Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

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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:

After purging refrigerant circuit of contaminants, e.g. due to moisture intrusion (because refrigerant circuit has stood open for a length of time) or due to dirt
The reservoir or receiver or cartridge of the dryer bag need not be renewed under the following circumstances: After an accident in which there was no damage to the reservoir or receiver. Repairs are performe ...

Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment
Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal pliers -3392- Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same in ...

Charging totally discharged battery with battery charger -VAS 5903-
WARNING Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter! WARNING It is not permissible ...