VW Golf (2014) Self Study Program

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Self-study Programme 891143C

The Golf 2014

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The new Golf

The Golf 2013 is the first vehicle to be launched by
the Volkswagen brand which is based on a new
concept used for all platforms, the “Modular
Transverse Matrix” (MQB). Many of the mechanical
units, subassemblies and systems have been
completely re-developed within the scope of the
MQB.

This makes the seventh generation of the Golf a
completely new release, and one which is
accompanied by many innovations. The Golf 2013
sets new standards in its vehicle class when it comes
to convenience, quality and safety features, as well as
the assistance systems available for the vehicle.

This Self-study Programme will provide an overview
of the design and function of the new Golf and help
explain many of the technical innovations it boasts.

The individual chapters contain references to further
Self-study Programmes which provide more detailed
information on the way the individual vehicle
components are designed and constructed.

The self-study programme presents the
design and function of
new developments!
The content will not be updated.

Current testing, setting and repair instructions can
be found in the provided service literature.

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Important

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Occupant protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Power units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Power transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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Introduction

The Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)

The modular transverse matrix, or MQB for short, is the new modular strategy introduced by the Volkswagen
Group. Under the direction of the Volkswagen brand, this modular transverse matrix will be launched for the
Volkswagen, Audi, SKODA and SEAT brands. The models Polo, Beetle, Scirocco, Jetta, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan,
Passat, Volkswagen CC and, as the first vehicle model of them all, the Golf 2013 are being assembled using the
MQB as a basis.

Vehicle architecture

The integral feature of the modular transverse matrix
is a flexible vehicle architecture. This has been
divided into five principle vehicle sections. The central
dimension is the area between the pedal cluster and
wheel centre.

This dimension is uniform in all vehicles and is based
on a standard engine installation position which is
transverse to the direction of travel. Other dimensions
which characterise the concept, such as wheelbases,
track widths, wheel sizes and seat positions, have
been standardised across the Group while remaining
variable.

Variable

Variable Variable VariableUniform

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Module families

The modular strategy characterising the MQB is based on the following standardised module families:

• Electrics/electronics

•Drive

• Running gear

• Vehicle design (vehicle body, air conditioning system, seat system, airbags)

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From the platform to the modular matrix

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Platform strategy Module strategy Modular matrix strategy

Body-in-white

Platform

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Synergies within
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Since the early 1990s, a number of
different models have been produced on
a shared platform.
This strategy involves dividing the vehicle
into the body-in-white and the platform.
The technical features of the platform
components are virtually identical.

Bodywork shape

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In the year 2000, this strategy was
supplemented with the launch of the
module strategy. Modules with basic
technical functions and designs which
are identical were introduced to a
variety of vehicles.

Bodywork shape

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Since 2007, the use of modules has been
extended to the entire vehicle, and has
been introduced across all vehicle
classes as well. From 2012 on, the same
modules will be used across the entire
Group within the modular strategy.

Bodywork shape

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Standardisation across all brands

Some of the advantages provided by standardisation across all brands include:

• VW production will become faster, simpler, more cost-effective and more flexible through standardisation
across the brands. It will simplify development, creating synergies right across all brands and vehicle series.

• The modular matrix strategy will allow the number of versions, and their complexity, to be reduced significantly.

• Standardised production processes are made possible by employing uniform joining sequences in body
construction, a uniform assembly sequence and uniform installation concepts.

• It is now possible to produce models based on the MQB architecture, even when they are made by different
brands, together on one and the same production line.

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Introduction

The production sites

The Golf 2013 will be produced in the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, as well as in the Volkswagen factory in
Zwickau.

The Wolfsburg production site

The production plant in Wolfsburg, which was built in
1938/1939, is now headquarters of the Volkswagen
Group and the largest continuous automobile factory
in the world.
The factory grounds, which are located next to the
Mittelland Canal, encompass an area covering more
than six square kilometres.

Over 51,000 staff are currently employed there. They
are not only involved in the production of the Golf,
but also the Volkswagen models Golf Plus, Touran
and Tiguan. In 2011, a total of 805,000 vehicles left
this factory's production halls. Altogether, around 40
million vehicles have been produced at the
Wolfsburg plant to date.

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The Zwickau production site

The Volkswagen plant in Zwickau is an automobile
factory located in Saxony, founded in 1990 in what is
now the Mosel district of Zwickau, and which forms
Volkswagen-Sachsen GmbH, with headquarters in
Zwickau, together with the engine factory in
Chemnitz. The factory grounds cover an area
approximately 1.8 square kilometres in size. The Golf
and Passat models as well as bodies for Bentley and
Phaeton are produced at the production plant.
A combined number of around 8,100 employees
work in Zwickau and Chemnitz.

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The Golf innovations

The main contribution made by all vehicle subassemblies is the weight saved, this being up to 100 kg compared to
the previous models. This also saves a significant amount of fuel for all engine and gearbox combinations, at the
same time as reducing the CO
This focus on innovations allowed numerous new technologies to be implemented in this vehicle class,
such as:

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• A new series of engines

• Modular Infotainment System (MIB)

• Active Cylinder Management (ACT)

• ergoActive seat design

• Multicollision brake

• Electromechanical parking brake with AutoHold

• Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof

• Xenon headlight versions

• Proactive occupant protection

•Driving mode selection

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For the first time, many new systems and numerous driver assist systems are being utilised in the Golf 2013, all of
which were otherwise only available for higher-level vehicle classes, such as:

• Traffic sign recognition (TSR)

• Driver Alert System

• Dynamic Light Assist (DLA)

• Main beam assist (FLA)

• Lane departure warning system “Lane Assist”

•Speed limiter

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

• FrontAssist with City Emergency Brake and
distance warning

• Optical parking system (OPS)

• Park Assist Steering 2.0 (PLA)

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Introduction

Technical data

Exterior dimensions and weights

Exterior dimensions

Length 4199mm 4255mm

Width 1786mm 1799mm

Height 1480mm 1452mm

Wheelbase 2578mm 2637mm

Track width at front 1541mm 1549mm

Track width at rear 1514mm 1520mm

855mm 763mm

1549mm
1799mm

2637mm

4255mm

1452mm

1520mm

2027mm

Weights/further data

Golf 2009 Golf 2013

Gross vehicle
weight rating

Kerb weight 1154kg* 1130kg*

Max. roof load 75kg 75kg

Turning circle 10.9m 10.9m

Tank capacity 55 litres 50 litres

Drag coefficient 0.312 c

Golf 2009 Golf 2013

1780kg* 1720kg*

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0.287 cw*

* This data refers to the two vehicles, without driver, when equipped with a 1.2 l 63 kW TSI engine,

5-speed manual gearbox MQ200 and 195/65 R15 tyres, as well as BMT (BlueMotion technology) for the
Golf 2013 and without BMT for the Golf 2009.

