Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Electronic parking brake
→ Parking
→ Information on the brakes
→ Brake support systems
→ Switching TCS or TCS with ESC on and off
→ Brake fluid
The brake support systems are the anti-lock brake system (ABS),
the brake assist system (BAS), the electronic differential lock (EDS), the traction
control system (TCS) and the electronic stabilisation programme (ESC).
Additional information and warnings:
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts

WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
- If the warning lamp
lights up either individually
or together with a text message in the display of the instrument cluster, go
to a qualified workshop immediately and have the brake pads checked and any
worn brake pads replaced.

WARNING
Incorrect parking can cause serious injuries.
- Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is
in motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able
to steer or control the vehicle.
- Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact
with inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. leaves, dry grass, spilt
fuel.
- Always switch on the electronic parking brake when the vehicle is parked.
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.
They could switch off the electronic parking brake, or move the selector lever
or gearshift lever, and thus set the vehicle in motion. This can lead to accidents
and serious injuries.
- Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
The engine can be started and electrical equipment such as the window controls
can be operated. This can cause serious injury.
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.
They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able
to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to
very high or very low temperatures, according to season. This can cause serious
injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.

NOTICE
- To avoid unintentional movement when parking the vehicle, first switch on
the electronic parking brake and then remove your foot from the brake pedal.
- Always take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or
bollards. Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other
components when parking the vehicle. In order to avoid any damage, stop the
vehicle before the wheels can touch the bollards or kerbs.
- Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones
and other objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler
and parts of the running gear, engine or exhaust system could be damaged.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
The electronic parking ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing interface for entry and start authorisation system
-J965-
Note
When renewing the control unit, select
Renew function for the respective control unit in
Guided fault finding or
Guided functions mode
→ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
The removal and insta ...
Technical data
Capacities for refrigerant R134a
Air
conditioner compressor
Manufacturer
Total
capacity
6SES14C
Manufacturer: Denso.
500 ± 15 grammes
11PXE14
Sanden
500 ± 15 grammes
6CVC140
Manufacturer:
Delp ...
Testing for leaks
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A-
Adapter M10 -V.A.G 1310/6-
Test prerequisites:
...
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