2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF maintenance

Contents
0.1 Alphabetical Index 2
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1.1 Maintenance 21
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1.2 USA Warranty 47
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2.1 Safety First 87
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3.1 Controls and Equipment 169
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3.2 Tips and Advice 275
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3.3 Technical Data 392
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iPod Adapter 403
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1.1 Maintenance
Passat, Golf
Model year 2006
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Table of contents

Emission
emission contro l sys tem, using genuine Volkswage n parts, in conformance with th e Fe d eral Clea n Air Act in the States and Canadian Emission Standards, respectively. To help keep our a ir clean, you
can do your part by providing regular tenance for th e emission control system in your vehicle.
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epair or replacement of emission control compon ents may be formed by a ny qualified automotive service and repair establishment or individu al without affecti ng the Emission Control
Sys tem Warranty, provided that su ch pairs are p erformed to manufacture r' s
Why Service?
An untuned en gine wastes fuel.
An emission co ntrol system not properly
A minor adjustment now may p reve nt pair later.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedul e and make in-between ch ecks. This way
you he lp keep your ca r dependable a nd sa fe.
The interval s shown in the table on t h e lowing pages are based on ve hicles operating under normal conditions. I n the case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures,
specifications, and that replacement parts
a re at least equiv alent to genuine s wagen parts in e mission perform ance and durability. Warranty repairs and
d eale r.
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her than ge nuin e Volkswage n
parts in emission performance and durability . To be ce rtain th at the emi ssion cont rol sys tem function s as designed, ular mainten a nce is necessary for all ponents of the vehicle which influence haust emiss ions.
excessive
dust etc., it is necessary for certa in
If you have questions about how to mainta in
your vehicle or abou t yo ur Maintenance
dealers are ready to serve you and are committed to quality service
and customer care .
Warranty Voucher 5

Booklet 1.1 Maintenanc e
When do
If your ve hicl e has one or these th e n lhis is your Service Schedule.
1.8L Turbo Gaso line Eng ine
km)
miles km)
miles
mile s
miles
miles kml
mile s
kml
miles km)
miles km )
miles
mile s
2.8L
service, ask yo ur aulhorized Volkswage n Serv ice
Advisor.
Serv ice
& Main tenance Service
& Maintenance Serv ice
Se rvi ce
Service
& Ma intenance Serv ice
& Ma int enance Service
Serv ices s
hould be whichever occurs first.
Your Servi
ce advisor will fill in the necessary and stamp you r Maintenance booklet each time you bring in your vehicle Service.
A t thi s tim
e, th e Serv ice adv isor will a lso info rm you when the next Serv ice is due. There fore, it is
important lhat yo u
must b e rep laced every 2 years regard less or mileage (kilometers).
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out the necessary information and stamp your Maintenance book to confirm that t11e necessary
services have been performed.
Automobile technology changes
na nce informa tion for your Volk swagen model.
D eli very Ins
pectio n
It is possible that th is in formation may differ
from the c heck points list ed in this bookle t. Your Volkswag en Service Advisor can answer any questions you may have.
If you arc not sure when t o bring you r ca r in
for service, ask your Volkswagen v ice Advisor.
Bef ore your is delivered to yo u, it is in spected according to factory guidelines. The Delivery Inspection was performe d on:
Next
Today's date whic h eve r first and Volkswagen Dealer stamp
Service at
Engine: C hange oil and oil filter
Next Water sep ara tor: D rain water (TDI en g ine onl y)
Today's
date and Volkswagen Dea ler stamp

1.1 Maintenance
Service at
Engine: oil and
Eng ine: for leaks
sys tem: for damage and leaks
Wate r separator: Drain water (TDI engin e only)
Fuel Replace (TDI en gin e o nly)
Battery: electrolyte level
Battery: (Golf, )etta, Ne w
Door ch eck str aps: Lubr ica te
Dus t a nd place
Wind shi eld washer: fluid level; add if
nece ssary
Automatic shift lock: cluding park /neutral/safe ty swi tc h
Automatic transmi ssion: for leaks
Manua l transmission:
W hee ls: Rotate from front to rea r
Tires/spa re wheel: condition and
pressur e
Next Serv ice:
Date: ........... .. ....
.......
Miles/km: ...................
wh ic h ever
occurs first
Brake syste m : for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness and brake fluid level
Drive shafts:
diagnos tic sys tem: fault memory; pur ge if necessary
Roof frame:
Front axle: joint s and tie rod ends; check lie rods
lleadligh ts: Adjust
Rear spoiler: Lubricate (New Beet le o nly)
sta rter a nd auxiliary battery: check
(where applicable)
Airbag system: regardles s of mileage (kilometer s)
Road test:
t ioning, power accessories and electrica l sys-
Tires : tread dep th , adj ust tire pressure
if necessary .
Tire pressu re mon ito rin g system sensors: battery ch arge, replace whee l e lectronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where
Engine: and
Dea ler stamp

Booklet 1.1 Maintenance
Engine: Change oil and oil filte r
Next Service :
Date: ..............
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Miles/
...... ...... .......
whichever occurs first