Volkswagen Golf 2021 User manual

Owner's Manual
Golf, Golf GTI
U.S. Edition, Model Year 2021
Golf, Golf GTI Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Golf, Golf GTI
V1, R2, en_US
Print status: 08.06.2020
English USA: 2020.09
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Table of contents
Vehicle overview
— Front view 5
— Side view 6
— Rear view 7
— Driver door overview 8
— Driver side overview 9
— Upper center console 10
— Lower center console 11
— Front passenger side overview 12
— Roof console 12
Volkswagen Information System
— Warning and indicator lights 13
— Instrument cluster 15
— Using the instrument cluster menus 24
— Infotainment system operation and displays 26
Safety
— General information 32
— Sitting properly and safely 33
— Safety belts 36
— Airbag system 44
— Child safety and child restraints 64
— In an emergency 84
Opening and closing
— Vehicle key set 86
— Keyless Access with push-button start 88
— Doors and power locking system 90
— Anti-theft alarm system 95
— Trunk lid 96
— Power windows 98
— Power sunroof 100
Steering wheel
— Adjusting the steering wheel position 103
Seats and head restraints
— Driver and front passenger seats 104
— Rear seats 106
— Head restraints 107
— Seat functions 110
Lights
— Turn signals 112
— Vehicle lighting 112
— High beams 116
— Interior lighting 118
Vision
— Windshield wipers and washer 119
— Mirrors 121
— Sun protection 124
Climate control
— Heating and air conditioning 126
Driving
— Information on driving safely and efficiently 133
— Starting and stopping the engine 141
— Start-stop system 146
— Manual transmission 147
—Automatic and DSG®transmission 148
— Hill Start Assist (Hill Hold) 154
— Downhill speed control 155
— Steering 156
— Driving Mode Selection 157
Driver assistance systems
— Cruise control 160
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 162
— Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist) 167
— Lane Keeping system (Lane Assist) 171
— Blind Spot Monitor 173
Parking and maneuvering
— Parking 177
— Parking brake 178
— Park Distance Control (PDC) 179
— Rear View Camera system 182
— Park Assist 185
— Rear Traffic Alert 189
— Braking assistance systems 191
Storage and equipment
— Storage areas 196
— Cup holders 200
— Power outlets 201
Media and audio components
— Removing the subwoofer 204
Data transfer
— Cybersecurity 205
—VW Car-Net®Security & Service: Connecting
you and your vehicle 205
—Wi-FI hotspot 207
Transporting
— Stowing luggage 213
— Luggage compartment cover 214
— Variable luggage compartment floor 215
— Luggage compartment – features 216
— Roof rack 218
— Trailer towing 220
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Fuel and emission control system
— Tips on handling fuel 221
— Refueling 222
— Fuel types 222
— Engine control and emission control system 225
Do it yourself
— Vehicle tool kit 227
— Windshield wiper blades 228
— Replacing light bulbs 230
— Replacing fuses 231
— Jump-starting 233
— Towing 236
Checking and refilling
— In the engine compartment 241
— Operating fluids and equipment 244
— Windshield washer fluid 245
— Engine oil 246
— Engine coolant 251
— Brake fluid 255
— Vehicle battery 256
Tires and wheels
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 260
— Important information on tires and wheels 269
— Wheel trim 298
— Changing a wheel 299
Vehicle maintenance
— Vehicle care 308
— Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications 316
Consumer information
— Important vehicle labels 320
— Air conditioning system operating fluids 320
— Driving your vehicle outside of the United
States and Canada 321
— Radio antenna and reception 321
— Component protection 321
— Volkswagen service information 322
— Declaration of Compliance,
Telecommunications and Electronic Systems 322
— Reporting Safety Defects 322
Technical data
— Weights and axle weights 324
— Vehicle identification label 324
— Dimensions 325
— Fuel capacities 325
— Engine data 325
Abbreviations 327
Index 328
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