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Interior dimensions and volumes

665 mm 643 mm

1750mm

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Interior dimensions and volumes

Golf 2009 Golf 2013

Length of vehicle interior 1736mm 1750mm

Luggage compartment
volume

Luggage compartment
volume with rear seat
backrest folded down

Height of luggage
compartment aperture

Width of luggage
compartment aperture

350 litres 380 litres

1305 litres 1270 litres

659mm 643mm

976mm 1023mm

1023mm

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Golf 2009 Golf 2013

Through-load width between
wheel housings

Max. front headroom 1033mm 1018 mm

Rear headroom 979mm 967mm

Knee room – 2nd seat row 29mm 44mm

1006mm 1003 mm

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Body

Body structure

The key focus during development of the body structure was combining high crash safety with a low body weight.
This is why a high proportion of ultra-high tensile (thermoformed) sheet metal parts have been used for the Golf

2013. Furthermore, innovative production technologies, such as the “tailored rolled blank technique”, and new
joining technologies, such as the “wobble seams” in the side area, have been used. This has allowed the stability of
the passenger compartment to be increased.

Wobble seams

For the first time, wobble seams (the name refers to
their shape) have been used in the Golf 2013. This
joining technology produces a longer laser weld join
over the same area. It can be subjected to a load 3 to
4 times greater than individual spot welds.

Wobble seam

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Strengths of steel sheets

<160MPa

<220MPa

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<420MPa

<1000MPa

ultra-high tensile (thermoformed) >1000 MPa

Tailor rolled blank technology

The B-pillar has been, produced by employing “tailor
rolled blank technology”. This involves only shaping
those areas of a component where the loads exerted
require a larger wall thickness. A so-called tailor
rolled blank plate is produced. Tailored blank
(meaning custom-made blank).

Manufacturing process

You can find further information on the
body in the Self-study Programme
no. 520 “The Golf 2013 – Body and
Occupant Protection”.

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Blanks

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Occupant safety

Safety equipment

The Golf 2013 features the following safety equipment:

• Single-stage driver airbag

• Single-stage, disengagable front passenger's
airbag

• Side airbags at front

• Side airbags at rear as an option

• Head-protection airbags

• Knee airbag on driver's side

• Three-point automatic seat belt with tensioner at
front

• Three-point automatic seat belt at rear

• Reversible belt tensioner at front as an option

• Belt force limiter at front

• Top tether

Seat belt reminder

As an option, the 4-door Golf can be equipped with
side airbags at the rear in combination with a seat
belt reminder. The seat belt reminder informs the
driver of whether the passengers in the rear

compartment have fastened their seatbelts, indicating
this in the multifunction display in the dash panel
insert.

Crash sensors

The following crash sensors are installed:

• Crash sensor for front airbag

• Crash sensors in the doors for side crash detection
(pressure sensors)

• Crash sensors in the C-pillars for side crash
detection (acceleration sensors)

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Proactive
occupant protection system

For the very first time in this vehicle class, the Golf
features the option of being equipped with the
proactive occupant protection system.

This system takes action if one of the following criteria
is met:

• Emergency braking (very fast brake pedal
actuation)

• Hazard braking (fast increase in the brake pedal
pressure when braking)

• Unstable vehicle conditions, such as e.g. excessive
vehicle under or oversteering

If a potential accident situation is identified, then the
occupants and vehicle are prepared for a possible
accident. Tensioning of the seat belts by means of
electric motors keeps the driver and front passenger
securely in their seats, allowing the airbag and the
seat belt system to provide the highest possible level
of protection.

You can find further information on the
body in Self-study Programme
no. 520 “The Golf 2013 – Body and
Occupant Protection”.

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In the event of excessive vehicle under or
oversteering, the panoramic sliding roof and the side
windows are also closed until only a residual gap
remains.

Once the driver has regained control of the vehicle
and it has been returned to a stable dynamic
handling condition, the seat belts are relaxed again.

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Power units

Engine and gearbox combinations

Petrol engines

5-speed
Manual gearbox
MQ200-5F*
0AH

6-speed
Manual gearbox
MQ200-6F*
0AJ

1.2l 63 kW
TSI engine
CJZB

1.2 l 77 kW
TSI engine
CJZA

1.4l 90 kW
TSI engine
CMBA

1.4l 103 kW
TSI engine
CHPA/CPTA**

6-speed
Manual gearbox
MQ250-6F*
02S

7-speed
Dual-clutch
gearbox
DQ200-7F*
0CW

* 5F = 5-speed front-wheel drive, 6F = 6-speed front-wheel drive, 7F = 7-speed front-wheel drive
** engine with active cylinder management (ACT)

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Diesel engines

5-speed
Manual gearbox
MQ250-5F*
0A4

6-speed
Manual gearbox
MQ350-6F/6A*
02Q

1.6l 77 kW
TDI engine
CLHA

2.0l 110 kW
TDI engine
CRBC

6-speed
Dual-clutch
gearbox
DQ250-6F*
0D9

7-speed
Dual-clutch
gearbox
DQ200-7F*
0CW

* 5F = 5-speed front-wheel drive, 6F = 6-speed front-wheel drive, 6A = 6-speed four-wheel drive,

7F = 7-speed front-wheel drive

With the launch of the modular transverse matrix, the installation position of the dual clutch gearbox
has been changed, along with the communication between the mechatronic unit and the data bus
system. This has lead to a change in the designations used for the dual clutch gearboxes. The dual
clutch gearbox 0AM has become the 0CW, and the 02E has become the 0D9.

