VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 2013 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Fig. 171 Inside the luggage compartment: Opening the rear hatch.

Fig. 173 Hexagonal head screw for closing the power sunroof.

Emergency release for the selector lever

Fig. 174 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 175 Releasing the selector lever lock.

WARNING
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause
an accident and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the
vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine
shut off.

Vehicle tool kit
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Storage
Contents
When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, always obey all applicable legal requirements.
More information:
x Trailer towing
x Preparations for working in the engine compartment
x In an emergency
x Changing a wheel
WARNING
Loose tools and other items in the vehicle tool kit and a loose spare (or compact spare) wheel
may be thrown through the passenger compartment if you brake suddenly or steer sharply or
are involved in an accident. This can cause severe injuries.
x Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and spare (or compact spare) wheel are securely
stowed in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and injury.
x Never work with tools that are damaged or not right for the job.
Storage

Fig. 176 In the luggage compartment: Floor covering raised and 1 secured.

The vehicle tool kit, spare wheel, or compact spare wheel may be in one of several places under the
floor covering in the luggage compartment.
x If necessary, detach the luggage net
x Lift the floor covering and hang it on the hook beneath the luggage compartment cover ⇒ fig. 176
(1).
Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be
stowed safely.
Contents

Fig. 177 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Wheel covers
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Hubcaps
Wheel covers
Wheel bolt caps
More information:
x Exterior care and cleaning
x Vehicle tool kit
x Changing a wheel
WARNING
Unsuitable wheel covers and improper installation of wheel covers can cause accidents and
severe injuries.
x Improperly installed wheel covers can come loose while driving and endanger other
motorists and cyclists.
x Do not use damaged wheel covers.
x Always make sure that the flow of air for brake system cooling is not blocked or reduced
before installing wheel covers. This applies to both factory-installed wheel covers and
aftermarket wheel covers. Insufficient air supply may significantly increase stopping
distance.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the vehicle, be careful when removing wheel covers and be sure to
install them properly.

Hubcaps

Fig. 178 Pulling the hubcap off.

Fig. 179 Twisting the hubcap off.

Wheel covers

Fig. 180 Pulling the wheel cover off.

x Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit
x Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap ⇒ fig. 181 and pull off in the direction of
the arrow.
The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel
change.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. This only fits the anti-theft wheel bolt, but not the
standard wheel bolts.