Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:
- Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body .
- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
- Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.
- Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is not safe to drive through the water.
- Always deactivate the start/stop system when driving through water .
WARNING
- You can dry and de-ice the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres. Ensure that you do not endanger any other road users or violate any legal regulations when doing so.
- Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.
NOTICE
- If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive train, running gear and vehicle electrics, can sustain severe damage.
- Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that have been exposed to salt water immediately with fresh water.
Checklist
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Assembly overview - rear window washer system, GTI and GTD
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Connection for high-level brake light
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Connection for washer fluid hose
For rear window washer system.
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Water line
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Indicator lamp
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and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
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Remote control
Fig. 185 Auxiliary heater: remote control
Fig. 186 Auxiliary heater: battery cover
for the remote control
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Meaning
Switches on the auxiliary heater.
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