Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Before the journey / Before setting off / Technical data / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Vehicle identification data

→ Engine data

→ Dimensions

→ Performance figures

The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule or the vehicle registration documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.

All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The figures may be different if additional equipment is fitted, for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.

Additional information and warnings:

Transporting

Driving with respect for the environment

Fuel

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Wheels and tyres

Consumer information

WARNING

Ignoring or exceeding the values given for the weights, payloads, vehicle dimensions and maximum speed could lead to accidents and serious injuries.

Technical data

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Vehicle identification data

Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number First read and observe the introductory information and ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing head restraint guide
Removing – Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter. Right head restraint guide – Press locking lugs inwards -arr ...

Adjusting striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Note Threaded plate -1- of striker pin is secured in pillar using a method which differs f ...

Pressing tyre off wheel rim
New wheels with a modified contour have been introduced for all vehicles as of model year 2005. The tyre fitting unit must be furnished with the tyre fitting head designed for these wheels. WA ...