Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle tools container, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

Stowage

Fig. 216 In the luggage compartment: variable luggage compartment floor folded up First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe vehicle toolkit, spare wheel, tempora ...

Other materials:

Repairs and technical modifications
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Repairs and modifications must always be carried out according to Volkswagen specifications . Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the vehicle may cause faults. As the electronic co ...

Removing and installing fresh air blower control unit -J126-, RHD vehicles
Removing – Remove baffle plate → Chapter. – Disconnect electrical connectors -1- and -4-. – Remove bolts ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Warning and indicator lamps → Information on steering The power steering is not hydraulic. It is an electromechanical system. The advantage of this steering system is that no hydraulic hoses, hydraulic oil, p ...