Fig. 12 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2011 Owner´s Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ~emoving and fitting head restraints
Fig. 48 Removing the front head restraint
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory
L-lcJJ information and safety warnings & on
page 66.
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The front
head restraints are intended solely for use with the
front seats, and the centre rear head restra int is in­
tended solely for use with the central seat in the
rear bench seat. For this reason , do not install
head restraints in any other position.
Removing the front head restraint
• Lower the head restraint as required ===> & in
Adjusting the head restraints on page 71.
• To release the head restraint , slide a flat object
such as a plas tic card between the backrest cover
and the caps on the head restraint guide pins
===>Fig. 48 G) while a second person pulls the head
restraint
out fully .
Fitting the front head restraint
• Position the head restraint correctly over the
head restraint guides and then insert into the
guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
• Slide the head restraint all the way down until
the guide pins click into place .
• Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sit­
ting position can be assumed
===>page 71.
Removing the rear head restraints
• Release the rear seat backrest and fold the
backrest forwards slightly
===>page 130.
• Push
the head restraint all the way up ===> &.
• Insert the unfolded vehicle key bit or the flat
edge
of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit into
the slot in the cap
===>Fig. 49 G).
• Press and hold the vehicle key or the screw­
driver in the direction
of the arrow .
Before the journey
Fig. 49 Removing the rear head restraint
• At the same time press button @ while a sec­
ond person
pulls the head restraint out fully .
• Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to
engage securely .
Fitting the rear head restraints
• Release the rear seat backrest and fold the
backrest forwards slightly
===>page 130.
• Position
the head restraint correctly over the
head restraint guides and then insert into the
guides
of the corresponding seat backrest.
• Press and hold the button @and push the
head restraint downwards .
• Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to
engage securely.
• Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sit­
ting position can be assumed ===>page 71.
A WARNING .
Driving without head restraints or with incor·
rectly adjusted head restraints increases the
risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of
an
accident or sudden driving or braking ma·
noeuvre.
• If a seat is occupied, the head restraint tor
that seat must be fitted and adjusted correct·
ly.
•
Head restraints that have been removed
should be reinstalled as soon as possible to
tee· ensure that passengers are properly pro ~
~ ted.
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When removing or fitting head restraints, make
sure that they do not hit the roof or other parts
of the vehicle. The roof and other vehicle parts
could otherwise be damaged. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 50 Adjusting the steering wheel position me­
chanically
r-f"'n First read and observe the i~troductory
~ information and safety warnmgs ~on
page 66.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting
off
and only when the vehicle is sta tionary.
• Push down the lever =>Fig . 50 G).
• Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold
it on the outside
of the ring (at the 9 o'cl ock and 3
o'clock positions) with both hands and slightly bent
arms.
• Push the lever up firmly until it lines up with the
steering column
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Incorrect use of the steering column position
adjustment and incorrect adjustment of the
steering wheel can cause serious or fatal in­
juries.
• After adjusting the steering column, al­
ways move lever CD up so that it engages se­
curely. This prevents the steering column
from moving spontaneously while the vehicle
is in motion.
• Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is in motion. If you determine that a
readjustment is necessary, stop the vehicle
safely and adjust the steering wheel to the
correct position.
• The steering wheel must always point to­
wards the chest and not towards the face.
This ensures that the driver front airbag pro­
vides maximum protection in the event of an
accident.
• While driving, always keep both hands on
the outside of the steering wheel, at the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. This reduces
the risk of injury if the driver front airbag is
triggered.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position, or in any other manner,
e.g .
on the hub of the steering wheel. If the
driver front airbag is triggered, you could re­
ceive severe injuries to the arms, hands and
head. ~--------------------------____ _j Sitting correctly and safely 73

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Fig. 51 Front centre armr est
r-T'n First read and observe the introductory
L-.!::J.I information and safety warnings & on
page 66.
