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
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and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
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Recommended summer tyres
Recommended summer tyres, worldwide except North America and China
Notes regarding the recommended tyres
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→ Chapter „Explanations regarding world regions“
Tyre size
Make
Tread pattern
Remarks
195/65 R& ...
Repairs and technical modifications
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Repairs and modifications must always be carried
out according to Volkswagen specifications .
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the vehicle
may cause faults. As the electronic co ...
Removing and installing control motor sender for VARILIS headlight
-G695-/-G696-
Note
Control motor sender for left VARILIS headlight -G695- and
control motor sender for right VARILIS headlight -G696- are only
fitted on gas discharge headlights.
The control motor sender for VARILIS headlight is l ...
