2015 VOLKSWAGEN E GOLF instrument panel

Protecting yourself and the vehicle

Fig. 159 In the center of the instrument panel: Button for the emergency flashers.

Checklist
Carry out the following steps in the order listed before starting to inflate a tire ⇒ :
1. If you have a flat tire, move it as far away from traffic as possible. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface at a safe spot.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving
3. Move the selector lever into Park (P)
4. Switch off the electric motor and remove the key from the ignition switch
5. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind the guard rail.
6. Switch on emergency flashers and use a warning triangle or other device to warn oncoming traffic. Observe all legal requirements.
7. Check whether a repair with the tire mobility set is possible
8. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.
9. Remove the tire mobility set from the luggage compartment.
10. Affix the label ⇒ fig. 177 (2) from the tire mobility set on the instrument panel in the driver's field of vision.
11. The foreign object (screw or nail, for example) should not be removed from the tire!
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
Sealing and inflating the tire

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 178 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 179 In the electric motor compartment: Fuse box cover 1 with tweezers 2.

Color Current strength in
amps
(ATO® /MINI®)
Current strength in
amps
(JCASE®)
Light
brown
5 —
Brown 7.5 —
Red 10 50
Blue 15 20
Yellow 20 60
White or
clear
25 —
Green 30 40
Orange 40 —
Pink 30 30

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Pull the lower part of the cover toward the steering wheel (in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 178) and remove the cover from the bottom. This action may require moderate force.
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction
opposite to the arrow ⇒ fig. 178 until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the electric motor compartment
x Open the electric motor hood