VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1994 Owners Manual

The central parts systems to expedrte orders
Engineering,
three of the im­
portant reasons you purchased a
But, even a
network, coordinated by a
parts distribution
are distribu ted from
parts distribution centers.
vast manufacturing, ware­
housing and shipping
inven ­
tor ies
parts. When
you visit your
Depar tment, you benefit from this in­
experience.
in­
fo rmation to
for your exact
and year.

parts can be traced by accessing the Locator
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parts undergo a series of
qua hty to make they meet the exact
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your
within 48 hours.
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for optimum performance and durab ility to ensure
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vestment.
Audio Systems provide a qual­
ity of sound reproduction equal to the engineering
standards you have come to expect from
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Specifically produced for use on your vehicle, the
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includes cleaners
and touch-up paints to mainta in a showroom-new
appearance, while the maintenance fluids help your
Volkswag en operate at peak efficiency.
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Accessories
f rom those shown here.

To assure efficient operation of the sion System:
Have your and in accordance with the service
as improper use of the impair the function of the emission
Do not or remove any component of the Emission approved by the manufacturer.
Do not switches, ignition
tect your Emission tem and other important nents.
Note
Do
not engine unattended warning
in overheating or other damage to the
Parking
Do
not park or operate the
or other
Undercoating
Do not
undercoating or rustproofing on or near the
converter or heat During driving, the substance used for undercoating overheat and
cause a fire .

Braking
General notes
automobiles are
still subject to wear depending largely on op­
erating conditions and driving habits. ve­hicles which are driven mostly in stop-and ­
go city traffic or which are driven hard, the brake linings should be checked by your au­
thorized authorized dealer
more often than specified in the Mainte­
nance booklet.
steep slopes you should use the
b raking effect of th e engine. T his way , you pr event wearing d ow n the brake s ystem . yo u must use your brakes , do not hold the brakes down contin uous ly. Pump the brakes in intervals.
Under certain conditions , for example,
when driving through water or a very heavy
rain , or even after washing your vehicle, the braking effect can be reduced due to the wet
brake pads or pads which are iced-up in the
winter. A few cautious brake applications
should dry off the brake pads or remove ice
coatings.
The effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehicle is driven on a salt ­
covered road and the brakes are not used.
Clean off accumulated
or if you sure the air
brake circuit impair the braking capability
resulting in an increased stopping distance .
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it towed to the nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or qualified
workshop.
Brake booster
WARNING
to a stop with
the engine shut off.
the brake booster is not working, for example when towing your vehicle, or because the brake booster
has somehow been damaged, the
brake pedal
must be pressed harder to make up for the missing effect of the brake booster.
Always heed

The contributes effectively to vehicle
control since it prevent s th e wheels from
locking when the brakes are applied. This
means
that the vehicle remains steerable and is less inclined to skid.
Note
You
don' t have to the brake . Just hold the brake pedal down.
How ever,
do not expect that the
stances. When driving on gravel or on newly
fallen snow on top of icy surfaces, braking
distance may be even longer, therefore,
portant that you drive slowly and with great
care.
How the system works
An automatic check is made when a speed
of approx. 4 mph (6 km/h) is reached. When
this happens a pumping noise can be heard.
an individual wheel begins to rotate too
s lowly in rela tion to vehicle speed and tend to lock, the aut omatically reduces
brake pressure to prevent that wheel from
l ocking. This
autom
atic adj ustment process will cause a slight vibration of the brake al and some noises to alert you that

Conditions affecting braking
efficiency
Moisture or road salt
WARNING
dry and ice coatings
Driving for an extended period of time on salt-covered roads without using your brakes can also affect
braking efficiency. Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few cautious
brake applications. Overheating
the brak es
WARNING
the brakes " by resting your foot on the pedal when you do not intend to brake. This may cause
the brakes to overheat , premature
wear and increased stopping distance .
Before descending a steep grade,
reduce speed and shift transmission into a lower gear or lower driving position. Do not ride the brakes or hold the pedal down too long or too often . This could cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking
efficiency .