1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF brake

The tem are
quence has taken
driving, the ABS system is not functioning The
(without ABS). Contact your authorized as soon as
For information on the
the warning
system.
The ABS warning can be braked, however,
the ABS not function. See your thorized as soon as
The ABS warning come on together. The ABS
both warning come on at the same time, the rear up first under hard braking. Rear brake and an accident.
Have you
workshop. Drive and avoid sudden, hard brake
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The cruise control
any other selected driving positions the
cr uise control is
of the cruise
The cruise control is operated with sliding
button A and pressure button 8 located at
the end of the turn signal /headlight dimmer switch lever.
To keep the under do not use the cruise when driving on winding or roads, in heavy or in varying traffic.
Do not use the Resume feature
when the previou sly set speed is too
fast for existing
conditions .
With button 8, the programmed speed can
also be increased. When the button is de­
pressed , the accelerates until the
button is released.
AND
you acce lerate-for example when pass­
ing -the previously programmed speed
be resumed automatically after the acceler­
ator pedal is rel eased .
When the cruise control is switc hed on,
do not s
hift into N (Neutral ) withou t
pressing the clutch! The engine rev
up immediately and may possibly be damaged.
The cruise control is tempora rily disen­
gaged when brake or
(Resume ) and the vehicle automat­accelerate to th e previously pro­
grammed speed.
A programmed speed can be completely
erased from the memory of the cruise con­
trol system by s liding button
A to the

Operate your
points before you drive off:
Adjust the mirrors
between
the engine hood and the windshield is free of leaves , snow and ice
for changing the
brake see page137.
Your personal
driving style as
Wear your safety belts, even if you are just driving in the city -
see page
passengers are
wearing their safety belts, even those sit­ting in the rear-see page
Passengers not wearing safety endan­
ge r not only themselves in case of an acci­dent, b ut also the driver and other
Adjust your seat so that you can easi­reach
Store luggage and light items prop­
panel -
s ee page 49.
on top of the roof-see page 93.
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Braking
General notes
automobiles are
still subject to wear depending largely on op­
erating conditions and driving habits. ve­hicles which are driven mostly in stop-and ­
go city traffic or which are driven hard, the brake linings should be checked by your au­
thorized authorized dealer
more often than specified in the Mainte­
nance booklet.
steep slopes you should use the
b raking effect of th e engine. T his way , you pr event wearing d ow n the brake s ystem . yo u must use your brakes , do not hold the brakes down contin uous ly. Pump the brakes in intervals.
Under certain conditions , for example,
when driving through water or a very heavy
rain , or even after washing your vehicle, the braking effect can be reduced due to the wet
brake pads or pads which are iced-up in the
winter. A few cautious brake applications
should dry off the brake pads or remove ice
coatings.
The effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehicle is driven on a salt ­
covered road and the brakes are not used.
Clean off accumulated
or if you sure the air
brake circuit impair the braking capability
resulting in an increased stopping distance .
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it towed to the nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or qualified
workshop.
Brake booster
WARNING
to a stop with
the engine shut off.
the brake booster is not working, for example when towing your vehicle, or because the brake booster
has somehow been damaged, the
brake pedal
must be pressed harder to make up for the missing effect of the brake booster.
Always heed

The contributes effectively to vehicle
control since it prevent s th e wheels from
locking when the brakes are applied. This
means
that the vehicle remains steerable and is less inclined to skid.
Note
You
don' t have to the brake . Just hold the brake pedal down.
How ever,
do not expect that the
stances. When driving on gravel or on newly
fallen snow on top of icy surfaces, braking
distance may be even longer, therefore,
portant that you drive slowly and with great
care.
How the system works
An automatic check is made when a speed
of approx. 4 mph (6 km/h) is reached. When
this happens a pumping noise can be heard.
an individual wheel begins to rotate too
s lowly in rela tion to vehicle speed and tend to lock, the aut omatically reduces
brake pressure to prevent that wheel from
l ocking. This
autom
atic adj ustment process will cause a slight vibration of the brake al and some noises to alert you that

Conditions affecting braking
efficiency
Moisture or road salt
WARNING
dry and ice coatings
Driving for an extended period of time on salt-covered roads without using your brakes can also affect
braking efficiency. Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few cautious
brake applications. Overheating
the brak es
WARNING
the brakes " by resting your foot on the pedal when you do not intend to brake. This may cause
the brakes to overheat , premature
wear and increased stopping distance .
Before descending a steep grade,
reduce speed and shift transmission into a lower gear or lower driving position. Do not ride the brakes or hold the pedal down too long or too often . This could cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking
efficiency .

you that your car
economy and performance.
towing not
hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to
the gross
for your and se­to the body . mount check with the hitch manufac­
turer to make sure that you are using the cor­
rect hitch.
Do
not use a bumper hi tch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way
that it does not interfere with the impact-ab­
so rbing bum per system. No modif icat ions
fastened.
When you are not towing a
hitch
been do ne at
the factory. Otherwise , overheating may oc­
cur when the engine is working very hard
(mountain driving, high outside tempera­
ture). Ask your authorized authorized
swagen
brakes
your is equipped with a braki ng sys­
tem, check to be sur e that it conforms to
connected to the
use safety chains bet ween yo ur ve­an d
Trailer
must meet Do not co nnect th e
Mir rors
Check whether both sides of your can
be seen from the driver's seat.

Automatic car wash
The
paint is so that the can be was hed without
extent
on the design of the facility , the of the
wash water, the type of wash and care
etc. appearance
necessary use a ferent car wash.
Notes
ing the windows and power roof. The
moved .
you have ries on the
be removed.
Washing the by hand
In the interest of the environment , the vehicle should only be washed in special wash bays.
Firs t so ften the dirt with of water and
rin se off as
using a ferent sponge if possible.
After washing the
rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe it off.
Notes
Do not wash the
is rinsed with a ho se, do not
direct wa te r into th e
Moisture and ice on brakes may affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes carefully after each vehicle wash.
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