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
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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:
General notes
Cleanliness specifications for working on
the auxiliary heater and fuel system
When working on the fuel supply and injection system, pay
careful attention to the following “rules”:
Thoroughly clean all unions a ...
Separating engine and gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Shackle -10 - 222 A /12-
Hooks -10 - 222 A /2-
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Perform service test
Note
The print-out may vary depending on software version.
Observe the
→ operating manual of the battery tester with printerVAS 6161.
WARNING
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