Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Starting and stopping the engine
Everything about starting and stopping the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: an introduction, the relevant warning and indicator lamps, the ignition lock and Keyless Access starter button, the exact starting and stopping sequences, the electronic immobilizer, and optional engine preheating for cold climates.
- Introduction
- Warning and indicator lamps
- Ignition lock
- Starter button
- Starting the engine
- Stopping the engine
- Electronic immobilizer
- Engine preheating
Questions & answers
Starting and stopping the engine — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 'Starting and stopping the engine' section cover?
Warning lamps related to starting, the ignition lock positions, the Keyless Access starter button, step-by-step starting and stopping procedures, the electronic immobiliser, and engine preheating for cold climates.
Does the Golf Mk7 have an electronic immobiliser?
Yes. A chip in the key automatically deactivates the immobiliser when the correct key is inserted or detected by Keyless Access. Without a valid key, the engine cannot be started.
What is engine preheating on the Golf Mk7?
On models sold in very cold climates, an optional engine preheater warms the coolant before starting via an external power cable, making cold starts easier and reducing engine wear.
