Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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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.
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and
where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust
system can come into contact with flammable materials under
the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself
and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a
warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine
and let the engine cool down.
Always be very careful when working in the engine
compartment, which is a potentially dangerous area in any
motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury
→ Working in the engine compartment .
WARNING