Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist
Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.
Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
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 info ...
Other materials:
Service interval display
Fig. 14 In the instrument cluster display,
A: Service warning, B: Service due
Fig. 15 Service information display in
the infotainment system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The service display is shown on the instrument cluster
and in the inf ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Running-in
→ Accessories and parts
→ Service fluids and consumables
→ Repairs and technical modifications
→ Repairs and faults in the airbag system
→ Retrofitti ...
Installing to engine and gearbox support
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Support plate -VW 309-
Gearbox support -VW 353-
Shackle -10 - 222 A /12-
Lifting tackle -2024 A-
Eye bolt -3368-
Engine and gearbox support ...
