1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF belt

the light does not go out after
starting
and rewing up the engine momen­
tarily or
while driving, stop the vehicle
and turn off the engine.
Booklet 3.2.
the for the generator is broken or drive to the nearest au­
thorized
start to discharge , you should switch off unnec­
essary electrical equipment.
12 -Safety belts
Your has a warning light to remind
you to wear your safety
illuminate
for about 6 seconds along with a warning
tone. As soon
as you fasten your safety
When the igntion is switched on an
blink continously . The en­
gine
19

The head restraints can be stored to save
it
the way back. Then push down
the front part of the cushion
into
When folding the backrest back into place, make sure the safety belt
doesn't get caught, because it can
be damaged and weakened.
Objects stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward
during sudden braking.
Never allow safety belts to
Torn or frayed safety belts can
tear and damaged belt hardware
can break in an accident.
belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles, or retractors,
have them replaced.
62 -----------------SEATS AND

w
Warning Indicator lights
- Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Alternator
Generator . . . . . . . 19 -Anti-Lock brake system . . . . . 17
Regulation . . . . . . . . . 17 -Brake ...................... 18
-
Rear lid open . . . . . . . . . 22
- Electronic power control . . . . . 16
-
Engine L evel . . . . . . . .
Temperature . -Engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
- Front brake pads worn . . . . . . . 22
-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Malfunction indicator
open ............... 22
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
-Trunk Rear
also Booklet 3.2
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wi ndo w
Windshield
-
-
p rotection . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windshie
ld wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wiper
.........................
-Rear window ...............
Washer system
-Blades ..................... 48
-
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
- Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
- Remo vi
ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
W iper /Was her system . . . . . . . . . . 46
-Container capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booklet 3.3
- Fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booklet 3.2
- Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
- Wiper speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
118 -------------------ALPHBETICAL INDEX

Operate your
The condition of your
ly for changing the brake
Booklet 2.1.
even those sitting in the rear -see Booklet 2. 1.
Passengers not wearing safety belts
but also the driver and other
AND ADVICE
Booklets 2.1 and
3.1.
Booklet 2. 1
at
eye
Booklet 3.1.
rack Booklet 3 . 1 .
DRIVING AND

Cleaning and care of leather
upholstery*
Do not expose leather upholstery to
intense sunlight for long periods of
time.
processes which
could impair the natural advantages of the
material which make for extra comfort .
Because
of the
this kind of upho lstery requires
a certain amount of care in everyday use
since the leather is sens itive
to materials
such as
it is given regular attention, the leather
the is cover the upholstery or use the sun blinds to protect the leather
from direct sunlight and prevent fading or
discoloration .
Depending on the amount
of
of leather-covered
steering leather seat upholstery,
with water and wipe over the areas af­
fected.
soap solution (pure liquid soap: two
teaspoons dissolved in 1 quart of water).
addition to this regular it is worthwhile treating the leather with a suit­
safety belts to tract before they are completely dry.

................... .
put in my vehicle? .. . Replacing
a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
38 Replacing batteries.
-What kind of oil should put
in my engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
dr iving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety belts
-
use
snow chains? .
.............. 71
R tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
spare wheel and
-What should know before install a radio in my vehicle? . . . 54
Rear window washer container . . 52
Refuelling the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Regular gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
spare whee l . . . . . . . .
-use
snow chains?
............... 71
-Secur ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
- Vehicle
with sport suspension
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12