Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: While driving
This is the Volkswagen Golf Mk7's core driving chapter: starting the engine, changing gear and parking, the full range of driver assist systems from ParkPilot to Adaptive Cruise Control, the air conditioning system, and everything at the filling station from fuel types to the refuelling procedure itself.
- Starting the engine, changing gear and parking
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Changing gear
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Driving with respect for the environment
- Steering
- Driver assist systems
- Pull-away assist systems
- ParkPilot
- Rear Assist
- Park Assist system
- Cruise control system (CCS)
- Speed limiter
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
- Lane departure warning system (Lane Assist)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks)
- Driving Mode Selection
- ProActive occupant protection
- Tyre monitoring system
- Air conditioning system
- At the filling station
Questions & answers
While driving — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the 'While driving' chapter of the Golf Mk7 manual cover?
Starting and stopping the engine, changing gear, braking and parking, eco driving, steering, all driver assist systems (Front Assist, ACC, Lane Assist, ParkPilot, Park Assist), the cruise control system, speed limiter, and advice for driving in special conditions.
Does the Golf Mk7 manual cover eco-driving tips?
Yes. A dedicated section on driving with respect for the environment explains how driving style, gear selection and air conditioning use affect fuel consumption.
What driver assist systems does the Golf Mk7 offer?
Depending on equipment: Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Main Beam Assist, ParkPilot, Rear Assist camera, Park Assist, Driver Alert and the speed limiter.


