2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF service

vehicles with out a factory-installed navigation
system th at have th e instrument the compass is calibrated automatically. or metallic accessories are added to the the compass must be recal ibrated .
Adjusting the compass zone
on the ignition .
and Zone menu items.
rent location =>fig. 11.
Adjust and confirm compass zone (1 -15).
order to cal ib rate the compass, you need a
Serv ice reminder
on page 18 .
The service appointment reminder is shown in the
instrument =>fig . 9
For information on maintenance intervals, Warranty and Maintenance.
For vehicles with time-or distance fixed service intervals a re
displayed .
Service reminder
service is due in the near future, a service
vehicles without text messages (Basic a wrench and a miles (kilometers) indicator are shown in the display . The distance shown in (kilometers) is the maximum distance the
the required service is shown .
vehicles with text messages
and Calibration menu items .
ConfirmtheA complete circle must be driven for calibration message
is complete when
the compass direction is displayed. Service event
When service is due, a warning chime sounds
when the ignition is sw itched on, and a flashing
wrench
- is displayed for
now is indicated in the instrument display.
Viewing service message
The current service message can be accessed
when the ignition is switched on, the engine is
switched off, and the
times -appea rs .
the sub-menu,
since---mi or---days(Serv­ice since ---km or ---days) is shown in
the instrument
or an authorized Volkswagen the service reminder can be reset
as

erasing memory 1 or 2
Press button for about 2 seconds.
and
Please firs t r ead and note t he i ntrodu ctory infor ma tion an d heed th e o n page 24 .
M enu
Function
language
unde r the MFD menu in the instru-
ment cluste r display
Calibrate the compass on vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system. To calibrate ,
Convenience function settings
30.
Time hours and minutes for the and navigation sys-
tern. The time can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format. applicab le, an Sin the
top of the disp lay indicates daylight savings time.
S
now tires t han top vehicle speed.
Units units in which tempera ture , consumption and distances should be dis-
p layed (for example , whet her to show distance driven in miles or kilomete rs).
Alt. s p ee d d sp. Activate or deactiva te speed display (mph or km/h).
Service Display service messages or reset service reminder display.
Factory set . Resets the functions in the Se tting s menu back to the factory settings.
Vehicle overv ie w

Checklist (continued)
Neve r let passe ngers or phone calls dist ract you while driving , and neve r take your attention off the
r oad while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories .
Always adapt your speed and driving style
to visibility , weather, road, and traffic conditions .
Always obey tr affic laws and speed limits .
WARNING
Alway s observe posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good judgment can
m ean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously jured in a cras h or other kind of accide nt.
Regular service and main te na n ce of you r hic le is important bot h f or ope rational and
driving safe ty and to help prolo ng yo ur veh icle's
Driving in other countries
service lif e . Always follow the sched uled mainte ­
nance intervals in the
iced more frequently . Ask an authori zed Volkswa­
gen dealer or an author ized Volkswagen Faci lity for more info rmation. on
F acil ity about th e fo llowing issues with
r ega rd to the country to which you would like to t rave l:
Are mainte nance , repa ir facilities , necessary tools and testing equipme nt as
Facilities in the
let Warran ty and Maintenance .
Does the factory -ins ta lled navigation system work in the countries where you

Remote control vehicle keys
Fig. 16 Remote contro l key with panic ton .
on page 36.
R
emot e control key
The remote control vehicle key can unlock and 41.
The remote transmitter and battery are ins ide the
remot e control vehicle key . The receiver is inside
the passenger compartment. The operating ra
nge of th e remote control key for a fresh battery
is severa l yards (meter s) around the
key or your vehic le , you probably need to rep lace the battery in the remote control key
this is not the problem , the key
should be resynchronized by an authorized
39, Synchronizing the remote control
releases the key bit
and fo lds it out.
T o fold the key
bit in press butt on while press­
ing back the key bit until it clicks .
Panic button
Press the panic button ter pushing the panic button , the horn
ton again to switch off the panic feature .
R
eplacement vehicle keys
The
not work if it does not contain a microchip or contai ns a chip
th at is not coded, even if the key bit was cut
keys from authorized Volkswagen e rs, au thorized Volkswagen Service and
from certain independent repair facilities and
smiths which are qualified to make remote control
vehicle keys.
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an
thorized Volkswagen dealer or an au thorized
Volkswagen Service
th e VW
Canadian customers can contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service
the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE
Center at (1-800-822 -8987).
The r
emote control vehicle keys contain electri­cal components. Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling.
tro l lock the
Remote control disrupted by interferenc e from
transmitters near the vehicle that use the same
Things between the remo te control vehicle as a
weak battery can re duce the opera ting range.
Open ing and clo sin g 3 7

