Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsA display for the coolant temperature may be, depending on the vehicle equipment, located in instrument cluster. In normal driving conditions, the needle will be in the middle section of the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high ambient temperatures.
| Flashes |
Needle position |
Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Ⓒ Warning area |
Coolant temperature too high. |
 Do not drive on!
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and when safe to do so. Stop the engine, let the engine cool down until the needle is back in the normal area. Check the coolant level . |
|
Ⓑ Normal area |
Coolant level too low. | After
the engine has cooled down, check the coolant level and refill engine coolant
if the level is too low . There is a fault if the coolant level is correct. |
|
| -- | Fault in the coolant system. |
Do not drive on!
Seek expert assistance. |
|
| -- |
Ⓐ Cold |
-- | Avoid high engine revs and heavy engine loads until the engine is warm. |
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
 |
Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with autogas engine. | Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads. Wait until adequate operating temperature has been reached. |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
- Always heed illuminated warning lamps and text messages.
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
→ Coolant specification
→ Checking the coolant level and refil ...
Coolant specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture
of specially prepared water and at least 40% coolant additive G 13 ...
Other materials:
Flushing Circuit Block Diagrams
Note
The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction
of refrigerant flow while flushing. During flushing, refrigerant
flows in the opposite direction than during A/C system
operation, therefore the high pressure side of A/C se ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp
→ Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
→ What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts
→ Seat belt protection
→ Using seat belts
→ ...
Matting Component -ALN 775 106
Definition:
Matting Component -ALN 775 106-
Edition 04/2013
Product Description
With the two-part HS top coat, the Matting Component -ALN
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