Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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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:

Switch and sender in refrigerant circuit and related connections
Note See vehicle-specific refrigerant circuit for switching pressures, removing and fitting switches, together with switch arrangement and versions. → Rep. gr.87 ...

Removing and installing valve stem seals (cylinder head removed)
Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal and installation device for valve cotters -VAS 5161A- with guide plate -VAS 5161A/32-32-. ...

Display and indicator lamps
Fig. 176 In the instrument cluster display: lane departure warning system displays. First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Displays Display fields : Lane marking detected. System not regulating. Lane marking detected. System is regulating. ...