Starting the engine using a booster battery Precautionary measures If the prescribed procedure is not followed, there is a risk of burns from acid escaping from the battery. In addition, there is a risk of injury and injury...
Towing a car The tow rope must only be attached to the provided towing hooks. Attention! After towing is complete, unscrew the tow hook and place it in its place in the vehicle tool kit. The...
Poddomkrachivanie car When working under a vehicle, if it is not on a lift, it should be placed on two or four sturdy jack stands. Attention! To perform work under the car, its installation on the...
Maintenance — general information Golf/Touran vehicles are serviced at different intervals. Cars with the serial code QG1 are serviced according to the maintenance system with an increased frequency. Vehicles with...
Maintenance — work plan Maintenance must be carried out at the following intervals: vehicles with extended service intervals. When a message appears «service» complete all work on the items marked with...
Maintenance — work This chapter discusses all the maintenance work of various systems, components and assemblies of the car, which must be performed as part of the maintenance. The necessary wear...
Engine oil level — check Per 1000 km of run, oil consumption is allowed no more than 1 liter. Exceeding this volume indicates wear of the oil seals and / or piston rings. Special tools and fixtures are...
Engine oil and oil filter — change The following tools and fixtures are required to change the oil: oil filter removal tool (pliers or keys); socket head 32 mm or HAZET 2169-32 for unscrewing the oil filter cap; If...
Coolant — level check A low coolant level is indicated to the driver by a message on the instrument panel display. Before each long trip, the fluid level in the expansion tank should be checked....
Fuel filter — replacement (diesel) Attention! Avoid getting diesel fuel on rubber parts and especially on cooling system hoses. Remove any fuel that has come into contact with these parts immediately. Otherwise,...
Air filter — filter element replacement Special tools are not required. Materials Needed: A replacement air filter element. Attention! The air filter mounting bolts are self-locking. They must not be unscrewed or...
V-belt — check Ribbon belt tension adjustment is not required. The correct belt tension is provided by the automatic tensioner roller. As part of maintenance, only the condition of the ribbed...
Exhaust System — Visual Inspection Attention! There is a risk of injury when the vehicle is jacked up or placed on jack stands. Familiarize yourself with the safety precautions outlined in the chapter « car jacking...
Toothed belt — check Vehicles with 1.4-/1.6 liter BCA/BGU/BSE/BSF petrol engine, 55/75 kW (75/102 hp.) Special tools and fixtures are not required. Materials needed: toothed belt, if you need to...
Spark plugs — replacement Required tools and fixtures: candle key, for example, HAZET 4766-1; appropriate pullers, depending on the type of engine; vehicles with a 1.4-/1.6 liter BCA/BKG/BLN/BAG/BLF/BLP...
Transmission. main gear In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following works must be performed on these units: Gearbox, final drive . Check the condition and make sure there are no leaks or...
DSG Automatic Transmission — Oil and Oil Filter Change Special tools and fixtures: adapter for oil filling, for example, VW-VAS-6262; container for collecting transmission oil; an appropriate instrument for measuring the temperature...
Haldex differential — oil change Required consumables: 0.65 liters Haldex differential oil; Attention! The oil filling capacity for the Haldex differential is 0.85 liters. O-rings for the drain and vent plugs of...
Front suspension and steering Tie rod ends . Check the attachment and clearance, as well as the condition of the dust caps on the handpiece supports. ball joints . Check the condition of the dust caps. Cuffs...
Brakes. Tires. wheels In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Checking the brake fluid level. Checking the thickness of the brake pads of the front and rear...
Brake lining thickness — check Required tools and fixtures: electric flashlight and mirror; calipers. Attention! Due to dust particles, which are usually more on the roadway on the passenger side than on the...
Brake lines — check Special adaptations and tools are not required. Attention! Jacking up the vehicle or placing it on jackstands carries the risk of injury. Therefore, it is recommended that you...
Brake Fluid — Change Required tools: consignment key for the fitting for bleeding the hydraulic drive of the brake mechanism; transparent hose and container for collecting brake fluid. Materials...
Tire Tread Height Measurement Depending on the model and equipment, Golf/Touran vehicles can be equipped with tires and rims of different sizes. When installing tires or wheels that are not listed in the...
Tire pressure — check The tire pressure is set by the vehicle manufacturer depending on various parameters. These include the vehicle load and the maximum permitted speed. Wheels of different tire and...
Tires and wheels — designations 195 - tire profile width in mm /70 - height to width ratio (the height of the tire profile is 70% of the width) If there is no special profile height designation, (e.g. 155 R 13),...
Wheel balancing Serially produced wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary to even out different weight distributions and material inaccuracies. In the process of movement,...
Anti-skid chains Snow chains may only be fitted on the front wheels. According to the technical specifications, it is allowed to install snow chains only on certain types of wheels. Do not fit...
Removal and installation of wheels Removing Attention! Aluminum rims are covered with a protective varnish layer that prevents corrosion. When changing wheels, be careful not to damage the protective lacquer layer....
Tire pressure monitoring As an option, Golfs can be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. This system uses the wheel speed data from the ABS sensors to determine the circumference of the wheel....
Some tips for caring for tires Tires have a peculiar «memory», and mishandling them, and this includes, for example, quick or frequent crossings over curbstones or rails, often results in their failure. And...
Tire repair kit — check and change Special tools and fixtures are not required. The repair kit is located in the trunk in the spare wheel opening. 26. Check the expiration date (date) on the package (see arrow in...
Tire pressure monitoring indicator — setting Golf Cars Special tools are not required. The tire pressure display setting should only be checked if it has been changed. Attention! If, as a result of tire heating, the system...
Belts and airbags In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Lubricate the door openers. Visually check the condition of the seat belts and airbags. Roof...
Cabin filter — replacement Special adaptations and tools are not required. Required consumables: replacement filter element. The cabin filter is located under the instrument panel. Golf Removing 1. Unscrew...
Vehicle electrical system All consumers of the onboard electrical network. Check functionality. Glass cleaner brushes. Check the condition of the rubber band and the resting position of the brushes. Glass...
Accumulator battery — check Required tools: filling tank for distilled water; densimeter. Materials needed: distilled water if the electrolyte level in the cells is low. 1. Inspect the battery and make sure...
Glass Wiper Blades — Check Home Position Attention! At every second shutdown, the cleaner motor is set to the parking position, which ensures that the working edge of the brushes is rotated in the opposite direction. The...