Getting Started
a) Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface.
b) Set parking brake.
c) Jack the front of the vehicle and support with properly rated jack stands.
d) Lift the plastic battery cover and disconnect both battery terminals. Remove the short positive lead from the positive battery terminal. (Fig. 1)
e) If engine has run within the past two hours let it cool down.
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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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