Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyre, SST (Self Supporting Tyre)

Run-flat tyres, structure of a PAX tyre

Run-flat tyres (PAX) are specially developed tyres that differ from conventional tyres as follows: PAX tyre with support ring ...

Run-flat tyres - general information

Tyres with run-flat properties have reinforced side walls when comparing them with normal tyres. This reduces the slippage of the side walls and prevents the tyre fla ...

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Adjusting bonnet
Adjusting bonnet Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Note Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to enable bonnet to ...

Fault in the function of the automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Emergency programme There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster for the selector lever positions have a light background. The automatic gearbox is running in an emergency programme. The ...

Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift gate Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually (Variant A) and (Variant B) First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsIf the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the battery is discharged) and the ve ...