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:
Renewal of aerial wiring
A new approach to repair work on aerial wires has been
developed
→ Chapter.
Now connecting wires in different lengths and various
adapter cables are available as replacement parts instead of a
complete aerial wire.
...
Ashtray in the drink holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Fig. 123 Removable ashtray
To use, place the removable ashtray in one of the drink holders in the front
centre console or in the rear centre armrest .
Opening and closing the ashtray
To open, lift the ashtray ...
Wheel bolts
Fig. 222 Changing a wheel: loosening the
wheel bolts
Fig. 223 Changing a wheel: tyre valve ①
and locations of the anti-theft wheel bolt ② or ③
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsOnly the spanner delivered with the vehicle should be
used to loosen ...
