Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 224 Jacking points
Fig. 225 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on .
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 222 Changing a wheel: loosening the
wheel bolts
Fig. 223 Changing a wheel: tyre valve ①
and locations of the anti-theft wheel bolt ② or ③
First read and observe the introductory inf ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface suitable
for lifting the vehicle.
Swit ...
Other materials:
Rims
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The design of the wheel bolts is matched to the rims.
If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely ...
Before operating the air conditioning system after recharging with
refrigerant
After installing a new air conditioner compressor or filling
with fresh refrigerant oil (e.g. after blowing out refrigerant
circuit), turn compressor pulley 10 revolutions by hand before
starting engine. This will prevent damage to the air conditioner
...
Flat spots caused by hard braking
This type of flat spots may be caused by hard braking on a
rough surface such as a tarmac road.
During this type of braking manoeuvre only a certain area of
the tyre is abraded accordingly and therefore causes an
imbala ...
