Sixth Generation (2008-2017) Volkswagen Golf 4 Door User Manuals & Guides

Side view

Front view

Rear view

Driver door overview

Driver side overview

Upper center console

Lower center console

Front passenger side overview

Symbols on the roof console

Instrument cluster

Instrument overview Displays Service reminder display

Volkswagen Information System

Menu structure ? overview Using the instrument cluster menus Main menu Driving data

Infotainment system

Menu and system settings (SETUP) Vehicle settings menu

Volkswagen Car-Net: Connecting you and your vehicle

Volkswagen Car-Net service Features Application software (?apps?) 3-button module

Driving checklists and warnings

Getting ready and driving safely Driving in other countries Driving through water on roads

Technical data

Important vehicle labels Engine data Dimensions

Vehicle key set

Remote control vehicle keys Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

Power locking system

Indicator light in the driver door Description of the power locking system Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access Anti-theft alarm system

Doors

Warning light Child safety lock

Rear hatch

Warning light Opening the rear hatch Closing the rear hatch

Power windows

Opening or closing power windows Power windows ? features Power window pinch protection

Power sunroof

Opening or closing the power sunroof Power sunroof ? convenience closing feature Pinch protection for the power sunroof

Adjusting the seating position

Examples of improper seating positions Proper seating position Manual controls on the driver and front passenger seats Electrical controls on the driver and front passenger seats Adjusting the front and rear head restraints Removing and reinstalling the front head restraints Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints Adjusting the steering wheel position Center armrest

Seat functions

Seat heating

Safety belts

Warning light Frontal collisions and laws of physics What happens to passengers not wearing a safety belt Safety belts protect Using safety belts Fastening and unfastening safety belts Safety belt position Safety belt height adjusters Safety belt extender Safety belt retractor, pretensioner, load limiter Service and disposal of belt pretensioners

Lights

Indicator lights Turn signal lever and high beam switch Switching lights on and off Lights and vision features Coming Home/Leaving Home features (orientation lighting) Instrument panel lighting and headlight range adjustment Interior and reading lights

Sun protection

Sun visors Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Windshield wipers and washer

Indicator light Windshield wiper lever Windshield wiper functions Windshield wiper service position Rain sensor Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid

Mirrors

Inside mirror Outside mirrors

Driving tips

Stowing luggage Driving with an open rear hatch Driving a loaded vehicle Weights and axle weights

Luggage compartment

Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place Luggage compartment cover Luggage compartment pass-through Tie-downs Shopping bag hooks Variable luggage compartment floor

Roof rack

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack Securing a load on the roof rack

Trailer towing

Technical requirements Hitching up and connecting a trailer Loading the trailer Driving with a trailer Ball mount Retrofitting a trailer hitch Maximum permissible trailer weight

Tires and wheels

Tire and wheel handling Wheel rims New and replacement tires Tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure in cold tires Tread depth and tread wear indicators Tire wear and damage Spare wheel or compact spare wheel Tire labeling Winter tires Snow chains Glossary of tire and loading terminology Tires and vehicle load limits Determining the correct load limit UTQG classification

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Indicator light (telltale) TPMS and recalibration through the Infotainment system

Storage areas

Storage compartments in the doors Storage compartment on the driver side Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console Storage compartment in the front center console Card holder in the front center console Storage compartment in the front center armrest Glove compartment Storage compartment under the driver seat Other storage compartments

Cup holders

Cup holders in the front center console Cup holders in the rear center armrest Cup holders in the rear trim

Power outlets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Starting and stopping the engine

Indicator lights Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch Starter button Starting the engine Stopping the engine Electronic immobilizer

Shifting

Warning and indicator lights Pedals Manual transmission: Gearshift lever Automatic transmission: Selector lever Shifting with Tiptronic? Driving with automatic transmission Automatic transmission malfunction Gear recommendation

Steering

Warning and indicator lights Steering system information

Braking and parking

Warning and indicator lights Parking brake Parking About the brakes Braking assistance systems Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off Brake fluid

Saving fuel and helping the environment

Efficient driving style Fuel-efficient driving

Starting assistance systems

Hill Hold

Cruise control

Indicator lights Cruise control operation

Rear Assist

Special considerations Camera Operation Parking

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Operation PDC signal chimes and displays PDC menu

Heating and air conditioning

Manual controls Climatronic controls Operation via the Infotainment system Operation Air vents Air recirculation

Refueling

Indicator lights and fuel gauge Refueling Fuel capacities Refueling checklist

Fuel

Gasoline Gasoline additives

Working in the engine compartment

Display Preparing to work in the engine compartment Opening or closing the engine compartment

Engine oil

Warning and indicator lights Engine oil specifications Engine oil capacities Checking the engine oil level and adding oil Engine oil consumption Changing engine oil

Engine coolant

Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge Engine coolant specifications Checking engine coolant level and topping off

Vehicle battery

Warning light Checking the vehicle battery electrolyte level Charging, replacing, disconnecting, and connecting the vehicle battery

Exterior care and cleaning

Washing the vehicle Washing with a power washer Cleaning windows and outside mirrors Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades Waxing and polishing vehicle paint Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts Cleaning wheel rims Caring for rubber door and window seals Deicing door lock cylinders Undercoating Cleaning the engine compartment

Interior care and cleaning

Caring for upholstery Cleaning upholstery, fabric trim and Alcantara? Care and cleaning of leather upholstery Cleaning leatherette Cleaning storage compartments and cup holders Care and cleaning of plastic components, wood trim and instrument panel Cleaning the safety belts

Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

Break-in period Parts and accessories Operating fluids and equipment Repairs and technical modifications Repairs and other things that can affect Advanced Airbag performance Notice about data recorded by the Event Data Recorder and vehicle control modules Using a mobile phone without a vehicle-integrated antenna

Consumer information

Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada Radio antenna and reception Component protection Volkswagen service information Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems Reporting Safety Defects

Engine control and emission control system

Indicator lights Catalytic converter

Lift points for the vehicle

In an emergency

Protecting yourself and the vehicle

Emergency closing and opening

Manually unlocking and locking the driver door Manually locking the passenger doors Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment Emergency release for the fuel filler flap Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Vehicle tool kit

Storage Contents

Wheel trim

Hubcaps Wheel bolt caps Wheel covers

Changing a wheel

Preparations for changing a wheel Wheel bolts Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack Removing the subwoofer Changing a wheel After changing a wheel

Fuses

Fuses in the vehicle Replacing blown fuses

Replacing light bulbs

Indicator light

Jump-starting

Jump-start terminal Using jumper cables

Towing

Towing on a commercial tow truck Tips on towing Installing the front towing eye Installing the rear towing eye Driving tips while towing

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