Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

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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

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 .

Checks when filling the tank

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Fuel

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Other materials:

Tyre monitoring display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The tyre monitor display uses the ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumference and the vibration characteristics of the individual wheels. Any change in the tyre pressure of one or more wheels is shown by the tyre mo ...

Assembly overview – special add-on parts, “R-Line”
1 - Front bumper cover “R Line” → Chapter 2 - Emblems on radiator grille “R Line” → Chapter 3 - Rear lettering “R Line” → Chapter 4&nb ...

Removing and fitting head restraints
Fig. 48 Removing the front head restraint Fig. 49 Removing the rear head restraint First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The front head restraints are intended solely for use with the front seats, and the centr ...