ECU VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2012 Owner's Guide

gency and even then only with
special care and at low speed .
Wheel rims
Please first read and note the tory information and heed the on page 258.
The design
of the wheel bolts is matched to the
factory-installed wheels. different wheels are wheel bolts with the right leng th and head shape must be used . This helps to ensure
that wheels can be mounted securely and that the
brakes
page
rect tighteni ng torque The requi red
tightening tor que for your vehicle 's whee l bolts is
88 ft-lbs
Faci lity.
rim rings
Wh eel rims with bolted rim rings have several
parts . Th e parts are bolted together with special
screws in a spec ial process. This helps to ensure that they work properly , prevent leaks, run true
and safely. Damag ed wheel rims must be replaced,
New and
on
page 258.
Care,
tir es in
req uirements. and you must never take them apart or try to repair
them yourself . Have an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen
rims with
orative covers attached to the rim with self-locking
screws . you wan t to repl ace damaged wheel
covers , contact you r authorized Volkswagen dealer
or autho rized Volkswagen
U sing improper or dam aged wheel rims can affect driving safety, cause accidents and vere injury.
Use only whee l rims approved for the
Regularly check wheel rims for damage and replace them if necessary .
loosening and tightening of the on rims with rim ring s can
cause accidents and severe personal injury.
connections on rim rings.
H ave work on rim rings performed by an authorized wagen or authorized ice

the luggage compart-
ment: Hand wheel holding spare ment:
Hand wheel holding compact
whee l
in place . spare
wheel in place.
first read and note the Return the vehicle tool kit to its
on Unhook the floor covering and fold
page of
Rem9ving the spare wheel gage compartment.
covering and hook it on the upper
whee ls, a compact spare wheel, for
or compact spare wheel 141 examp le, or i f the road whee ls are
counterclockw ise and remove the winte
r tires, use the spare wheel for a
spare
covering on the up- Rep
lace it w ith a tire match ing the
per edge of the luggage compart- others
on your vehicle as soon as
ment. possible.
i
nto the spare wheel so tha t Do not drive faste r than mph
the center hole
of the rim is a ligned
Avoid N Turn the hand wheel clockw ise until
braking and fast cornering!
the whee l replaced is secure ly in
p lace.

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Introduction
this section fin d information about:
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
applicable legal requ irements .
More information:
Preparat ions for working in th e engine ment 222
an eme rge ncy
Changing a wheel
Loose tools and other items in the veh icle tool kit and a loose spare (or compact spare)
wheel may be thrown through the passenger
F ig. 154
the luggage compartment: Floor
compartment
Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and spare (or compact spare) wheel are securely stowed in the luggage compartment.
or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and injury.
on page 305.
Th e vehic le tool kit is i n the luggage compartment
in on e of severa l pla ces, such as under the 154.
If necessary , detach the luggage net 141.
Lift the noor covering and hang it on the hook
beneath the luggage compartment cover
Completely re tract the jack after use. wise it not fit in its compartme nt and can-
not be stowed safely. Practi ca l tips

Contents
Fig. 155 Contents of the
155
first read and note the
on page
The contents of the kit depend on the equipment. The describes the
maximum contents.
Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the is reversible . The screwdriver may be stored under the wrench .
Adapter for anti-theft recommends that you with the a rep lacement adapter can be ordered using this number.
R ecord the code number of the
Screw -in towing eye.
Hubcap for removing hubcaps, caps.
® Jack . Before putting the jack back in the
not fit and cannot be secu rely stowed .
® Lug wrench .

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After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly and secure-
Indicator light
to help prevent water from getting into the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.
on
Lights up Possible cause Proper response
Light bulb of the exterior vehicle lighting not Replace the light bulb that isn't working .
working .
When the ignition is switched on, several warning
and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check . They go
out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a
can result in vehicle damage.
indicated. However, indicator light come on if LEO s fail.
on
Checklist
for replacing a light bulb. Please carry out these steps only in the order listed
1.
179.
3.
4.
5.
6 .
7.
8.
9 .
position
122 .
Automatic transmission :
the transmission into Park (P) 171.
the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch 165.
Manual transmission: Engage a gear
122.
Let the burned
out light cool down.
Check
if the fuse is blown 317 .
Replace the burned
out light according to
Practical tips 321

Replacing
moving Locking lugs.
on page 320.
Please carry out each step only in the order fied .
Removing the
1. Review and follow the checklist 321.
2 .
17 4) and the trim forwa rd .
4. Squeeze the release of the connector 17 4 together in the direction of the arrows and the connector off.
5. Unsc rew the securing screw by hand 174
6 . remove th e taillight rearward from the body and place it on a clean, smooth surface.
7. To unlock the 175 to in direction of the arrow.
8. Remove the bulb holder from the taillight.
9. R eplace the burned out light bulb with a new of the same type.
Insert the holder into the The locking must latch audibly .
the
11.
174
13.
14 . Attach the connector 174 to the
49.
Due to different versions of the taillight, the location of the light might differ from the
r epresen tation in the illu strat ions . li ght bulbs . These bulbs can be re-
placed . Practical tips

right front bumper : Remove cover.
first read and note the introduc­
on page
There is a threaded 180.
33 1.
Take the towing eye, the
Push on the cover at the bottom marking =>fig. 179 (arrow ) so that it pops out.
Remove the cover and it hang from the
b um per.
332 Do
F ig .
Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into
the threaded
Use the
When towing is to remove it.
Posit ion the of the cover in the open ­
ing in the bumper and
Push on the upper part of the cover the
upper i n to
m ake sure the towing eye is screwed the way into threaded s o that it is secure.

