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Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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	Golf 4
		Instructions
			eleven Controls, devices and equipment
				Control equipment
				Warning lights
				The onboard computer with the multipurpose index
				Monitoring Operation
				Vital importance infringements (red icon)
				Infringements of minor importance (yellow icon)
				Navigation system
				The keys
				Door
				Central locking
				Burglar Alarm System
				Radio remote control locks
				Unlocking and locking the vehicle
				Power
				Lifting sunroof mobile panel
				Switches
				Steering column switch indicators and headlamps
				Interior lighting
				Screen wipers and washer
				Rear view mirrors
				Heated rear window
				Sun visors
				The front seats
				Headrests
				The armrests
				Seat heating
				Adjustable steering column
				Lashing points
				Luggage cover
				Rear bench seat
				Coasters
				Ashtrays
				Heating and ventilation
				Manual Transmission
				Automatic transmission
				Parking brake
				Egnition lock
				Cruise control
				Airbags
				Fueling
				Fuel
				Braking
				The traction control system (EDS)
				The traction control system with twisting moment reduction (ASR)
				Power steering
				The hood of the engine compartment
				Towing eyelets
				Driving
			Weekly checks and service in a way
			Maintenance
		Engine
		Cooling system
		Fuel System
		Exhaust system
		Ventilation and heating system
		Coupling
		Transmission
		Suspension brackets and power shafts
		Steering
		Wheels and tires
		Brakes
		Body
		Electrical equipment and wiring

printable version

The hood of the engine compartment

To unlock the hood should pull the handle located on the side under the front panel - the hood of the engine compartment is free from the locking device and rapidly rises slightly upward by the spring.

At the same time appears to handle exhaust grille.

A warning

Before opening the hood it is necessary to see to it that the wiper arms are not tilted forward. Otherwise, it may damage the paintwork.

Opening

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. To open, lift the hood should be several exhaust and pull the handle in the direction of the arrow. The gripping hook is released.

2. Lift the bonnet and open it until it stops. Hood will remain in the open position under the influence of gas stops.

Closing

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Hold the hood with the side where the gas stops. Pull the hood down to overcome the reaction force of the gas stops, then release the bonnet and allow it to fall freely to the castle (it is not necessary to press!)

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