Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Attaching the mounts and roof carrier
→ Loading the roof carrierThe roof of the vehicle has been designed for optimum aerodynamic effect. It is therefore no longer possible to attach conventional roof carrier systems to a rain channel on the roof.
As the rain channels have been integrated into the roof for better aerodynamics, only mounts or roof carriers approved by Volkswagen can be used.
When should the roof carrier be removed?
- When it is no longer being used.
- When the vehicle is driving through a car wash.
- When the vehicle height exceeds the required clearance height, e.g. in a garage.
Additional information and warnings:
- Lights
- Transporting
- Driving with respect for the environment
- Wheels and tyres
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
WARNING
- Always secure loads properly using suitable and undamaged securing straps.
- Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect on the vehicle aerodynamics, centre of gravity and overall handling.
- Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking manoeuvres.
- Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
NOTICE
- Always remove the roof carrier before driving through an automatic car wash.
- The vehicle's height is changed by the installation of the roof carrier system and the load secured on it. Check and compare the height of the vehicle with clearance heights, e.g. for underpasses and garage doors.
- The roof carrier system and its load must not obstruct you from opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof and tailgate. The roof aerial must also remain unaffected.
- When opening the tailgate, take care not to let it hit the roof load.
Driving with a fitted roof carrier will increase air resistance and thus increase fuel consumption.
Roof carrier
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Attaching the mounts and roof carrier
Fig. 105 Attachment points for the mounts
and roof carrier on 2-door vehicles
Fig. 106 Attachment points for the mounts
and roof carrier on 4-door vehicles
First read and observe the introduct ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level sender,
»R«
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drip tray
Note
Dependent on the equipment level, the windscreen washer
fluid level sender -G33- may either be renewed individually or
together with ...
Seam seals, rear body
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
...
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 124 In the lower part of the centre
console: cigarette lighter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A cigarette lighter is located in the lower part of the
centre console.
With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter ...
