CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
1 -
Brake
system/ (rj))
handbrake
on
The
warning lamp comes on when
• the handbrake is on
• the brake fluid level is too low
The
ignition must be switched on.
In addition, a warning signal will sound on
some
models if the vehicle is driven at
speeds
higher than 6 km/h with the hand-
brake
on.
The
brake system warning lamp does not
come
on when the handbrake is on for ve-
hicles
with a separate warning lamp for
handbrake
on.
Warning
If the
warning
lamp
does not go
out
after
the
handbrake
is re-
leased or comes on
while
the ve-
hicle is being driven, the
brake
fluid
level
in the reservoir is too
low. Stop the vehicle, do not
drive
on and call for
expert
as-
sistance.
If the
brake
system
warning
lamp
and the ABS indicator
lamp
are
both
on, the
regulating
function
of the ABS may
have
failed. The
rear
wheels
may block
when
the
brakes
are applied. This could
possibly
lead
the
rear
of the ve-
hicle to skid.
Drive
carefully
to the
next
Volk-
swagen
dealer
and
have
the
fault
corrected.
2 -
Alternator
Q
The
warning lamp comes on when the igni-
tion is switched on. It must go out when the
engine
starts.
The
alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed
belt.
If the warning lamp lights during the
journey, stop,
switch
off
engine
and
check
ribbed belt.
Warning
Please
refer
to the
warning
notes
on
page
60
before
carrying out
any
kind
of
work
in the
engine
compartment.
If the warning lamp comes on although the
V-belt
or ribbed belt is not broken or loose,
one
can normally drive on to the nearest
Volkswagen
dealer.
As
the battery will continue to
discharge,
all
electrical
consumers which are not
abso-
lutely necessary should be switched off.
The
ribbed belt should be checked by a Volk-
swagen
dealer and changed if necessary.
3 -
Seat
belt
*,
warning
lamp* /rr
The
warning lamp lights up (only for certain
countries) for about 6 seconds after ignition
as
a reminder to fasten your safety belt.
If the seat belt is not fastened an acoustic
signal
will sound after switching on the igni-
tion which will stop after 6
seconds
or when
the seat belt is fastened.
Please
refer
to
chapter
"Seat
belts" in Booklet 2.1.
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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
4 -
Handbrake
on*
When
the
handbrake
is pulled on and
the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp will light up. It must go out when the
handbrake
is released.
In addition, a warning signal will sound on
some
models if the vehicle is driven at
speeds
higher than 6 km/h with the hand-
brake
on.
If the warning lamp does not go out al-
though coolant level and fan fuse are in
order, do not
drive
on - call in expert as-
sistance.
If the trouble is only caused by the fan and
assuming
coolant level is in order and tem-
perature warning lamp is out - one can drive
on to the nearest Volkswagen dealer. In
order to make good use of the air stream for
cooling,
do not let engine idle or drive very
slowly.
5 - Coolant
temperature/
Coolant
level
The
warning lamp lights up for a few
sec-
onds
as a functional check when ignition is
switched
on.
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or
lights up or flashes when driving, either the
coolant
temperature is too high or the
cool-
ant level too low. An acoustic signal will
sound
3 times as an additional warning:
Stop,
switch
engine
off and check
level.
Add coolant if necessary. The type of
coolant
to be filled can be found in Booklet
3.2,
"Cooling system".
Warning
Please
refer
to the
warning
notes
on
page
60
before
carrying out
any
kind
of
work
in the
engine
compartment.
If the coolant level is satisfactory the trouble
may
be due to a failure of the radiator fan.
Check
radiator fan fuse and renew if
necessary.
Warning
notes
• Please
note
the
following
points to
prevent
scalding by hot
coolant:
- Exercise caution
when
open-
ing the coolant expansion
tank!
When
the
engine
is hot
the cooling system is under
pressure -
Danger
of scalding!
Therefore
let
engine
cool
down
before
unscrewing the
cap!
- To
protect
the face, hands and
arms
you should cover the cap
of the
radiator
with
a
large,
thick
cloth to
offer
protection
against
steam
or hot fluid.
• Please ensure
that
the coolant
does not
drip
on the hot
exhaust
or
other
hot
engine
components.
The
frost
protection
agent
in-
cluded in the coolant could ig-
nite.
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