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:
O-ring
Use only O-rings that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and
related refrigerant oils. O-rings are no longer colour-coded.
Coloured and black O-rings are used.
Check that the O-rings used have the correct internal
diameters.
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Possible complaints about refrigerant circuit
Note
The air conditioning system is operating correctly if the
air emerging from the vent on the dashboard is at a temperature
of 7oC or less.
Set the Climatronic to: “LO”.
Set the ai ...
Removing and installing fuel tank flap
Removing
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Push tank flap -1- out of catches of
tank flap unit -2--arrows-.
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Remove tank flap.
Installing
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Position tank flap -1- on tank flap
unit -2-.
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Slide tan ...
