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:

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
Information on changing bulbs .
Checks when filling the tank
FuelWhat happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts
Fig. 61 An unbelted driver is thrown forwards
Fig. 62 The unbelted rear passenger is
thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Many people believe that they can brace their weight
with their hands in a minor collis ...
Removing and installing brake master cylinder, RHD vehicles
Note
If there are problems with the brake servo, first check the
brake servo vacuum system
→ Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Additional safety regulations for side airbag
Under no circumstances may seat covers be fitted which have
not been specifically approved for use on Volkswagen seats with
side airbags.
The backrest padding must not be cut out in the area of the
side airbag.
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