Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
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Gearbox fault. |  Do not drive
on! Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox to cool down. If the warning lamp does not go out, do not continue to drive. Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so can cause considerable damage to the gearbox . |
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Brake pedal not depressed. | Fully depress the brake pedal. See also ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) . |
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Brake pedal not depressed. | To move the selector lever, depress the brake pedal. Please also refer to electronic parking brake . |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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The lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. The vehicle cannot drive off. | Engage the selector lever lock . |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
- If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take other precautionary measures in order to warn traffic behind you.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Pedals
→ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Automatic gea ...
Pedals
Fig. 132 Pedals in vehicles with a manual
gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal, ③ clutch pedal
Fig. 133 Pedals in vehicles with an automatic
gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal
Fi ...
Other materials:
Dimensions - lettering on rear lid, “GTI/GTD”
Note
When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes
→ Anchor.
1 -
Lettering
Model designation
2 -
Height dimension
75.5 ± 1 mm, from lower edge of lettering to tail light.
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Swellings in the tyre sidewall
A swelling in the sidewall of the tyre indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over kerbs at a sharp angle.
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Removing and installing seat depth adjustment
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Removing
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter.
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