Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction
This introduction to the engine management and exhaust chapter of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 manual previews the indicator lamp, catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter, and carries a direct warning: components in this system reach very high temperatures and must be treated with appropriate care.
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
WARNING
- 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.
Questions & answers
Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What engine management topics does the Golf Mk7 introduction list?
The engine management warning lamp (EPC), the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter.
What related chapters link to Golf Mk7 engine management?
Changing gear, filling the tank, fuel specifications, engine oil, battery, control unit data, and tow-starting — all of which can affect the engine management or exhaust systems.
Can incorrect fuel damage the Golf Mk7 exhaust system?
Yes. Leaded fuel destroys the catalytic converter, high-sulphur diesel damages the DPF, and misfuelling (petrol in diesel) can ruin the entire injection and exhaust system.
