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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions for working on vehicles with start-stop system

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Heating, air conditioning / Technical data / Safety instructions / 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. –  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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