Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions for working on vehicles with start-stop system
| Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start |
| In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicated by a message in the dash panel insert. |
| – | Deactivate Start/Stop system by switching off ignition. |
Safety precautions when handling refrigerants
Risk of freezing injury caused by refrigerant
When working on the air conditioning system, there is a risk of
highly pressurised refrigerant escaping from the system. There is ...
Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. There is a risk of
severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
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Pe ...
Other materials:
Effects on metal
In its pure state, refrigerant R134a is chemically stable
and does not attack iron or aluminium.
However, impurities such as chlorine compounds in the
refrigerant do attack certain metals and plastics. This can lead
to blockages, leaks a ...
Checking shock absorbers when removed
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an additional visual indication.
Note
Shock absorbers are maintenance-fre ...
Operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs
Note
Never change bulbs if you are not familiar with the
appropriate procedures, safety precautions or tools.
WARNING
Risk of death due to high voltage.
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