Volkswagen 2012 Golf Quick Start Manual - page 2
Important Warnings and Safety Information, which you must read,
are listed on the last panel, under WINDSHIELD WIPER WARNINGS.
INTERMITTENT
From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk one click up to
activate the intermittent setting.
The switch at the top of the stalk rotates to vary the speed of
the wipers—faster to the right, slower to the left.
CONTINUOUS
SLOW: From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk two
clicks up. FAST: From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk
three clicks up.
PULSING/QUICK WIPES
From the OFF position, press the wiper stalk down for a
single wipe. Press and hold the wiper stalk down for two
seconds for a faster wipe. When you release the stalk, the
wipers will begin.
WASHER
Pull the stalk toward you to activate the washer
function. The wipers wipe and washer fluid sprays
as long as you pull the stalk.
REAR WIPER
To activate, simply push the lever one click away from
you. Also, anytime you have the front wipers on and
you put the car into reverse, the rear wiper activates
automatically, to help you see clearly.
REAR WIPER WASHER FUNCTION
From the ON position (one click up) push the lever one click
away from you and hold. The wiper wipes and washer fluid
sprays as long as you push the stalk.
TO COOL THE INTERIOR
1
Turn the temperature dial all the way to the left.
2
Push the A/C button .
3
Direct the air to your desired location.
4
Turn the fan speed to “3.”
5
Activate the recirculation button .
TO HEAT THE INTERIOR
1
Turn the temperature dial all the way to the right.
2
Direct the air to your desired location.
3
When you begin to feel warm air circulating, turn the
fan speed to “3.”
TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD
1
Direct the air to the windshield .
2
Push the A/C button .
3
Turn the temperature dial all the way to the right.
4
Turn the fan speed to “3.”
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Important Warnings and Safety Information, which you must read,
are listed on the last panel, under CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS.
TO ACTIVATE
Locate the cruise control stalk on the lower left-hand
side of the steering column.
Activate cruise control by turning the switch on the top
of the cruise stalk to the ON position.
TO SET CRUISING SPEED
When you get to your cruising speed, press the rocker
switch at the end of the cruise stalk towards SET/-,
and then release. Now your car will remain at that speed
without needing to use the accelerator. The CRUISE light
in the instrument cluster will be green.
To increase your speed, press the rocker switch up,
towards RES/+.
To reduce speed, press the rocker switch down,
towards SET/-.
TO DEACTIVATE
To deactivate the cruise control, depress the brake pedal.
When you do this, the green CRUISE light shuts off.
Your set speed will remain in the cruise control memory.
To recall it, press the rocker switch up, towards RES/+. It
will remain in memory until you turn the Golf off, or until
you turn the switch on the top of the cruise stalk to the
OFF position.
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Important Warnings and Safety Information, which you must read,
are listed on the last panel, under NAVIGATION SYSTEM WARNINGS.
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Be sure to store the navigation DVD in a safe
place in the event you might need it again.
TO ASSIGN A DESTINATION
1
Press the NAV hard key .
2
Use the touchscreen to select ADDRESS, which is the
flag icon .
3
Use the touchscreen to enter the address in each field.
Begin with the state, then the city, then the street, then the
number, hitting OK after each entry.
4
Not sure about the number of the address you’re looking
for? You can just enter the state, the city, and the street.
5
Press the START soft key in lower right to begin route.
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The map to your destination will then be shown on the
touchscreen.
NOTE: You can turn the control knob to zoom in and out
of the map.
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CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS:
Using the cruise control when it is not possible to drive safely at a constant speed can be dangerous and can lead to
an accident, with serious personal injury to you and your passengers.
• Never use cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or when you cannot keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicles ahead of you.
• Never use cruise control on steep, winding, or slippery roads (such as gravel roads, wet roads, or snowy or icy
roads) or on roads with standing water.
• Never use cruise control when driving offroad or on unpaved roads.
• Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic,
weather, and visibility conditions.
• To help prevent unintended operation of cruise control, switch the system off when it is not being used.
• It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when the previously set speed is too high for the existing road, traffic, or
weather conditions.
• When traveling downhill, the cruise control may not be able to maintain a constant speed. The vehicle will speed up
because of its own weight. Downshift and/or use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL WARNINGS:
Poor visibility increases the risk of collisions and other accidents that cause serious personal injuries.
• Always make sure all windows are clear of ice, snow and condensation for good visibility to the front, sides, and rear.
• Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has reached operating
temperature. Wait until you have good visibility before driving off.
• Always make sure you know how to properly use the heating and ventilation systems as well as the rear window
defogger that you will need for good visibility.
• Never use air recirculation for long periods of time. When the air conditioner is off and recirculation mode is on,
condensation can quickly form on the windows and greatly reduce visibility.
• Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed. Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver
alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions and serious personal injury.
• Never switch off the fan for a long period of time and never use air recirculation a long period of time because no
fresh air will enter the passenger compartment.
WINDSHIELD WIPER WARNINGS:
Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.
• Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protection for winter temperatures.
• Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing without first defrosting the windshield. The washer
solution may freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.
• Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries. Always replace
wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do not keep the windshield clear.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WARNINGS:
Operating the radio navigation system while driving can distract from traffic and lead to collisions.
• Observe legal regulations.
• Always drive attentively and responsibly.
• Setting the volume too high can damage the hearing. This applies especially to volumes above around 85 decibels.
• Select volume settings so that acoustic signals from the outside are audible (for example, the sirens of emergency
rescue vehicles).
• Inserting data media while driving can distract from traffic and lead to collisions. Always keep the storage
compartment closed while driving.
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C R U I S E C O N T R O L
W I N D S H I E L D W I P E R S
N AV I G AT I O N
Important Warnings and Safety Information, which you must read,
are listed on the last panel, under MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL WARNINGS.
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