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

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