The Golf 2013

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 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.

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.

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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.

Important
note

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

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

Uniform

Variable

Variable
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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)

From the platform to the modular matrix

Platform strategy

Module strategy

Body-in-white
Platform

Modular matrix strategy

Module

Module

Synergies within
just one vehicle class

Synergies partly shared among vehicle

classes

Synergies shared among all vehicle

classes
Vehicle classes

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Vehicle classes

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Vehicle classes

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Bodywork shape
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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.

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.

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 CO2 emissions by the same proportion.
This focus on innovations allowed numerous new technologies to be implemented in this vehicle class,
such as:

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)

Introduction
Technical data
Exterior dimensions and weights

855mm

2637mm

763mm

1452mm

4255mm

1549mm

1520mm

1799mm

2027mm
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Exterior dimensions

Weights/further data

Golf 2009

Golf 2013

Length

4199mm

4255mm

Width

1786mm

1799mm

Height

1480mm

1452mm

Wheelbase

2578mm

2637mm

Track width at front

1541mm

1549mm

Track width at rear

1514mm

1520mm

Golf 2009

Golf 2013

Gross vehicle
weight rating

1780kg*

1720kg*

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 cw

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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mm

1018

mm

Interior dimensions and volumes

2006 mm

665 mm

643 mm

1750mm

1023mm
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Interior dimensions and volumes

Golf 2009

Golf 2013

Length of vehicle interior

1736mm

1750mm

Luggage compartment
volume

350 litres

380 litres

Luggage compartment
volume with rear seat
backrest folded down

1305 litres

Height of luggage
compartment aperture

659mm

643mm

Width of luggage
compartment aperture

976mm

1023mm

1270 litres

Golf 2009

Golf 2013

Through-load width between

wheel housings

1006mm

1003mm

Max. front headroom

1033mm

1018mm

Rear headroom

979mm

967mm

Knee room 2nd seat row

29mm

44mm

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.

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Wobble seam

Strengths of steel sheets

<160MPa
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<220MPa
<420MPa
<1000MPa
ultra-high tensile (thermoformed) >1000 MPa

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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

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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.

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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.

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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Power units
Engine and gearbox combinations
Petrol engines
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**

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

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

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
1.6l 77 kW
TDI engine
CLHA

2.0l 110 kW
TDI engine
CRBC

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

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

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
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
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Technical data

Torque and performance diagram

Engine code

CJZB/CJZA

Design

4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement

[Nm]

[kW]

220

80

1197cm3

200

70

Bore

71mm

180

60

Stroke

75.6mm

160

50

Valves per cylinder

4
140

40

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Max. output

63kW at 4300 - 5300 rpm

77kW at 4500 - 5500 rpm

120

30

100

20

Max. torque

160 Nm at 1400 - 3500 rpm

175 Nm at 1400 - 4000 rpm

80

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Engine management

Bosch Motronic MED 17.5.21

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

Emissions standard

EU5

2000

CJZB, 63kW
CJZA, 77kW

4000

10
6000 [rpm]

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

Torque and performance diagram

[kW]

[Nm]

Engine code

CMBA

Design

4-cylinder inline engine

240

90

Displacement

1395cm3

220

80

Bore

74.5mm

200

70

Stroke

80mm

180

60

Valves per cylinder

4
160

50

Compression ratio

10.0:1

Max. output

90kW at 5000 - 6000 rpm

140

40

Max. torque

200Nm at 1400 - 4000 rpm

120

30

Engine management

Bosch Motronic MED 17.5.20

100

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

Emissions standard

EU5

80

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2000

4000

10
6000 [rpm]

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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

Technical data

Torque and performance diagram

[Nm]
280

[kW]
110

260

100

240

90

80mm

220

80

Valves per cylinder

200

70

Compression ratio

10.0:1

180

60

Max. output

103kW at 4500 - 6000 rpm

160

50

Max. torque

250Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

140

40

Engine management

Bosch Motronic MED 17/05/

2021

120

30

100

20

Engine code

CHPA

Design type

4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement

1395cm3

Bore

74.5mm

Stroke

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

Emissions standard

18

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EU5

80

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2000

4000

10
6000 [rpm]

