Applicable only in Canada, Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 171
Engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster: A Engine cold; B Normal temperature
range; C Warning zone.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
If the indicator in the engine coolant temperature gauge is located in the cold range
(A)
, the engine
has not reached operating temperature. High engine speeds and heavy engine loads should be
avoided.
Under normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle of the gauge. The temperature
may go higher when the engine is working hard, especially in hot weather.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
The following table explains what to do if the engine coolant warning light
~
does not go out a few
seconds after the engine is started or lights up or starts flashing while driving.
Lights
up
Temperature
gauge needle
⇒
fig. 171
Possible cause
Proper response
~
(C)
Warning zone
Engine coolant
temperature too high.
Stop!
Pull off the road and stop as soon as you
can do so safely. Stop the engine and let it
cool down until the temperature needle is in
the normal range again. Check the engine
coolant level and add coolant if needed.
If the engine coolant level is correct or the
problem continues after adding coolant and
driving a short distance,
do not drive any
farther
. Contact the nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
If the coolant level is correct, the
overheating may be caused by a radiator
fan fault. Check the fuses and replace as
necessary.
