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Temperature Flashes gauge needle Possible cause Proper response ⇒ fig. 152 Check the engine coolant level after the engine has cooled down and add engine coolant if low If the engine coolant level is correct or the problem continues after adding coolant, do (B) Engine coolant level too not drive any farther. Contact an Normal range low. authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. These instructions apply only when the coolant temperature stays in the normal range. Stop immediately if the needle goes (C). into the red warning zone Stop! Engine coolant system Get assistance from an authorized – malfunction. Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. (A) The engine has not yet Do not drive at high engine speeds or with – Cold range warmed up. heavy engine loads until the engine warms up. 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. WARNING Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury. x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS. x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. NOTICE Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage. Engine coolant specifications ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of specially conditioned water and at least 40 percent of Volkswagen engine coolant additive G 13 (TL-VW 774 J). This engine coolant additive is pink. This mixture provides antifreeze protection down to -13 °F (-25 °C). It also helps to protect the light alloy parts in the engine cooling system against corrosion. In addition, the mixture helps prevent calcium deposits and increases the boiling point of the engine coolant. To protect the engine, the mixture must always contain at least 40% coolant additive even in warm weather or climates where antifreeze protection is not needed.

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