Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a
chime sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the
ignition before leaving and locking the vehicle from the outside.
On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the vehicle key can only be removed from
the ignition when the transmission is in Park (P) .
After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment
may keep running for several minutes, or may start running after the vehicle has been
parked for a while, even if the ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been
removed. The radiator fan shuts off automatically when the engine has cooled down
enough.
Electronic immobilizer
Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine
could overheat when it is stopped. To reduce the risk of engine
damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes before
you switch off the ignition.
NOTICE