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 proofing  

Additional 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

Unsuitable spare parts and accessories, incorrectly carried out work, modifications and repairs can lead to damage to the vehicle and cause accidents and serious injuries.

• 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.