1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF engine

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To reduce the risk of being burned,
never open the hood if you see or hear steam or
on page 126.
Never touch the radiator fan, it is temperature and can switch on -even when the ignition is off.
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Reduce the risk of from hot
down.
Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a thick rag to protect against escaping and steam .
Turn the cap
To avoid being burned , do not on the
exhaust system or hot engine parts.
Under some conditions, the in engine is
fuse if
the fuse is not the driv ing the water pump is not broken and the warning does not go out , do not continue
d riving .
the and the are the fuse is not may be in the radia to r fan. can con tinue driving to the nearest authorized er. The wind from th e moving However ,
avoid for a time or driv ing very
on
page 65 for

2 -belts
Refer to warning
3 -Remote rear lid release
The is open
and the ignition is switched on.
The
go off when the rear lid is again.
the ligh t sh ou ld come on while you are driving, stop and close the rear
Never press the switch while the vehicle is in motion .
4 -Engine oil pressure
When the ignition is turned on, the sure warning comes on for a check. go out after the engine has
started.
the warning does not go out or driving (above
pressure is too
the engine immediately , check the engine oil if necessary.
is normal but the light continues to flash, do not continue to
tance.
AND
The To check the always use dipstick (see page
Engine

6 -Glow plug*
the warning comes on when the key is turned to the
mediately .
As the
does not up. The engine can be started
right away.
When the engine is
warm, the not
come on.
7 -BRAKE or
comes on the is cranking. goes out after the eng1ne started and the parking brake is This is your assurance that the
brake warning is functioning
the brake warn ing when the engine is cranking or the park!ng
brake is
in the
or while you are the the brake fluid reservoir is too low.
Proceed immediately to the nearest
a u thorized Volkswagen dealer or
qualified workshop and have the
brake system inspected .
Please note, however , that after
several brake applications , greater
pressure on the brake
The brake wear indicator
the does not go
out , or if it driving , the
front brake pads are worn . See your
rized Volkswagen
dimmer
switch
-High beam
The indicator up when the high
beams are switched on or when the
flasher is used.
Refer to
dimmer
switch on page 78 for
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The cruise control
any other selected driving positions the
cr uise control is
of the cruise
The cruise control is operated with sliding
button A and pressure button 8 located at
the end of the turn signal /headlight dimmer switch lever.
To keep the under do not use the cruise when driving on winding or roads, in heavy or in varying traffic.
Do not use the Resume feature
when the previou sly set speed is too
fast for existing
conditions .
With button 8, the programmed speed can
also be increased. When the button is de­
pressed , the accelerates until the
button is released.
AND
you acce lerate-for example when pass­
ing -the previously programmed speed
be resumed automatically after the acceler­
ator pedal is rel eased .
When the cruise control is switc hed on,
do not s
hift into N (Neutral ) withou t
pressing the clutch! The engine rev
up immediately and may possibly be damaged.
The cruise control is tempora rily disen­
gaged when brake or
(Resume ) and the vehicle automat­accelerate to th e previously pro­
grammed speed.
A programmed speed can be completely
erased from the memory of the cruise con­
trol system by s liding button
A to the

visibility and safe driving, it is extremely important that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with your Owner's
in doubt, your authorized
after the engine has reached operating temperature.
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The air conditioning system combines both
heating and
with the gine running, at outside temperature s er than (
as the humidity in
the are reduced. This contribute
to the comfort of the passengers and
prevent the windows from fogging up on
days when the humidity is very high.
Operating
Switch A -Fan switch and System
ent spe eds.
the position the fan and air condit ioner
are switched off. you do not want outsi de
a ir which is polluted (i.e. exhaust fumes) to
get into you r press the air
be trapped by the
you want the air conditioning to becom e turn the temperature switch (air cond itioner on).

(fresh air)
Unhea ted outside air flow from vents 3
and 4 when you set the
Press the air conditioner button (D ) to
switch off the air conditioning.
Turn the fan switch (A ) to the desired
position.
Turn the temperature the way to the
Turn the distribution switch to ....................... .
ven ts 3 and 4.
necessary you can turn the
button ( E ) can be set to any desired
i ntermediate position.
To prevent the windows from fogging up, set the fan to a speed when driv­ing
the windows fog
up , this may be caused by reduced
Keep the air intake in front of the free of ice , snow and
interior
Be sure not to
When using the air conditioning , the air con­
ditioner compressor decreases engine pow­
er and increases consumpt ion. To keep
air conditioner use to a minimum,

The first
gine's fric tion is higher than when this break- in p rocess is done depends to a exten t on the
way the is drive n during the first (1
For the first
(1 k ilometers ):
as a
of thumb
avoi d towing a
Be sure to remember this during the first
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during the
From
can
Do not rev the engine up to high speeds
w hen it is This m iss ion is in N
engin e speeds -upshifting early saves fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment - se e also page 97.
Do not the engine Down shift
when the engine is no runn ing
After the break-in period
The maxim um engine speed is:
1
72 hp engine :
engine:
-see page 62.
E xcessive engine speeds are

Operate your
points before you drive off:
Adjust the mirrors
between
the engine hood and the windshield is free of leaves , snow and ice
for changing the
brake see page137.
Your personal
driving style as
Wear your safety belts, even if you are just driving in the city -
see page
passengers are
wearing their safety belts, even those sit­ting in the rear-see page
Passengers not wearing safety endan­
ge r not only themselves in case of an acci­dent, b ut also the driver and other
Adjust your seat so that you can easi­reach
Store luggage and light items prop­
panel -
s ee page 49.
on top of the roof-see page 93.
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