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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems

This page gives the required steps when one or more Volkswagen Golf Mk7 driver assist systems need calibrating via the "Quick-start" procedure, without a full wheel alignment check first.

The following steps are required if one or more driver assist systems on the vehicle are to be calibrated via the “Quick-start” procedure (i.e. without first checking and adjusting the wheel alignment):
Before driving the vehicle onto the alignment platform, make sure there is sufficient space between the vehicle and the calibration unit. The distance between the calibration unit and the vehicle must be 120 cm ± 2.5 cm.
If the available space is not adequate, move the vehicle backwards on the alignment platform as required. This allows the use of the respective floor area.
Before starting calibration, read out event memory and rectify any faults.
Vehicle accurately aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times.
When checking wheel alignment, ensure that sliding plates and turn tables are not touching end stop.
Connect battery charger → Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr.27.
Move front wheels to straight-ahead position.
Connect → Vehicle diagnostic tester to vehicle, route diagnostic cable through open door window.
Vehicle exterior lighting switched off.
All doors of vehicle are closed.
Press button to select required calibration on wheel alignment computer.
   

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    Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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