Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your
vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:
- Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level
must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body .
- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
- Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.
- Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level
for your vehicle to such an extent that it is not safe to drive through the
water.
- Always deactivate the start/stop system when driving through water .

WARNING
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the
braking distance will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly
iced up in winter.
- You can dry and de-ice the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres.
Ensure that you do not endanger any other road users or violate any legal regulations
when doing so.
- Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through
water.

NOTICE
- If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive
train, running gear and vehicle electrics, can sustain severe damage.
- Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components
that have been exposed to salt water immediately with fresh water.
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related
legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen
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Other materials:
Removing and installing cap
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removing
Assembly tool -T10389
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Remove plugs -3-.
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Insert ass ...
Removing and installing ESP sensor unit -G419-
The lateral acceleration sender -G200-, the yaw rate sender
-G202- and the longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- are
installed together with the control unit for electromechanical
parking brake -J540- in the ABS control unit -J104-.
Th ...
Bag hook
Fig. 100 In the luggage compartment: bag
hook
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings There may be a bag hook on upper left and right-hand
side of the luggage compartment (arrows).
WARNING
Never use the bag hooks as fastening rings for straps. The bag ...
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