airbag VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2012 Workshop Manual

Whenever a the safety must
be webbing cannot you restraint can be
goes around a corner.
restraint on a seat, prefe rably
o n a rear sea t
the restraint on a rear seat
restraint in your
Route the safety
as specified by the res tra int manufactur­er.
insert the
Make sure that the red
Remove from the it
Push the
installed with the safety
Activate the feature 117 , Activating the switchable locking fea­
ture .
on the safety is properly fastened and tight.
Check the restraint at the place where the restraint.
The
r estraints i f th e restraint must be installe d on the front seat
restraint manufac­
turer's instructions when installing a restraint in your
the restraint on a seat, prefe rably
o n a re ar seat in exceptio n al circum­s ta nces you must install the
Make sure the front seat backrest is in the right position .
Move the front passenger seat to the rearmost
position in the seat's fore and aft adjustment range,
as far away from the airbag as
height juster so that safety install the restraint.
Route the safety
as specified by the
the tongue into the for that
seating position.
Make sure that the red button faces
away from the
Remove from the and straint.
Push the weight to make sure that the restraint be installed with the safety
Make sure the safety is not so tight that it
causes the weight-sensing mat to measure more
weight than is actually
on the seat.
Activate the belt's switchable feature
Check the restraint at the where the restraint.
T he seat
After checking to make sure that the
restraint is correctly recognized by the weight­
sensing mat inside the front passenger seat, so that the front passenger airbag status is
GER BAG be sure to read
the additional important information and heed the
about the Advanced Airbag
BAG
especially those 12 years and younger ,
must restrain -
ed for their age and size.

Activating the switchable locking feature
the way out of the retracto r.
While keeping your weight on th e child re­
straint , g u ide the shoulder belt portion of the safety
b elt back into the retrac tor until the belt lies flat and
is tightened against the child restraint.
You should hear a noise as the bel t
winds back into the inertia reel of the safety belt re­
t ractor . Test the switchable locking feature by ing on the belt. You should no longer be able to the belt out o f the retractor. The switchable
l ocking feature is
on the safety belt to make sure the safety
belt is properly fastened and tight.
Deactivating the switchable locking feature
The switchab le locking featu re for child restraints
the way back into the retractor.
Press the red button on the safety belt buckle .
T he belt tongue
Guide the sa fety belt back by hand so that it
the switch able locking feature should be activat­
ed inadvertently , the safety belt must be unfas­
tened and guided comple te ly back into its stowed
position to deactivate this feat ure .
Using the wrong restraint or an improp­erly re strain t can cause seri­
o u s pe rsonal injury or d eath in an accid ent.
even if a is not sitting in it. A
in an up­right position and securely latched into place and cannot fold forward . Otherwise , the seat backrest with the
whenever using a child restraint in a ve hicle Child safety and child restraints. precautions apply when a
child seat on the front passenge r seat 104 , Child restraints and the Ad­vanced front airbag system.
installed child restraints increase the risk of ser ious per sonal injury and death
in a
properly a nd safe ly 117

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chors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
rages to secure safety belts or other kinds of occupant restraints.
a tether or other strap is used to attach a child restraint to the front passenger seat,
make sure that it is not so tight that it causes the weight-sensing mat for the Advanced bag on the seat .
vanced Airbag when it should be suppressed causing serious or even fatal injury to the
child.
a re arward-facing child sea t on the front passenger seat because of exceptional circumstances, but the light does not come on and stay on, immediately
you leave the child re straint with the tether strap firmly
tory information and heed the on page
The following are so me so urc es of additional m ation about child res traint selec tion, in stallation a nd use :
auth orit ies advise that the best child safe ty
seat is the one th at fits your child and fits in you r
vehic le, and that you will use correctly and te ntly .
Try
bef ore you buy!
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Si tting
prope rly and safely

