Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Running-in
→ Accessories and parts→ Service fluids and consumables
→ Repairs and technical modifications→ Repairs and faults in the airbag system
→ Retrofitting two-way radios→ Information stored in the control units
→ Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external aerial→ Vehicle lifting points
→ Rodent proofingAdditional information and warnings:
- Seat belts
- Airbag system
- Roof carrier
- Towing a trailer
- Ashtray and cigarette lighter
- Electrical sockets
- Toll card reader
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Pull-away assist systems
- ParkPilot
- Reverse assist system (Rear Assist)
- Park assist system (Park Assist)
- Cruise Control System (CCS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane departure warning system (Lane Assist)
- ProActive occupant protection
- Driving Mode Selection
- Tyre monitoring system
- Preparation for working in the engine compartment
- Engine oil
- Engine coolant
- Battery
- Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior
- Cleaning and caring for the interior
- Consumer information
- ⇒ BookletRadio,
- ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
WARNING
- Volkswagen strongly recommends that you only use approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety.
- Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.
- Never fit parts to your vehicle that are in any way different from the factory-fitted parts.
- Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders or telephone holders on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment zone of the airbag.
- Only use rim/tyre combinations that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Running-in
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Please follow the regulations concerning running-in new
parts.
Running in a new engine
Any new engine has to be run in d ...
Other materials:
After purging refrigerant circuit of contaminants, e.g. due to moisture
intrusion (because refrigerant circuit has stood open for a length of time) or
due to dirt
The reservoir or receiver or cartridge of the dryer bag need
not be renewed under the following circumstances:
After an accident in which there was no damage to the
reservoir or receiver.
Repairs are performe ...
Vibration, conducting a road test before balancing wheels
If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining
about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing
the wheels.
This will give you information about the nature of the
vibration.
...
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Fault in the alternator.
Proceed to a qualified workshop. The electrical system
should be checked.
Switch off all elec ...
