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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions for working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

Risk of injury from unexpected engine start applies to Volkswagen Golf Mk7 auxiliary heater work on Start/Stop-equipped models — the system's status shows as a message in the instrument cluster.

Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start
In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicated by a message in the dash panel insert.
–  Deactivate Start/Stop system by switching off ignition.
 

Safety precautions when working on the fuel system

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    Safety precautions for working on vehicles with Start/Stop system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Why must Start/Stop be disabled when servicing the Golf Mk7 auxiliary heater?
    The engine could restart automatically during work, potentially damaging components or injuring technicians.
    Safety precautions for working on vehicles with auxiliary heater
    Danger of fire and explosion from auxiliary/supplementary heater In fire and explosion-endangered areas a spark or the high temperature of the auxiliary/supplementary heater ca ...

    Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
    Risk of scalding by hot coolant When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure. Danger of scalding due to steam and hot coolant. –  Alway ...