Transporting
Driving tips
this sectio n
Always stow heavy objects in the luggage partment and make sure tha t the rear seat ests are securely latched. Always use the downs in the luggage compartment and secu re th e
ob jects with suita ble straps. Neve r ove rload the
hic le . R emember that the vehicle load, as
More information:
Rear hatch 49
Folding down the passenger seat backrest
Lights page 122
Luggage compartment 141
Roof rack 146
Trailer towing 149
Tires and wheels 258
Unsec ured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the vehicle, causing serious
senger compartment by the front airbags if they To help reduce the risk of se riou s
per sonal injury:
strument panel.
nothing on
the front passenger seat when the backrest is folded forward. When the backrest is folded
forward, even
85.
scat that is
blocked by objects being carried
H eavy loads will cle handle s and increase stopping distances.
Heavy lo ads that are not properly stowed or secured can cause loss of control and ous injury.
the luggage compartment as possible.
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Always tie down h eavy items securely with su itabl e strap s using the tie-downs in the luggage compartment.
Tran sporting

Introduction
this section
partment and make sure that the rear seat
ble straps. Never overload the veh ic le . Remember
t hat th e vehicle load, as as how it is ed , can affect vehicle
More information:
Airbag system
Lights
Transporting 137
Trailer towing 149
Tires and whee ls
An open or unlocked luggage compartment poses special risks for
atures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to children.
hicle.
can
senger compartment by the front airbags if they inflate. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
objects securely in the
sion.
jects from clothing and bags
Transporting heavy objects causes the
cle capacity weight figures apply when the
load is distributed evenly
Transporting 141

on
when it comes to the care and preservat ion of the
fasteners can damage fabric , and trim. Before you get into the fasteners that come into contact with fabrics and trim .
objects and items on and (such as and fabric tr im . To prevent damage ,
do not such items come into direct conta ct with the uphols tery and fabric trim .
Dust and dirt in pores , and seams can have a "scouring " effect on and to
Check to prevent upholstery discoloration , to upholstery.
Disregarding the may of
recommends having any oration re moved by an authorized gen or authorized cili ty . fabric trim and
on page 251.
on heated seats and power seats or seats with airbag components
Airbag components and connector s may be in the driver seat, the front passenger
seat , and in the outer rea r sea ts. Damaging, ing and handling incorrectly , or wett ing or soaki ng
t hese seat surfaces and back rests can d am age the
v ehic le sys te m and preve nt the airba g
sys tem from working
compone nt s a nd conn ectors that or are in powe r sea ts and heated sea ts Thi s ca n in damage to other parts of the sys te m .
For thi s r easo n, read and these clea ning
maintenance
Do not use press ure washers , steam
Do not use detergent pastes or
Do not wet the surface
use cleaning products approved by wagen .
you h ave questions or concerns, consult a
p ro fessiona l clea ner.
Bef ore usi ng any cleanin g agen t, fami liar ize
yo urs elf wit h instruct ions and warnings on the
packag ing.
hol stery, a nd carpeting with a brush attachment.
A soft sponge or a may be used for general
Alcantara ® surfaces with a damp cotton
or o r a lint -fre e
microfiber

Upholstery and fabric trim with ligh t gene ra lized
soil ing can be cleaned with a co mme rcially b le dry-foam cleaner.
t he upho lstery fabric and fabric trim pieces are
heavi ly soiled , see your authorized
dealer or authorized
necessary, have the cleaning
do ne by a professional.
Cleaning upholstery on non-heated seats, manual seats, or seats w ithout airbag
components
Before using any cleaning agent, familiarize
yourse lf with instruct ions and warni ngs on the
packaging .
upholstery, fabric trim, Alca ntara ® holstery , and carpeting regula rly with a sui table
b rush attachment.
A soft sponge or a commercially available free microfiber cloth may be used for general
clea nin g
Clean Alcantara ® surfaces with a damp cotton
or woo l cloth or a commercially available lint-free
microfiber cloth
Upholstery and fabric trim with light gene ra lized can be c leaned wit h a comme rcia lly
the uphols tery fabric and fabric trim pie ces are
heavi ly soiled , see your authorized
dealer or authorized Facility
before you begin cleani ng to learn about suitable
c leaning options .
necessary , h ave the cleaning
done by a profess ional.
Removing stains
When treating stains, it may be necessary to clean
t h e ent ir e su rface and not jus t the stain itse lf. This
is especially true if the entire su rface has become
d irty from normal use. Otherw ise , the a rea that is
t reated may become lighter than the untreated
a rea . you have qu es tions or concerns , co nsu lt a
p ro fessiona l c leaner .
Typ e
of sta in Recommended cleaning for fabri c and upholstery
Water-based stains, such as -Moisten a sponge with water and rub the stain gently with a circular coffee or fruit juice . tion. -Wipe dry with an absorbent clot h.
Persisten t stains , such as
c h ocolate or make-up. -
Use only Volkswagen -approved clea ning produc ts. -necessary, have the fabric or uphols tery profess io na lly cleaned.
Grease-based stains , such as oil , lipst ick , etc. -
Use only Volksw agen-approved clea nin g prod ucts. -
Hav e the airbag syste m inspecte d
w age n deale r or auth oriz e d V olkswag en
Do not u se steam cleaners becau se the
s te am could ca use the dirt to pen etrate deeper into the fa bri c a nd make i t impossible
Pressure wa shers a nd cooling spray s ca n
d am ag e the uphols tery.