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Power units

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1.2l 63/77 kW TSI engine with turbocharger

The 1.2 l TSI engine in the new EA211 series of petrol engines is available in two different power versions.
The two different power versions are realised by the software.

Technical features

• Cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold

• Toothed belt drive

• Coolant distributor housing forms a unit with the
coolant pump

• Coolant pump driven by a toothed belt from the
exhaust camshaft

• Exhaust gas turbocharger with electric charge
pressure controller

• Inlet camshaft adjustment

•Crankshaft oil pump

Technical data

Engine code CJZB/CJZA

Design 4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement 1197cm

Bore 71mm

Stroke 75.6mm

Valves per cylinder 4

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Max. output 63kW at 4300 - 5300 rpm

Max. torque 160 Nm at 1400 - 3500 rpm

Engine management Bosch Motronic MED 17.5.21

Fuel Super unleaded RON 95

Exhaust gas
aftertreatment

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77kW at 4500 - 5500 rpm

175 Nm at 1400 - 4000 rpm

Three-way catalytic converter
with one upstream broadband
Lambda probe and one
step-type Lambda probe
downstream of the catalytic
converter

Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

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CJZB, 63kW

CJZA, 77kW

2000 4000 6000

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Emissions standard EU5

1.4 l 90 kW TSI engine with turbocharger

The 1.4 l 90 kW TSI engine is another engine from the new EA211 series of petrol engines.

Technical features

• Cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold

• Toothed belt drive

• Coolant distributor housing forms a unit with the
coolant pump

• Coolant pump driven by a toothed belt from the
exhaust camshaft

• Exhaust gas turbocharger with electric charge
pressure controller

• Inlet camshaft adjustment

• External gear wheel oil pump with two-stage oil
pressure regulation

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Technical data

Engine code CMBA

Design 4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement 1395cm

Bore 74.5mm

Stroke 80mm

Valves per cylinder 4

Compression ratio 10.0:1

Max. output 90kW at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max. torque 200Nm at 1400 - 4000 rpm

Engine management Bosch Motronic MED 17.5.20

Fuel Super unleaded RON 95

Exhaust gas
aftertreatment

Three-way catalytic converter
with one upstream broadband
Lambda probe and one
step-type Lambda probe
downstream of the catalytic
converter

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Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

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2000 4000 6000

[rpm]

[kW]

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

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Emissions standard EU5

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Power units

1.4 l 103 kW TSI engine with turbocharger

The 1.4 l 103 kW TSI engine is the basic engine in the new EA211 series of petrol engines.

Technical features

• Cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold

• Toothed belt drive

• Coolant distributor housing forms a unit with the
coolant pump

• Coolant pump driven by a toothed belt from the
exhaust camshaft

• Exhaust gas turbocharger with electric charge
pressure controller

• Inlet and exhaust camshaft adjustment

• External gear wheel oil pump with two-stage oil
pressure regulation

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Technical data

Engine code CHPA

Design type 4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement 1395cm

Bore 74.5mm

Stroke 80mm

Valves per cylinder 4

Compression ratio 10.0:1

Max. output 103kW at 4500 - 6000 rpm

Max. torque 250Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

Engine management Bosch Motronic MED 17/05/

Fuel Super unleaded RON 95

Exhaust gas
aftertreatment

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Three-way catalytic converter
with one upstream broadband
Lambda probe and one
step-type Lambda probe
downstream of the catalytic
converter

Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]

280

260

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

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2000 4000 6000

[rpm]

[kW]

110

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

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Emissions standard EU5

1.4 l 103 kW TSI engine with Active Cylinder Management

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(ACT)

The main difference between this engine and the 1.4 l 103 kW TSI engine is the Active Cylinder Management
(ACT).

Technical features

• Active Cylinder Management (ACT)

• For further technical features, read about the 1.4 l
103 kW TSI engine with turbocharger.

More information on active cylinder
management can be found in Self-study
Programme no. 510 “Active Cylinder
Management (ACT) in the 1.4 l 103 kW
TSI engine”.

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Technical data

Engine code CPTA

Design 4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement 1395cm

Bore 74.5mm

Stroke 80 mm

Valves per cylinder 4

Compression ratio 10.0:1

Max. output 103kW at 4500 - 6000 rpm

Max. torque 250Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

Engine management Bosch Motronic MED 17/05/

2021

Fuel Super unleaded RON 95

Exhaust gas aftertreat­ment

Emissions standard EU6

Three-way catalytic converter
with one upstream broadband
Lambda probe and one step­type Lambda probe downstream
of the catalytic converter

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Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]

280

260

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

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2000 4000 6000

You can find further information on the
petrol engines in Self-study Programme
no. 511 “The New EA211 Petrol Engine
Series”.

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Power units

The 1.6 l 77 kW TDI engine

The 1.6 l 77 kW TDI engine is the basic engine in the new EA288 series of diesel engines.

Technical features

• Camshaft bearings in camshaft housing (modular
design)

• Oil pump and vacuum pump in one housing with
a shared drive shaft

• Thermomanagement with switchable coolant
pump

• Intake manifold with water-cooled charge air
cooler

• Exhaust purification module with integrated
oxidizing catalytic converter and diesel particulate
filter

• Low pressure exhaust gas recirculation

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Technical data

Engine code CLHA

Design 4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement 1598 cm

Bore 79.5mm

Stroke 80.5 mm

Valves per cylinder 4

Compression ratio 16.2:1

Max. output 77kW at 3000 - 4000 rpm

Max. torque 250Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Engine management Bosch EDC 17

Fuel Diesel as per EN 590

Exhaust gas
aftertreatment

Emissions standard EU5

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Exhaust gas recirculation,
oxidising catalytic converter,
diesel particulate filter

Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]

300

260

220

180

140

100

60

20

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1000

2000

3000

[kW]

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

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[rpm]4000

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The 2.0l 110 kW TDI engine

The 2.0l 110 kW TDI engine is the more powerful version in the new EA288 series of diesel engines.

Technical features

• Camshaft bearings in camshaft housing (modular
design)

• Oil pump and vacuum pump in one housing with
a shared drive shaft

• Thermomanagement with switchable coolant
pump

• Intake manifold with water-cooled charge air
cooler

• Exhaust purification module with integrated
oxidizing catalytic converter and diesel particulate
filter

• Low pressure exhaust gas recirculation

• Balancer shaft integrated in the cylinder block

You can find further information on the
TDI engines in Self-study Programme no.
514 “The New EA288 Diesel Engine
Series”.

