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

WARNING: risk of injury from automatic engine starting on Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models with an activated Start/Stop system. This page gives the required precautions — indicated by a message in the instrument cluster — before any work near the engine.

Observe the following when working on vehicles with a Start/Stop system:
  WARNING
Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in vehicles with a Start/Stop system.
  In vehicles with an activated Start/Stop system (indicated by a message in the dash panel insert), the engine may start automatically.
  When working on the vehicle, make sure that the Start/Stop system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; switch the ignition on again if necessary).
   

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

    What safety precautions apply when working on Golf Mk7 Start/Stop systems?
    WARNING: the engine can start automatically. Always disconnect the battery or deactivate Start/Stop via diagnostics before working in the engine bay.
    Can the Golf Mk7 engine start by itself during maintenance?
    Yes. If Start/Stop is active and conditions are met, the engine restarts automatically. Always disable it before any underbonnet work.
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