Adjusting the front centre armrest
To lift , pu sh th e ce ntr e a rmres t up grad ua lly in the
directio n of th e arrow~ Fig . 5 1 @ .
To lower, pull th e ce ntre armr est all the way up .
Then low er th e ce ntr e a rmr est.
To adjust the posi tio n of the ce ntr e a rmr est, pu sh
th e
armrest fully to the front@, or fully to the rea r,
until it engages .
Rear centre armrest
A centre armr est w1th a stowage compartmen t can
be
f o lded out of the m idd le sea t back rest~ Fig . 52 .
T o
fo ld it down , pull the loop in t he direc tio n of the
arrow~ F ig. 52 .
Fig . 52 Folding d o wn the rea r cen tre a rmr est
T o
fo ld it back , fo ld the ce ntr e a rmr est upw ards
a nd pu sh it int o
the bac kres t as fa r as it will go .
A WARNING~
The centre armrest can obstruct the driver's
arm movements. This can cause accidents
and severe injuries.
• Always keep the stowage compartments
in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle
is in motion.
• Never transport an adult or child on the
centre armrest. An incorrect seating position
can
cause serious injury.
• Never place hot drinks or fluids in the
drink holders. These can be spilt during a
braking or driving manoeuvre.
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[ Introduction
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sub wrts :
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Additiona l inforn1ation and warnings:
• Adjus ting the s t1t po sitio n ;;. page 66
• S at b Its -:-pag e 79
• Airbrtg sys te m => pag e 88
• Child s ts (accessories ) ::::>page 97
• Ex t rior mirr ors =-> pflge 1 22
• Arr condi tio ning ->page 256
Seat heating
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Fig . 53 In the ce ntre conso le : butt ons for the front
sea t
hea trng
i""""fl1 First read and observe the introductory
L-...lr::JJ information and safety warnings £ on
page
75.
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause
serious Injuries.
• Always assume a correct sitting position
before you drive and maintain this position
throughout the trip. This also applies to all
passengers.
• Switch the back massage function on and
off only when the vehicle is stationary.
• Keep hands , fingers, feet and other body
parts away from the moving parts of the
seats. The seat cushions and backrests can be heated
elec trical ly when the ignition is switched on.
Some
seat ve rsions have heated backrests .
Do not switc h on the seat heating if one of the fol­
lowing conditions applies:
• The seat is not in u se.
• The seat is fitted with a protect ive cover.
• A chi ld seat is installed on the seat.
• The seat cushion is damp or wet.
• The interior or exterior tempera ture is above
than 25oc (77 °F) .
Function Using
the seat heating ::::>Fig. 53
Swrtching on
Adjus ting
the heating
output:
Swi tchi ng off
Press the 0 or (9 button. The seat heating is switched on at the highest setting.
All indicato r l amps light up.
Pre ss the
0 or (9 button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
Press the
0 or (9 button repeatedly until the ind ica tor lamps in the button go
out.
~A WARNING (Continued) " ._..~~1 ~...... -~.~. ~-~ ~----J
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to
pain or temperature due to medication, para­
lysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) could
sustain burns on the back, buttocks and legs when
using the
seat heating. These burns
may take a long time to heal or may never
heal fully. Please consult a doctor to deter­
mine your own level of health.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Fig. 55 Folding the front passenger seat backrest
forwards
r-('n First read and observe the introductory
l-.b1.l information and safety warnings~ on
page
75 .
The front passenger seat backrest can be
folded
forward to a horizontal position .
The
fron t pass enge r front airbag must be switched
off if any it e ms are to be transported on the front
p asse nger seat when
folded forwards ~page 88.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest
forwards
• Remove any items from the front passenger
seat cu shio n
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• Lower the front passenger seat down as far as
possible
~page 66 .
• Push the head restra int all the way down
~page 66.
• Release the front passenger backrest in the di­
rection
of the arrow ~Fig. 55 G).
• Fold the front passe nger seat backrest for­
wards
in the dir ec tion of the arrow® until it is hori­
zontal.
