Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist
Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer
Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5
Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_4 Engine coolant see Coolant_4
Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking
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  
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:
Information on changing bulbs   .
Checks when filling the tank
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings  ...
Fuel
...
Other materials:
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 81 Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Move the lever into the required position:
Right turn signal  . With ignition switched
off move from central position for right parking light   .
Left turn signal †...
Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 200 Diagram showing how to swap wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts
of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre surfaces are the only
contact between the vehicle and the ...
Removing and installing heat shield for rear silencer
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly ...
