Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 176 Coolant temperature display in instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings 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.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly when the ignition is switched on while the vehicle runs functional checks. They will switch off after a few seconds.
| Lit up |
Pointer position |
Possible cause | Correction |
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Ⓒ Warning area |
Coolant temperature too high. |
 Do not drive on! Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and 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 . |
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Ⓑ 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. |
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| -- | Fault in the coolant system. |
Do not drive on! Use professional assistance! |
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-- | Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with natural gas engine. | Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads. |
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Ⓐ Cold |
-- | Avoid high engine revs and heavy engine loads until the engine is warm. |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Correction |
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Fault in the coolant system. | Use expert assistance! |
WARNING
- Always pay attention to warning lamps and text messages.
- Never ignore warning lamps and text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
→ Coolant specification
→ Checking coolant level and ref ...
Coolant specification
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings The engine coolant system is
factory-filled with a mixture of specially prepared water and at least 40
percent of the co ...
Other materials:
Refrigerant Circuit with Restrictor and Reservoir
Arrows point in direction of refrigerant flow.
A-Low pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
B-High pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
Component
Aggregate state of refrigerant
Pre ...
Restrictor
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
Tire Sealant, Removing
Place the wheel on a flat surface.
Remove the valve insert.
Caution
Tire sealant is harmful to health.
eye and skin irritatio ...