Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Checklist

To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order :

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  Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .

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  Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button .

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  Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

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  Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

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  Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Immobilizer display.

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  Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position away from moving traffic, e.g. behind the safety barrier.

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  Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.

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  Place the warning triangle in position to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.

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  Allow the engine to cool down and, if necessary, seek expert assistance.

When the hazard warning lights are switched on, for example if the vehicle is being towed, a change in direction or lane change can still be indicated by operating the turn signal. The warning lights will be interrupted temporarily.

Switch on the hazard warning lights:

• When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam, to will warn vehicles behind you.

• When there is an emergency.

• When the vehicle breaks down.

• When tow-starting or towing.

Always follow local regulations for the use of the hazard warning lights.

If the hazard warning lights are not working, use an alternative method of drawing attention to the broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

• Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.

• Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel.

The vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of time – even when the ignition is switched off.

If you brake hard at speeds over approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), the brake lights will flash to warn the traffic behind. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be switched on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake light will light up steadily. Once the vehicle starts to accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again.

Questions & answers

Checklist — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What is the Golf Mk7 emergency checklist?

1. Stop safely away from traffic. 2. Hazard lights on. 3. Parking brake. 4. High-vis waistcoat. 5. Leave the vehicle safely. 6. Place warning triangle. 7. Call for help.

In what order should I secure the Golf Mk7 in an emergency?

The manual specifies the exact order: stop → hazard lights → parking brake → waistcoat → exit vehicle → warning triangle → assistance. Following the order keeps you safest.

Should I switch off the Golf Mk7 engine during a breakdown?

Yes. Unless you need the engine running for hazard lights (which work without the engine), switch it off to prevent fire risk if fuel or oil is leaking.