Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Before the journey / Before setting off / Driving tips / Checklist

In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following issues at your destination:

Are any technical modifications required for driving the vehicle abroad, e.g. switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sulphur level available?
Are the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?
Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts.

Driving abroad

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

Driving through water on roads

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is fl ...

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Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 212 In the tailgate: opening the warning triangle holder Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: unlocking the tailgate First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards. Remove items of luggage ...

Removing and installing oil spray jets
Special tools and workshop equipment required Socket -T10545- Removing – Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. ...

Acoustic and optical ParkPilot signals
Fig. 150 ParkPilot display of the area around the vehicle (colour) Fig. 151 Mini ParkPilot display of the area around the vehicle (colour) First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Key and Meaning ...