This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ An economic driving style
→ Driving in a fuel-efficient mannerFuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely on three factors:
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
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive,
except for e-Golf and Golf GTE
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating pins -T10096-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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Brake lines
Repairing brake lines
The flanging tool for brake lines -VAS 6056- can be used to
flange brake lines with an outer pipe diameter of 5 mm without
damaging the coating. In certain cases, this allows sections of
brake lines to be renew ...
Assembly overview - towing bracket
Note
Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version.
The specified torques refer only to factory-installed towing
brackets.
Request torque spe ...