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Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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Recommendations regarding the selection of positions



Engine start

The engine can be started only when the selector lever position control positions "N" or "P".

Positioning for movement

Before you move the lever in one of the positions of motion for the vehicle is stationary and the engine running should always depress the brake pedal.

If you select positions in the vehicle is stationary, do not push the accelerator pedal.

If while driving accident was the selector is set to "N", it is necessary to transfer the lever in a position forward course take your foot off the accelerator pedal and wait for the idling of the engine.


A warning

With the engine running at the position of the selector must be in any position motion to keep the car with the foot brake, as even at idle the engine torque transmission to the wheels completely interrupted - the car creeps.

If the vehicle is stationary choose one of the positions of movement, can not in any case an uncontrolled pressure on the accelerator pedal, including increasing the supply of fuel by hand from the engine compartment. The car will start to move once, and it can occur under certain circumstances even if the parking brake is applied.


Before you make any action with the engine running, set the selector lever to position "P" and apply the parking brake.

Accelerates

Select one of the movement positions (R, D, 3, 2, 1). Wait until a transfer switch in the gearbox and the power flow reaches the drive wheels (in this case there is a faint jerk). Only then press the accelerator pedal.

Stop

When short-term stop, such as at traffic lights, there is no need to move to the position "N". It is sufficient to hold the car with the brakes. The engine, however, must work only at idle.

Parking

In order to prevent uncontrolled rolling By car when the vehicle should always apply the parking brake firmly. Additionally, set the selector of an automatic transmission and the position "P".

On the road with a slope you should first tighten the parking brake, and then put the selector in the position of the parking lock. Due to such operations, the order of the latching mechanism will not be too heavily loaded and could then be easily derived from this selector position.

Towing with a view to starting the engine

Towing or pushing a car with an automatic transmission with the purpose of starting the engine can never lead to start the motor.

When the battery is discharged possible to start the engine by means of connecting wires use the battery of another vehicle.

Towing due to malfunction

If you need to tow the car, be sure to follow the recommendations in podrazdele 1.2.5.





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