Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1215

- By manually moving battery plus (B+) cable - 2 - and
ground (GND) cable - 3 - check whether battery
connections - 4 - and - 5 - are tight.

Warning!

If battery positive (B+) connection is loose, disconnect
ground (GND) cable first before attempting to remove
or tighten plus connection, to prevent personal injury.

If the battery clamp on positive terminal (B+) is not
seated securely:

- Disconnect ground (GND) cable connection - 5 - on
battery.

- Tighten battery plus (B+) connection to 5 Nm.

- Reconnect ground connection - 5 - on battery and tighten
to 5 Nm.

If the battery clamp on negative terminal is not seated
securely:

- Tighten ground connection - 5 - on battery to 5 Nm.

Battery, checking

- Work procedure:

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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27,

Battery

Engine oil level, checking

Note:

After stopping engine, wait at least 3 minutes to allow oil to
flow back into oil pan.

Pull out oil dipstick and wipe with clean rag. Replace
dipstick and push down to stop.

Observe waste disposal regulations

- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.

Area a
-

Oil must be topped off. After topping off it is sufficient when the oil level is somewhere
in area - b - .

Area b
-

Oil does not have to be topped off.

Area c
-

Oil must not be topped off.

Note:

If oil level is above area - - c - -, the catalytic converter can
be damaged.

If the oil level is below the -min- mark, fill up with oil to the -
max- mark. Observe oil specification

01-7, Engine oils

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Airbag for driver and passenger, visual
inspection of airbag components

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Driver side airbag

Identification of airbag is embossed as "AIRBAG" on
upholstered cover of steering wheel.

- Perform a visual inspection for any damages to
upholstered cover - 1 - .

Warning!

Adhesive from tape, stickers, etc. and other residues
or unauthorized work on airbag units can affect airbag
function. So that future airbag function is ensured.
make certain the customer is aware of this.

Upholstered cover of steering wheel may only be
cleaned with a dry or damp cloth.

Front passenger side airbag

Identification of airbag is embossed as "AIRBAG" on right
side of instrument panel.

- Perform a visual inspection for any damages to surface of
instrument panel - 2 - .

Warning!

Adhesive from tape, stickers, etc and other residues or

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unauthorized work on airbag units can affect airbag
function. So that future airbag function is ensured.
make certain the customer is aware of this.

Surface of airbag module may only be cleaned with a
dry or damp cloth.

On Board Diagnostic (OBD), check DTC
memory of all systems

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS
5051 A or

Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System VAS 5052 or
subsequent devices

Diagnostic cable VAS 5051/6A

- Connect the diagnostic tester

01-6, Diagnostic scan

tool, connecting

- Switch ignition on.

- On the display of the diagnostic tester, select the mode of
operation "Guided Fault-finding" .

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