Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protection as standard, e.g the radio or navigation system.
Component protection was developed as a protective mechanism in order to:
- Prevent any factory-fitted parts delivered with a vehicle from functioning fully if they have been installed into other vehicles (e.g. after theft),
- Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,
- Allow for legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional in the case of service.
| Where | What appears: | Possible solution |
|---|---|---|
| The instrument cluster display | SAFE CP | Proceed to a qualified workshop. |
| Radio or navigation system display | Component protection: Infotainment system currently has limited availability. Switch on the ignition. | Switch on the ignition. If this does not deactivate component protection, seek professional assistance. |
Radio reception and aerials
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For factory-fitted radio and navigation devices, the
aerial for radio reception can be installed in various locations in t ...
Volkswagen repair information
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and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
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Other materials:
Tyre ageing
Even visually flawless, new or barely used tyres with
sufficient tread depth, which are older than six years, may show
significant reduction of wet properties and winter suitability
due only to ageing.
Tyre tests show that a contin ...
Assembly overview - fuel tank, vehicles with fuel tank leak detection
1 -
Cap
Screw in until engages audibly
Secured to tank flap unit by means of retaining strap.
2 -
Earth connection
For fuel filler neck
3 -
Bolt
Renew ...
Centre cover
Fig. 218 Removing the centre covers by
pulling
Fig. 219 Removing the centre covers by
turning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe centre cover can be removed by pulling or turning
, depending on the design.
Vehicles with centre covers that can be ...