•
When it is fol ded down , the front passenger
sea t backrest must click securely into place .
Folding back the front passenger seat
backrest
• When foldi ng back , check to make sure that
there are no items or body parts near the hinges .
• To fold back , release the front passenger seat
backrest
G).
• Fold back the front passenger seat backrest so
that it is upr
ight. The backrest must click into place
sec urely .
Fig. 56 Unlatching the fo lding front p ss n r
seat backrest
A WARNING '·
Injuries could be caused if the front passen­
ger seat backrests are folded forwards and
backwards carelessly .
• Fold the front passenger seat backres t
forwards and backwards only when the vehi­
cle is stationary.
• The front airbag must be switched off and
the indicator lamp~~ PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF must light up for as long as the front pas­
senger seat backrest is folded forwards.
• When folding forwards and backwards,
keep
all hands , fingers , feet and other body
parts away from the seat hinges and seat re­
lease mechanism.
• Floor mats or other objects could get
caught in the hinges on the front passenger
seat backrest. This could cause the front pas­
senger seat backrest to fail to engage secure­
ly when it is returned to the upright position.
• When being folded back, the front passen­
ger seat backrest
must be securely locked in
the
upright position. If the front passenger
seat backrest is not locked properly it could
move suddenly and cause severe injuries.
A WARNING
The seat anchors and hinges of the folded
front passenger seat backrest can cause seri­
ous injuries in the event of a sudden braking
manoeuvre or accident.
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Tr ailer turn signal. -......
Q\~ The indica tor lamp goe s out if a tra iler turn Check the trailer l ighting as required.
signal
or all trailer lig ht s st op working .
Main beam is swi tc h e d on or the headlight
----D =>pa ge 106 .
flasher is being opera ted .
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0 Main beam ass ist swi tc hed on. =>page 110 .
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) A separate display appears in the instrumen t cluster if there is a bend lighting fault.
>) Displayed in colour on an instru ment cluster with colour display .
Several warning and indicato r lamps will light up
briefly as a
functiona l check when the ign iti on i s
switched
on. T he y will swi tc h off after a few sec­
onds.
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Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps
and text messages can lead to your vehicle
breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci­
dent and serious injury.
• Never ignore any illuminated warning
lamps or text messages.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so.
Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fig. 81 T urn signa l and main beam lever
r-('n F irst read and observe the introductory
1.-J=JJ information and safety warnings~ on
page 105 .
1061 Before the journey
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• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away
from moving traffic and so that no part of the
exhaust system can come into contact with
any inflammable material underneath the ve­
hicle, e .g . dry grass, fuel, oil etc.
• Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of
accidents both for you and for other road
users. If necessary, switch on the hazard
warning lights and set up the warning trian­
gle to warn other road users.
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps
and text messages can lead to your vehicle be­
ing damaged.
Move the lever into the required position:
® Right turn signa l ~ &. W it h ignit ion swi tched
off m ove from centr al posit io n for right parking
li g ht
~page 108.
® Left turn sig na l ~ ~. W ith ignition switched off
move from centra l posi tion for left parking light
~page 108 .
© Switch on the main beam ~ &. Whe n the
main beam is switc hed on, an indicator
lamp
ED in the instr ument cluster lights up.
@ Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the
main beam. The h eadligh t flasher comes on
for as long as the leve r is pulled . The indicator
lamp ED lights u p .
R etu
rn the le ver to the basic position to switch off
the c urrent fu nc tio n.
Lane change flash
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To o pe rate the la ne c hange flash push the lever ' . nee I) u p or d own to the poin t where you incur reslsta eo
and th en release the le ver. The turn signal fiashBS ,
3 times .

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of turn signals, a failure to use
r f rg tting to switch off a turn
nfuse other road users. This can
nt and serious Injuries.
• lw. y activate the turn signal In good
tim wh n ch anging lanes and performing
'lt king or turning manoeuvres.