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Technical data

Engine code CRBC

Design 4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement 1968cm

Bore 81.0mm

Stroke 95.5mm

Valves per cylinder 4

Compression ratio 16.2:1

Max. output 110kW at 3500 - 4000 rpm

Max. torque 320Nm at 1750 - 3000 rpm

Engine management Bosch EDC 17

Fuel Diesel as per EN 590

Exhaust gas
aftertreatment

Emissions standard EU5

Exhaust gas recirculation,
oxidising catalytic converter,
diesel particulate filter

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Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]

380

340

300

260

220

180

140

100

60

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1000 2000 3000 [rpm]4000

[kW]

110

100

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Power units

The misfuelling prevention device for vehicles with a diesel engine

On vehicles with a diesel engine, there is an insert
with a mechanically locking flap on the filler neck for
the fuel tank. The flap prevents the incorrect fuel
nozzle from being inserted, allowing the diesel vehicle
to be protected from being filled with the wrong type
of fuel.

Filler neck

Misfuelling prevention
device

Design

View from front

Flap with spring

Tabs

Plastic ring with annular
spring

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View from rear

Flap with spring

Tabs

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Plastic ring with
annular spring

Locking lugs

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Flap

Tabs

Locking lugs

Diesel fuel nozzle

Plastic ring

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Function

If a diesel fuel nozzle is inserted into the filler neck of
the fuel tank, the fuel nozzle pushes all the tabs in the
misfuelling prevention device to the side. The plastic
ring is splayed and the locking lugs are forced apart.
The force of the fuel nozzle during insertion opens the
flap. The diesel fuel nozzle can now be fully inserted
into the filler neck and the vehicle can be refilled with
diesel fuel.

When the diesel fuel nozzle is pulled out of the
misfuelling prevention device, the flap is closed by the
force of the springs, with the force of the annular
springs contracting the plastic ring and the flap being
locked by the locking lugs.

The diameter of a petrol fuel nozzle is too small to
force all the tabs in the plastic ring apart.
The plastic ring is not splayed and the locking lugs
cannot release the flap. The prevents the insertion of
the incorrect fuel nozzle.

Space between the tabs and
the flap

Filling with reserve canister

If the fuel tank needs to be filled using a reserve
canister and filler neck, the flap does not open. In this
case, it is only possible to fill the tank using the gap
left between the tabs and flap. The diesel fuel should
then be filled in very small amounts and very slowly.

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Power transmission

The engine-gearbox connection

With the introduction of the modular transverse
matrix, the connection between the engine and the
gearbox has been changed, and a new engine bolt
point has been added.

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Additional engine bolt point

The selector lever

The selector lever features a new option for changing
from selector position “D” to “S” and vice-versa.
The change is made by tapping it backwards once.
The selector lever then springs back into the D/S
position.

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Four-wheel drive clutch

With the Golf 2013, the 5th generation of four-wheel drive clutch is being launched. The control logic for the
various driving situations has been adopted from the 4th generation four-wheel drive clutch. The pressure control
in the 5th generation is now generated by a piston pump with an integrated centrifugal governor (Haldex coupling
pump for 4WD V181).
The regulated pressure acts on the working piston and compresses the clutch pack within the clutch cage, allowing
the required torque to be transferred to the rear axle.

Rear axle

differential

Four-wheel drive

Drive pinion for rear

final drive

control unit J492

Clutch cage with clutch pack

Haldex coupling pump for

You will find more information on the 5th Generation four-wheel drive clutch in Self-study Programme
no. 515 “The Golf 2013 – Running Gear and Four-wheel Drive Concept”.

Drive shaft

4WD V181

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Running gear

Overview of the running gear and the driver assist systems

This overview presents the most important series-standard and optional running gear equipment and driver assist
systems available for the Golf 2013. The Golf can be equipped with a standard running gear, a sports running
gear, a heavy-duty running gear or an adaptive chassis control (DCC).

Running gear:

• McPherson strut front suspension

• Four-link rear axle or a torsion-beam rear axle
(depending on the engine).

• Electromechanical parking brake (EPB) with
AutoHold

• Electromechanical power steering

• ABS/ESP Continental MK 100

•4MOTION drive

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Driver assist systems:

• Automatic distance control system (ACC) with city
emergency braking function (CNB)

• Area monitoring system (Front Assist)

• Distance warning

• Multicollision brake

•Front camera

• Lane departure warning (Lane Assist)

• Park Assist Steering 2.0 (PLA)

• Tyre pressure monitoring (TMD)

• Driver Alert System (MKE)

• Cruise control system (CCS)

• Speed limiter

• Park distance control (PDC)

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You will find further information on the running gear and the driver assist systems in Self-study
Programme no. 515 “The 2013 Golf Running Gear and Four-wheel Drive Concept” and
no. 516 “The Golf 2013 Driver Assist Systems”.

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Heating and air conditioning

The different climate control versions

There are three different versions of the climate
control system available for the Golf 2013:

• The heating and ventilation system

• The manual electric air conditioning system

• 2-zone Climatronic

Each version has a self-contained operating unit.

As an option, all three versions can be equipped with
a button for controlling the seat heating. Furthermore,
the two air conditioning systems may also feature an
optional button for controlling the auxiliary heating.

The heating and ventilation system

The seat heating features three levels. The heating
level chosen is indicated by an LED in the respective
button. The auxiliary heater can be switched on and
off using the immediate heat button in the respective
operating unit.

All three versions of the climate control are
diagnostically-compatible and can be accessed using
the address word 08.

Rotary knob for
temperature selection

The operating and control unit for the heating and
ventilation system is a completely new development.
It is a manual electric system, meaning the
temperature flap and the air flaps can be adjusted
with the aid of control motors.

Button for

seat heating

Rotary knob for fresh air
blower

The fresh air blower now features 6 different speeds.
The various fresh air blower speeds are now
controlled by the fresh air blower control unit J126.

