Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start driving right away after
making sure that you have good visibility through all windows. This will help the engine
reach operating temperature faster and keep down emissions.
Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when the engine is being
started.
After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few
seconds. This is normal and harmless.
Stopping the engine
Please first read and note the introductory information and
You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the
engine when the vehicle is still moving, or if you try to restart
the engine right after switching it off.
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy
engine loads when the engine is cold.
Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
Unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter and damage
it. The steering column may also be locked.
NOTICE