Volkswagen Beetle Manual
Volkswagen Golf (2003 model) Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Sharan TYRE PRESSURES (COLD) regularly Check tyre pressure regularly The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm psi (bar) 195/65 R15 Front 195/65 R15 Rear 195/65 R15 Front (full load) 195/65 R15 Rear (full load) 205/60 R15 Front 205/60 R15 Rear 205/60 R15 Front (full load) 205/60 R15 Rear (full load) 215/55 R16 Front 215/55 R16 Rear 215/55 R16 Front (full load) 215/55 R16 Rear (full load) 38 35 39 44 34 30 36 39 34 30 36 39 (2.6) (2.4) (2.7) (3.0) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) People Carrier / 7 Seats CONTROLS 4/6 11 7/8 2 9 Heating & Ventilation Hazard Lights Starter Switch Headlights Sidelights Indicators Wipers Rear Screen Wipers Horn Bonnet Release (not shown) Heated Rear Screen Rear Fog Lamp Front Fog Lamp R BRIEF OPERATIONAL ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE Locking the doors? Anti-theft system? Key / remote control operated central locking. Depress the door locking knobs to lock the doors from the inside. Or press central locking switch on the driver’s door armrest.
Some models are fitted with a remote anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of electronic engine immobiliser after removal of the key from the starter switch. Opening the boot/tailgate? Most models are centrally locked. Use the key or remote control to unlock / open. Adjusting the door mirrors? Opening the windows? Operating the sunroof? Manual internal adjustment operated via control levers on the front doors. Or electric internal adjustment operated via a control knob on the driver’s door. Electric front operated via control buttons on the driver’s door. Manually operated rear. Or all electric. Not fitted. Using the child door locks? Located on the edge of the rear doors, slide the lever up to activate it. Check from inside that the doors are securely locked. Starting the engine? Ensure gear selector is in neutral (or N or P if automatic) and handbrake is on. Place ignition key in starter switch. Use a normal starting routine. Select desired gear. Release handbrake and brake pedal and gently press the accelerator to move the vehicle. Centrally locked. Located under flap on rear offside. Press remote release switch on centre console. Liift the edge of the flap to open it and twist off the cap anticlockwise. Pull the bonnet release lever located on the right side panel in the driver’s foot well. Unhook catch under bonnet. The rear seat is divided into sections which can be folded separately. To release the seat press the seat unlocking catch and fold the seat down. To return the seat to normal use, raise the seat and push it firmly to engage the seat lock. Check it is locked before using the seat. To remove seats, unlock floor catch and slide/lift out. When replacing seats ensure they are securely located before using them. Lift the small recess cover inside the boot to access the retaining bolt securing the standard steel spare tyre. The tools and jack are stored with the wheel. Undo the retaining bolt to lower the wheel to the ground. Move the vehicle to firm / level ground. Turn the engine off, select first gear (manual) or P (automatic). Apply the handbrake. Loosen the wheel nuts by turning them anticlockwise (do not remove them) before jacking up. Only use the specific reinforced jack points on the underside of the vehicle. Crank the jack to lift the vehicle. Completely loosen / remove nuts and wheel and replace with the spare. Refit / tighten the wheel nuts. Lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts. To change gears press the button on the shift lever and move the lever forwards or backwards. Select N for neutral, P when leaving the vehicle, R for reversing (the vehicle must be at a complete standstill before this gear can be selected). For normal driving select D where the transmission will use all available forward gears automatically (a ‘kickdown ‘ facility is provided when the accelerator is pressed all the way to the floor past the normal acceleration point forcing the transmission to select a lower gear to obtain maximum acceleration. Release pressure on the accelerator to return to normal accelerator use). Use 1, 2 or 3 to select low gears only (this option offers best engine braking for driving in hilly terrain or hazardous conditions). Whenever the vehicle is at a standstill apply the handbrake. SAFETY FEATURES In case of a breakdown: Use hazard lights. Attempt to park in a safe position. Use an emergency phone rather than a mobile as emergency services will then know the location of the vehicle. When using child seats: never use a child seat in a front passenger seat which is fitted with an active airbag (SRS). Ensure the fitting instructions are followed, check its position and security before use.
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