Vehicle Data Sticker; Severe Operating Conditions - Volkswagen Golf 2004 Service Manual

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2009
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Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker -arrow- is located in rear of vehicle on the
left in spare wheel recess. The vehicle data sticker is also found
in the service schedule for the customer.
The sticker includes the following vehicle data:
1 - Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
2 - Vehicle type, engine output, gearbox
3 - Engine and gearbox code letters, paint number, interior equip‐
ment
4 - Optional equipment, PR numbers
The sticker in service schedule includes the same data. The leg‐
end can be found below the sticker.
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Severe operating conditions

If the vehicle is used under severe operating conditions some jobs
will have to be performed before the next service due or at shorter
service intervals.
Severe operating conditions
• Regular short trips or stop and go operation in urban traffic
• High percentage of cold starts
• Vehicle is used in areas with winter temperatures over a long
period
• Regular long periods of idling (e.g. taxis)
• Vehicle is often driven under full load or towing a trailer
• Using diesel with elevated sulphur content
• Regular operation in areas with high levels of dust
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