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 ...
Other materials:
Mechanical controls on the front seat
Fig. 43 Front left-hand seat controls
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The layout of the controls on the front right-hand seat
is a mirror image of the layout of the controls on the front left-hand seat.
The following section contains a description o ...
Adjusting clutch engagement
The position of the engagement bearings “K 1” and “K 2” must
only be adjusted after the following work:
Clutch has been renewed.
Engaging levers were renewed.
Small ba ...
Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorbers, conventional
shock absorbers
Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice, with
piston rod pointing downwards.
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
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Dril ...
