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:
Removing and installing bonnet lock, RHD vehicle
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Open bonnet.
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Remove Bowden cable on mounting bracket ...
Removing and installing subframe without steering rack, except for e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
...
Checklist
Carry out the steps in the specified order :
To ensure that the engine oil reading
is correct, park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating
temperature.
Switch off the engine and wait a few
minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the sump.
Open t ...
