Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / If and when / Practical tips / Vehicle toolkit / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Stowage

→ Contents

Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle tools container, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

Stowage

Fig. 216 In the luggage compartment: variable luggage compartment floor folded up First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe vehicle toolkit, spare wheel, tempora ...

Other materials:

Checking fuel pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal wedge -3409- Pressure tester -VAS 6550- Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-3- Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-4- Vehicle diagnostic tester ...

Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. T ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Petrol → Diesel → Bioethanol (Ethylalcohol) Different engines require different fuels. The factory-fitted sticker on the inside of the tank flap indicates the fuel type that is required for your ...