Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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vehicle.
Parking the vehicle
Please perform these steps only in the order listed.
Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface → .
Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving
→ Parking brake or → Electronic parking brake (depending on
equipment).
For automatic transmissions: Shift the transmission into Park (P).
Switch off the engine and then take your foot off the brake.
Remove the vehicle key from the ignition.
If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the
steering column lock.
Shift manual transmission into 1st gear (on level ground or if
pointed uphill) or reverse (if pointed downhill) and let the clutch
out.
Make sure all passengers and especially children leave the
vehicle.
Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.