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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: General information

  The drive is provided by the test rig.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, ensure that the gear lever is in neutral for the test. For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the selector lever is in »N«.
When conducting the test, observe the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the test rig.
  Note
The brake regulation systems do not function when ignition is off.
   
Checking vehicles with front-wheel drive
The brake test must be carried out on a single-axle roller dynamometer.
The maximum test speed must not exceed 6 km/h.
The test rigs authorised by Volkswagen fulfil these requirements.
   
Brake test
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On a regulated roller dynamometer with contra-rotating rollers for four-wheel drive vehicles
  Note The brake test must be performed on a controlled contra-rotating single-axle roller dynamometer for four-wheel drive vehicles. ...

Other materials:

Test and measurement work that can be performed using a pressure gauge
Displays on the pressure gauge 1 -  Temperature scale for refrigerant R134a CF3–CH2F or CH2F–CF3. 2 -  Pressure scale In addition to the pressure scale, the pressure gau ...

Engine preheating
Fig. 131 The front left of the bumper: connection for engine preheating ② First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In engine preheating mode, the engine coolant is heated slowly using a heating element while the vehicle is stationary. To do so, the cables ...

Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has been damaged, read and observe the following information before contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...

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