Type of stain Cleaning
Grease-based stains, such
as etc. -
Remove fresh stains with an absorbent
Mild soap solution: 2 tab les poons of liquid soap in one quart (liter ) of water .
stain remover or similar products.
first read and note the introduc­
on page 251.
Clean leatherette upholstery only with water and a
mild soap solution.
Before cleaning leatherette surfaces , read and
heed the informat ion
252 , Cleaning uphols­
tery on heated seats and power seats or seals with airbag components .
Liquid can penetrate leather
surfaces and seams within a few seconds.
discoloration caused by wear and tear
stain remover , or similar products.
and to
on page 251.
storage compartments and cup holders
have a removable rubber insert at the bottom .
Moisten a lint-free cloth with water and
clean the parts.

Care and
on page 251.
Moisten a lint-free cloth wi th wa ter and clean the parts .
wood trim wit h a mild soap solution .
Please first rea d and note the tory on page 251.
a safety belt is dirty, this can prevent the belt
f r om working prope rly. Ke ep safety belts clean and
r eg ularl y check
ing .
Rem ove coarse dirt with a soft brush
the dirty safety belt out of the
After cleaning, always give the safety belts time to dry thorough ly before letting them retract. Thi s
helps prevent damage to the retractor .
Do not let the safe ty belts retract until they are
complete ly dry .
Damage to safety belts reduces their effectiveness and increases the risk of ous pers onal injury and death wh enever the
veh icle being use d .
256 cleaning, maintenance
Using solvents or other improper cleaning products on surfaces where airbags are cated can change the way alrbags deploy in a
c rash .
ment panel , use only a soft, dry cloth or a cloth moistened with pla in water. the condition of
N eve r use chemical cleaning agents,
After cleaning, always give the safety
belts time to dry completely before letting
them retract . The moisture can damage the retractor and keep it from working properly.
to the safety belt latch . This could prevent the belt buckles and safety belts from working properly.
any way.

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
this section find information about:
Break-in period ..
..... .
283
Parts and accesso ries . . . . . . . . . . 284
Operating fluids and equipment . . . 284
Repairs and technical modifications . . . . . . . . 285
Repairs and other things that can affect
Advanced Airbag performance . . . . . . 285
radio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Notice about data recorded by vehicle control
modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
a phone in a motor vehicle
when it is not connected to the
telephone antenna -some importa nt things to
know .................................. 288
Lift points for the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 289
More information:
69
Airbag system
towing
12 163
Braking , stoppi ng and parkin g 179
assistance systems 195
control system 197
Pressure Monitoring
Preparations for working in the eng ine compart­
ment page 222
Engine
Engine coolant 233
Vehicle battery 238
243
on page 283.
Not e
requirements for breaking in new
parts .
Cons umer information
booklet Radio
Navigation system
Package
Inappropriate spare parts and accesso ries as
Breaking in a new engine
A new engine must be (1
Vehicle care and maintenanc e 283