Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

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Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please ensure that the following are checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank:

Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer
Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5
Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_4 Engine coolant see Coolant_4
Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking
Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_0

Vehicle lighting necessary for traffic safety:
- Turn signals
- Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
- Tail light cluster
- Brake lights
- Rear fog light

Information on changing bulbs .

Checks when filling the tank

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Fuel

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Other materials:

Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first be run in . However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by applying more pressure to the br ...

Tyres with flange protection
The tyre industry produces tyres with flange protection for alloy wheels. The flange protection is intended to protect alloy wheels from damage due to contact with kerbs. The combination of tyres with flange protection, steel wheels and ...

Various securing systems
Fig. 77 On the rear seats: figures Ⓐ and Ⓑ illustrate the main securing points for the child restraint system on the lower retaining rings and top tether. Figure Ⓒ shows how to secure the child restraint system using the vehicle seat belt First read and observe the introductory informa ...