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery
Fig. 19 Remo te contr ol key :
on page 36.
ized dealer or authori zed Service Fac ility.
The battery is on the back of the remo te control
Unfold the key bit on th e re mote control key 18.
Remove the cover on th e back of the remote control vehicle key 19 in th e d irection of th e
ar row
Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment 20.
Position the new battery in as shown 19 and press it into the battery compartm ent (opposite to direction of the arro w)
Position the cove r as shown and press
i t dow n (oppos ite to direction of the arrow ) unti l you
hear it click into place.
Fig. Remote control vehic le key : Remove old
battery .
age the remote control vehicle key.
Using the wrong battery can damage the mote control vehicle key. Replace a dead
Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correctly positioned .
responsible manner and keep them out of the
r eac h of ch ild ren.
Batteries of the type used in your re mote control veh icle key may contain Perchlorate
Material . Special handling may apply-see http://
www.dtsc .c a.go v/hazar douswaste/pe rchlo rate. all legal requirement s regardin g han dling and dispo sal of these batteries. Authorized Serv ice
Facili ties are fami lia r with the re quirements , and we recommend that you have them perform this
service for you. Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key
tory information and hee d the on page 36.
th e b utton is pressed often while out side the
operating range, it is p ossib le tha t the vehicl e
key. Sy nchr oniz e the veh icle
key as f o llows:
Unfold the key bit on the remote control 16 .
Remove the cap from the door hand le on the
drive r door
Pr ess button on the remote cont rol
Opening and closing 39

sec­
onds by holding the switc h. Pinch protection is
turned
off for a short distance in the window track!
closing takes longer than about seconds ,
pinch protection is tur ned on again. The window
stops again if there is resistance.
not please see an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an aut hor ized
Volkswagen Service Facili
ty.
Without pinch protection , power windows close with enough force to cause serious per­
sonal injury.
Pinch protectio n is also active during conven­ience closing of the windows and the power page 54. Opening and closing 55

Power sunroof-convenience closing feature
on page 56.
Convenience closing
The conven ience closing feature lets you the power sunroof as fo llows:
Turn the vehicle key bit in the lock of the driver door to the closi ng position and hold it there The power sunroof is key in order to stop the process.
Convenience clos ing first closes the windows and
t hen the power sunroof.
Convenience from the out side leaves the rotary switch in
the l ast selected position. The switch must be new-
ly positioned when starting to drive again . Pinch protection for the power sunroof
on page 56.
P inch protection
can help reduce the risk of If
the power sunroof clo sing meets resistance or
th ere is something in the way, the power sunroof opens again immedia te ly.
Check why the p ower sunroof did not close.
the power sunroof er sunroof close the next time without pinch protection .
31 ® and down th e rear part of the switch un til the power sunroof closes completely .
the power sunroof not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
Without pinc h protection, the power sunroof close with enoug h force t o cause serious personal injury.
Pinch protection is also active durin g ience
tection may not fu nction properly. thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service F acility for assis tance. Op ening and closing 57

Certain and diabetes, and certain medications can in-
crease the risk of serious burns when the seat heating feature is switched on.
occupants who have a of perceived pain or a awareness of pain can receive serious burns to the back, buttocks, and time to
Never use the seat heating feature
condition. Take par-on your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
Never when the seat heat-ing is being used.
A wet seat can cause the seat heating to function and the risk of serious burns.
make sure the seats are dry before using the seat heating.
68 Before driving
Never sit on th e seat with wet
Never
To on the front seats or
Liquids, sharp objects and things that do not for a ket, or seat covers can damage seat heating.
you an odor, shut off sea t heating and have it checked by an author­ized or authorized gen Service
on a
The seat heating
Switch off se a t heat in g when it i s not needed reduce unne ce ss ary co nsum p-
t io n.