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right rear bumper : Remove cover.
on page
for the towing eye
in the right rear bu mper 182 .
the rear towing eye
Take the tow ing eye , th e wrenc h, and the
screwdrive r out of the vehicle gage compartment
Push on the cover at the bottom marking 181 (arrow) so that it pops out.
Remove the cover and let it hang from the
bumper .
the towing eye counterclockwise int o the th readed as far as it go (arrow) 182 Use the lug wrench to turn and
t ighten th e towing eye.
Driving tips while towing
tory information and hee d the on page
Tow ing requires some experie nce , whe n
u sin g a tow rope. Both drivers must be familiar with
the techniques required for towing .
drivers should not try to tow a that is being towed.
Do not
in towing eye.
When towing is complete , unscrew the towing
eye clockwise to remove it.
Position the of the cover in the ing in the bumper and the
Aiways make sure the towing eye is screwed so that is secure. not, it out
your turns even if the eme rgency flashers are activated ,
as
i n the way. The em ergency flashers
go off as long as the turn signal is As soon as the turn re turns to its
Pr actica l tips

safety seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
seat
B ooster seat ........................ 114 Child seat mounting .................. 114 Co nvertible child sea t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Infant carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Sec uring with loc ka bl e safety belt ....... 115 Securing with safety belt .............. 115
seats
Child seat mounting .............. 110, 111 Informati on about child restraint systems 121 Transpo rting children in vehicles . . . . . . . 107
veh ic le care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Climatronlc
Also see: Air cond iti o ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
............. ........•.......... 18 Sett ing t he time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 Setting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Closing
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 51 Windows .......................... 53 w ith Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . 160
Cockp it ......................... ...... 9
. . . . . 28 1
Comfort turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Communication window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Compact spare Drivin g style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
sunro of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 win dows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Engine coo la nt . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Counter-steering assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 194
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
D
Data recorded by control units . . . . . . . . . 287
Data recorded
(DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Daytime running (DRL) deactivation
DRL parking feat ure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Daytime running lights (DRL) parking fea-
ture DRL deact i
vation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Declaration of compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Deicing door lock cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Deicing locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 49
Department of Transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Differential lock Br aking ass istance systems . . . . . . . 186
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dim en sions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Doors ............................... 47 Child safe ty lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Emergency closing and ope ning . . . . . . . 301 Warnin g light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Driver door Overview .....................•..... 9 Driving
Driving checklists and warning s . . . . . . . . . 31 Driving in other countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Driving throug h wa te r on roads . . . . . . . . 33 Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Environmen tally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5 too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Getting ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 on a dow nhill grade . . . . . . . . . . . 183 on an

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AdBiue® Fluid: Check and add if necessary
(Pas sat TDI engine only)
Air e lement and sn ow scree n: Replace el­
e m ent an d scre en and housing (if
Body : Visual in spectio n for corrosion
B rakes : Inspect brake system and shock ab­
sorber for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads , b rake disc conditio n front and rear and
c h eck brake fluid leve l subject to abrasion (front and rear)
Coolan t level and frost protection: Check
CV joints: Check for leaks and damage
Diesel Particulate Filte r: Perform after the first or (DPF) replacem ent: Check ash
loading according to manufa ctur er wo rk procedure;
Repl ace
if necessary. DPF replace ment
is not necessary, perform ch eck every
miles thereafte r until rep lacement beco mes neces­
sary.
Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate
Dust and
Engine : C hange oil and replace oil
Engine and engine compartm ent components:
Check (from above) f or leaks and damage
Engin e a nd eng ine compa rtment co mponents:
C heck (from below) fo r leaks and damage, check
tran smi ssio n, final drive , and drive sha ft bo ots
Exha ust syste m: C heck for leaks, damage, and
secure fittings
Fuel filter: Replace
Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette
lighter/power horn, and
Lighting: F ront and rea r lights, luggage com­
partmen t
Ribbed Belt: Ch eck condit io n
Service interval display: Reset
Service sticker: Enter the date of the next serv­
ice on the service sticker and apply to the driver's
side door pillar
Spark plugs : Replace (All engines except
S unroof and Panoramic sunroof : Check, clean,
and lubrica te (if
s unroof and check front and
r ear wate r drains a nd clea n if necessary (if cable)
ne rod ends : Check for excessive play and
l oose ness, check boots
Check and replace if necessary miles, check
every mil es after. If not repl aced at mil es, chec k every
Check tread depth, condition , tire age ,
wear pattern and pressu re o f tires (including spare)
Rotate front to rea r
(non Automa tic) : Change
fluid and
Underbody : Inspect unde r sea l, u nderbody
t rims, pipe placing, and plug for damage
Winds hield washer, headligh t clea ning system,
and wipe r blades : C heck fo r da mage and function,
Check fluid level and add
if necessary