecte d, creating unnecessary risks
for you and your passengers .
in doubt about any servicing , have it done
by your author ized Vol kswagen dealer or
any other properly equipped and qualified
workshop.
Always heed WARNINGS on next
page.

However, we urge you to give your
parts and trained to your running
pages describe a ber of procedures which can be performed
on your with ordinary
Before performing any of these
procedures,
the
instructions given.
serve the provided.
If you change the engine seNings , this
Serious
The engine compartment of any motor
Do not attempt any of the
maintenance , checks or repairs described on the
you must work underneath the vehicle without safety stands but with the on the ground,
ground, that the are
commonly accepted safety practices and general common sense. Never risk personal injury.

Changing brake fluid
Brake in the brake is too high, corrosion in the brake system
may after a pe riod of time. The point of the brake decrease
Therefore , the brake must be changed every 2 years.
Remember
that brake to the paint of your
dispo sal of brake fluid along with the
special tools required and the necessary
expertise , we recommend that you have your brake fluid changed by your
is changed in g a Maintenance Service.
on page 126.

vice.
Maintenance services, the
Engine, spark and the ignition
spa rk
year , we recommend that you
who has the forma tion.
on page 126 .
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The The
it is not sufficient to
use just any of the same size. For safe
operation, use
specially designed for your The correct can be obtained at your thorized
To prevent serious per sonal injury stay of the you must check
down. Hot components can burn skin on contact.
Never touch the radiator fan. is temperature
Tens ioning and replacing of should be performed by your authorized dealer or a work­
shop.
engine types are equippe d with toothed whic h need to be inspec ted and tensioned , if necessary ,
during a scheduled Maintenance Service.

is located on the instrument
shows the month and year of
production and the vehic le identification
number of your
(perforation) as
Weight Rating (GA WR).
The engine number
is locate d on the fro nt face of the eng ine
b lock . just
when you stand on the right side of the and
DATA
3 TYP/lYPE ..
1 6 7
The vehicle identification label
in the luggage compartment.
1 - Production control no.
2 -
identification no.
3 - Type code numbe r
4 - Type designati on/
Engine output in Kilo watts
5 - Engine and transmission code letter
6 - Paint no./lnterior
7 -
found in your
Maintenance booklet.
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TABLE
Program
Limited New Warranty .................. 2-5
2 yea rs o r
1 years or (First owner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 years or (Subsequent owner) . . . . . . . . 6
Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
6 yea rs without .................. 9
2 years or ....................... 11-12 8 years or
2 years or . 13
Emissions Warranties ........... ..... 16-21
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
3 years or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 7 years or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emissions 3 years or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7 years or
.................... 23-24
Free Maintenance
............................. 23
............................. 23
Brake and Air ..... 23
2 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Customer
........... ........
Tire Manufacturers ............................... 32