Volkswagen Golf (2003 model) Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Sharan TYRE PRESSURES (COLD) regularly Check tyre pressure regularly The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm psi (bar) 195/65 R15 Front 195/65 R15 Rear 195/65 R15 Front (full load) 195/65 R15 Rear (full load) 205/60 R15 Front 205/60 R15 Rear 205/60 R15 Front (full load) 205/60 R15 Rear (full load) 215/55 R16 Front 215/55 R16 Rear 215/55 R16 Front (full load) 215/55 R16 Rear (full load) 38 35 39 44 34 30 36 39 34 30 36 39 (2.6) (2.4) (2.7) (3.0) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) People Carrier / 7 Seats CONTROLS 4/6 11 7/8 2 9 Heating & Ventilation Hazard Lights Starter Switch Headlights Sidelights Indicators Wipers Rear Screen Wipers Horn Bonnet Release (not shown) Heated Rear Screen Rear Fog Lamp Front Fog Lamp R BRIEF OPERATIONAL ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE Locking the doors? Anti-theft system? Key / remote control operated central locking. Depress the door locking knobs to lock the doors from the inside. Or press central locking switch on the driver’s door armrest. Some models are fitted with a remote anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of electronic engine immobiliser after removal of the key from the starter switch. Opening the boot/tailgate? Most models are centrally locked. Use the key or remote control to unlock / open. Adjusting the door mirrors? Opening the windows? Operating the sunroof? Manual internal adjustment operated via control levers on the front doors. Or electric internal adjustment operated via a control knob on the driver’s door. Electric front operated via control buttons on the driver’s door. Manually operated rear. Or all electric. Not fitted.
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If your car won’t start Jump starting Wheel changing Identifying leaks Towing Weekly Checks Introduction Underbonnet check points Engine oil level Coolant level Brake fluid level Power steering fluid level Screen/headlamp washer fluid level Wiper blades Tyre condition and pressure Battery Electrical systems Lubricants and fluids Capacities and tyre pressures MAINTENANCE Routine Maintenance and Servicing Servicing specifications Maintenance schedule: Vehicles manufactured before August 1985 Vehicles manufactured after August 1985 Maintenance - component location Maintenance procedures Contents REPAIRS & OVERHAUL Engine and Associated Systems Engine repair procedures - 1.05 and 1.3 litre - pre August 1985 Engine repair procedures - 1.05 and 1.3 litre - post August 1985 Engine repair procedures - 1.6 and 1.8 litre 8 valve Engine repair procedures - 1.8 litre 16 valve Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models Fuel and exhaust systems - K-Jetronic fuel injection - 8 valve engines Fuel and exhaust systems - K-Jetronic fuel injection - 16 valve engines Fuel and exhaust systems - Mono Jetronic fuel injection Fuel and exhaust systems - Digijet fuel injection Fuel and exhaust systems - Digifant fuel injection Ignition system - contact breaker type Ignition system - transistorised type Ignition system - fully electronic type Starting and charging systems Transmission Clutch Manual gearbox Automatic transmission Driveshafts Brakes and Suspension Braking system Suspension and steering Body Equipment Bodywork and fittings Body electrical systems Wiring Diagrams
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