Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the vehicle key must be outside the vehicle .
The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership .
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, this will be displayed in the instrument cluster. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.
Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order.
Step
Vehic ...
Engine preheating
Fig. 131 The front left of the bumper:
connection for engine preheating ②
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In engine preheating mode, the engine coolan ...
Other materials:
Wheel bolts, versions
Explanations regarding types of convex seats
There are two different versions of convex tapered seats,
the spherical seat and the tapered.
The spherical seat is the curved surface of a s ...
Assembly overview - intake manifold
1 -
Coolant pipe
Clipped onto intake manifold.
Removing and installing coolant pipe
→ Chapter
2 -
Intake manifold
Combined in one unit with charge air cooler
Remov ...
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 a risk
of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to freezing.
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