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Rotary knob for air
distribution

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Heating and ventilation network plan

Powertrain CAN bus

(e.g. supplementary

heater request)

Running gear CAN bus

Convenience CAN bus

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LIN

Legend

EX21 Heater/air conditioner operating unit

G92 Potentiometer for temperature flap control motor

G645 Potentiometer for air distribution

J65 Heater control unit

J126 Fresh air blower control unit

J519 On-board power supply control unit

J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

V2 Fresh air blower

V68 Control motor for temperature flap

V113 Control motor for air recirculation flap

V428 Control motor for front air distribution flap

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

Convenience CAN bus

CAN data bus line

LIN data bus line

Sensor line

Actuator line

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Heating and air conditioning

The manual electric air conditioning system

Button for

seat heating

Rotary knob for
temperature selection

The operating and control unit for the manual electric
air conditioning system is also a completely new
development. The system operates on an electrical/
manual basis. In this case, the temperature flap and
the air flaps are also adjusted using control motors.

AC button with
indicator LED

Rotary knob for fresh air
blower

Immediate heat button for the
auxiliary heater

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Rotary knob for air
distribution

Just like the heating and ventilation system, the fresh
air blower is now a 6-speed one. The various fresh air
blower speeds are also controlled by the fresh air
blower control unit J126.

There is no automatic regulation. All settings must be
activated and adjusted manually, when required.

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The manual electric air conditioning system network plan

Powertrain CAN bus

(e.g. supplementary

heater request)

Convenience CAN

data bus

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Legend

EX21 Heater/air conditioner operating unit

G92 Potentiometer for temperature flap control motor

G308 Evaporator temperature sender

G645 Potentiometer for air distribution

G805 Pressure sender for refrigerant circuit

J126 Fresh air blower control unit

J301 Air conditioning system control unit

J519 On-board power supply control unit

J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

N280 Air conditioner compressor regulating valve

V2 Fresh air blower

V68 Control motor for temperature flap

V113 Control motor for air recirculation flap

V428 Control motor for front air distribution flap

Running gear CAN bus

LIN

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

Convenience CAN data bus

CAN data bus line

LIN data bus line

Sensor line

Actuator line

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Heating and air conditioning

The 2-zone Climatronic

Immediate heat button for the

Rotary knob for the left-hand
climate zone temperature setting

The operating and control unit for the 2-zone
Climatronic is also a completely new development.
Temperature settings ranging from 16°C to 29.5 °C
can be set individually for the driver's side and the
passenger side.

The illustration shows the control and operating unit
for Climatronic J255 for the highest equipment level.

auxiliary heater

Rotary knob for the blower
strength setting

It is operated using the following buttons:

• SETUP: Opens the climate menu in the operating
and display unit for the Infotainment system,
allowing the climate profile, AUTO air
recirculation and auxiliary heating programming
to be set.

• AUTO: Automatic regulation of blowers,
temperature and air distribution in accordance
with the intensity of the sun, outside and inside
temperature and humidity.

• MAX Defrost: Maximum blower power, air
distribution is guided towards the windows.

• SYNC: Synchronises the climate zones with the
driver's value.

• MAX A/C: Temperature setting to “LO”,
maximum blower power, air distribution to the
occupant vents.

Button for
seat heating

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Rotary knob for the right-hand climate
zone temperature setting

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2-zone Climatronic network plan

Convenience CAN

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LIN

data bus

Powertrain CAN bus
(e.g. supplementary
heater request)

LIN

Running gear CAN bus

Legend

EX21 Heater/air conditioner operating unit

G17 Exterior temperature sensor

G107 Sunlight penetration photosensor

G135 Potentiometer control motor for defroster flap

G150 Left vent temperature sender

G151 Right vent temperature sender

G192 Footwell vent temperature sender

G220 Potentiometer for left temperature flap control

motor

G221 Potentiometer for right temperature flap control

motor

G238 Air quality sensor

G260 Humidity sender for air conditioning system

G308 Evaporator temperature sensor

G642 Potentiometer for air distribution

G644 Potentiometer for fresh air/air recirculation air flow

flap

G805 Pressure sender for refrigerant circuit

J126 Fresh air blower control unit

J255 Climatronic control unit

J519 On-board power supply control unit

J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

J623 Engine control unit

N280 Air conditioner compressor regulating valve

V2 Fresh air blower

V107 Defroster flap control motor

V158 Control motor for left temperature flap

V159 Control motor for right temperature flap

V425 Control motor for fresh air and air recirculation flap

and air flow flap

V426 Control motor for air distribution

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

Convenience CAN data bus

CAN data bus line

LIN data bus line

Sensor line

Actuator line

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Heating and air conditioning

Climate profiles

The climate profile is set using the operating and
display unit for the Infotainment system. The following
three climate profiles are available for selection:

• Gentle

•Average

•Intensive

A characteristic map has been stored for each
individual climate profile in the Climatronic control
unit. Depending on the climate profile selected, the
airflow is regulated using the fresh air blower speed.

The time needed to respond to disturbances varies
between the climate profiles. For example, the climate
profile intensive gives the information an even
stronger weighting when processing it. Furthermore,
this profile also factors in the signals from the sunlight
sensor.

Climate profile: intensive

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Air conditioning system sensors

Ambient temperature sensor G17

Installation location

The ambient temperature sensor G17 is installed
behind the front bumper.

Function

The temperature is measured by
NTC thermistors.

Effects of failure

The air conditioning system control unit J255 will
assume a defined temperature value of 0°C in this
case. The air conditioning system will continue to
operate using this value.

Signal analysis

The signal is transmitted to the onboard supply control
unit J519. This transmits it to the air conditioning
system control unit J255 via the convenience CAN
bus.

Using the „Guided Functions” in the vehicle diagnostic
tester, the current outside temperature can be stored
in the air conditioning system control unit. This
function is useful when working on the air
conditioning system in the workshop when the vehicle
was exposed to temperatures of less than 0°C
beforehand and the air conditioning system control
unit needs to be renewed.

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Pressure sender for refrigerant circuit G805

Installation location

The pressure sender for the refrigerant circuit G805
replaces the high-pressure sender G65.
It is screwed into place in the high-pressure line
between the condenser and the expansion valve.
The pressure sender for the refrigerant circuit G805 is
connected directly to the air conditioning system
control unit via the LIN bus.

