This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Information stickers and plates
→ Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
→ Radio reception and aerials
→ Volkswagen repair information
→ Declaration of conformity
→ Declaration of conformity for wheels and tyres
→ Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles
Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

NOTICE
Information stickers and platesSwitching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated
switch
Fig. 58 In the stowage compartment on
the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front airbag
on the front passenger side
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off when securing a
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Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Step
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
1.
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Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting, Golf MY 1998 through 2003
Apply the parking brake.
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In vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selector
lever to the “P” or “N” position.
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In vehicles with manual transmissions, move the shift l ...