Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Before the journey / Opening and closing / Doors / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Warning lamp

→ Childproof lock

Additional information and warnings:

Vehicle key set

Instruments

Central locking system

Manual opening and closing

WARNING

Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe injuries.

Stop as soon as possible and close the door.

Ensure that the door is properly closed and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding body panels.

Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their path.

WARNING

Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.

Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.

Warning lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Display Possible cause Solution Any or all vehicle doors ar ...

Other materials:

Paintwork structure of a factory finish
Structure of a solid-colour (uni) paint finish, conventional Coat thickness approx. 80-120 µm 1 - Sheet steel 2 - Zinc phosphate 3 - ...

Removing and installing door handle
Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door handle. The right side is similar. Removing General information and work instructions for the door handle ke ...

System limits
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The area monitoring system (Front Assist) has physical and system-related limits. The driver may therefore feel that, in certain circumstances, some Front Assist reactions occur unexpectedly or with a delay. You should t ...