Parking Brake - Volkswagen Golf 2015 Manual

WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal injury.
If the brake warning light
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault in the brake system. Stop the
vehicle as soon as you can do so safely and get expert assistance ⇒ Brake fluid.
If the brake warning light
or , the ABS may not be working properly. This could cause the rear wheels to lock up
relatively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control.
If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, drive slowly and very carefully to the nearest
authorized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or other qualified
workshop and have the brake system inspected. Avoid sudden hard braking and steering.
If the ABS indicator light
system is not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with the standard
brakes (without ABS). You will not have the protection ABS provides. Contact your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility as soon as
possible.
If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes,
immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Parking brake

Fig. 134 Between the front seats: Parking brake.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
or does not go out, or lights up when driving, either the
or lights up at the same time as the ABS warning light
or does not go out, or if it lights up while driving, the ABS