1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF oil

main somewhere in the middle of the the en gine is working hard at high out side
temperatu res, the need le may go
does not sta rt flashing.
the coolant gauge needle nears the upper
end of the scale and the engine appea rs to be overheating , turn off the air condi tioner' .
c
-Warning
the
an t at the next opportunity.
Do not install accessories (fog lights or insect screens , for example) on top of the front bumper. They may restrict en­gine cooling and cause engine damage.
the spoiler should be
damaged or even torn off (for example
when driving up a curb), this cou ld cause
engine overheating. Contact your autho­rized Volkswagen dealer.
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The needle in the indicate the in the tank after the ign itio n is switched on.
The
(55 liters).
When the needle reaches the re d area t
here
i s a reserve of about 1.8 U.S. (7 liters) of fuel left in the ta nk .
Time to
Always turn off the ignition when refuel­
ing.
switch is on, the gauge may show curate readings.

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

Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coo lant exp ansion tank ......... 133
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P ow er stee rin g r eservoi r ...... .. 132
5
Brake r eservo ir ... ......... 136
6
W indshi eld was he r con ta ine r .... 14 3
7
B attery (protected by a co ve r) . .. 13 8
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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

B31-113C
Engine oil iden tifica tion symbol
symbol
( A). The starburst symbol indicates that the
oil has been certifjed by the American Petro­
leum
Another oil identificatio n symbo l (B ) could be added to th e oil con taine r to help you se­
lect the correct oil.
1 The top portion indicate s the oil q uality
by designations.
2
The center portion sh ows the oil
viscosity grade.
3
The lowe r portion indica tes that the oil
has fuel saving capabili ties. No
te
is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of the oil consumption depends on
the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at
which the engine operated, the climate, road
conditio ns
as well as amount of dilution an d
oxidatio n of the lubricant.
Beca u
se of these variables, no standard
rate of oil consumption can be established ,
but drivers should expect an increased oil
consum ption at high speeds and when the
engine is
new.
The engine in your vehicle depends
on oil to lubricate and cool all of its ing parts. Therefore the engine oil should be checked regularly and kept at the required level.
Make it a habit to have the engine oil lev el checked with every fuel filling.
Lack of sufficient engine oil may lead
to severe engine damage .
The oil pressure warning

Changing the engine
The mu st be changed according
to the spe cifie d in your Mainte­
nance
This is very important because the in g properties of diminish dur­
ing
you drive short distances , or if you
operate the in dusty areas or under
freezi ng for exte nded periods , the en gine be ch anged more
Detergen t addit ives in the make fresh dark after the engine has been run­
ning for a short time. Th is is and there
is no reason to change the
Drain the into a container that designed for this purpose, one that is enough to at the
the engine down to the touch.
When removing the with your fingers, stay as far away as
from running down your arm.
Engine is poisonous. Keep it
Continuous contact with used engine to your skin.
with soap and water .
Before changing your oil, first make
you know where you can prop­erly dispose of the old oil.
Always dispose of used engine oil prop­erly. Do not dump it on garden soil,
wooded areas, into open streams or down sewage drains.
Recycle used
engine oil by taking it to a used engine oil collection facility in your area, or contact a service station .
Because
of the problem of proper dis­posal, along with the special tools and necessary expertise required, we strong­ly recommend that you have your oil changed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or a qualified workshop .
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ant level.
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The coolant level must be between the and marks when the engine is cold
and can be slightly above the mark if
the engine is warm.
The expansion tank in your vehicle is
equipped with an electric coolant level
checking device.
When the coolant level is too low, the
ing light (see page 67) will flash until the
coo lant level has been restored to normal.
Coolant losses may indica te a leak in the
cooling system. event of coolan t
losses , the cooling system should be
spected immediately by your authorized Volkswagen dealer. is not suHicient merely to ad d coolant.
a sealed system , losses can only occu r if
the boiling point of the coolant is excee ded
as a resu lt of overheating.
Always heed
on page 126.
Adding
these steps.
Turn off the engine and it to
cool down. The cooling system is
under pressure.
Protect face, hands and arms by
covering the cap with a large , thick
rag to protect against escaping fluid
and steam.
Turn the cap slowly and very in a counter-clockwise
direction applying light,
downward pressure on the top of the
cap .
in an eme rgency , only water can be ed ,the correct ratio between wate r and
you have lost a considerable amount of
coolant, then you should add cold antifreeze
and cold water only when the engi ne is co ld .

Why Maintenance?
safety in mind , and are equipp ed with
e mis sion
A minor adjustment now may prevent a repair
the recomm ended maintenance and make
in-between checks. This way you
keep your car
and safe. An untuned engine wastes
system can inc rease
37,5003)
12 24 36 48 60 72
whichever occurs first. The shown
in the are based on the case of severe conditions, such as extre mely low tempe ratures, excessive dust etc., 3Jor 6 months particu larly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or repla cing of the airclea nerfiller ele m ent.
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Tips for Operating of Cassette Player
This unit features an automatic tape type se lector and is suitable for use
with (ferric oxide), (ferro-chrome) tapes. To ensure troublefree cassette play, use only cassettes made by well-known manufacturers.
a pre-recorded cassette shown signs of defect, it is advisable to copy it onto a cassette made by a well-known manufacturer.
To prevent defects caused by the tapes themselves, it's recommended that the recording time of tapes used not exceed minutes. minute cassettes suited for use.
Never leave cassettes in the vehicle for long periods when they are exposed to very low or very high temperatures. Remember that temperatures insid e the vehicle can be considerable highe r than outside temperatures. A
l
so prevent direct exposure to sunlight. The best place to store cassettes is in
the
hinged boxes they come in o r a
Genuine Volkswagen Box with
spool
detent, which is avai lable for most
vehicles.
hours depending on the type
of tape used), the sound is distorted, it
may be because the sound head is soiled
with tape particles. These can be cleaned
away with a wet cleaning cassette. Use
only cleaning cassettes made by a
well-known manufacturer, and the
manufacturer's instruction for use.
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