engine VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1994 Owner's Manual

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).

(fresh air)
Unhea ted outside air flow from vents 3
and 4 when you set the
Press the air conditioner button (D ) to
switch off the air conditioning.
Turn the fan switch (A ) to the desired
position.
Turn the temperature the way to the
Turn the distribution switch to ....................... .
ven ts 3 and 4.
necessary you can turn the
button ( E ) can be set to any desired
i ntermediate position.
To prevent the windows from fogging up, set the fan to a speed when driv­ing
the windows fog
up , this may be caused by reduced
Keep the air intake in front of the free of ice , snow and
interior
Be sure not to
When using the air conditioning , the air con­
ditioner compressor decreases engine pow­
er and increases consumpt ion. To keep
air conditioner use to a minimum,

The first
gine's fric tion is higher than when this break- in p rocess is done depends to a exten t on the
way the is drive n during the first (1
For the first
(1 k ilometers ):
as a
of thumb
avoi d towing a
Be sure to remember this during the first
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during the
From
can
Do not rev the engine up to high speeds
w hen it is This m iss ion is in N
engin e speeds -upshifting early saves fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment - se e also page 97.
Do not the engine Down shift
when the engine is no runn ing
After the break-in period
The maxim um engine speed is:
1
72 hp engine :
engine:
-see page 62.
E xcessive engine speeds are

Operate your
points before you drive off:
Adjust the mirrors
between
the engine hood and the windshield is free of leaves , snow and ice
for changing the
brake see page137.
Your personal
driving style as
Wear your safety belts, even if you are just driving in the city -
see page
passengers are
wearing their safety belts, even those sit­ting in the rear-see page
Passengers not wearing safety endan­
ge r not only themselves in case of an acci­dent, b ut also the driver and other
Adjust your seat so that you can easi­reach
Store luggage and light items prop­
panel -
s ee page 49.
on top of the roof-see page 93.
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The central parts systems to expedrte orders
Engineering,
three of the im­
portant reasons you purchased a
But, even a
network, coordinated by a
parts distribution
are distribu ted from
parts distribution centers.
vast manufacturing, ware­
housing and shipping
inven ­
tor ies
parts. When
you visit your
Depar tment, you benefit from this in­
experience.
in­
fo rmation to
for your exact
and year.

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.

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 .

Braking
General notes
automobiles are
still subject to wear depending largely on op­
erating conditions and driving habits. ve­hicles which are driven mostly in stop-and ­
go city traffic or which are driven hard, the brake linings should be checked by your au­
thorized authorized dealer
more often than specified in the Mainte­
nance booklet.
steep slopes you should use the
b raking effect of th e engine. T his way , you pr event wearing d ow n the brake s ystem . yo u must use your brakes , do not hold the brakes down contin uous ly. Pump the brakes in intervals.
Under certain conditions , for example,
when driving through water or a very heavy
rain , or even after washing your vehicle, the braking effect can be reduced due to the wet
brake pads or pads which are iced-up in the
winter. A few cautious brake applications
should dry off the brake pads or remove ice
coatings.
The effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehicle is driven on a salt ­
covered road and the brakes are not used.
Clean off accumulated
or if you sure the air
brake circuit impair the braking capability
resulting in an increased stopping distance .
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it towed to the nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or qualified
workshop.
Brake booster
WARNING
to a stop with
the engine shut off.
the brake booster is not working, for example when towing your vehicle, or because the brake booster
has somehow been damaged, the
brake pedal
must be pressed harder to make up for the missing effect of the brake booster.
Always heed

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.

tank
The fue l fille r n eck is loca te d on the right rear
side panel b eh in d th e fuel t an k
open the flap
Note
To open the fuel filler flap via the power locking system, insert the key to the driv­er's or front passenger's door and turn it twice, see also page 13.
The capacity of the tank is approx . 14.5
soon as the correctly operated nozzle switches off autom atically for the first time , the tank is full. Do not try to
add more fuel, because the expansion space in the fuel tank will be filled-the
fuel can then overflow when it becomes warm and pollutes the environment.
After
vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter, never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank is completely empty. This could cause your engine to misfire and fuel could get into the exhaust system. This could cause the exhaust system to overheat and damage the catalytic con­verter.
WARNING Never
carry additional fuel containers in your vehicle.