Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: 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 properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
WARNING
- Always drive with the tailgate closed.
- Always stow all items in the luggage compartment securely. Loose objects can fall out of the luggage compartment and injure other road users.
- Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.
- Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open tailgate to move unpredictably.
- Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
- Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must never be held in position by the tailgate.
- If it is necessary to drive with the tailgate open, all luggage racks and cargo stowed on the rack must be removed from the tailgate.
WARNING
- Always drive with the tailgate closed in order to prevent toxic gases from entering the vehicle.
- If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open tailgate,
you must do the following to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that
could enter the vehicle:
- Close all windows and the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof.
- Switch off the air recirculation mode of the heating and fresh air system or switch off the air conditioning system.
- Open all vents in the dash panel.
- Switch the blowers for the heating and fresh air system, or for the air conditioning system, to the highest setting.
NOTICE
Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the traile ...
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 secur ...
Other materials:
Warning lamp
Fig. 57 Warning lamp in the instrument
cluster
Fig. 58 Seat belt status for the rear seats
in the instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lights up or flashes
Possible cause
Solution
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Pressing tyre off wheel rim
Unscrew valve insert.
Note
If bonded wheel trims are fitted, treat them with great
care. The surface is susceptible to scratches.
If the wheel trim is damaged, renew wheel rim.
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Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsReconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure
on the tyre pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with
the breakdown set.
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