Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
- Stow all items of luggage securely .
- Accelerate carefully and gently.
- Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
- Brake earlier than in normal driving.
- If applicable, observe the information concerning driving with a trailer .
- If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier .
WARNING
- Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
- Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
- Securely engage rear backrest.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous.
Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properl ...
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic Ger ...
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Display and indicator lamps
→ Operating the cruise control system (CCS)
The cruise control system (CCS) helps to maintain an individual set speed when
the vehicle is travelling forwards at speeds of more than ...
Repairs to contact housings using cut and clamp technique
Note
For technical reasons, the contact housings for cut and
clamp technique can only be supplied with the cut and clamp
contacts inserted.
These contacts can be removed just l ...
Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 212 In the tailgate: opening the warning
triangle holder
Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: unlocking
the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards.
Remove items of luggage ...
