Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel :

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  In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.

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

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  Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position 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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  Manual gearbox: select a gear 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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  Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and go to a safe position, e.g. behind the safety barrier.

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  Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.

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  When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.

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  Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.

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  Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage compartment.

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  Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps Hubcaps .

WARNING

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