2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK6 sensor

wagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen the airbag system may not work correctly.
on page 82.
The Curt ain Protection ® airbags are in the
header area on both sides of the vehicle 62.
The general location is identified by the word 62 show the deployment
zone of the
An electronic control module and side impact
sensors.
An airbag system and monitoring indicator light in the instrument cluste r 84.
The
62. The
The airbag system is mon itored electron ically to make sure it is work ing properly at all times. Every
time you turn on the ig n ition , the airbag system in­
d icator light will come on for a few seconds
(function check).
The airbag system is not a substitute for your safe­
ty belt. Rather, it
is part of the overall occupant re­
straint system in your vehic le 58,
Sitting properly and safely

Engine oil
find information about:
Wa rning a
nd indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Engin e oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engin e oil capac ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Checking th e engine oil level and adding oil . 229
Eng ine oil consumpt ion . . . . . . 23 0
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
231
More information:
P reparations for work ing in the engine compart­
m en t 222
Parts, accessories, repairs and modi fications 283
handling of engine oil can cause vere burns and other serious injuries.
Store engine oil only in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until disposal.
tainers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
other operating fluids, engine oil can leaking and
sp illed operating fluids and dispose of them erly in accordance with
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the on page 227.
Lights Possible cause Proper response up
Engine oil
leve l too low. the engine. Check the engine oil level
-
off the engine. Check the engin e lev-
el. -the warn ing light flashes although the oil lev-Engin e oil p ressure to o low . el is norm al, do not co ntinue driving or let the
engi ne idle. the engine could be damaged.
Contact an auth orize d Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Facility.
Have the engine oil sensor checked by an au-
Engine oil leve l se nsor malfun ction. thorized Volksw agen dealer or an authorized --Volkswage n Faci lity.
the engine compartment 227

Washing with a power washer
tory information and heed the on page 243.
A lways
M ake sure th ere is e nough dista nc e to soft .
N ever u
se concentrated jet nozzles or dirt
use of power washers can cause serious invisible permanent damage leading to tire and loss of vehicle control. This can cause accidents and serious personal in-jury.
blasters" to clean tires .
Even spraying from a relatively long distance for a very short time can do visible or invisi-
After the vehicle has been washed, the wet brakes or, in winter, brake discs or pads coat-ed with react slower and need longer stopping distances.
Always dry the brake s and clean off any coatings with a few careful application s of the brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey require-ments.
P le a se first read and note the
on page 243 .
C lea
ning windows and outside mirrors
Water temperature should not be more than
To help prevent damage to the paint, do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
When using a power washer or steam er, only spray the sensors directly for a short period of time and always keep the nozzle at least 4 inches em) from the sensor.
Do not clean icy or snow-covered windows with a power washer.
hav e
a bsorbe d an oily resid ue t ha t sme ar th e glass
s u rfaces .
U
se w indow cleaner or a s ilicone remover to mov e r ubbe r, oil, grease and silico ne dep osits
care and maint enanc e 245

System: sensors, switches,
camsha ft adjuster
units, sensors,
System: Lamp
Secondary Air air
pump and
and
other accessories used with the above
For 8 years or
has been in use for more than 24 months or than 8 years or
components
The under this warranty
is within this
period a defect in or workmanship causes
the
in the United States, its territories the make repairs
as may be requi red by these
Engine
Diagnostic device an operating unit of
gen"), warrants to the of a yea r of the that if the following conditions are met, any authorized in the United
States , its territories,
The to conform at any time during
24 months or emission inspection standards as termined by an EPA Approved State and Maintenance test or inspection, or
has been in use for more than 24
months or than 8 years or whichever occurs first. the
an tio n resulting from a of a filter. engine
The and Maintenan ce
test of inspection requires the the
state or and
ins tructions for
proper maintenance and use. Fede ra l Emissio ns W arran ties