engine VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror with sensor on mirror base for:
– Rain sensor (if equipped)
– Low-light sensor (if equipped)
– Light Assist (if equipped)
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on left and right)
(5) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on left and right)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)
(7) Side marker/parking lights (on left and right)
(8) Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors (if equipped)

The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching the red zone, select the next
higher gear or selector lever position D, or ease your foot off the accelerator ⇒ .
(3) Displays
(4) Reset, set, and display button
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Engine coolant temperature display ~
NOTICE
x To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone (warning zone) briefly.
Upshifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Displays

Fig. 11 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side door, D: Open rear passenger side door.

x Service reminder display
x Engine code
x Radio and navigation information ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System
x Telephone information ⇒ Booklet Mobile phone package
Open doors, hood, and rear hatch
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or rear hatch are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. There may also be an audible warning chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.

Key to See
A

Service event
For a scheduled oil change or a scheduled inspection there is an audible chime when the ignition is switched on. The wrench symbol > also appears for several seconds in the instrument cluster
display along with one of the following messages ⇒ fig. 12:

Oil change now!
Inspection now!
Oil change and inspection now!

Viewing service message
You can access the current service schedule when the ignition is switched on, the engine is not run-ning, and the vehicle is stationary:
x Press and hold the E button in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument overview until the word Ser-vice appears in the display.
x Release the button. The current service message appears in the display.
You can also view service information ⇒ fig. 13 in the Infotainment system by pressing the #!2 button
followed by the

Display Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes corresponding to trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).
Conv. consumer Displays any convenience equipment in the vehicle that is currently affecting fuel consumption.
Range  -- mi Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel left in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes account of the cur-rent fuel consumption, among other things. Range  -- km
Avg. consumption --.- mpg Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip memory, the value is displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated every second. Avg. consumption --.- l/100 km
Consumption --.- mpg Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while driving. When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still. When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed per hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still. Consumption --.- l/100 km
Speed warning --- mph When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster display. Speed warning --- km/h
--- mph Digital display of the current vehicle speed.
--- km/h
Average speed -- mph Average speed on trips per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle). For the since start trip memory, the value is displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. Average speed -- km/h
Distance --- mi Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1, 2, and 3 (toggle).
Distance --- km

Storing speed for the speed warning
x Select the Speed warning display.
x Press the /+

After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
Vehicle settings menu

WARNING
Vehicle health reports do not replace the information provided by the vehicle warning and indicator lights. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot cata-lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
x A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
x Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the engine cool down.
x Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which is a potentially dangerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares information about you and your vehicle in accordance with the Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. See the Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at http://www.vw.com/carnet for more de-tails.
Volkswagen Car-Net services use a system based on a wireless communication network. If all technical and other conditions are met and Volkswagen Car-Net still does not work properly, please try using the service again later.
Applicable only in the United States
Features

Remote Vehicle Access:
Feature Description
Remote Door Unlock
You can send a request to unlock the vehicle doors through your Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app, the Volkswagen Car-Net website or by call-ing the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center (text and data rates apply). If none of the vehicle doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the car will lock again.
Remote Honk and Flash
You can send a honk and flash signal to the car using the Volkswagen Car-Net website or the VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). The car will honk the horn and blink the headlights and emergency flashers for up to 10 seconds.
Last Parked Location You can locate your last parked location using your Volkswagen Car-Net iPh-one® or Android® app (text and data rates apply).
Destinations Only applicable for vehicles equipped with a factory-installed naviga-tion system.
Points of Interest (POIs) or other destinations can be imported remotely into the factory-installed navigation system (if equipped) from a computer or the Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). These destinations can be called up and used by the navigation system.
Destination Down-load Only applicable for vehicles equipped with a factory-installed naviga-tion system.
Press the button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will connect directly to
the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center where a Volkswagen Car-Net Cus-tomer Specialist will assist with destinations. The address of a dealer’s location can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if equipped).
Remote Status Check
Current information about the vehicle can be viewed through a computer or your Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). You can find out if the doors, luggage compartment and engine hood are open or closed, whether the car lights are on or off, the level of fuel in the tank, when the vehicle needs to be serviced next and more.


Diagnostics & Maintenance:
Feature Description
Dealer Scheduling
Press the button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will initiate a call to the
Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center where a Volkswagen Car-Net Customer Specialist will connect you with an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule your service appointment. The address of the dealer’s location can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if equipped).
Vehicle Health Report
View a vehicle health report to proactively manage maintenance and other services and to receive up-to-date diagnostics in a monthly email report or by immediate request.

Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker
A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Tire inflation pressure label
A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb ⇒ Tires and wheels.
Fuel grade sticker
An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle ⇒ Refueling.
Engine data

Track3, rear about 59.8 inches (1518 – 1520 mm)
Ground clearance (unloaded) about 5.6 inches (142 mm)

NOTICE
x Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot.
x Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).