window VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1998 User Guide

utes. The
The rear window defogger is not designed
to melt snow. Therefore. always remove
heavy snow
and ice accumulations before
driving off.
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passenger
With the ignition on. the seat cushion and
backres t of the passenger's seat can be
heated.
The heating eleme nts
in the seats can be
turned on and regulated with the thumb
wheel switch.
To switch off the seat heating, turn the
t humbwh eel switch to the detent position.
Switches in the driver's door
A -
up the switch to unlock the fuel filler
flap . The switch works also with the ignition
off .
B -Rear
up the switch to unlock the rear lid.
The switch works also
with the ignition off.
A warning light in the instrument cluster
comes
on when the ignition is on and the
rear lid is open. Additionally a warning tone*
wi ll sound an d a warning text* is shown
in
the display of the instrument cluster. This is to remind you to close the rear lid. The ligh
should go out when the rear lid is closed

Rear window
wiper
Switching on:
Lever at posi tion 6.
The wipers work approxima tely every
6
conds .
Switching off:
Washer I Wiper
Switching on:
the way forwa rd 7 the was her
the washer system
Use an
and wipe dry with a free or a
Do not use the wiper/washer in freezing weather without first warming the
To prevent scratching the avoid running the wiper
A scratched
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Luggage compartment
the rear seatback forward to
crease the size of the
behaves. For best
heavy cargo as far forwa rd as
Be sure to keep these
to reduce window
on the side of the
Never exceed the Gross
fety
weight ratings can change the way
the
Do not
in the
haust gas from being drawn into
the

Two-door ve hic les
Roof rack installing
The roof rack system must be in­
The marking are found above each rear side windows. The securing
points at the front are the same as
for four door
F our-do or veh ic les
it is best to ask the car wash operator if
it
duce wind noise, improve

Heating interior
Turn temperature control switch A all the
Turn the temperature control switch A all way to the right.
the
way to the right Turn the fan switch B to position 3.
Turn the fan switch B to pos ition 3.
Turn the airflo w distribut io n sw itch C to ...................... .
vents 3.
Turn the airflow distribution o switch C to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the switch C to ...................
Additional warm air can also be directed
trols as follows:
the air recirculation button E.
Turn the temperature control switch into th e heat range if necessary . Keeping interior
Turn th e fan switch B to pos ition 2 o r 3. After the windows have been defogged , we recommend the following settings:
.......
Additional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
Turn the temperature switch A to the
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
Turn the air flow distri butio n
switch C between ........... .. .
and ..
............ ......... .... .
the w indshield is fogging
vents 3 and 4 partially or all the way
and adjust as desired.

Turn the temperature control switch A to
the desired temperature (you can set it
for heating).
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
posit ion.
Turn the airflow distribution switch C
to the desired position.
this position, then at least one vent
must always be open, otherwise the
air conditioner can ice up.
Press the air conditioning button D
to switch on the air conditioning.
Adjust vents 3 and 4 as desired.
be drawn in and cooled.
Maximum
Close windows and the sunroof*.
Turn the temperature control switch A
Turn the fan switch B to position 4.
Turn the airflow distribution switch C to .................... .
this position, then at least one vent must always be open, otherwise the
air conditioner can ice up.
Press the air conditioner button D to switch on the air conditioning.
Press the air recirculation button E
to switch on the air recirculation.
Adjust vents 3 and 4 as desired.
from vents 3
and 4 when you set the control switches as
Turn the temperature control switch A the way to the left.
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
position.
Turn the airflow distribution switch C to .................... .
Press the air conditioner button D to switch off the air conditioning.

How to use the air conditioning
more
When using the air conditioning, the air
ditioner compressor decreases engine
power
and increases consumption. To keep air conditioner use to a minimum,
keep the in mind:
Do not use the air conditioning if the dows or sunroof* are open .
the desired temperature can be
reached without having to switch on the air
conditioner, then use fresh air operation.
To prevent the windows from fogging
speed
when driving
switch C to position ............ .
The A and C can
through the dust
and
and chapter
let
Keep the air intake
in order to maintain the proper functioning of
the heating and
time, you may notice some odors
when you switch it on. To prevent this,
switch on the air conditioner even in the
winter at
Air escape through vents under the rear
window. When on
the
ensure that the open ings are not
covered.
pera ture of the engine Therefore,
your interior
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Booklet 3.2. Have it
for assistance.
Maintenance
The conde nser
to make sure it's be
washed down with water.
Aher the winter months and before tended summer use, the air conditioning
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-defrost the windshield or to keep it from
steaming up (point outlets 4 towards the
side windows)
defrost the windshield or to keep it from
fogging up (point outlets 4 towards
the side windows) if. for example. someone
gets into the vehicle and is wearing
wet clothing .
Press button to switch on air recir­
The air recirculation feature helps to prevent
fumes (for example. when driving through
a tunnel or standing in a traffic jam) and dust
from entering into the vehicle interior.
hicle interior use the air recirculation
feature. Air from inside the vehicle will be
heated or cooled and then redirected back
into the vehicle.
The
AND
drawn in will leave deposits
on the evaporator . resulting in permanent
odors whenever you switch on the air condi·
tione
r. This can be eliminated only by
suming and expensive.
You can direct the air flow into the
13 and 14 in dif­
f erent combinat ions.
When you use the compressor
reaches and maintains the
you
cannot select an inside temperature lower
than the temperature outside.
Whenever you press button
1. switches off automatically.
To switch on again. press 17.
Press buttons 15 and 16 to adjust the
and then
the button 17.
Press ing buttons 9 or switches off
tem completely. Press the button until appears in the display.
Use this function only in special cases. for
example if there
is a defect in the heating
and ventilat ion system.
Note
you no longer require any special once again.
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13 and 14
3 and 4 can be opened or
next to the
Vent closed:
Make sure that the temperature sensors
next to the
Keep ing the air intake
to
Vent open:
perature of the engine
under the
or right, the air
at
the same time when you 5.
time, you may detect some odors when you switch it on.
To preven t this, you switch on air
conditioner -even
in the winter -at once a month and run it at the highest
speed.
Air escape through vents under the rear
window.
When

How to use more
The air conditioner decreases engine output and increases
first open a window or door
t o
the hot air escape before driving off.
Do not use the air con ditioner if yo u have
any win do ws or the sunroof* open when
driving.
Use
Outside temperature is
see Booklet 3.2 . Have it if necessary.
switch off the air condi tioning by
pressing the button
17 and see your
dealer for assistance .
This is normal and does not indicate
a
Maintenance
The condenser should be checked from
t im e to tim e by you r
the air conditioning
should be checked