1993 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF airbag

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ----CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Q1~ Trailer turn signals(8 ) Anti-locking Brake System
(ABS)* The warning lamp" flashes when turn sig­
nals are switched on when towing a trailer. The warning lamp comes on for a few sec­
onds when the ignition is switched on. The If a turn signal fai ls on the trailer or vehicle,
lamp goes out after
an automatic test se­ the
warning lamp does not flash.
quence has taken place,
If the ASS warning lamp does not go out. or if the ASS warning lamp comes on when
driving, the system is fau lty The vehicle can then only be braked with the normal system
- that is w ith out ASS. The vehicle must be taken to a Vol kswagen dealer as soon as possible .
- ne
warning lamp cluster can contain Further details on ASS is given on page 76 . •anous warning lamps. The warning lamps actually fitted can be recognized by the 5 mbols
to ~Airbag system
n e warning lamp lights for about 3 seconds Nhen the ignition is switched on. If the
N arning lamp does not go out or lights/
;Iickers during the Journey, there is a fault in :he Airbag system , The system should be ct16cked immediately by a Volkswagen
:lealer For further details see page 18.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ---------------------------------SPECIAL INFORMATION
Body
• All steel unitary construction body/ chas­
sis w ith safety passenger cell
• Front and rear ends des igned as crumple
zones
• Long -
term body protecti on with special
high-quality materials - this makes the
extraordinary long
warranty period for paint defects and rust penetration possible (see
Service Schedule)
The safety levels of the Golf body shell not only exceed present US safety standards, but even satisfy the new US regulations which will come into force in 1993, and are the strictest in the world_
The most important new components in the body shell are
1 -
More solid passenger compartment 2 - Reinforced door breast
3 - Side reinforcement in doors
4 - Reinfor ced door sill
5 - Upper side
member 6 -Lower Side member 7 - Driver and passenger-side Airbag
The illustration
shows the Golf saloon . The
Golf estate bodywork has identical safety components.
I B1H-152 ;
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A Acceleration figu res . . .... . . .

Accessories

Adjusting washer jets

A ir conditioner
.. ....... .

Airbag

Alloy w heels

Analog clock
..
Anti-freeze.

Anti-dazzle inside mirror

Anti-knock properties of the fuel

Anti-locking brake system
(ABS)
Anti-theft warning system

Aq uaplaning .... ..... .

Ashtray .......... . .
ATF.
Automatic gearbox.

Automatic tra ns mission fluid

Automati c was h plants .... . . . .

Axle weights. . ....... .

B Battery . . . ....... . . . . .

Belt height adjustment ... .. . . .

Blower ...
Bonnet.
B rake fluid.
Brake pad wear indicat or

Brake servo .

Brake system

Brake warni
ng I'amp .

B rakes

B ulb changing.

Burglar alarm .
1
36

111
103
59
18
88
41
97

12

82
76
8
106
68

96
32

96

85

143

100
15

56, 59
90

99

48
75
99
48
75

121
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C Capacities .. . . .... . 146
Care 85
Care of body . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Care of vehicle 85

Cavity preservation 89

Central locking system 7

Cetane Number . . . . . . . . . . 84

Changing bulb s . . . . . . . . . . 1
21
Changing wheels 116
Chassis number 147
Child safety . 21
Child seats ........ . . . . . . . 21
Chi ld-proo f catch ......... 9

Cigarette lig hter 68

Cigarette lig h ter socket. 68
Cleaning and anti -corrosion treatment of

engine compartment . . . . . . . . 88

Clean ing veh ic le . . . . . . . . . . 85

C limat ronic 62
Clock .. 41
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cold starting aid 37
Compression rat io 134

Cons umption figures. . 137

Coolant additive 97
Coolant level 46, 97
Coolant tempera ture gauge 45

Cool ing system . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cruise control system 54

Cubic capacity 134

D Dash panel 4
Defrosting windows 57,60,62
Diesel fuel 84
Dimensions. 145

Dip lever 53

Direction indicators 48, 53
Do-it-yourself ......... .
112

Door locks . ..... . . 9
Doors . .. 9
Driver's seat
25

Driving abroad .... . 110
Driving economically 72
Driving tips ...... . ... ..... ..... . 71
Driving with four-wheel drive 79
Dust and pollen filter ...... . .. . . 104

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