1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF brake

To preserve the decorative appearance of
the light aluminium cast, some special care
is necessary.
addition to road dirt and on
too b rake dust can cause pitting. Wash
the wheels with a spon ge or hose brush ev­
ery othe r week . Road should be re­
moved weekly with an acid free cleani ng
so lution . Eve ry thr ee months
(after reg ular
cleaning) the wheels should be coate d with
petroleum
remember
that moisture , lee and road on
brakes may affect braking efficiency.
Test the brakes
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Care of interior
Use the same cleaning agents as for exteri­
or and polish dry.
Fabric
Use a vacuum or a soft bristle brush
to remove dust and dirt from carpeting,
up hol ster y, headliner and other trim. Dirt
stains can
be removed with a luke­
warm soapy water or clea ner
s olution , or a dry foam cleane r. For greasy,
a nd other stub born stains, use a spot re­
mover. Do not pour the liquid on the fabric.
Dampen a
and rub starting at the edge and working inward.
Use a damp or sponge to re­
move dust. For other use a lukewarm purpose cleaning solution or a saddle
soap for trim. Remo ve water spots and
soap traces with a clean , damp
soft to rub dry.
Grease , tar or
stain s can be remo ved with
a or sponge soaked with pur­
pose
age nt.
or leath ­
er preservative to retai n the mate rial's lu ster and pli ab ility.
and care of

Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coo lant exp ansion tank ......... 133
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P ow er stee rin g r eservoi r ...... .. 132
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Brake r eservo ir ... ......... 136
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W indshi eld was he r con ta ine r .... 14 3
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B attery (protected by a co ve r) . .. 13 8
8
Not appl ic a ble
Always exercise extreme caution when working under the engine hood.
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Switch off engine-remove ignition key.
Always let the engine cool down. Hot components
Never fluids on hot engine
components. These fluids can cause
a fire.
work on the fuel system or the
e lectrical system is necessary:
- Always
disconnect the battery .
- Never smoke
or work near heaters or open flames.
-
Always keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
Be

in the engine
compartment in front of the battery.
The power steering is
No. G
in the reservoir is im por ­
tan t for th e proper functioning of pow er
steering .
in straight-a head position , the
They
are
on the exterior of the reservo ir tion)
on the dipstick, which is attached to the
cap .
The
b e between the and marki ngs. the marking , ha ve the
power steering system inspected by your
autho rized
is not suffi ­
cien t to just add
Note
the func­tions as a serious dam age to the pump and other components of the
system ifthere is in sufficient
Be sure not to confuse brake fluid and the wrong
or if the engine is not running (for ex­
to steer the however , more effort be required.

Brake fluid
The brake fluid reservo ir is located in the en­
gi ne compa rtment o n th e left side .
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Checking
The correct fluid level is importa nt for the
proper functioning of the brake system. The
fluid level
in the brake fluid reservoir should
always be between the and markings.
The fluid level may drop slightly
some
time due to the automatic adjustment of the
brake pads. This is no cause for alarm.
mark , the brake warning light come o n. Do not continue to operate the
v ehicle . The comp le te brake system shou ld
be thoroughly checked by an authoriz ed
Volk sw age n dea l
er or any other qualified
workshop and the cause corr ecte d.
The brake warning lamp lights up
to indicate
a low fluid leve l in the reservoir.
Use only 4 brake fluid that meets SAE specification J and conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle
Standard 116.
The brake
fluid must be new .
Do not add or mix
Brake fluid is poisonous. Therefore , it must only be stored in the closed original container out of the reach of children.
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Changing brake fluid
Brake in the brake is too high, corrosion in the brake system
may after a pe riod of time. The point of the brake decrease
Therefore , the brake must be changed every 2 years.
Remember
that brake to the paint of your
dispo sal of brake fluid along with the
special tools required and the necessary
expertise , we recommend that you have your brake fluid changed by your
is changed in g a Maintenance Service.
on page 126.

Tires are important but often abused pa rt s of
a vehicle , they not
Be sure to inspect your tires at (3
D amage to yo u that a tire o r has been dam aged , it is wise r to hav e it re­as soon as possible. tire
d amage can to tir e failu re . fo r ad­
vice and assis ta nce.
Mark tires before removing th em . Re­mount tires on the same vehicle side be­
cause the rotation direct ion must stay the same.
Tires which are not on be stored standing up.
Tires age even if they are not being used . Tires which are more than 6
years
Avoid damaging tires and you must drive over a curb or other drive
Remove embedded
missing
brake etc. away from tires .
traction
To avoid of control , operate a
kilometers) .
Tire service
The service
tire in flatio n pressu res are
tan k
tire wear and adversely
affect road of the vehicle , and
personal injury.
injury.

Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive either
with tir es or
tory ,
For reasons it is not from other -under certain conditions not even from the same
and shape must be used.
The secure fit of the er functioning oft he brake system are pendent upon this.
mounted on rims,
They have the essary to advise you which
CARE
The use of tires, that do not meet specifications of the equipment
and may cause an accident and injury.
are installed , make sure the for

Changing a wheel
you have a
on and use other warning devices to other motorists.
Passengers must not remain in the
away from the and away from the roadway and
traffic.
Before you change a be sure the ground is
After make sure that you remount the tire in its storage area and tighten the nut
To from moving set the parking brake and
being changed. When one front is
transmission not prevent movement.
YOURSELF
Remove the
Remove the center cover using the wrench and the hub cap of your hub cap , the
wrench through the and pry the
cover off. have
covers which you can pry off using the