catalytic converter VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2008 Owners Manual

Anti-theft alarm system 3.1: 34
Linking your trailer 3.2: 18
Switching off 3.1: 34
Anti-theft wheel bolts 3.2: 84
Antifreeze 3.2:47
Arm rest
front
3.1:60
Automatic belt retractor 2.1: 19
Automatic car wash 3.2: 22
Automatic locking 3.1: 32
Automati c
mode
Climatronic 3.1: 79
Automatic transmi ssion
Selec tor lever lock 3.1: 89 Tiptronic 3.1: 88
Automatic transmiss io n with
Tiptron ic 3.1: 91
Automatic wipe/wash function for the rear
w idn ow 3.1: 51
Auto Hotline 2. 1: 12,3.2: 106
Average fuel consumption 3.1: 21
Average sp ee d 3.1:21
8
2.1: 27
Booster seats 2.1: 62
Brake assis t sys tem 3.2: 3
Brake boo
ster 3.2: 2
4 Key words
Brake
Changing 3.2: 54
level?
. 3.2:53
W hat kind of brak e
65 Warning 3.2: 39, 55
Capacities 3.3: 5
Ca rgo area 2.1:
Car wash 3.2: 22
Catalytic converter 3.2: 9
CB radio 3.2: 33
CD changer 3.1: 65

The Resources Board is pleased explain vehicle. In motor vehicles be designed. stringent warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for the periods of or improper
carburetor or fuel-injection system. the ignition system, catalytic converter. and
semblies.
Where
condition exi ts, you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's warra nty coverage:
For 3 years or miles, whichever occurs first.
If
your ve hicl e fails an Inspection and nance Test, all necessary repairs and will be made ensure your vehicle passes
\VAHHANTY.
If any emission-related
Thi s is your short-term Emission WARRANTY.
miles, whichever occurs firs !
I
fan emission-related w ith coverage for7 years or miles is defective,
long-tenn Emission WAHRANTY.
For 15 years or miles, whichever occurs first
meet requirements, as identified on Emission
fails an Inspection and Tesl. if any emission-related is
found part will be repaired or replaced by for 15 yea rs or
veh icle chaser or original lessee. This rep resents you r
Emission
Owner's warrant y responsibi li ties:
As veh icle owner, you are responsible for performance in your owner's Maintenance booklet. recommends
swage n cannot deny lack of receipts or for your failu re ensu re

light monitors the
lights up when the ignit ion is sw itched on to
s how that the light is work ing properly. should
go ou t when the engin e ha s s tarted running.
a fault develops in the e ngin e management system while yo u are driving, thi s warning light
will light up. thorized dealer or qualified
the
t a nk completely empty.
- Do no t put in too much engine oil
45,
- Never tow the ve hicl e to sta rt use
jumper cables page
you notice misfiri ng, uneven running or loss of power whe n the vehicle is moving, slo w down
immedi at ely and have the ve hicle inspecte d b y the neares t authorized
chapter"Warning
cape int o the atmosphere.
A catalytic convert er ge ts very h ot and can
cause fir e causin g serious person al injury. Th
ere
may be a message in the in strument cluster inform ing you or advising you of th e essary ac tion to take.
yo u do not pay attention to the warning
li ghts which have come on, including th e warning messages appearing in th e d isplay, this could lead t o personal injury or damage to your vehic le.
(cont inued)
Never park whe re
Neve r apply additional undercoating or rust proofing o n or near the exhaust manifo ld,
ex hau st pipes, catalytic converter or heat s hi elds.
Note
Never drive until the tank is completely
e mpty becau se irregular fu el supply could cause the engine t o misfire. This allow s raw, unburned fu el to get into the ex haust sys tem and damage the catalytic conve rter.
the oil leve l is above page 44, fig. 6 not start the engine- t his could damage the catalytic co nverte r and the engine!
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter
37,