2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ABS

you are
prevent dam age, stop before the tires of yo u r
v ehicle touc h a parking bar rier or curb.
on page 179.
Lights
Possible cause or me aning Prope r re s ponse up
<®> Parking brake engaged.
Brake fluid too Check brake
or ABS: ized Volkswagen failure.
The brakes wor k withou t
BRAKE
Facili-ty. Check, and if necessary replace. brake pads.
switc hed off by the system.
malf unction . an aut horized Volkswage n deale r or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Facility .
Together with or ABS : Facility. malfunction.
The vehic le brakes
Driv e a s hort distance at a speed of 1 -
12 mph (15-km/ h). th e indicator light battery has been reconnect ed. stays see
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen 238.

Switching
Fig. 114
on page 179.
Brake fluid
Fig. 11 5
on pag e 179.
Brake fluid
absorbs water from the air over time.
To o much water in the brake fluid will damage the brake system. Water also lowers th e boiling point of the brake fluid. Too much water in the brake flu id can cause vapor lock during heavy brake use or hard braking. Vapor lock reduces braking
ty of others depends on brakes that are worki ng
properly at all times
The Electronic
EDL and
can be switched off by pressi ng @ 114
wh ile the engine is running. off
When driving in deep s now o r on loose
When the vehicle back and forth when you are stuck.
on again by pressing @ 114. Brake specifications
Volkswagen has developed a special brake fluid
that is optimized for the brake system in your Volkswagen. Volkswagen recommends that you
use brake fluid that conforms to qua lity standa rd VW Standard
F ederal Motor Vehicle 116 4 o r
14 also complie s wi th 116 4 and 4925 4
requ irements . However. brake fluid that generally complies with s ta ndard 116 4 o r 4925 essarily comply with the special requirements of VW s ta ndard
cle.
Appropriate bra ke fluid
can be purchased from
you r authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen
The f lu id level in the transparent brake fluid voir must always be between the and MAX marking

Upholstery and fabric trim with ligh t gene ra lized
soil ing can be cleaned with a co mme rcially b le dry-foam cleaner.
t he upho lstery fabric and fabric trim pieces are
heavi ly soiled , see your authorized
dealer or authorized
necessary, have the cleaning
do ne by a professional.
Cleaning upholstery on non-heated seats, manual seats, or seats w ithout airbag
components
Before using any cleaning agent, familiarize
yourse lf with instruct ions and warni ngs on the
packaging .
upholstery, fabric trim, Alca ntara ® holstery , and carpeting regula rly with a sui table
b rush attachment.
A soft sponge or a commercially available free microfiber cloth may be used for general
clea nin g
Clean Alcantara ® surfaces with a damp cotton
or woo l cloth or a commercially available lint-free
microfiber cloth
Upholstery and fabric trim with light gene ra lized can be c leaned wit h a comme rcia lly
the uphols tery fabric and fabric trim pie ces are
heavi ly soiled , see your authorized
dealer or authorized Facility
before you begin cleani ng to learn about suitable
c leaning options .
necessary , h ave the cleaning
done by a profess ional.
Removing stains
When treating stains, it may be necessary to clean
t h e ent ir e su rface and not jus t the stain itse lf. This
is especially true if the entire su rface has become
d irty from normal use. Otherw ise , the a rea that is
t reated may become lighter than the untreated
a rea . you have qu es tions or concerns , co nsu lt a
p ro fessiona l c leaner .
Typ e
of sta in Recommended cleaning for fabri c and upholstery
Water-based stains, such as -Moisten a sponge with water and rub the stain gently with a circular coffee or fruit juice . tion. -Wipe dry with an absorbent clot h.
Persisten t stains , such as
c h ocolate or make-up. -
Use only Volkswagen -approved clea ning produc ts. -necessary, have the fabric or uphols tery profess io na lly cleaned.
Grease-based stains , such as oil , lipst ick , etc. -
Use only Volksw agen-approved clea nin g prod ucts. -
Hav e the airbag syste m inspecte d
w age n deale r or auth oriz e d V olkswag en
Do not u se steam cleaners becau se the
s te am could ca use the dirt to pen etrate deeper into the fa bri c a nd make i t impossible
Pressure wa shers a nd cooling spray s ca n
d am ag e the uphols tery.

detergent pastes or detergent tions are or sponge, the surfactants in the detergent may cause visi­to form at the edges of the area where the detergent was These or
with
surfaces.
becaus e dirt penetrate deeper into the fabric. Care and
on page 251.
in the or
authorized Volkswagen Service
and treatment
has a smooth surfa ce. The intensity of the pearance and text ure. yo u can see the grain and other provide very com­
sect bites , and a color main and represent authentic charac te ris­
tics of the natural Untr eated napa leather
has no pr otective coating. is therefore more su s­
cep tible to damage. sh ou ld keep this in mind if the leather is going to be exposed to severe wear
from children. or othe r factors. By trast. leather that has a protective coatin g is more
robust . T his has a posi tive effect on the use . The nat ural charac ­
ter is ti cs are hardly visible at but that has no impac t on the of the leathe r
itself. The typ ical characteris tics of untr eated er are much more distin ctiv e than those of a face-treated
Type of stain
After each apply cream that water­
p roo fs the leather and protect s it against the sun. crea ms it
breathe , keep it a nd moi stur ize d. At the
same time it protects the surface .
Trea t leather with a
App ly c lea ning and conditionin g and always with a dry, lint-free cotton or Do not apply and conditioning
Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, s tick , in k, sh oe etc. as soon as possib le .
Preserve the leathe r's ne cessa ry,
Wipe the w ith a so ft
Volkswagen recommends using a tened cotton or for
252, Cleaning upholstery on heated seals and power seals or sea ls with bag componen ts .
soa py soluti on with a cloth that has been wrung
Water-based stains . such as Remove fresh stain s with an absorbe nt coffee. juice . or the stai ns are
maintenance

Type of stain Cleaning
Grease-based stains, such
as etc. -
Remove fresh stains with an absorbent
Mild soap solution: 2 tab les poons of liquid soap in one quart (liter ) of water .
stain remover or similar products.
first read and note the introduc­
on page 251.
Clean leatherette upholstery only with water and a
mild soap solution.
Before cleaning leatherette surfaces , read and
heed the informat ion
252 , Cleaning uphols­
tery on heated seats and power seats or seals with airbag components .
Liquid can penetrate leather
surfaces and seams within a few seconds.
discoloration caused by wear and tear
stain remover , or similar products.
and to
on page 251.
storage compartments and cup holders
have a removable rubber insert at the bottom .
Moisten a lint-free cloth with water and
clean the parts.