Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when using test and measuring equipment during a road
test
| Observe the following if test and measuring equipment is
required during a road test: |
WARNING
| Accident hazard as a result of distraction and
inadequate securing of test and measuring equipment. |
| Danger as a result of activation of front passenger
airbag in event of an accident. |
| Operation of test and measuring equipment while
driving results in distraction. |
| Greater injury hazard as a result of unsecured test
and measuring equipment. |
| Always secure test and measuring equipment to the
rear seat with a strap and have it operated from there
by a second person. |
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| Notes on tow-starting/towing |
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Caution
| Danger of irreparable damage to gearbox. |
| Selector lever must be in “N” position for towing
vehicle. Do not tow for more than 50 km and not faster
than 50 km/h. |
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 Note
| It is not possible to tow-start the engine. |
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During work on vehicles with Start/Stop system, observe the
following:
WARNING
Injury hazard as a res ...
Gearbox identification
The following information is indicated on the gearbox (example):
KHN = Gearbox code
01.06.06 = Production date
1 ...
Other materials:
Repairs and faults in the airbag system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Repairs and modifications must always be carried
out according to Volkswagen specifications .
Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, the doors, the front seats, the
headliner, or the bodywork should be carri ...
Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up
the vehicle battery sleeve
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be
checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle
batteries. T ...
Ignition lock
Fig. 128 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle
key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key ca ...
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Safety precautions when working on vehicles with a Start/Stop system
Identification