• Alw ys switch off the turn signal once the
le ne change or overtaking or turning ma-
n euvre has been completed.
A W~RNING
In correct use of the main beam headlights
ca n lead to accidents and serious injuries as
the main beam headlights can distract and
dazzle other road users.
Switching lights on and off
m The turn signal will only work when the igni­
W tion is switched on. The hazard warning lights
a ls o work
when the ignition is switched off
=>page 336.
m If one turn signal fails, the indicator lamp will
W start flashing twice as fast.
m The main beam headlights can only be
W switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. 651<-0580
Fig. 82 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches
r-("n First read and observe the introductory
L-.W1 information and safety warnings ~on
page 105.
Observe any country-specific regulations when us­
ing ve hic le lighting .
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the
vehicle's rear fog lights are switched
off automati­
cally if a trailer with rear fog lights is electrically
connected to the vehicle .
Turn the light switch to the required position =>Fig. 82:
Symbol When the ignition is switched off When the ignition is switched on
0
The fog lights, dipped bea m headlights and
side lights are switched
off.
The lights are switched off, or the daytime head-
lights or daytime running lights are switched on.
The orientation lighting ca n be switched on. The
automatic
headlight control and, if applica -
ble ,
the daytime headlights or daytime running
lights are switched
on.
Lights and vision 107

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Switching on
Switching off
"Leaving Home"
Switch ing on
Switc h ing off
I Action
------Swit c h off the ignit io n .
- Operate the headlight flashe r for approximately one second ~page 106.
The Coming Home lights are switched on when the driver door is opened . The
swi tc h-off de lay starts when the last vehicle door or the tailgate has been closed
-Occurs automatica lly once the set switch-off delay has elapsed .
-Occurs automatica lly if another ve h icle door or the tailgate is opened within ap-
proximately 30 seco nds of it being swit ched on.
- Turn the
ligh t switc h to positio n 0.
- Swit ch o n the ignition .
Action
-Unl ock the vehicle when the ligh t senso r is in position AUTO and the twilight sen­
sor that it is d ar k.
- Occ urs autom atically once the switch-off delay has elapsed .
- Lo ck
the vehicle.
-Turn the light switc h to positi on 0.
-Switch on the ignition .
Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors m The length of the switch-off delay can be ad­
L!:J justed , o r the function can be switched on
and off, u sing the
(ill) button and the~ and (Light)
functio n buttons in the infota inment system
=:.page 31.
Th e surround lighting in the exterior mirrors ligh ts
up the area directly around
the doors while you are
ente ring or ex iting the vehicle . lt is sw itc h ed on
when th e ve hi cle is unlo cked, when opening the
driver door or wh en
the Coming Home or Leav ing
Hom e lighting function is ac tiv e .
If the veh icle is
eq uipp ed with a ligh t sensor , the surround lighting
i n th e exterior mirrors
will only be switched on
wh en it is dark.
m When the Com ing Home function is switched .
L!:J on, no acoustic warning will sound when the t
driver d oor is opened to remind you that a light is
still switched on.
Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting
Fig. 83 Nex t to the stee ring wheel: head light
ra nge contr ol
CD and in strum ent and swit ch lighting
co ntr ol@
r-('n First read and observe the introductory
~ information and safety warnings ~ on
page 105.
112 Bofore the journey
Headlight range control
D epending on what level it is se t to, the head light
rang e co ntrol
:::.Fig . 83 CD adjusts the position of
the light cones in the head lights according to the
load that the vehi cle is carrying. This gives the driv·
er the best visibilit y possible and means that on­
coming traffic
will not be dazzle d :::. &.
The hea dlights ca n on ly be adjust ed when the dip-
ped beam headlights are switched on. ~
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Fig. 87 Operating the rear window wiper
Fig. 86 Operating the front windscreen wiper
[Q] First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings£ on page 117.
Move the lever into the required position ~CD:
® OFF Switches off the windscreen wiper.
