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Note

When using biodiesel observe the changed intervals for

changing the fuel filter 

⇒ page 16

 .

If it is planned not to use the vehicle for approx. two weeks, it

is recommended to fill the tank with original diesel beforehand

and drive approx. 50 km, to prevent damage to the fuel injec‐

tion system.

3.10

Type plate

Note

Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate.

4-door vehicles
The type plate -arrow 1- is visible in lower area of B pillar, when

the left front door is opened.
The sticker includes the following vehicle data:
A - Vehicle identification number
B - Axle load
C - Model identification number
2-door vehicles
The type plate is visible at the lower door pillar when the right door

is opened.

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4

Descriptions of work

In this chapter you will obtain information on the following sub‐

jects:
Removable towing bracket: Check and clean if necessary

⇒ page 41

Swivel joints: Visual check 

⇒ page 43

Front and rear final drive: Check oil level 

⇒ page 159

Front passenger front airbag: Check key switch and “On/Off func‐

tion” 

⇒ page 63

Driving light assist and cornering light: Check function

⇒ page 43

Automatic gearbox: Check ATF level, 09G gearbox 

⇒ page 44

Automatic gearbox: Change ATF (09G gearbox) 

⇒ page 44

Battery: Check battery terminal clamps for secure seating

⇒ page 45

Battery: Check using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or

VAS 6161 

⇒ page 48

Checking tyres: Condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread

depth and age of tyres 

⇒ page 48

Brake and clutch system: Change brake fluid 

⇒ page 53

Brake fluid level: Check 

⇒ page 57

Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for

leaks and damage 

⇒ page 58

Front and rear brake pads: Check thickness 

⇒ page 59

Checking diesel particulate filter 

⇒ page 60

Dual clutch gearbox (DSG) 02E: Change oil and filter

⇒ page 61

Electric windows: Check positioning (open and close functions)

⇒ page 61

Vehicle system test: Perform test 

⇒ page 62

Protective bellows: Visual check 

⇒ page 65

Renewing rubber buffers for engine cover 

⇒ page 95

Haldex coupling (Golf 4motion): Change oil 

⇒ page 66

Poly V-belt: Check condition 

⇒ page 70

Poly V-belt: Adjust tension on engines without automatic tension‐

ing roller 

⇒ page 69

Calibrating compass (for North American market) 

⇒ page 71

Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level

⇒ page 72

Fuel filter: Renew 

⇒ page 74

Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element 

⇒ page 80

Engine cover -top-: Removing and installing 

⇒ page 89

Removing and installing engine compartment cover -bottom-

(noise insulation) 

⇒ page 99

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Engine and components in engine compartment (from above and

below): Perform visual check for leaks and damage

⇒ page 100

Oil level: Check 

⇒ page 101

Engine oil: Drain or extract; renew oil filter and replenish engine

oil 

⇒ page 101

Performing road test (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner

etc.) 

⇒ page 112

Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to correct torque setting

⇒ page 112

Radio/radio navigation system: Enter PIN of anti-theft coding and

store local radio stations to station buttons 

⇒ page 115

Reading radio code using vehicle diagnostic tester 

⇒ page 114

Tyre pressure monitoring: Perform basic setting 

⇒ page 116

Tyre repair set 

⇒ page 118

Dust and pollen filter: Clean housing and renew filter element

⇒ page 118

Headlight adjustment: Check 

⇒ page 119

Service interval display: Reset 

⇒ page 126

Service interval display: Recode 

⇒ page 127

Sunroof: Check function, clean and grease guide rails

⇒ page 129

Sliding sunroof drains: Check flow and clean if necessary

⇒ page 129

Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: Check

function 

⇒ page 131

Wiper blade protection: Remove 

⇒ page 137

Track rod ends: Check play, security and boots 

⇒ page 140

Auxiliary heater: Set weekday in menu of combi-instrument

⇒ page 140

Door arrester: Grease 

⇒ page 141

Transportation mode: Switch off 

⇒ page 141

Transportation devices: Remove blocking pieces from springs on

front axle 

⇒ page 143

Underbody: Visual check for damage to underbody sealant, un‐

derbody panels, routing of lines, plugs etc. 

⇒ page 143

Clock: Set to correct time 

⇒ page 144

Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: Renew (TDI unit

injector) 

⇒ page 145

Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renew (only 2.0 l FSI and TFSI)

⇒ page 145

Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check (4-cylinder petrol engines)

⇒ page 145

Spark plugs: Renew 

⇒ page 146

Static cornering light (cornering light) and driving light assist:

Check function 

⇒ page 43

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4.1

Removable towing bracket: Check and

clean if necessary

This chapter describes how to check and repair a removable tow‐

ing bracket.

Note

Note that checking towing bracket is included in the respective

service. However, a repair is charged separately and must be re‐

quired by the customer.

Check procedure
– Remove cover -1-.

– Pull off protective cap -1- from ball head mounting -2-.
– Insert ball head into mounting.

After ball head has been inserted, green mark on hand wheel

must be aligned with white mark on ball head. Hand wheel must

be entirely in contact. Afterwards, it must be possible to close the

towing bracket lock by removing the key. If this is not possible,

the following repair procedure must be performed.

Note

If a repair has to be performed, it has only to be in agreement with

the customer. A repair must be charged separately.

Repair procedure:

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