Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: In an emergency

Frequently asked questions

If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has been damaged, read and observe the following information before contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. ...

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Making you and your vehicle safe  → First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher Additional information and w ...

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Swellings in the tyre sidewall
A swelling in the sidewall of the tyre indicates that the substructure of the carcass has been damaged.     Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving over kerbs at a sharp angle. ...

Fitting wheel, fitting instructions for Volkswagen
Vehicles with tyre pressure sensor If the wheels are changed (e.g. switch from summer to winter tyres), the wheel electronics transmit data as soon as the speed of the new wheels exceeds 25 km/h. The new wheel electronics' ID numbers are ...

Vehicle data sticker
Explanation regarding “PR numbers” on vehicle data sticker Various types of running gear are installed depending on engine and equipment level. These are identified by the PR numbers. The PR numbers are critical in d ...