2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Owners Manual

manner to putt he ve hicl e hack a th e usc of an uncertifi ed part or to plia nce w ith the in structions for proper nance and use, whic h is not related to the 1/M Te st
hi cle is delivered to the origina l purchaser or orig inal lessee, and any
tained in your Ma intenance bookle t. Tim e and mi leage imerval s, at whi ch maintenance is to be perfor med, may vary from
model to model.
recommends you keep a reco rd of scheduled mainte nan ce by having your swagen Maintenance boo kle t validated at th e approximate time or mileage interv al s by the thorized d eal er or other service c ility that performed the maintenance. lfyou perform the maimenance yourself , keep all umentation as proof yo u have performed th e mainte nance at the approximate time or mileage intervals recommended, that you ha ve
Use of G enuine
recommends that Genuine swagen parts be used as replacement parts fo r
th e m ai ntenance . repair or replacement of em sion contro l sys te m s. Genuine swagen parts in emission performance and may impair the effectiveness o f e mission
service as a demonst rator or company
used p ro per form the maintenance properly.
Failure to your vehicle according to the instruction for proper mailllenance may cause the vehicle to exceed applicable emission s
erage. Howeve r, will not d en y a
warra nt y cl aim solel y on the bas is of your failure
to maintain th e veh icle accordin g to the
control system s. Althoug h u se of parts ot her than Genuine pa rt s does not date these warranties. assumes no liabilit y under these warranties for fa ilur e of su ch part s to o ther parts cause d by
s u ch
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Booklet 1.2 USA Warranty
EPA certified replacement parts
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of emis­
s ion control devices and systems m ay be per­
formed by an y automotive serv ice and repai r
tabl ishment or qualified individua l using Envi­ronmenta l Protection Agency (EPA) certified re­
placement parts.
Parts not
18 Fe deral Emission s Warrantie s
A part installed in accordance with Volk­swagen's instru ctio ns or requir ed scheduled maintenance is warranted u nti l the next sched­
uled replacement interval or for th e duration of these warranties.

Emergency repairs
Emergency repair s performed by a non-Volk ­
swage n service facility will be reimbursed if the repair work was needed and correc tl y per­
formed, it was imposs ib le or unreasonable under the cir cumstances to tow or drive your Volkswagen to the nearest authorized Volk­
sw agen d ealer. The maximum reimbursement allowable is an amount equal to the cost if yo ur authori zed Volkswage n dealer had comple ted the repai r(s) . R eimbursememwill be co nsid ere d
when yo u submit the follo win g items to your au­
thori zed Volkswagen dea ler:
A explaining the cir cumstances that prevented you from getti ng to an autho­rized Volk swagen dealer.
Pa.id receipt(s),
Repair order(s) , and
Part (s) removed from your Volkswagen.
Damage caused by tampering, use of improper
Manual, and abuse, n eglect or im­proper maintenance of the vehicle. Diagnosis and repair of su ch damage are at th e expense of th e owner.
particular p urpose, is limited in duration to the stated period of these written warranties.
consequential damages, including loss of resa le
value, lost profits or earnings, and out-of­pocket expenses fo r substitute transportation or lodging.
So me s tat
es do not allow the exclus io n or limita ­
tion of incid ental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclu sion ma y not apply to
you.
In the event yo u have not received the services
p romised in these warranties, please follow the
procedures described in this booklet under the title
Division (6405)),
Warra nty Environmental Agenc y. A riel Rios Buildin g, Pennsylva nia
Aven ue, N.W., Wash ingto n,

The Resources Board is pleased explain vehicle. In motor vehicles be designed. stringent warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for the periods of or improper
carburetor or fuel-injection system. the ignition system, catalytic converter. and
semblies.
Where
condition exi ts, you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's warra nty coverage:
For 3 years or miles, whichever occurs first.
If
your ve hicl e fails an Inspection and nance Test, all necessary repairs and will be made ensure your vehicle passes
\VAHHANTY.
If any emission-related
Thi s is your short-term Emission WARRANTY.
miles, whichever occurs firs !
I
fan emission-related w ith coverage for7 years or miles is defective,
long-tenn Emission WAHRANTY.
For 15 years or miles, whichever occurs first
meet requirements, as identified on Emission
fails an Inspection and Tesl. if any emission-related is
found part will be repaired or replaced by for 15 yea rs or
veh icle chaser or original lessee. This rep resents you r
Emission
Owner's warrant y responsibi li ties:
As veh icle owner, you are responsible for performance in your owner's Maintenance booklet. recommends
swage n cannot deny lack of receipts or for your failu re ensu re