2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF brakes

Driving instructions
To obtain the best and
A rig is easier to operate and
as
as transfer some cargo to
the
considerations.
The higher the speed, the more
weather
or wind conditions-
when going
speed
are
brakes
gear
Use of the brakes
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perfor­
mance and economy
depend on how you an d oper ­
ate your rig .
Befo re you
tow your
yo u and un it.
Backin g u p is and requires pract ice. oppo­
site
of that when back ing your
and the one in front of you. need more room to stop .
T o compensate for the
need
a than turning radius.
When passing , remember that you cannot
be­
cause of the added Make sure you
have enough room to pass.
After passing, of room for your
of both Do not park with a
on a after doing the
Have someone chocks under both
With ch ocks in
brakes
Turn to cur b .
parking brake.
automa tic transmission in transm ission in first or reve rse gear .
you move the
before the parking brake and before the you may require more force
position .
When restarting after parking on a
re­
verse the procedure :
the engine.
the parking brake an d
Notes
you tow a
page 32.
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Cleaning and protection
Any is subjected to abuse from fumes. corrosi ve roa d doned muddy dog feet. etc. A new many years after purchase.
rect care
produc ts and can advise you
which ones to use for the exter ior
and interior
of your
Whether you use products recommended
by VOLKSWAGEN or other
agents ,
Never try to remove mud, dirt or dust when the vehicle surface is dry.
Never use a dry cloth or dry sponge to clean the vehicle since this can damage vehicle paint and window
glass.
Use plenty of water to soften up mud, dirt and duster before trying to
remove it.
ge 7. Test the brakes carefully
friendly cleaning products. Any
remaining cleaning products do not belong in the household waste.
CARE AND CLEANING-----------------23

A 8
ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes) 9 Battery 47
Accessor ies, -What do
if
- Brake 46
-Engine
washer 52
accesso ries
52
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
How they work? 9
-Warning
a v ibration on the
brake
9
A nti-Lock Brakes (ABS) 9
11
switch it off? 1 1
Anti-theft
24
48
51
-How often 49
-How often
49
in format ion to k now befo re you disconnect
the batte ry! 51
- Locat ion 48
-Precau tions 47
51
-Winter op erat ion
27
B rake booste r
45
-How often the brake
46
-Wha t is the correct brake
45
-What kind of brake
45

reservoir 45
Brake system
affect the brakes? 7
- Over heating
8
- What does
it mean when
a
7
Break -
in period 1 2
Break
-in -What is the right
way
to break-i n my 12
c
-tank 2
washer
24
- interior
28
17
54
engine
- Batt ery acid 48
- Brake
43
- Engine
78
52
-Battery acid 48
28
27
-Automatic car was h
27
-Bright trim 26
-By hand 24
-
finishes and
28
-
chr ome parts 28'
-
fabric 28
-
28
-
28
- Leather
29
- Light
27
- Outs ide
of

H
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How do know how much oil
my engine is consuming?
...... 39
H
ow does moisture or road salt
affect the brakes ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How often should check my
tire pressures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important inform ation about this
Manua l
........................ 2
Installing a radio .............
83
-Jack ......... 72
-Workshop hoist .....
84
Lifting vehicle
................ 83
Light bulbs
........ 79
-Precautions when replacing 79
-
Replaci ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Locks, -Fuel tank
......... 2
L ubrica nts
.......... 38
M
J
Jack
-Where do
place the jack under Ma
intenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
75 Mobile telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
my vehicle?
.... 75
Jack
and tool -Location and
stowin g ....................... 56 N
Jack and tools 56 Nozzle. -Fuel pump .....

hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
-
distribution . . . . . . . 20
v
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . 28
-
r epair
Traffic jams. -Switching off -Order ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
the engine when caught
in a traffic jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
u
Undercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. 27
U niform tire
grading ...... 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
w
Warning
. . . . . . 18
Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Washer
jets-Adjusting . . . . . . . . . 52
Washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Waxing your
-How often wax
my
................... 45
What kind
of engine put in my . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
What
do if want to add an accessory to my . . . . . . . . 53
ALPHABETICAL INDEX------------------95

rpm
Maximum torque
SAE net 122 ft. at rpm)
No.
of 4
1
Premium 1
Capacities
tank in gal.
i n capacity )
in quarts.
Maximum
transmission transmission
without brakes
with brakes
165/75 165/75
Note For maximum engine performance, Premium is recommended . Further Booklet 3.2 .
The engine be checked
requirements of the Canadian
-see chapter
Booklet 3.2 .
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