Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Preparing for a journey and driving safely
→ Driving abroad→ Driving through water on roads
Depending on where the vehicle is used, it could be a good idea to have an engine and transmission guard installed. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced roads. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Additional information and warnings:
- Sitting correctly and safely
- Transporting
- Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle
- Driving with respect for the environment
- Consumer information
WARNING
- Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Driving tips
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Preparing for a journey and driving safely
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
General notes concerning repairs to vehicle electrical system
Caution
When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the
procedure described in the workshop manual must be
strictly observed.
WARNING
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Control and regulating unit for air conditioning system -J127
This control and regulating unit switches off the
refrigerant flow through the second evaporator if the
temperature at the cooling fins of the second evaporator falls
to the freezing point of water (icing protection).
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Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaner.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois ...
