1993 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF oil temperature

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2 -Multi function indicator *
In addition to the time display, the multi­
function indicator (MFI) gives a whole range
of additional information:
• Driving time
• Distance driven
• Average speed
• Average fuel consumption
• Engine oil temperature
•
Ambient temperature
The function currently switched on -
with the exception of the time -is indicated by a
triangle on the top or bottom edge which
points to the appropriate symbol for
example the average fuel consumption
is shown in the illustration.
By repeatedly pressing button B in the
windscreen wiper lever with the ignition
switched on, the additional information is displayed, starting with the time.
If the button B
is pressed for longer than 1
sec., the function being displayed at that
time will change over automatically to the
time display.
The memories
The system is equipped with two automatic

memories:

A single journey memory collects the

following data from the time the ignition is
switched on to when it is switched off. Driv­

ing time, distance covered and fuel used.

From this data the average driving speed

and the average consumption
is worked

out.

If the journey is resumed within two hours

of switching off the ignition, the new figures

are automatically included in the calcula­

tion. If the journey is interrupted for more

than two hours, the stored information is
automatically erased.

A total journey memory stores the data

from any number of individual Journeys up

to a total of 100 hours driving time, a dis­

tance of 10000 km (6214 miles)
and 1000

litres (220 gallons) of fuel consumed. This

data
is only used to work out the consump­

tion and speed averages for all the individual

journeys.

If one of the given figures
is exceeded, the
memory is erased and calculation starts

from the beginning again. Contrary to the

single Journey memory, this
memory is not

erased after a journey pause of more than

two hours.

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~DC _ Engine oil temperature
Oil temperatures (within a range of + 50°C
to 160 °C) are shown. When no oil tempera­
ture indication is sho wn, the eng ine is still
not warm, and it should not therefore be worked hard . The engine speed should be reduced if the oil temperature rises to + 145°C.
,I,.e·DC'1' -Ambient temperature)2)
The measuring range is from -40°C to
+ 50°C. When the vehicle is stationary or
only moving very slowly , the ind ic at ed tem­
perature could be slightly higher than the
actual ambient temperature due to heat
radiation from the engine.
A fter switching off the ignition the last indi­
cated temperature
is sto red in memory for
about 45 minutes . If the ig nition is switched on after 45 minutes or the vehicle is moved at about 30 km/h with in the 45 minute
period, a new up-to-date temperature w ill
be displayed.
Attention
If the ambient temperature read­
ing is used as an ice warning, re­
member that ice can form on the
road at temperatures above O°C.

2) On vehic le s with Climatr onic 1he amb ient
t empe rature is shown in the C limatr onlc dis­play.
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Warning lamps
Attention • Be careful when opening the coolant expansion tank! When the engine is hot the cooling sys­tem is under pressure -Danger of scalding! Let engine cool down therefore before unscrewing the cap_
• Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on suddenly -even when ignition is switched off.
For furthe r details see pages 98 and 98.
1 -Coolant temperaturel _~_ If the coolant le vel is in orde r the trouble Coolant level') may be due to failure of the radiato r fan.
Check radiator fan fuse and renew is
T he wa rni ng lamp lights up for a few sec­
necessary -see page 119.onds as a functional check when ign ition IS coo lant level .
. 46 switched on.
2 - Engine oil pressure ... .. 47 If the warning lamp does not go out al­
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or 3 -Alternator . 47 though coolant level and fan fuse are inflashes when driving, either the coolant 4 -Glow plugs ... 47 orde r, do not drive on -call in expe rt as­tempe ratur e is too high or the coolant 5 -Brake system .. 48 sistance
.
level1 l too low: 6 -Brake pad wear indicator .48 If the trouble is only caused by the fan andStop, switch engine off and check7 -Turn signals 48
assuming coolant level is in order and tem­level . Add coolant if necessary . 8 -Main beam .
48
perature warning lamp is out -one can drive on to the nearest Volkswagen dealer. In 11 Only 011 vehicl es wi h a t omatic coolant order to make good use of the air stream for level lllonit or (see page 97 l. cooling , do not let engine idle or drive very
slowly .
he
layout
of the warning lamps depends on the model and the engine fitted. The sym­
bols shown here are also on the actual
warn ing lamps.
1 -Coolant temperature /

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Trouble-free functioning of the ex­haust emission control system is de­
c isi ve for the enviro nment-friendly oper­
ation of the vehicle .
The follow ing points should therefore
be noted:
• Vehicles fitted with a catal ytic con verter
may onl y be driven on unleaded petrol (see
page 82).
• Never drive until the fuel tank
is com­
pletely empty on vehicles with a catal yst.
The irregular fuel supply ca n cause misfir­
ing This allows un burnt fuel into the ex­
haust system. This can cause overheating
and damage to the catalyst.
• If whilst driving, the engine misfires,
loses power and runs unevenly, this could
be due to a fault in the ignition system . In a
case like this, unburnt fuel can enter the ex­
haust system and then escape to atmos­
phere. Furthermore, the catalytic converter
could become damaged due to overheat­
ing The vehicle speed
must be reduced im­
mediately and the defect should be elImIn­
ated at the nearest Volkswagen dealer.
• Do not sw itch
off ignition whilst driving
- see page 38 . •
Do not
overfill engine oil-see page 95.
•
Do not tow start vehicle for more than 50 m -see page 130.
Attention Due to high temperatures which can occur in the catalytic con­verter on petrol engine vehicles in very unfavourable conditions, the vehicle should not be parked so that the catalytic converter can come into contact with in­flammable materials_
Note
Even in the case of a perfectl y working ex­
haust emission control sy stem there can,

under certain engine operating conditions,

be a sulphur-type exhaust smell.

This depends upon the sulphur content
in
the fuel being used.

Quite often this
can be remedied by select­

ing another brand of fuel or, filling up with

unleaded premium petrol.

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w hen corrosion protected parts are re­ewed.
dih Because when washing the en­~gine petrol, grease and oil de­posits are washed off, the dirty water must be cleaned by an oil sep­arator. For this reason engine wash­ing should only be carried out in a workshop or filling station.
\folkswagen dealers have stocks of the
h igh-quality cleaning and prese rvation ma­
te rials re commended by the factory and
have the equipment ne cessary to appl y them .
Underseal
The under side of the vehicle is coated with a special compound to protect It from cor­
rosion and damage .
H ow ever,
as this protective layer becomes
a m aged when the ve hicle is in use , the
p rotecti ve coating under the body and on
t h e runn ing gear should be examined at de­
fi ned inter vals -prefer ably befo re and after the winter season -and any damage made
g ood. Volksw
agen dealers have stocks of the cor­
rect compound,
have the necessary equip­
ment and are famil iar w ith th e application
proc edure . We advise you ther efore to have
the patching up or additional coating done by a Vol ksw agen dealer.
Note for vehicles with a catalytic
converter
Due to the high temperatures which occur in the afterburning process, additional heat
shi elds are fitted over the catalytic con­
v e rter. Underbodysealant must not
be ap­plied to the se shields, the catal ytic con­
v erter or the exhaust pies. Remo val of the
heat shields is also not permissible .
Cavity preservation
All cavities on the vehicle which could be susceptible to corros ion are given perma­
nent protect ion at the factory.
This coating does not need check i
ng or any
subsequent treatment. Should a small
amount
of wa x run out of the cavities at high
ambient te mperatures it can be re moved
with a plastic scraper and some white spirit.
Note
On no account allow the tail lights to com e
Into contact with dry cleaning solvent.
If the wax which has run out is removed with clean petrol, heed the safety and environmental protection regulations.
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