Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Preparing for a journey and driving safely
→ Driving abroad→ Driving through water on roads
Depending on where the vehicle is used, it could be a good idea to have an engine and transmission guard installed. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced roads. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Additional information and warnings:
- Sitting correctly and safely
- Transporting
- Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle
- Driving with respect for the environment
- Consumer information
WARNING
- Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Driving tips
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Preparing for a journey and driving safely
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
Flat spots (from locking wheels)
Flat spots can result from an extreme brake application
which causes the wheels to lock, so that the rubber is worn off
at the contact patch between the tread and the road surface.
As the tyres slide over the road surface, friction generates
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Assembly overview - rear lid
1 -
Rear lid
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Adjusting
→ Chapter
2 -
Bonnet lock
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
3 -
Bolts
Qty. 2
20 Nm
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ACC — Adaptive Cruise Control
Note
On vehicles with ACC, the trim in the right-hand
cover of the front bumper must not be painted during a
repair paint job or replacement. The ACC system located
behind can become operational due to the thickness ...