1.4 l 103 kW TSI engine with Active Cylinder Management

(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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Torque and performance diagram

Technical data

[Nm]
280

[kW]
110

260

100

240

90

220

80

200

70

180

60

103kW at 4500 - 6000 rpm

160

50

Max. torque

250Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

140

40

Engine management

Bosch Motronic MED 17/05/

2021

120

30

Fuel

Super unleaded RON 95

100

20

Exhaust gas aftertreatment

Three-way catalytic converter

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

Engine code

CPTA

Design

4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement

1395cm3

Bore

74.5mm

Stroke

80mm

Valves per cylinder

Compression ratio

10.0:1

Max. output

Emissions standard

EU6

80

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2000

4000

10
6000 [rpm]

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

Technical data

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Torque and performance diagram

Engine code

CLHA

Design

4-cylinder inline engine

Displacement

1598 cm3

Bore

79.5mm

Stroke

80.5 mm

Valves per cylinder

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

Exhaust gas recirculation,

oxidising catalytic converter,
diesel particulate filter

Emissions standard

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EU5

[Nm]

[kW]

300

80

260

70

220

60

180

50

140

40

100

30

60

20

20

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1000

2000

3000

4000

10
[rpm]

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

Technical data

You can find further information on the

TDI engines in Self-study Programme no.
514 The New EA288 Diesel Engine
Series.

Torque and performance diagram

Engine code

CRBC

Design

4-cylinder inline engine

[Nm]

[kW]

380

110

340

100

300

90

260

80

220

70

180

60

140

50

100

40

Displacement

1968cm

Bore

81.0mm

Stroke

95.5mm

Valves per cylinder

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

Exhaust gas recirculation,

oxidising catalytic converter,
diesel particulate filter

Emissions standard

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EU5
60

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1000

2000

3000

4000

30
[rpm]

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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

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Design
View from front

View from rear

Tabs

Flap with spring

Tabs

Plastic ring with annular

spring
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Flap with spring

Plastic ring with

annular spring

Locking lugs
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Diesel fuel nozzle

Tabs

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.

Flap

Plastic ring
Locking lugs

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.

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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.

Filling with reserve canister

Space between the tabs and

the flap

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

Drive pinion for rear

final drive

Four-wheel drive
control unit J492

Clutch cage with clutch pack

Drive shaft

Haldex coupling pump for

4WD V181
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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.

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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:

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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

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.

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.

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

Button for
seat heating

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Rotary knob for
temperature selection

Rotary knob for fresh air

blower

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.

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Rotary knob for air

distribution

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.

Heating and ventilation network plan

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

Convenience CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

LIN

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Legend
EX21 Heater/air conditioner operating unit
G92

Potentiometer for temperature flap control motor

G645 Potentiometer for air distribution

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus
Convenience CAN bus

J65

Heater control unit

J126

Fresh air blower control unit

CAN data bus line

J519

On-board power supply control unit

LIN data bus line

J533

Data bus diagnostic interface

Sensor line

V2

Fresh air blower

V68

Control motor for temperature flap

Actuator line

V113 Control motor for air recirculation flap

V428 Control motor for front air distribution flap

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Heating and air conditioning

The manual electric air conditioning system
Button for
seat heating

AC button with
indicator LED

Immediate heat button for the

auxiliary heater

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Rotary knob for
temperature selection

Rotary knob for fresh air

blower

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

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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.

The manual electric air conditioning system network plan

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

Convenience CAN
data bus

Running gear CAN bus

LIN

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Legend
EX21 Heater/air conditioner operating unit
G92

Potentiometer for temperature flap control motor

G308 Evaporator temperature sender

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

G645 Potentiometer for air distribution

Convenience CAN data bus

G805 Pressure sender for refrigerant circuit

CAN data bus line

J126

Fresh air blower control unit

LIN data bus line

J301

Air conditioning system control unit

J519

On-board power supply control unit

J533

Data bus diagnostic interface

Sensor line
Actuator line

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

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Heating and air conditioning

The 2-zone Climatronic
Immediate heat button for the
auxiliary heater

Button for
seat heating

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Rotary knob for the left-hand
Rotary knob for the blower
climate zone temperature setting strength setting

The operating and control unit for the 2-zone

Climatronic is also a completely new development.
Temperature settings ranging from 16C to 29.5C
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.

