Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protection as standard, e.g the radio or navigation system.
Component protection was developed as a protective mechanism in order to:
- Prevent any factory-fitted parts delivered with a vehicle from functioning fully if they have been installed into other vehicles (e.g. after theft),
- Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,
- Allow for legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional in the case of service.
| Where | What appears: | Possible solution |
|---|---|---|
| The instrument cluster display | SAFE CP | Proceed to a qualified workshop. |
| Radio or navigation system display | Component protection: Infotainment system currently has limited availability. Switch on the ignition. | Switch on the ignition. If this does not deactivate component protection, seek professional assistance. |
Radio reception and aerials
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For factory-fitted radio and navigation devices, the
aerial for radio reception can be installed in various locations in t ...
Volkswagen repair information
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
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Other materials:
Removing and installing retaining plate for manually operated anti-dazzle
interior mirror, with rain and light sensor -G397- and without front camera for
driver assist systems -R242-
Note
With the repair procedure described, it is no longer
necessary to renew the windscreen.
At the same time, it is also possible to reuse the
old mirror base which has fa ...
Removing and installing catalytic converter
Note
The catalytic converter is removed together with the front
exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
High-temperature paste
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue.
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Handling pressure tanks
Secure vessels against falling over!
Secure standing cylinders against falling over and lying
cylinders from rolling away.
Do not throw pressure vessels!
When falling, the containers may become sev ...
