Cleaning and maintenance

Introduction

~1min read
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Indicator lamp

→ Catalytic converter

→ Diesel particulate filter

Additional information and warnings:

  • Changing gear
  • Filling the tank
  • Fuel
  • Engine oil
  • Battery
  • Information stored in the control units
  • Tow-starting and towing
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.
  • Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.
  • Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter or the heat shields on the exhaust system.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.