Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction
A broken-down Volkswagen Golf Mk7 left in traffic is a serious hazard — this introduction states that directly before covering how to make yourself and the vehicle safe, and where to find the first aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher on the pages that follow.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Making you and your vehicle safe
→ First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisherAdditional information and warnings:
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Manual opening and closing
- Vehicle toolkit
- Changing a wheel
WARNING
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic in order to lock all doors securely in an emergency. Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that they are locked in the vehicle in an emergency. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
Questions & answers
Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What safety warnings does the Golf Mk7 emergency introduction give?
Observe local breakdown legislation, switch on hazard lights immediately, apply the parking brake, wear a high-visibility waistcoat before leaving the car, and place the warning triangle at the correct distance.
What related chapters link to the Golf Mk7 emergency section?
Braking and parking, manual opening, the vehicle toolkit, changing a wheel, warning lamps, and tow-starting.
Should I leave passengers in the Golf Mk7 during a breakdown?
Move passengers to a safe location away from traffic — behind the crash barrier on a motorway. Never stand between the broken-down car and oncoming traffic.
