VW Golf VI 6 GTI owners manual page 185

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The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and correctly coded genuine Volkswagen vehicle key. Coded vehicle keys are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths who are qualified to make these vehicle keys 38. . If an unauthorized vehicle key is used, Immobilizer active! appears in the instrument cluster display. The vehicle cannot be operated with this key. A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is on . 286. Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of malfunctions. Applicable only in Canada Engine preheating system Fig. 124 In the front left bumper: Connection socket 2 for the engine preheating system. ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine preheating system (engine preheater), which slowly warms the engine coolant using a heating element when the vehicle is parked. The included cable must be connected to a 120 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) protected outlet that is protected from water (in your garage, for instance). When the coolant is preheated, the engine reaches its operating temperature more quickly, uses less fuel, and produces less polluting emissions during the warm-up phase. Preheating the engine can take up to 3 hours depending on the temperature outside. Connecting the engine preheating system x Use only the provided connecting cable, together with an appropriate extension cable if necesarsy. x All cables and adapters that are used must not be damaged⇒ . x Open the cove⇒ r fig. 124 (1). x Plug the connecting cable into the socke(2t ). x Attach the connecting cable to an extension cable if necessary. Always use a 12 gauge or heavier heavy-duty extension cable that can be properly grounded to a three-prong Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet and is not longer than 100 ft (30 meters). x Plug the connecting cable or the extension cable into a 120 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet that is properly protected against rain and other moisture. Never plug the preheater into a normal outlet regardless of whether the outlet is grounded or not. x Always disconnect the connecting cable and close the cove(1r ) before starting the engine.

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