Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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Diesel engine is preheating before starting. | . |
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Brake pedal not depressed. | Press the brake pedal to start the engine. |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
- If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take other precautionary measures in order to warn traffic behind you.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Ignition lock
→ Starter button
→ Starting the engine
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Ignition lock
Fig. 128 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle
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Other materials:
Removing and installing storage compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
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Unbolt front seat and tilt it towards rear. Do not remove
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Wheel bolts, versions
Explanations regarding types of convex seats
There are two different versions of convex tapered seats,
the spherical seat and the tapered.
The spherical seat is the curved surface of a s ...
High-pressure safety valve
The high-pressure safety valve is fitted to the air
conditioner compressor or the receiver.
The valve opens at a pressure above approx. 38 bar and
closes again when the pressure has dropped (approx. 30 bar).
Not all the ...
