Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist
Are any technical modifications required for driving the vehicle abroad, e.g. switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sulphur level available?
Are the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?
Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following issues at your destination:
NOTICE
Driving abroad
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your
vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is fl ...
Other materials:
Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest
Fig. 112 Stowage compartment in the front
centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings To open, pull the centre armrest all the way up
in the direction of the arrow .
To close, guide the armrest down.
WARNING
The centre armrest can obstruct ...
Windscreen and rear window washer system
Pull the two coupling sections apart (no securing device) to
loosen the connection.
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To secure the connection, push the two coupling sections
together, until you hear and feel them engage.
...
Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system, Golf and Golf GTE
Note
Fuel lines are secured with O-type clips. These O-type clips
must always be renewed every time they are removed.
Start engine if fuel tank was empty. Then start the
auxiliary heater repeatedly until the heater d ...