Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment  :

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  Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.

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  Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.

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  Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

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  Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

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  Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .

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  Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.

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  Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.

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  Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

WARNING

• Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.