Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on cooling system
| Risk of scalding due to hot coolant |
| The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. |
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Wear protective gloves. |
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Release pressure by covering cap of coolant expansion tank with a
cloth and opening it carefully. |
Risk of injury due to unsecured test and measuring equipment
If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident,
unsecured test and measuring equipment can become dang ...
Risk of injury due to electric shock
The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock.
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Other materials:
An economic driving style
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Changing gear earlier
In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of
thumb for most vehicles: at a speed of 30 km/h (18 mph) drive in 3rd gear, at 40
km/h (25 mph) in 4th gear and at 50 km/ ...
Removing and installing brake pads, front brakes PC57 and C60
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Piston resetting appliance -T 10145-
...
Diesel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Diesel
The service intervals are shorter if you use diesel with a high sulphur content
⇒ BookletService schedule, . A Volkswagen dealership will be able to tell
you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur c ...
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