Signal utilisation

The actual refrigerant pressure in the refrigerant
circuit, and therefore the required engine load, is

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calculated using the signals.

Signal curve of the new sender for the refrigerant circuit
G805.

Signal curve

The display of the signal curve during diagnosis
differs considerably from the signal curve of the PWM
signal issued by the sender previously used, G65.

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Effects of failure

If the pressure signal fails, the cooling function is
deactivated.

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For comparison: PWM signal curve of the old high-pressure
sender G65

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Heating and air conditioning

Humidity sender for air conditioning system G260

Installation location

The humidity sender for the air conditioning system
G260 is only installed with the Climatronic unit. It is
installed in the base of the interior mirror together
with the rain/light sensor.

Design and functional principle

The humidity and the temperature at the windscreen
are measured using a capacitive thin-layer sensor.
The sender functions in a similar manner to a plate
capacitor; measurement of the capacity reveals the
degree of humidity.

Signal utilisation

The sender determines:

- The inside windscreen temperature

- The inside relative humidity
The signals are transmitted to the onboard supply
control unit and are forwarded to the Climatronic
control unit via the convenience CAN bus. This uses
the signals to calculate the inside dew point and the
inside dew point distance.

To reduce the fogging of the windscreen, the
Climatronic ensures that conditions in the passenger
compartment are optimal and initiates the following
measures:

- Compressor on/off

- Defroster flaps open/closed

- Air quantity regulation by changing the fresh air
blower speed

- Evaporator temperature change

- Air recirculation flap in the recirculation/fresh air
position

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Effects of failure

Without the sensor's signal, the control unit is no
longer able to calculate the point in time from which
moisture settles on the windows. The automatic
defrost function fails.

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Climate control components

Heater and air conditioning units

Three different versions have been used in the Golf 2013:

• The 1-zone heater and air conditioning unit for the heating and ventilation system

• The 1-zone heater and air conditioning unit for the manual electric air conditioning system

• The 2-zone heater and air conditioning unit for the 2-zone Climatronic

The horizontal installation position of the dust and pollen filter in the heater and air conditioning units is a new
feature.
The dust and pollen filter is replaced through the glove compartment, which involves placing the glove
compartment cover in a “service position”.

Manufacturer versions

Heater and air conditioning units made by the Denso
company and by the Valeo company are installed in
the Golf. When installed, the heater and air
conditioning unit which a vehicle has can only be
identified by the heater pipe connections on the heat
exchanger for heater. Because the control motors for
actuating the individual air flaps are different for

Denso and Valeo, these must be ordered according
to manufacturer.

Denso heating pipe connection

Valeo heating pipe connection

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To expose the pipe connections, the front
left trim of the centre console must be
removed.

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Heating and air conditioning

Internal heat exchanger

A new feature in the Golf is the so-called “Internal
heat exchanger” (IWT), which was used for the first
time in the Volkswagen Touareg. This is a refrigerant
line that forms a “pipe-in-pipe system”. This
refrigerant line features a low-pressure line which is
guided through a separate space in the high-pressure
line. The refrigerant flows through the outer line to the
expansion valve (high pressure), and flows back from
the expansion valve through the inner line towards
the air conditioner compressor (low pressure).
This design increases the efficiency of the system and
contributes to reducing the fuel consumption.

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The airflow limiter

On vehicles with a heater and air conditioning
system, the same fresh air blower V2 and control unit
J126 is installed as in vehicles with an air conditioning
system. However, in this case there is no evaporator
to reduce the air flow.
An air flow limiter has therefore been installed in the
heater unit in these vehicles. This guarantees that the
heater and blower power operates optimally.

High pressure

Low pressure

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Air flow limiter

“Thermo Top Evo” auxiliary coolant heating

The auxiliary coolant heating “Thermo Top Evo” is available as an optional extra for the new Golf. It is installed at
the front right, behind the bumper, as in the Golf 2009. The “Thermo Top Evo” is offered both as a petrol and
diesel version. The auxiliary heater is used as a fuel-operated auxiliary heater for petrol and diesel engines.
It is activated via the air conditioning system control unit.

Design

The heater unit is largely identical to the “Thermo Top Fleece”, which has been installed in the passenger vehicle
models with diesel engines since October 2010.

1

14

13

12

11

Legend

1 Combustion air blower (fan wheel)

2 Coolant inlet

3 Coolant outlet

4 Temperature sensor G18

5 Overheating sensor G189

6 Cooling jacket

7 Heat exchanger with fins

2

10

8 Burner with combustion chamber and combustion

tube

9 Exhaust outlet

10 Fuel line

11 Combustion air inlet

12 Control unit J364

13 Metal fleece

14 Glow plug with flame monitor Q8

3

4

5
6

7

8

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Heating and air conditioning

Auxiliary coolant heating network plan

Infotainment CAN bus

MIB CAN bus

LIN

Powertrain CAN bus

Convenience CAN

data bus

Legend

G6 Fuel system pressurisation pump

G17 Exterior temperature sensor

J104 ABS control unit

J285 Control unit in dash panel insert

J364 Supplementary heating system control unit

J519 On-board power supply control unit

J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

J623 Engine control unit

J685 Display unit for front information display and

operating unit control unit

J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics

R149 Remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater

V54 Metering pump

V55 Recirculating pump

Running gear CAN bus

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Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

Convenience CAN data bus

Infotainment CAN bus

CAN bus line

LIN data bus line

Sensor line

Actuator line

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Function

The only differences to the “Thermo Top Fleece” are found in the activation and the functions which have been
integrated into the auxiliary heater control unit J364. This means the programming for the timer is now stored in
the vehicle, for example, with the heating now switching “On” or “Off”.
The auxiliary heater and auxiliary ventilation functions, as well as supplementary heater operation, are still
available. The T91R is used as a remote control.

Auxiliary heater

Departure time:
Monday, 8 a.m.

“Auxiliary heater” menu when a Climatronic is installed

Heating

Monday, 8 a.m.

Setting

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The auxiliary heating can still be started in one of
three different ways, by:

- the immediate heat button in the heating/air
conditioner operating unit

- the remote control

- programming the “auxiliary heating” menu in the
operating and display unit of the Infotainment
system.

