Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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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:

Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system, Golf Variant
Note Fuel lines are secured with O-type clips. These O-type clips must always be renewed every time they are removed. Start engine if fuel tank was empty. Then start the auxiliary heater repeatedly until the heater d ...

Cleaning seat belts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Large particles of dirt on the automatic belt prevent it from rolling back properly and thus from working effectively. The seat belts must never be removed for cleaning purposes. Remove dirt with a soft brush . ...

Removing and installing front air distribution flap control motor -V426-, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle diagnostic tester First carry out the following work: – Switch off all electrical consumers. – ...