Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
- Stow all items of luggage securely .
- Accelerate carefully and gently.
- Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
- Brake earlier than in normal driving.
- If applicable, observe the information concerning driving with a trailer .
- If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier .
WARNING
- Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
- Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
- Securely engage rear backrest.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous.
Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properl ...
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic Ger ...
Other materials:
Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops
and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used re ...
Removing and installing defroster flap control motor -V107- with
potentiometer -G135-, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
First carry out the following work:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer -H22-, RHD vehicles
Removing
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Remove glove compartment
→ General body repairs, Interior; Rep. gr.68.
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Using a narrow screwdriver, push front parking aid warning ...