A new feature is that the “Auxiliary heating” menu in
the operating and display unit of the Infotainment
system can be used to set the departure time in
vehicles in which an air conditioning system is
installed. This means that the vehicle should already
be warmed up at this preset time. The control unit for
the air conditioning system determines the starting
time for the auxiliary heater automatically.
The current battery charge capacity is factored into
the calculation of the auxiliary heating run time.

The auxiliary heating function can be activated or
deactivated in the “Air conditioning system settings”
menu.

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Electrical system

Overview of the electrical system and driver assist systems

This overview presents the most important series-standard and optional features of the electrical system available
for the Golf 2013.

Electrical systems:

• Transmission speed of the
CAN bus systems is 500 kBit/s

• The multifunction steering wheel is available in
three different versions:

- Normal multifunction steering wheel

- Multifunction steering wheel with cruise

control system (GRA)

- Multifunction steering wheel with adaptive

cruise control (ACC)

• The dash panel insert is available in three different
versions:

- Dash panel insert with multi-function display

(MFD)

- Dash panel insert with MFD Plus

- Dash panel insert with MFD Premium

• Immobilizer V (fifth generation)

• Component protection

• Front camera for driver assist systems

• Reversing camera

• Modular Infotainment System (MIB)

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Driver assist systems:

• Traffic sign recognition (TSR)

• Dynamic Light Assist (DLA)

• Main beam assist (FLA)

• Optical parking system (OPS)

• Driving mode selection (FPA)

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You can find further information on the electrical system and on the driver assist systems listed above in
Self-study Programme no. 517 “The Golf 2013 Electrical System”.

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Electrical system

Network design

The following diagram shows the new features of the
control unit network in the Golf 2013.
All CAN bus systems in the Golf 2013 have a
transmission speed of 500 kBit/s.

For the first time, the Golf 2013 also features a
running gear CAN bus and an extended CAN bus,
along with the familiar CAN data buses.

SF

Legend

J104 ABS control unit

J250 Electronically controlled damping control unit

J285 Control unit in dash panel insert

J362 Immobilizer control unit

J412 Mobile telephone operating electronics control

unit

J428 Adaptive cruise control unit

J446 Parking aid control unit (connected to J791)

J453 Multifunction steering wheel control unit

J492 Four-wheel drive control unit

J500 Power steering control unit

J533 Data bus diagnosis interface (Gateway)

J540 Control unit for electromechanical parking brake

AFS

CSCC

LVDS

MIB-CAN

J667 Output module for left headlight

J668 Output module for right headlight

J685 Display unit for front information display and

operating unit control unit, front information
display (connected to R and J685 on MIB CAN)

J685* Display unit for front information display and

operating unit control unit, front information
display (on MIB CAN)

J745 Cornering light and headlight range control unit

J844 Main beam assist control unit

J981 Electronic stabilisation control unit (ESP)

J791 Park Assist control unit (connected to J446)

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The diagnostic interface for data bus J533 connects
the individual CAN data bus systems. It is also the
master in the energy management LIN network and
for the multifunction steering wheel control unit
(J453).

For the very first time, the control unit for the dash
panel insert J285 is connected to the convenience
CAN bus in the Golf.

The control units for the driver assist systems are
connected to the extended CAN bus. These, in turn,
feature two sub-CAN data bus systems:

• Sensor Fusion (SF) CAN bus between the adaptive
cruise control unit J428 and the front camera for
driver assist systems R424.

• Cornering light CAN bus (Advanced Frontlighting
System, AFS) between the cornering light and
headlight range control unit J745 and the output
modules for the headlights J667 and J668.

In the infotainment CAN bus, the display unit for front
information display and operating control unit J685 is
connected to the control unit for information
electronics J794 by a new, subordinate data bus
system, the MIB CAN bus and a low voltage
differential signalling (LVDS) line (depending on
equipment version).

J794 Control unit for information electronics

(connected to R and series display J685 on the
infotainment CAN bus)

R Radio (connected to J794 and series display J685

on the infotainment CAN bus)

R189 Reversing camera

R242 Front camera for driver assist systems

(connected to J844)

T16 16-pin connector

CSCC Colour video blanking sync signal;

“Colour TV line”

LVDS Low voltage differential signalling;

standard interface for high speed data
transmission

AFS Cornering light CAN data bus

SF Sensor fusion CAN bus

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

Extended CAN bus

Convenience CAN data bus

Infotainment CAN bus

LIN data bus

CAN bus line

LIN data bus line

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Electrical system

Fuse boxes and relay locations in the electrical system

•The battery is located on the left in the engine
compartment.

The following batteries are available with equipment
versions without StartStop:

- Lead-acid battery 44Ah/220A (H4 format)

- Lead-acid battery 51Ah/280A (H4 format)

- Lead-acid battery 60Ah/280A (H5 format)

- Lead-acid battery 61Ah/330A (H5 format)

- Lead-acid battery 72Ah/380A (H6 format)

The following batteries are available with equipment
versions with StartStop:

- EFB 59Ah/320A (H5 format)

- EFB 69Ah/360A (H6 format)

- AGM battery 68Ah/380A (H6 format)

Battery

Acid level indicator

The AGM battery 68Ah/380A (H6 format) is always
installed in vehicles which feature auxiliary heating.

All lead-acid batteries and EFB feature an acid level
indicator.

You can find further information on the
different types of batteries in the Self-study
Programme no. 517
“The Golf 2013 Electrical System”.

• The alternator is at the right hand side of the
engine compartment.
Depending on the equipment installed, alternators
with an output of 110A, 140A and 180A are
fitted.

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Legend

EFB Enhanced Flooded Battery

AGM Absorbent Glass Mat Battery

Generator

Fuse box in the passenger compartment.

On-board supply control unit

• Fuse box is on the left hand side of
the passenger compartment.
The onboard supply control unit
J519 is located at the side of the
fuse carrier.

