Battery size VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2011 Owner´s Manual
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o::n Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: 
Overview of the menu structure  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . .  26 
Using the selection menu in the  instrument cluster . .  . .  .  . .  . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  27 Button for the driver assist systems 28 
Selection menu . .  . . .  . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . . .  . .  . . .  28 Driving data . . . . .  . . .  .  . . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . . .  . . 29 
Assist systems menu . . .  . . . .  . .  . . . . 30 
When the ignition  is switched  on, the  various display functions can  be accessed via the  selection menu, e.g . the  driving data disp lay  (multifunction display (MFD)). 
There are no buttons  on the  windscreen wiper lever in vehicles equipped  with  a multifunction steering wheel. Operation  is exclusiv ely via  the  buttons on the multifunction steering  wheel. 
The scope of the menus and information  shown in the instrument cluster display depends  on the vehicle electronics and  the vehicle  equ ipment  level. 
A 
qualified workshop can  program  and modify other functions depending on the  vehicle  equipment 
level. Volkswagen recommends us ing  a Volkswagen dealership for  this purpose. 
If any priority  1 warn ing  reports  are being displayed, you will be unable to  access any menus or information displays. A few warning  messages  can 
Overview of the menu structure 
r-'('n First read and observe the introductory l....-J=,ll information and safety warnings & on 
page 26. 
The following menu structure shows how the Volkswagen information  system menus in the instrument cluster display are  structured . The size and layout of the Volkswagen  information system menu depends on the vehicle  electronics  and the 
level of vehicle equipment. 
Driving data ~page 29 
• Since start 
• Since refuel 
• Long-term 
• Traffic  sign recognition 
26 Overview of the vehicle 
be confirmed and  hidden by pressing the OK/RESET button on the  windscreen wiper lever or the OK button  on the  multifunction  steering wheel. 
Additional information and warnings: 
• lnfotainment  system ~page 31 
• Driver assist systems ~page 196 
• Radio or navigation  system ~Booklet Radio or ~Booklet Navigation system 
• Provision for mobile  telephone ~Booklet Provision for mobile  telephone 
A WARNING -Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. 
• Never open the menus on the instrument cluster display while the vehicle is in motion. 
r::l After starting  the engine  with a discharged ~ vehicle  battery, or after the battery  has been 
changed , system  settings  (time, date, personal 
convenience  settings and programming)  may have 
been  changed  or deleted . 
Check and correct  the 
settings  as necessary  once the vehicle  battery has 
been  sufficiently  charged. 
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• Speed warning  function 
• Digital  speed 
• Fuel  range 
• Convenience consumers 
Driver assist systems ~page 28 
• Lane  Assist  on/off 
• Front Assist on/off 
• Adaptive  cruise control (ACC) 
Navigation ~Booklet Navigation system 
Audio ~Booklet Radio or ~Booklet Navigation system 
Telephone ~Booklet Provision for a mobile tel· ephone 
Vehicle status ~page 28 
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Replacing the battery 
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: opening the battery case 
cover 
r-f""n First read and observe the introductory 
L-kJJ information and safety warnings & on 
page 43. 
Volkswagen recommends having the battery 
changed by a qualified workshop. 
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehi
cle ke y underneath a cover. 
Replacing the battery 
• Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key 
=>page 44. 
• Remove the cover on the rear of the vehicle 
key in the direction of t h e  a rrow =>CD using  a su ita
ble object,  e .g . a coin =>Fig . 25. 
• Using a suitable th in object, lever the battery 
out of the battery compartment =>F ig . 26. 
• Insert the new battery as shown =>F ig . 26 and 
push it into the battery compartment against the  di
rection of the arrow =>CD. 
• 
Fit the cover as shown =>F ig . 25 and push  it 
onto the vehicle key housing against the d irect ion 
shown by the arrow until it engages. 
Synchronising the vehicle key 
r-f11 First read and observe the i~troductory 
~ information and safety warnmgs 6 on 
page 43. 
lt may no longer be possible to lock or unlock t~e 
vehicle with the remote control if the @ button ts 
pressed repeatedly outside of the  effective r~nge 
of the vehicle key. If this is the case,  the vehtcle 
key should be re-synchronised as follows: 
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Fig. 26 Vehicle key: removing  the battery 
• The vehicle key can be damaged if the bat
tery is not changed properly. 
• Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle 
key. Replace discharged batteries only with 
new batteries of the same voltage rating, size 
and specif ication. 
• Ensure that the battery is fitted the right 
way round. 
~ Dispo se of discharged  batteries in accord
~ ance with regulations  governing the protec
tion 
of the enviro nment. 
~ The battery on the vehicle key may contain 
~ perchlorate . Please follow any legal require
ments and regulations when handling and dispos-
ing 
of these batteries. <l 
•  Fold out the key bit of the vehi cle key 
=>page 44. 
• If necessary,  remove the cover of the door han
dle in the driver door =>page 339. 
• Press the @ button on the vehicle key. Remain 
standing close to  the  vehicle . 
• Unlock the vehicle w ith  the key bit  within one 
minute. The synchronisation process is complete. 
• Fit the cover if necessary. <l 
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