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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

Country-specific legislation governs how you must secure a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 during a breakdown — this introduction flags that requirement before covering where the toolkit is stowed and exactly what it contains on the pages that follow.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Stowage

 → Contents

Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

  • Preparation for working in the engine compartment
  • In an emergency
  • Changing a wheel
  • Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle tools container, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
  • Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.
  • Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

    Questions & answers

    Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What should I know about the Golf Mk7 toolkit?
    Contents vary by equipment level. The toolkit is secured under the boot floor. Check that all items are present and in good condition before a long journey.
    Does the Golf Mk7 toolkit include a towing eye?
    Yes. A screw-in towing eye is included in the toolkit. It screws into a threaded socket behind a cover in the front or rear bumper for flat-bed recovery or tow-rope use.
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    Stowage
    Fig. 216 In the luggage compartment: variable luggage compartment floor folded up First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe vehicle toolkit, spare wheel, tempora ...

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