Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 192 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster: Ⓐ Engine cold; Ⓑ Normal temperature range; Ⓒ Warning
zone.
Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
If the indicator in the engine coolant temperature gauge is located in
the cold range Ⓐ, 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