warning VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1997 User Guide

6 -Glow plug*
the warning comes on when the key is turned to the
mediately .
As the
does not up. The engine can be started
right away.
When the engine is
warm, the not
come on.
7 -BRAKE or
comes on the is cranking. goes out after the eng1ne started and the parking brake is This is your assurance that the
brake warning is functioning
the brake warn ing when the engine is cranking or the park!ng
brake is
in the
or while you are the the brake fluid reservoir is too low.
Proceed immediately to the nearest
a u thorized Volkswagen dealer or
qualified workshop and have the
brake system inspected .
Please note, however , that after
several brake applications , greater
pressure on the brake
The brake wear indicator
the does not go
out , or if it driving , the
front brake pads are worn . See your
rized Volkswagen
dimmer
switch
-High beam
The indicator up when the high
beams are switched on or when the
flasher is used.
Refer to
dimmer
switch on page 78 for
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The warning lights are located to the left of
the light switch .
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Air bag -System
The indicator li ght must come on when the
ignition is switched on, and go out after a few
seconds .
cates a fault in the air bag system.
tions occur, have the air bag system

The tem are
quence has taken
driving, the ABS system is not functioning The
(without ABS). Contact your authorized as soon as
For information on the
the warning
system.
The ABS warning can be braked, however,
the ABS not function. See your thorized as soon as
The ABS warning come on together. The ABS
both warning come on at the same time, the rear up first under hard braking. Rear brake and an accident.
Have you
workshop. Drive and avoid sudden, hard brake
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Front fog Emergency
With the beam position , the switch out to the detent.
The indicator
With the switched on, turn the thumb to adjust the brightness of the ments. The
emergency
works
your or parked under
emergency conditions, depress the switch
to make
The warning in the switch
Move the
which can cause fire.
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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

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 .

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.

WARNING
Do not use assist fluids".
They may be potentially or cause a
Do not use fuel line antifreeze
offered for gasoline engines
the
that the engine noise penod in winter. is that
ter starting and during warm-up. The
amount of smoke depends on the ou tside
temperature .
Do not off
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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).
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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.