Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Notes for vehicles with start-stop system

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Heating, air conditioning / Technical data / General notes / Notes for vehicles with start-stop system

Observe the safety precautions for vehicles with a start-stop system → Chapter.

If a start-stop system is installed, the following abort conditions will deactivate the start-stop function:

The start-stop system has been switched off via the start-stop mode button.

The charge condition of the battery is insufficient to restart the engine (starting voltage prediction).

The defrost function is active.

The windscreen heater function is active.

The air conditioner system temperature set in the control element deviates by more than 8 °C from the actual temperature of the interior.

The engine speed is greater than 1200 rpm.

The alternator -C- is defective, i.e. belt broken.

Coolant temperature not within specifications of 25 °C - 100 °C.

Blower speed increase by more than 4 stages.

Additional information:

Refer to → No.426 for full description.

Notes concerning odours in air conditioned vehicles

If the evaporator emits unpleasant odours, clean the evaporator. Volkswagen has tested and approved the ultrasound A/C cleaner -VAS 6189A ...

Identification plates

Identification plate with capacities for refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil 1 - Name of refrigerant 2 ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing condensation drainage (LHD)
Removing – Remove right centre console trim in footwell → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. Risk of damage to airbag control unit. Connectors may corrode if moisture enters.After disconnecting, ...

Removing and installing rear axle, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Tensioning strap -T10038- Locating pins -T10486- Removing subframe with ...

Vapour pressure
In an enclosed container that is not completely full, refrigerant evaporates as vapour at the surface in a quantity sufficient to form an equilibrium between vapour and liquid. This equilibrium develops under pressure and is often called vapour pressure. ...