Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Technical data / Notes on safety / Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

WARNING

All bolts and nuts must be fully tightened according to specifications before the vehicle is driven on public roads.

WARNING

There is a risk of an accident through an automatic engine start on vehicles with Start/Stop system.

On vehicles with an active Start/Stop system the engine may start automatically.

Therefore it is essential to ensure that the Start/Stop system has been deactivated when working on the vehicle (switch off ignition, then switch on again as required).

Notes on safety

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Safety precautions when working on subframe

It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension components. Always rene ...

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Checking radial clearance of conrods
Special tools and workshop equipment required Plastigage Procedure – Remove conrod bearing cap. – Clean bearing cap and bearing journal. ...

Information on steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The steering should be locked every time you leave the vehicle to make it more difficult for the vehicle to be stolen. Electronic steering column lock Vehicles with Keyless Access: the steering column will be locked if ...

Removing and installing luggage compartment cover
Removing – Open luggage compartment cover -1- completely. – Fold down rear seat backrests. – Push luggage compartment cover -1- in -direction of arrow A-. ...