brake fluid VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2007 User Guide

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
lowing:
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ports and accessories .. ....... .... , . , . . . . . . . . .
Operating fluids and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repai rs and technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using o cellular phone in a motor vehicle when it is not c o nne cte d to the vehicle te lephone antenna . .
points for the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inappropriate spare parts and accessorie s as w ell as improperly performed work, tions and repairs can cause ve hicl e damage, cidents and serious personal injuries.
Volkswagen strongl y recomm ends to only use accessories approved by Volkswagen and Genuine Volkswagen These parts and cessories have been evaluated by Volk swagen for their s uitability, reliabilit y and safety.
Break-in period
first read and note the introductory
o n page303.
No te applicab le re quirem ents for breaking in new parts.
Breaking in a new e ngin e
A n
ew en gin e must be caref ully broke n in during the fir st kilo m ete rs). During the
fir st few h ours o f dri vin g, th e e ngine's intern al
kilomet ers) will also affect th e e ng in e quality. Even after th is time -and especially w ith co ld engine­
drive the ve hicle at moderate en gin e speeds in
o rd er to reduce en gin e wear and to incre ase the
care and maint enanc e
Have repairs and vehicle modifica tions
rized Volkswag en dealers and authorized swagen Service Facilities have the required tool s, diagnostic equipment, repair tion, and trai ned personnel.
Only install parts on the ve hicl e that are
Never sto re, mount or attach objects, such as cup or p hone hold ers, on or next to the a irbag module covers or within the airbags
Only use wheel rim I tire combinations proved by Volk swagen for the respecti ve vehicle
mileage the engi ne can co ve r. Do not drive at gine speed s w hi ch are to o low. Always downshif t if the e ngin e is no longer running For the fir st kilometers):
Do no t use full throttle .
Do not drive the ve hicl e at more than 2/3 of the
top en gine s peed.
Do n o t to w trailer.
From to miles km): m ay be in creased to maximum sibl e road and en g in e speed.
New tire s and brake pads
New tires and rep lacing pag e 276
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or one year after service, whichever occurs first.
Ad Check and add if necessary engine
Batt ery: Check (and second battery if
brake system and sh ock
Dust and (if
and
Hyb rid co mpo nents : Perform a in
the engine compartment and the rear of th e for damage (Touareg
Date : ............... .........
......... ..........
w hicheve r occurs
first
Rear window: Check (if
sticker : Enter the date of the next ice on the service sticker and
Sunroof: sunr oof an d check fro nt and
rear water drains and
Tires : Check tread depth, condition . wear tires (including spare )
Tires : Rotate front to rear
Windshie ld was he r, headlight clea ning system ,
and wipe r blades: Check for damage and function ,
Check fluid
stamp

N
Service at
service, whichever occurs first.
Ad Fluid : Check and add if nec essary engine
Brake pads: C heck thick ness and brake disc
cond ition (front and rear)
Engine : Change
Hybrid components : P erform a visua l inspec­components and the engine compartment and the rear of the vehicle
for damage (Touareg
Rear window : C heck cleaning nozzle function­(if applicable)
Service interval display: Reset
Service sticker: Enter the date of the next serv­
ice on the service sticker and to the driver's
s ide door
Windshield washer , headlight cleaning system ,
and wiper blades : Check for damage and functi on,
Check
Maintenance

Service at
or one year after service, whichever occurs first.
AdBiue® Check and add if necessary
(3.0L engine
Body :
Brakes : sorber for and damage, check thickness of
brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake
fluid
o roof ,
and (if
and frost protection : Check
joints : Check for and damage
o Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate
Dust and
Engine : Change
o Engine and engine compartment components:
Check (from above) for
Engine and engine compartment components:
Check (from and damage , check
transmission , drive, and drive shaft boots
Exhaust system : Check for
and
curve Check adjustment
Hybrid componen ts: Perfor m a inspec­
tion of high in the engine compartment and the rear of the
box cigarette horn , and warning Check
o Lighting : Front and rear turn and hazard warning Check
o Rear window : Check function­(if
Ribbed Che ck conditio n
o Reset
o sticker: Enter the date of the next to the driver's
side door
o ( and 2.5L
and Panoramic sunroof: Check, and (if
sunroof and check front and
rear water drains and if necessary (if
o Test drive : Check braking , kick-down, steering, heating and systems , air ditioning , and
o Tie rod ends : Check for excessive check
boot s
o Timing Check and check
every after . not at check every then every
o Tires : Check tread depth , condition, wear tern, and pressure of tires spare)
o Tires : Rotate front to rear
o Transmission : (non Automatic): Change and (if
underbody
t rims, pipe
system .
and wiper Check for damage and funct ion .
Check fluid and add if necessary

miles or one yea r after last service, whichever occurs first.
AdBiue® Fluid: Check and add if necessary engine only)
Air
cable)
Body : Visua l inspection for corrosion
Brakes : sorber for leaks and damage, check thickness of
b ra ke pads, brake disc cond itio n and chec k br ake
flu id
r oof, roof, a n d hard top : Check for func tion and damage, clean
and (if
joints : Check for leaks and damage
turer work proced ure;
thereafter ment becomes necessary . Subsequent DPF is a minimum of thereafter. and engine
Door checks and mounting pins: lubricate
(if
Engine: Change
and damage
Engine and engine compart ment co mponents :
Check (from f or and damage , check
t r ansm ission , drive, and drive shaft boots
Exhaust system : Check for damage, and
secure fittings
and
daytime running ing, and automatic Check adjustmen t
Hybrid components : Perform a tion of high
and box cigarette
lighter /power outlets , horn, and
Check
lighting : F ront and rear partment turn and hazard warning Check
Rear window: Check (if
Ribbed Check condition
Reset
ice on the service sticke r and to th e drive r's
side door
engines except
and (if
Test drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering,
Tie rod ends : Check for excessive check
boots
Timing Check and if necessary check
every not at check every
Tires: Check tread depth, condi tio n, wea r spare)
Tires: Rotate fron t to rea r
(non Automatic) : Change
fluid and (if
under underbody
trims . pipe and
Windshield washer,
and add if nec e ssary

Additional service
Time-dependent maintenance items
Every 1 year:
P erf or m
ch ec k of a ir b ag sy stem.
Every 2 yea rs :
D us t and (if
Check roo f (if
nre set: Check
(observe expiration date)
Every 3 years,
then every 2 years driven:
Brake fluid : First under the
to (CC , Eos , Jetta Tigua n, and Touareg).
Every 3 years:
First
USA Warranty and Maintenance
Every 4 years regardless of
Ad Change is und er
nre set:
driven:
Air and sn ow ho using (if
eng ines except
2.0 L
nre pressure sensors: (if

Brake
The brake
Jetta models, Tiguan , and Touareg) .
Brake Fluid Replacement Record
A brake fluid rep lacement was performed on: ...........................................
Next Brak e Fluid Replacement:
Dat
e: ... ...... ....... ........
Today's date and Volkswage n Dealer stamp
A brake
fluid rep lacement was performed on: ...........................................
Next Brake Fl
uid Rep lacement:
Date: .......
.................
Today's date and
Volkswage n Dealer stamp
Maintenance
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