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:

Snow chains
Assembly and use of snow chains Snow chains must be fitted to driven wheels only. On all-wheel drive vehicles, however, only the front wheels may be fitted with snow chains. It is not possible to use sno ...

Driving notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTowing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow. When driving, ensure that you do ...

Automatic belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The seat belts in the vehicle are part of the vehicle safety concept and include the following important functions: Automatic belt retractor Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retractor on the should ...