Get Consumer information Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door 2023

Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARN-

INGS.

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NOTICE

Important vehicle labels

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper

changes to the vehicle, can result in damage to the

vehicle.

Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and

signs containing important information regarding

vehicle operation can be found in the engine com-

partment and on certain vehicle components, such

as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun vi-

sor, in the driver door jamb, or on the luggage com-

partment floor.

Obey all applicable legal requirements.

Perform service according to the specifications in

the → Warranty and Maintenance.

Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARN-

INGS.

— Do not remove, alter, or make unusable or illegi-

ble any safety certificates, stickers, and labels.

— If vehicle components bearing safety certificates,

stickers, or labels are replaced, make certain that

the firm doing the work attaches new conforming

certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of

the new components.

Air conditioning system oper-

ating fluids

Refrigerant

A label in your engine compartment identifies the

type and amount of refrigerant included in your ve-

hicle's air conditioning system. The label is at the

front of the engine compartment, near the refriger-

ant cap.

Safety Compliance Certification Label

A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the

driver door confirms that at time of production all

necessary safety standards and requirements of the

traffic safety agency of the respective country were

met. The month and year of production as well as

the vehicle identification number may be listed as

well.

Warning: System should only be serviced by

trained technicians.

Refrigerant type.

Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker

Lubricant type.

A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the

high voltage of the electrical system is in the engine

compartment next to the engine hood release. The

vehicle ignition system complies with the Canadian

standard ICES-002.

See service information (available at author-

ized Volkswagen dealers or Volkswagen Serv-

ice Facilities).

Only trained technicians may service the air

conditioning system.

Tire inflation pressure label

Flammable refrigerant.

A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door

jamb → page 260, Tires and wheels.

Properly dispose of all components and never

permit salvaged or recycled components to

be installed in your vehicle.

Fuel grade sticker

An information sticker listing the minimum required

fuel grade for your vehicle → page 222, Refueling.

Air conditioning system lubricant

The compressor of your air conditioning system con-

tains up to about 7 oz. (210 ml) of lubricant. The

specific type and amount of lubricant used in your

vehicle's compressor can be found in:

WARNING

Disregarding or exceeding stated values for

weights, loads, dimensions and maximum speed

may result in accidents and serious personal inju-

ries.

https://erwin.vw.com

WARNING

The air conditioning system should only be serv-

iced by a trained technician to help ensure proper

and safe operation.

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper

changes to the vehicle, increase the risk of acci-

dents and injuries.

Obey all applicable legal requirements.

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— On the inside of the windshield,

— On the vehicle roof.

NOTICE

Never permit the air conditioning evaporator to

be repaired or replaced with one removed from

a used or salvaged vehicle.

Antennas on the insides of windows are thin wires.

NOTICE

New replacement MAC evaporators must be certi-

fied and labeled as meeting SAE Standard J2842

HFO-1234yf and R744.

Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be

damaged by abrasive objects or by corrosive or acid-

ic cleaning agents or other chemicals. Do not place

any stickers on the windshield-integrated antenna

and never clean the antenna with corrosive or acidic

cleaning agents or other chemicals.

Driving your vehicle outside of

the United States and Canada

NOTICE

If retrofitting a radio or a navigation system, make

sure that the vehicle's standard integrated antenna

amplifier is compatible with the radio or navigation

system. If not, use an additional antenna adapter.

Otherwise, the antenna amplifier could be overload-

ed and damaged.

Government regulations in the United States and

Canada require that automobiles meet specific emis-

sion regulations and safety standards. Therefore, ve-

hicles built for the U.S. and Canada differ from vehi-

cles sold in other countries.

If you want to drive the car in another country for

a short time, please see the information in the

checklist → page 32, General information.

Operating electrical devices near the integrat-

ed windshield antenna may interfere with AM

radio reception.

If you plan to take your vehicle outside the conti-

nental limits of the United States or Canada, there is

the possibility that:

Component protection

— Fuel with the appropriate rating for your vehicle's

engine requirements may not be readily available.

Some electronic components and control units in

the vehicle may be equipped with a component pro-

tection feature, for example, the Infotainment sys-

tem.

— Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper

service facilities, tools, or testing equipment.

— Replacement parts may not be readily available.

— DVD navigation systems for vehicles built for the

United States and Canada will not necessarily

work in Europe, and may not work in other coun-

tries outside of the United States and Canada.

Component protection is a protective feature that

helps to:

— Prevent any factory-installed parts from function-

ing fully if they are installed into other vehicles

(for example, after theft),

NOTICE

— Prevent full function of components outside of

the vehicle,

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical dam-

age that may result from substandard fuel or service

or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

— Allow legitimate installation or exchange of parts

and control units by a professional should they re-

quire service.

Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does

not meet the respective legal requirements in

other countries and continents.

If a component protection-related message appears

in the instrument cluster display or the Infotainment

system display, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for as-

sistance.

Radio antenna and reception

If the Infotainment system was installed at the fac-

tory, the radio antenna may be installed in different

locations in the vehicle:

— On the inside of the rear window with the rear

window defroster,

— On the inside of the rear side windows,

Driving your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada

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— Rear Traffic Alert

Volkswagen service informa-

tion

These devices comply with:

FCC Part 15.19

Volkswagen service information is published as soon

as possible after model introduction.

These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

To order service information contact:

Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center

literature.vw.com

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

WARNING

FCC Part 15.21

Improperly performed repairs and modifications

can cause vehicle damage and malfunctions, and

can impair the efficiency of driver assistance sys-

tems and the airbag system. This can lead to acci-

dents and severe personal injuries.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Have repairs and vehicle modifications per-

These devices comply with RSS-210 of Industry

Canada.

formed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

NOTICE

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper

changes to the vehicle, can result in damage to the

vehicle.

(2) this device must accept any interference, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation

of the device.

Obey all applicable legal requirements.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or

TV interference caused by unauthorized modifica-

tions to this equipment.

Perform service according to the specifications in

the → Warranty and Maintenance.

Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARN-

INGS.

Reporting Safety Defects

Declaration of Compliance,

Telecommunications and Elec-

tronic Systems

If you believe that your vehicle has

a defect which could cause a crash

or could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the Na-

tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-

istration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-

fying Volkswagen of America, Inc.

3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI

48326.

Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication

Equipment User Manual Notice.

Radio-based equipment

— Mobile Phone Package

— Electronic immobilizer

— Remote control vehicle key

— Keyless Access with push-button start

— Car-Net (US only)

If NHTSA receives similar com-

plaints, it may open an investigation,

and if it finds that a safety defect ex-

ists in a group of vehicles, it may or-

der a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become in-

— Park Distance Control (PDC) system

— Park Assist system

— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system

— Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist) system

— Blind Spot Monitor

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volved in individual problems be-

tween you, your dealer, or Volkswa-

gen of America, Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at

1-888-327-4236 (TTY:

1-800-424-9153);

go to http://www.nhtsa.gov;

or write to:

Administrator

NHTSA

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.

Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other informa-

tion about motor vehicle safety

from http://www.safercar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects

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