light VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1994 Owner's Manual

road salt spray deposits and
ommended by the factory for this purpose
and has the equ ipment necessary to apply
them . Therefore , any additional corrosio n
protection work should be perfo rmed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Use . only the correct cleaning
s olutions . Never use gasoline , D ie sel
fuel
or solvents which could damage
rubb er parts or painted surfaces and
could cause a fire .
any wax sho uld
seep out of the cavi ty when the amb ient
perature is high , it ca n b e removed with a
plast ic scraper and a suitable solvent.
wax, keep sparks , flame and lighted cigarettes away. Never dump gasoline on
the ground, into open streams or down sewage drains.
Be sure
to observe

ver on left under dashboard. Hood springs
up slightly under spring pressure.
Note Before
opening the engine hood, make sure that the windshield wipers are folded flat against the windshield.
hook the safe ty catch by pushing down. Raise
the hood completely , take the suppor t
rod out of its retainer and insert it into the
hole provided in the hood reinforcement
( see illustration) .
To close, lift the engine hood slig htly and
u nhook the support rod. the rod into its
retainer on the front cross panel. Let the
hood

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 .

Brake fluid
The brake fluid reservo ir is located in the en­
gi ne compa rtment o n th e left side .
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Checking
The correct fluid level is importa nt for the
proper functioning of the brake system. The
fluid level
in the brake fluid reservoir should
always be between the and markings.
The fluid level may drop slightly
some
time due to the automatic adjustment of the
brake pads. This is no cause for alarm.
mark , the brake warning light come o n. Do not continue to operate the
v ehicle . The comp le te brake system shou ld
be thoroughly checked by an authoriz ed
Volk sw age n dea l
er or any other qualified
workshop and the cause corr ecte d.
The brake warning lamp lights up
to indicate
a low fluid leve l in the reservoir.
Use only 4 brake fluid that meets SAE specification J and conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle
Standard 116.
The brake
fluid must be new .
Do not add or mix
Brake fluid is poisonous. Therefore , it must only be stored in the closed original container out of the reach of children.
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-sparks -flames -smoking.
Flush eyes immediately with
-Get medical help fast.
Always heed on page 126.
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Sulfuric acid. cause blindness or severe burns.
a
doctor. you should ingest any
battery acid, get a doctor immediately .
Do not expose the battery to
sparks
or an open light. Do not smoke . Do not reverse
polarity .
Before work is done on the
electrical system, disconnect
negative ground cable . the

Turn the handle on the jack until the jack
Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
Passengers must not remain in the
vehicle when it is jacked up.
Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the vehicle
and well away from the roadway and
traffic .
- Adjust the jack and then contin ue to raise
the jack.
To raise the turn the handle raise the
Remove the wheel bolts using the han ­
d le of th e sc rewdriver from the
Mount the spare tire and remount the
wheel bolts lightly using the screwdriver
handle . The wheel
must be
Lower the Then go crossw ise
from one bolt to another tighteni ng them
firm ly .

Fuse arrangement from
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11 -H igh beam,
12-High beam , right ............... .
164 N
o.
Amp
13-Horn ..........................
14 -Back -up lights ......... 15
15
-En g ine e lectro nic s ..... .........
16-Power sunroof , front map/
reading light ................. .. 15
17 -Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
19-Radiator fan, A/C ...............
-Brake lights ....................
21 -Dome and luggage compartment
lights, c igarette li ghter , ..... 15
22 -Radio, cigarette lighter ,
luggage compartment release . . . . 1
fuses
(located above the relays) Amp
Fuse for
Fuse for
Fuse for A/C ....................
the engine compartment above the brake
booster:
plugs 1 l ...
Co lor codes:
light brown :
........ 5 ampere
red: .............. . ampere
blue: ..... 15 ampere

Insert the flat blade of the screwd river
i nto the recess on th e side of the ligh t and
ca refu lly pry t
he light out.
Install wire connector.

Replace bulb.
lens onto housing.
(B)
driver (from vehicle tools) between the
headliner and the light housing and pry off
making sure not to damage the headliner.
Remove defective bulb.
Insert new bulb.
until it stops.
light housing into headliner until it securely fits into place.
Insert a knife or something similar into
the gap between the housing and the lens
and carefully pry the lens off. Make sure not
to damage the headliner.
Replace bulb.

Tips for Operating of Cassette Player
This unit features an automatic tape type se lector and is suitable for use
with (ferric oxide), (ferro-chrome) tapes. To ensure troublefree cassette play, use only cassettes made by well-known manufacturers.
a pre-recorded cassette shown signs of defect, it is advisable to copy it onto a cassette made by a well-known manufacturer.
To prevent defects caused by the tapes themselves, it's recommended that the recording time of tapes used not exceed minutes. minute cassettes suited for use.
Never leave cassettes in the vehicle for long periods when they are exposed to very low or very high temperatures. Remember that temperatures insid e the vehicle can be considerable highe r than outside temperatures. A
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so prevent direct exposure to sunlight. The best place to store cassettes is in
the
hinged boxes they come in o r a
Genuine Volkswagen Box with
spool
detent, which is avai lable for most
vehicles.
hours depending on the type
of tape used), the sound is distorted, it
may be because the sound head is soiled
with tape particles. These can be cleaned
away with a wet cleaning cassette. Use
only cleaning cassettes made by a
well-known manufacturer, and the
manufacturer's instruction for use.
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