brakes VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2007 User Guide

To he lp prev ent paint damage to the engine
hood , place wiper blades against th e winds hie ld
after they have dried . Do not le t them snap back
in to p lace.
Washing with a power washer
first r ead and note the introdu ctory information and heed the on pagc262.
A lways follow the instr u ctions
th ere is enoug h dis tan ce to soft ma te­
ria ls s uch as rubb er h ose s or insulatin g material as
well a s th e s en so rs of the Dis tance Co ntrol
sys te m . Th e
Never usc conce ntrated jet nozz les or dirt bla sters
Imp rope r usc of power washers can cause se­
rious invisibl e permanent d a m age leading to
ti re failur e and loss of ve hicle cont rol. This can cause accide nts and se riou s person al injury.
Keep sufficient di stance b e tween wate r je t
and tir es. Never wash tir es with a no zzle that sprays th e wa ter out in a direct stream re g ard­
l ess of th e di stance to the tir e and even for a very
short time .
Neve r u sc b lasters ." to clean tires. Even
a relatively long spraying dista nce and very
s hort applicatio n tim e can do visi ble or inv is ibl e damage to tire s.
Core, maintenance
Lock the hatc h to prevent unintentional ope ning in the car
the ve hicl e has been wash ed , th e wet
b ra kes or, in winter, brake discs or pads coated
w ith icc, rea ct slowe r and need l onger stopping
dista nces.
A lways dry the brakes and clean off any ic e
coa ting s with a few care ful applicatio ns of th e
bra ke. Make sure no t to endan ge r ot11er motor­
i sts or c yclists or disobey legal requi rements.
Note
Wate r temperature should not be m ore tha n
To he lp prevent damag e to paint, do not was h th e ve hicl e in dir ect sunli ght.
In order for and Assis t to work correctly, the sensors in the rear bumper must b e kept clean and clear of snow and ice. When using a pow er was her or steam clean er,
onl y spray the se n so rs directly for a short peri od
o f tim e and always keep the nozzle at l eas t4
in ch es em) from the sensor.
D o not clea n icy or snow- covere d w indow s
w ith
When washin g or rinsin g the vehicle in cold
weather, do no t let wate r ge t into the lock cylin ­
d
ers or po int the hose at gaps around th e doo rs ,
hood or rea r hatcl1. The w ate r could freeze on t11c
locks and sea ls and mak e it difficu lt to open th e

Aggressive fluids and materials
can cause visible and invisibl e
tire
damage that can cause tire
blowouts .
Always keep chemicals, oils,
grease, fuels, braking fluids
and
other aggressive substances
away from tires.
read and note the introductory inform ation and heed the on page 276.
The desig n of the w heel b o lt s is matc h ed to the fac­
tor y-install ed wheels. If different wheels are in ­
s tall ed, wh
eel b o lts the ri ght length and bolt
head sh ap e must b e used. Thi s helps to e nsure that
w heels can b e m ounted securely and that the
brakes will work page
In mos t yo u cannot use w heel bolt s from diff erent ve hicl e. Even wheel rims from the same m od el m ay not properly.
Tires and w heel rim s approved by Volkswag en
h ave been matched precise ly to your ve hicl e
m od el and cont ribut e consid erabl y to good han­
dlin g and safe ve hicl e performance.
Tight ening
torque
bolt s must alway s be install ed with the co r­
rect tightenin g page The required
tight enin g torqu e for the wheel bolts is 88 ft-lb s Nm). After changing
torqu e wre n ch b y an authorize d Volksw age n
d eal er or a uthorized Volk swagen Facility.
Care, maintenance
Tires age even if they are not
being used and can fail suddenly,
especially
at high speeds,
causing loss
of vehicle control,
accidents,
and severe personal
injuries.
Tires that are more than 6
years old
can be used only in an
emergency and then only with
special care
and at low speed.
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings
run true and safe ly . Damage d wheel rim s must b e re­
to repair them yourself. Ha ve an authorized
Facility re pai r them for you
Wheel rims with bolted decorative covers
Ligh t-allo y wheels may have interc h angeable d ec­
o rativ e cove rs attac h ed t o th e rim with self-locki ng
screws. If yo u want to replace damaged wheel
cove rs. contact your authorize d Volkswa gen deale r or authorize d Volk swa gen Fac ilit y
improper or damaged wheel rim s can af­fect driving cause accidents and serious personal injury.
only wheel rim s approved for the ve­
hicl e.

Note
Remove sno w c hain s w hen road s are free or snow. the chains ca n damage tires, impair vehicle handling and ca n be qui ck ly worn
down.
-------chain s they h ave direct contact w ith th e rims. Volk swage n recommend s usin g coa te d sn ow
chains .
c hain s are available in different sizes
Please first read and note the
introductory information
and heed the WARNINGS on
page 276.
Accessory weight
The combine d weight (in excess of
those standa rd items which may
be re placed) of automatic tra n s­
mission, electro-mechnical power
stee ring, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to th e extent that these
items are availabl e as factory-in­
stall ed equipme n t (w hether in ­
s tall ed or not).
Aspect ratio
The ratio of sidewall heig h t to tir e
w
idth, expressed as a p ercentage.
A number o r or
lower indicates a low-profile tire
with a shorter sidewall for im­
proved steering response and
better overall handling on dry
pavem ent.
Bead
The part of a tire made of steel
wires, wrapped or reinforced b y
ply cords, with the shape and
structure to en sure proper fit to the
w h
eel rim.
maintenance
Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead.
The tire structure, excep t tread
and s id ewall rubber which, when
infl ate d, bears the lo ad.
The breakjng away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.
The strands of materia l forming
the plie s in the tir e.
An y parting within the tread,
s id
ewall, or inne r lin er of the tire
ex te
nding to cord material.
at low
speeds in the three hour p e riod be­
fore
the tire pressure is measured
o r a
djuste d.

Optical Parking Sys tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Assis t. .................. ........
Audio warnin gs
Warning and
indicator lights ........... 13
Automat ic headlight control ............. 124
Automa ti c load deactivation. . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission ................. 179
Direct
th e selector lever
l
ock .............................. 325
Ignition key saf e ty interlock ........... 175
Kick-down feature ................... 186
Launch
control program .............. L86
Ma lfun cti on ......................... 186
Axle weights ............................
B
mount ............................. 157
see Braking assistance syste ms .. ...... 194
Battery Replac e
ment in remote co ntrol key. . . . 36
Belt warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Bottle
holders
Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Brake
Brak e booste r.
...........
.......................... 196
Brake l eve l. ...... ..... .......... 197 Brake pads .......................... 192
Brak ing
assistance sy s tems ........... 194
b rake ............. .... 197
Emerge ncy brake display
during hard brak-ing ................................ 321 Indicato r light ................... .... 189
Alphab etical index
Parking brake ........................ 19 1
Warning
light ....................... . 189
Brak e Assist ............................ 194
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
B rake booste r ...................... 193, 194
Brake
............................. 196
Specifica tions
....................... 196
Brake sys
tem ........................... 194
Malfun ction ......................... 192
Brakes
Eme r
gency when full braking .. 321
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking assistance systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Breakdown Protect in g th e ve hicl e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in period
E ngin e .............................
Brakes ......... .................. 192
c
phone ....... ..... ..................
changer ........................... .
phone
w ithout outside antenna. . . . . . . . .
con so le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a light bulb
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
th e wheel change ... ............ 335
ve hicl e ....................... 333
W heel bolt s ..................... ..... 332 W hee l change ....................... 335

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