Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 190 In the footwell on the driver side: lever for releasing the bonnet
Fig. 191 Release lever for opening the bonnet above the radiator grille
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Opening the bonnet
- Ensure that the windscreen wiper arms are positioned on the windscreen before opening the bonnet .
- Open the driver door and pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow . The bonnet is released from its lock by a spring mechanism .
- Lift the bonnet at the release lever (arrow) and open fully. The bonnet is held in the open position by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the bonnet
- To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome the gas strut pressure .
- Let the bonnet drop into the catches from a height of about 30 cm – do not press it down!
If the bonnet is not closed, open it again and close it properly.
The bonnet sits flush with the body parts around it when it is closed properly. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will no longer be lit up .
WARNING
- After closing the bonnet, always check that it is properly secured. The bonnet must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
- If you notice that the bonnet is not closed properly while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehicle as soon as possible and close the bonnet.
- Therefore the bonnet should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in its path.
NOTICE
- The bonnet should only be opened when the wiper arms are flush to the windscreen in order to avoid damage to the bonnet and the windscreen wiper arms.
- Always return the windscreen wiper arms to the windscreen before starting your journey.
Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified
order before working in the engine compartment :
Park the vehicle on a level and stable
surface.
Depress and hold t ...
Engine oil
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Other materials:
Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 4-door model and estate
Removing
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Press belt height adjuster button and move slider of belt
height adjuster to lowest position.
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Detach upper B-pillar trim
→ Chapter.
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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
Vehicles without Keyless Access
Vehicles with Keyless Access
1.
The vehicle must b ...
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
Use unleaded petrol onl ...
