Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Instrument overview
Fig. 12 Instrument cluster in the dash panel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Descriptions of the instruments  :
Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone  .
Coolant temperature display
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Displays   . 
Reset, set and display button   .
Speedometer 
Fuel gauge   .
NOTICE
- When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
- The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area., otherwise engine damage may be incurred.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Additional information and warnings:
Warning and indicator lamps  
Volkswagen information system  
Infota ...
Displays
Fig. 13 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate open,
C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four-door vehicles)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings†...
Other materials:
Connection diagram - activated charcoal filter
Note
Fuel tank leak detection takes advantage of the fact that a
vacuum develops naturally in the fuel system as the fuel in the
tank cools. The variables temperature and pressure are necessary
for fuel tank leak detection. The temperature senso ...
Removing air conditioner compressor from and installing to bracket, Golf and
Golf Estate
Note
In vehicles with start-stop system, note abort conditions:
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- (5 ...
Refrigerant machine oil
Refrigerant machine oil is miscible (approx. 20%–40%
depending on the type of air conditioner compressor and the
quantity of refrigerant) in the refrigerant. It circulates
continuously in the circuit and lubricates the moving parts.
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