Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist
If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
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 .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
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 .
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency Emergency . Observe any legal requirements.
Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set Breakdown set When not to use_2 The tyre sealant must not be used:.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field of vision.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a tyre :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparation
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsSealing a tyre
Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
Use the valve core extractor to screw the valve core out of the t ...
Other materials:
Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Please contact a Volkswagen dealership or other qualified
workshop if you have any questions on cleaning and caring for the leather equipment
in your vehicle.
Care and use
Natural leather is sensitive and requires reg ...
Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving on left (gas
discharge headlights)
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive
country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This
is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with
the asymmetric low beam headlights.
Note
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Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Wear protective gloves.
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Wear eye protection.
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