Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: First aid

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a / General notes on air conditioning systems / General safety / First aid

In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye specialist.

In the event of contact with the skin, remove wetted clothing and wash the affected skin with copious water.

If refrigerant vapours are breathed in high concentrations, take the patient immediately into the fresh air. Summon a doctor. If the patient has trouble breathing, administer oxygen. If the patient's breathing is restricted or stops, bend the head at the neck and commence resuscitation.

Welding and soldering on refrigeration systems

Before welding and brazing on vehicles (in the vicinity of the air conditioning system components), extract the refrigerant and then purge the system by blowing throu ...

Handling pressure tanks

Secure vessels against falling over! Secure standing cylinders against falling over and lying cylinders from rolling away. ...

Other materials:

Permissible deviation in tread depth
Only tyres of the same construction and tread pattern should be used on all four wheels. Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread to the front axle. It is basically possible to replace tyres individually. ...

ACC — Adaptive Cruise Control
Note On vehicles with ACC, the trim in the right-hand cover of the front bumper must not be painted during a repair paint job or replacement. The ACC system located behind can become operational due to the thickness ...

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 trailer as evenly as possible. Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as p ...