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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

This introduction explains that Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fuel consumption, environmental impact and mechanical wear depend on three factors: your personal driving style, conditions of use such as weather and road surface, and the vehicle's own condition — a framework the following pages build practical advice around.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → An economic driving style 

 → Driving in a fuel-efficient manner 

Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely on three factors:

  • Personal driving style.
  • Conditions of use (weather, road surface).
  • Technical conditions.

A few simple measures can help save fuel by up to 25%, depending on how you drive.

Active cylinder management (ACT®)

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have active cylinder management (ACT®).

Active cylinder management (ACT®) can automatically deactivate individual engine cylinders in driving situations that require low power consumption. When a cylinder is deactivated, no fuel is injected into that cylinder, which can lead to an overall reduction in fuel consumption. The number of active cylinders can be shown in the instrument cluster display   .

WARNING

Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

    Questions & answers

    Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What three factors affect Golf Mk7 fuel consumption most?
    Personal driving style, conditions of use (weather, road surface, traffic) and vehicle condition (tyre pressure, maintenance, unnecessary weight).
    Does cold weather increase Golf Mk7 fuel consumption?
    Yes. Cold engines are less efficient, and winter tyres, thicker oil and more frequent use of heated seats and demisters all increase energy demand.
    Does tyre pressure affect Golf Mk7 fuel consumption?
    Yes. Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Check pressures monthly and before long trips.
    Driving with respect for the environment
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    An economic driving style
    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Changing gear earlier In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of thumb for most vehicle ...

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