Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protection as standard, e.g the radio or navigation system.
Component protection was developed as a protective mechanism in order to:
- Prevent any factory-fitted parts delivered with a vehicle from functioning fully if they have been installed into other vehicles (e.g. after theft),
- Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,
- Allow for legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional in the case of service.
| Where | What appears: | Possible solution |
|---|---|---|
| The instrument cluster display | SAFE CP | Proceed to a qualified workshop. |
| Radio or navigation system display | Component protection: Infotainment system currently has limited availability. Switch on the ignition. | Switch on the ignition. If this does not deactivate component protection, seek professional assistance. |
Radio reception and aerials
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For factory-fitted radio and navigation devices, the
aerial for radio reception can be installed in various locations in t ...
Volkswagen repair information
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
...
Other materials:
Condenser
The condenser transfers heat from the compressed refrigerant
gas to the surrounding air.
This allows the refrigerant gas to condense into liquid
form.
...
Adjusting Bowden cable for backrest release mechanism
WARNING
Ensure backrest is locked in position (default
position), otherwise it can tilt forwards in an
uncontrolled manner.
–
Remove backrest cover and backre ...
Assembly overview - drive shaft, constant velocity joint VL107
1 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
Loosening and tightening
→ Chapter
Before fitting, clean the threads in the CV joint using a thread
tap.
200 Nm +180°
2 - ...