Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Operation
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The traffic sign recognition system is supported in various countries . Please remember this when travelling abroad.
Display of traffic signs
Speed limit signs and no-overtaking signs with accompanying additional signs can be shown in the instrument cluster display and in the infotainment system . The traffic signs may be also be displayed in the navigation system map display, depending on the navigation system installed.
When traffic sign recognition is switched on, traffic signs in front of the vehicle are registered by a camera in the base of the interior mirror. After inspection and evaluation of the information from the camera, the navigation system and the current vehicle data, up to 3 valid traffic signs B will be displayed with the accompanying additional signs:
1st position: the traffic sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the display. For example, a speed limit of 130 km/h A. 2. position: traffic signs that do not always apply (e.g. 100 km/h In wet) are shown in second place. Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, any traffic sign, for example with the additional In wet sign that now applies will be moved left to the first position. 3. position: an additional traffic sign that does not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g. overtaking temporarily not permitted C.Town or village boundary signs trigger the display of the standard speed limit for urban or country roads in the relevant country. If the town or village boundary signs have an additional sign showing a speed limit, this sign will appear in the display.
Signs indicating the end of a speed limit or overtaking restriction will not be displayed.
There is no warning when you exceed the displayed speed limits. The legal regulations apply.
Switching the traffic sign display on and off in the instrument cluster
The continuous display of traffic signs in the instrument cluster can be activated
and deactivated using the 
button and the
and Driver assistance function buttons.
Trailer mode
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and an electrical connection
to the vehicle, the display of traffic signs that may apply to the vehicle when
towing a trailer, e.g. applicable speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated
or deactivated using the
button and the
and Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment
system .
Displays
Fig. 178 In the instrument cluster display:
examples of recognised speed limits or overtaking restrictions with accompanying
additional signs
First read and observe the introductory information ...
Other materials:
Changing headlights over from driving on left to driving on right (gas
discharge headlights)
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive
country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This
is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with
the asymmetric low beam headlights.
Note
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Removing and installing fuel gauge sender -G-, vehicles with four-wheel
drive
Removing
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Remove fuel delivery unit
→ Chapter.
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Disconnect connector -4- from
right flange.
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Disengag ...
Roll-back function for the electric windows
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce
the risk of injuries when the windows are closing . If the one-touch closing function
for a window does not work because it is stiff or is being obstructed, t ...
