Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools   . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please ensure that the following are checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank:

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  Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer

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  Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5

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  Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_4 Engine coolant see Coolant_4

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  Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking

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  Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_0

• Vehicle lighting necessary for traffic safety:
  • Turn signals
  • Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
  • Tail light cluster
  • Brake lights
  • Rear fog light  

Information on changing bulbs   .