Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher
Fig. 208 In the tailgate: holder for the warning triangle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsHigh-visibility waistcoat
In some vehicles there is a stowage compartment for a high-visibility waistcoat in the driver door .
Warning triangle
With the tailgate open, open the catch by rotating it 90° in the direction of the arrow . Fold down the holder and remove the warning triangle.
First aid kit
You may find a first aid kit in a holder in the luggage compartment or under the luggage compartment floor.
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Comply with the expiry dates of the contents.
Fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher may be located in a holder in the footwell to the front of the front passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must comply with the valid legal requirements. It must be fully functional and checked regularly. See the test certificate on the fire extinguisher.
WARNING
- Always secure the fire extinguisher, high-visibility waistcoat, first aid kit and warning triangle safely in the holders.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away
from moving traffic and on a sui ...
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Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 202 Tyre tread: wear indicators
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Tread depth
Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the
tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies
in ...
Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Risk of death due to high voltage
The high voltage system carries high voltage. If high-voltage
components or high-voltage lines become damaged, there is a risk of
severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
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Carry out visual inspection of high ...
Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
The inertia reel has two locking functions.
The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt extension acceleration).
Test 1
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Pull belt o ...