® INT Interval wipe for the windscreen.
© LOW Slow wipe .
@ HIGH Fast wipe.
® 1x Flick wipe - wipes briefly. Push and hold the lever down for longer to wipe more quickly .
®
............. Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen . \V
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Interval wipe for the rear window. The windscreen wiper will wipe the window approxi-
mately every 6 seconds .
®
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Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window . ~ -
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Set the interval lengths with the switch (vehicles without rain sensor) or adjust the sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor.
If the ignition is switched off while the wind­
screen wiper is switched on, the windscreen
wiper will continue to wipe on the same setting
when the ignition is switched on again. Frost,
snow and other obstructions on the wind­
screen can cause damage to the windscreen
wipers and wiper motor.
• Remove any snow and ice from the wipers
before setting off.
• Carefully detach wiper blades that have be­
come frozen onto the windscreen. Volkswagen
recommends using a de-icer spray for this.
118 f Before the journey
Do not switch on the windscreen wipers when
the window is dry. Using the wiper blades when
the rear windscreen is dry could cause damage
to the rear windscreen .
r:l The windscreen wipers will only function
lJJ when the ignition is switched on and the bon·
net and tailgate are closed.
r:l The interval wipe for the windscreen depe.nds
l!:J on the speed of the vehicle . The wipers will , ;
· taster. · w1pe more frequently as the vehicle moves
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winds creen before driving away. With the ignition
swit ched on, briefly press the windscreen wiper
lever
down to bring the windscreen wiper arms
ba ck
to the original position.
Lifting the windscreen wiper blades
• Move the wiper arms to the service position be­
fore lifting ~CD.
• When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wip­
er blade mounting .
Rain sensor
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Fig. 89 Windscreen wiper lever: setting rain sen­
sor G)
r-('n First read and observe the introductory
L-J,::JJ information and safety warnings & on
page
117.
When the rain sensor is activated , it automatically
controls the frequency
of the wiper intervals, de­
pending on the amount of rain ~ ,&. The sensitivity
of the rain sensor can be adjusted manually. Man­
ual
wipe ~page 118 .
The automatic wipe function can be switched on
and off using the
(ill) button and the 0 and
[Mirror and wipers ] function buttons in the infotainment
system
~page 31.
Push the lever to the desired position ~Fig. 89:
® Deactivat es the rain sensor.
@ Rain sensor is active -automatic wipe when
necessary .
G) Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor :
-
Switch to the right -high sensitivity.
-
Switch to the left -low sensitivity .
The rain sensor
will remain active after the ignition
is switched off and back on again and
will function
again
if the windscreen wiper lever is in position @
and if the vehicle is travelling at speeds higher
than 4 km/h
(2 mph).
• In order to prevent damage to the bonnet
and the windscreen
wiper arms, the wind­
screen wiper arms should only be lifted when
in the service position.
• Always return the windscreen wiper arms to
the windscreen before starting your journey.
Fig. 90 Sensitive surface of the rain sensor
Changes to the functioning of the rain
sensor
Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations
concerning the sensitive surface~ Fig. 90 of the
rain sensor include:
• Damaged wiper blades: a film of water or
smears caused by damaged wiper blades
can in­
crease the length of time for which the wipers are
switched on, shorten the length of the intervals be­
tween wipes, or cause the wipers to run continu­
ously.
• Insects: insects hitting the surface can cause
the wipers to be activated.
• Salt deposits : in winter, salt deposits can cause
the wiper to continue to wipe the windscreen when
it is almost dry.
• Soiling : dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lo·
tus effect) or detergent deposits (automatic car
wash) can cause the rain sensor to become less
sensitive and react too slowly or even not at all.
• Crack
in the windscreen : when the windscree~
is impacted by a stone, a wash cycle is triggered If ....
~he rain sensor is on . The rain sensor will then reg-,. ~
1ster the reduction in sensitivity of the surface and ~
120 I Before the journey _,}
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