Get Engine coolant -> Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

WARNING

Engine coolant is poisonous!

Always keep the coolant in its original container stored in a

safe place.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never store engine coolant in

empty food or beverage containers or in any other containers

that might mislead someone into drinking from them.

Always keep engine coolant out of reach of children.

Always make sure there is enough of the correct coolant ad-

ditive to provide proper antifreeze protection at the coldest

temperatures that can be expected where the vehicle will be

used.

At extremely cold temperatures, the coolant could freeze,

causing the vehicle to break down. The heater would also not

work, and vehicle occupants could be without protection at

subfreezing temperatures.

Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the environment. Col-

lect leaking operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accord-

ance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge

Fig. 167 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster:

A Engine cold; B Normal temperature range; C Warning zone.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

If the indicator in the engine coolant temperature gauge is located in

the cold range (A), the engine has not reached operating tempera-

ture. High engine speeds and heavy engine loads should be avoided.

Under normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle

of the gauge. The temperature may go higher when the engine is

working hard, especially in hot weather.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights

come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

The following table explains what to do if the engine coolant tempera-

ture warning light ~ does not go out a few seconds after the engine

is started or starts flashing while driving.

Temperature

gauge

needle

Possible

cause

Flashes

Proper response

⇒ꢀfig. 167

Temperature

gauge

Possible

cause

Flashes

Proper response

needle

⇒ꢀfig. 167

Stop!

Pull off the road and stop

as soon as you can do so

safely. Stop the engine

and let it cool down until

the temperature needle is

in the normal range again.

Check the engine coolant

level and add engine cool-

ant if needed.

If the engine coolant level

(C)

Engine coolant is correct or the problem

~

Warning

zone

temperature

too high.

continues after adding

coolant and driving a short

distance, do not drive any

farther. Contact the near-

est authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty.

If the coolant level is cor-

rect, the overheating may

be caused by a radiator

fan fault. Check the fuses

and replace as necessary.

Temperature

gauge

Possible

cause

Flashes

Proper response

needle

⇒ꢀfig. 167

Check the engine coolant

level after the engine has

cooled down and add en-

gine coolant if low.

If the engine coolant level

is correct or the problem

continues after adding

coolant, do not drive any

farther. Contact an au-

(B)

Engine coolant thorized Volkswagen deal-

Normal range level too low.

er or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty.

These instructions apply

only when the coolant

temperature stays in the

normal range. Stop imme-

diately if the needle goes

into the red warning zone

(C).

Stop!

Get assistance from an

Engine coolant authorized Volkswagen

–

system

malfunction.

dealer, an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty, or another qualified

workshop.

Do not drive at high engine

speeds or with heavy en-

gine loads until the engine

warms up.

The engine has

not yet warmed

up.

(A)

Cold range

–

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights

come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-

sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result

in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in

vehicle damage.

Engine coolant specifications

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of

specially conditioned water and at least 40 percent of Volkswagen

engine coolant additive G 13 (TL-VW 774 J). This engine coolant ad-

ditive is pink.

This mixture provides antifreeze protection down to -13 °F (-25 °C). It

also helps to protect the light alloy parts in the engine cooling system

against corrosion. In addition, the mixture helps prevent calcium de-

posits and increases the boiling point of the engine coolant.

To protect the engine, the mixture must always contain at least 40%

coolant additive even in warm weather or climates where antifreeze

protection is not needed.

If more antifreeze protection is needed for climate conditions, the per-

centage of coolant additive can be increased. However, the coolant

additive percentage must never be more than 60%; otherwise, anti-

freeze protection is reduced and the ability of the mixture to cool the

engine is also reduced.

Engine coolant -> Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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