Fuse box in the engine compartment

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• Fuse box in the engine
compartment in front of the battery,
with Multifuse

Multifuse

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Infotainment

Modular Infotainment System (MIB)

The new Infotainment concept, the Modular
Infotainment System (MIB), is being installed in the
Golf 2013 for the very first time. The Modular
Infotainment System is a component of the modular
transverse matrix (MQB).
The central element of the MIB in its Standard and
High versions is a central computer, with the same
one being used Group-wide (control unit 1 for
information electronics, J794), with a performance
and capacity which is scalable with a constant
installation space.

The MIB is always connected to the infotainment CAN
bus.

MIB Entry

Composition Colour

The MIB features three configuration levels with the
following operating and display units:

•MIB Entry

- Composition Touch

-Composition Colour

• MIB Standard

-Composition Media

-Composition Media (DAB+)

- Discover Media (Standard navigation)

•MIB High

- Discover Pro (High navigation)

MIB Standard

Composition Media

Series display

Radio systems

Radio navigation systems

You can find further information on the Modular Infotainment System (MIB) in Self-study Programme
no. 518 “The Golf 2013 – Infotainment, Part 1”.

MIB Entry

Composition Touch

MIB Standard

Discover Media

(Standard

navigation)

MIB Standard

Composition Media

(DAB+)

Operating and display units in

the Golf 2013

MIB High

Discover Pro
(High navigation)

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Driving mode selection

R

ibl

The optional driving modes allow a variety of wide­ranging settings to be made in the vehicle according
to the driver's preferences. The driving mode selection
provides the driver with the option of choosing
between the following driving profiles:

• Convenience (in combination with DCC)

• Normal (standard setting)

•Eco

•Sport

• Individual

Systems affected

evers

belt tensioners

Air conditioning system

The driving mode selection is activated using the
MODE button in the centre console, and the driving
profile is selected using the touchscreen in the
operating and display units. It communicates with the
driver using the display in the respective operating
and display unit.

Depending on the driving profile selected and the
vehicle equipment, different systems will be affected.

You can find further information on the
driving mode selection in Self-study
Programme no. 518 “The Golf 2013 –
Infotainment, Part 1”.

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Dynamic cornering light
Main beam assist

MODE button

Gearbox

Engine

Display in the
dash panel insert

Driving mode selection

Damper control
DCC

Operating and
display unit

Adaptive
cruise control
ACC

StartStop

Steering

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Service

The service concept from model year 2013 on

The cross-brand service concept is being launched with the Golf 2013. The following information describes the
most important changes.

Core terms

The cross-brand service concept involves
standardising the terms used to describe the
individual service intervals at the Group brands.
Consequently, the following core terms are being
introduced at all brands:

• Oil change service

• Inspection

Oil change service

Interval service

Inspection service

In service, these terms will be used for communication
throughout the Group, for example:

• using the service interval display in the dash panel
insert

• in the service lists

•in APOS

• in the service schedule

• as well as in the invoice.

Oil change service

Inspection

Flexible oil change
service

LongLife service without
oil every 30,000 km

LongLife service with oil
every 30,000 km

LongLife service without
oil every 60,000km

LongLife service with oil
every 60,000km

Oil change service

LongLife service with oil
every 30,000 km

LongLife service with oil
every 60,000km

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Service interval display

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The term “interval service” is no longer being used with the Golf 2013.

Service schedule

Service listInvoice

APOS

QI PR numbers

Every vehicle that leaves the production site is marked with a fixed PR number referring to the oil change service.
The world map shows which oil change intervals are necessary in various regions. The following, cross-brand QI PR
numbers determine the engine oil change intervals all over the world.

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Legend

QI 1

QI 2

QI 3

QI 4

Service interval display 5,000 km or 1 year
(fixed)

Service interval display 7,500 km or 1 year
(fixed)

Service interval display 10,000 km or 1 year
(fixed)

Service interval display 15,000 km or 1 year
(fixed)

Two service channels

In the past, it was only possible to inform customers of
any service events due at the same time as the oil
change using the service interval display. All other
service events were listed on the service sticker.
The Golf 2013 has been given a second service
channel to ensure that service events which are not
linked to an oil change can be displayed.

Example illustration

QI 5

QI 6

QI 7

QI 8

For Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles only
(fixed)

Service interval display 30,000 km or 2 years
(flexible)

Service interval display 10,000 miles or 1 year
(fixed)

For Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles only
(flexible)

This guarantees a clearly displayed service due date.
This reduces the risk of exceeding any service events
which are due, as the customer's attention is drawn to
them directly by the display in the dash panel insert.

Filling in the service sticker is no longer necessary.

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Service

Service intervals for the Golf 2013

The following overview shows the service intervals for the Golf with fixed intervals (QI 4) and
flexible intervals (QI 6).

Mileage 15,000 km/year; fixed interval: maximum 15,000 km/year

EI EI

TTTT

OC OC OC OC OC

QI 4

fixed

QI 6

flexible

Mileage 15,000 km/year; ESI*: maximum 30,000 km/2 years

* ESI = Extended Servicing Interval

Legend

Extended Inspection scope: first inspection after 60,000 km/3 years, followed by every 60,000 km/2 years

EI

Additional tasks, e.g. brake fluid/air and fuel filter/dust and pollen filter/spark plugs*

AT

Oil change service

OC

First inspection after 30,000 km/2 years, followed by every 30,000 km/1 year

I

* The additional tasks are listed according to mileage or running time. The corresponding intervals for the

additional tasks are described in the service literature.

15,000km
12 months

IIII

30,000km
24 months

TTTT

45,000km
36 months

60,000km
48 months

OCOC

75,000km
60 months

IIII

EIEI

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Service schedule

The following is new in the service schedule from model year 2013:

• Explanation of the QI PR numbers for identifying the respective type of service
The explanation of the QI PR number and the information about the servicing the vehicle requires indicates the
respective type of service (fixed/flexible) and is described in the service schedule.

• Documentation of the body inspection
The verification field is used for documenting any vehicle damage needing examination within the scope of the
inspection.

• Discontinuation of the detailed list of all service scopes
There may be technical changes during the period over which the printed service plan applies. This prevents
any information in the service schedule from contradicting the content found in ELSA.
This allows a service schedule to be used worldwide.

Service list

The order of the service items is no longer structured according to subassemblies, but rather based on events.

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All rights reserved. Subject to technical modifications.

000.2812.70.20 Technical status 10/2012

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Service Training VSQ/2
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