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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

WARNING: risk of injury from automatic engine starting on Start/Stop-equipped Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models — this page gives the required precautions before electrical work near the engine.

Note the following when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system:
  WARNING
Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in vehicles with a start-stop system.
If the Start/Stop system of a vehicle is activated, the engine can start automatically, if required. A message will appear in the dash panel insert.
When working on the vehicle, make sure that the Start/Stop system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; then switch the ignition on again, if necessary).
   

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    Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Why is Start/Stop a concern during Golf Mk7 electrical work?
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