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Rotary knob for the right-hand climate

zone temperature 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.

2-zone Climatronic network plan

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

Running gear CAN bus

LIN
Convenience CAN
data bus

LIN

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Legend
EX21 Heater/air conditioner operating unit

J533

Data bus diagnostic interface

G17

J623

Engine control unit

Exterior temperature sensor

G107 Sunlight penetration photosensor

N280 Air conditioner compressor regulating valve

G135 Potentiometer control motor for defroster flap

V2

G150 Left vent temperature sender

V107 Defroster flap control motor

G151 Right vent temperature sender

V158 Control motor for left temperature flap

G192 Footwell vent temperature sender

V159 Control motor for right temperature flap

G220 Potentiometer for left temperature flap control

motor

V425 Control motor for fresh air and air recirculation flap
and air flow flap

G221 Potentiometer for right temperature flap control

motor

V426 Control motor for air distribution

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

Fresh air blower

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
Climate profile: 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.

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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.

Air conditioning system sensors

Ambient temperature sensor G17
Installation location

Signal analysis

The ambient temperature sensor G17 is installed

behind the front bumper.

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.

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 0C in this
case. The air conditioning system will continue to
operate using this value.

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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 0C
beforehand and the air conditioning system control
unit needs to be renewed.

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

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The actual refrigerant pressure in the refrigerant

circuit, and therefore the required engine load, is
calculated using the signals.

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

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.

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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.
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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.

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.
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Denso heating pipe connection

To expose the pipe connections, the front

left trim of the centre console must be
removed.

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Valeo heating pipe connection

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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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High pressure

Low pressure
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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.

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Air flow limiter

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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.

4
5
6

1
14

7
13

8
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12
9

11

10

Legend
8

Burner with combustion chamber and combustion

tube

Coolant outlet

Exhaust outlet

Temperature sensor G18

10

Fuel line

Overheating sensor G189

11

Combustion air inlet

Cooling jacket

12

Control unit J364

Heat exchanger with fins

13

Metal fleece

14

Glow plug with flame monitor Q8

Combustion air blower (fan wheel)

Coolant inlet

3
4

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Heating and air conditioning

Auxiliary coolant heating network plan
Infotainment CAN bus
MIB CAN bus
LIN
Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

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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

Convenience CAN data bus

J364

Supplementary heating system control unit

Infotainment CAN bus

J519

On-board power supply control unit

CAN bus line

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

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V54

Metering pump

V55

Recirculating pump

Powertrain CAN bus

Running gear CAN bus

LIN data bus line

Sensor line
Actuator line

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.

The auxiliary heating can still be started in one of

three different ways, by:

Auxiliary heater
Departure time:
Monday, 8 a.m.

Heating

Monday, 8 a.m.

Setting

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Auxiliary heater menu when a Climatronic is installed

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:

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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)

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

CSCC

MIB-CAN

AFS

LVDS

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Legend
J104

ABS control unit

J667

Output module for left headlight

J250

Electronically controlled damping control unit

J668

Output module for right headlight

J285

Control unit in dash panel insert

J685

J362

Immobilizer control unit

J412

Mobile telephone operating electronics control

unit

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)

J428

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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

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)

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.

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).

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.

J794

Control unit for information electronics

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

Powertrain CAN bus

Radio (connected to J794 and series display J685

on the infotainment CAN bus)

Extended 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

Running gear 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.
Acid level indicator

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)

Battery

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)
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.

Legend
EFB

Enhanced Flooded Battery

AGM Absorbent Glass Mat Battery

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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 in front of the battery,
with Multifuse

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Multifuse

Fuse box in the engine compartment

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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 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)

The MIB is always connected to the infotainment CAN

bus.

MIB Entry
Composition Colour

MIB Standard
Composition Media

MIB Standard
Composition Media
(DAB+)

MIB Entry
Composition Touch

Operating and display units in

the Golf 2013

Series display

MIB Standard
Discover Media
(Standard
navigation)

Radio systems

MIB High
Discover Pro
(High navigation)
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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.

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Driving mode selection

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

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.

Systems affected
Air conditioning system

MODE button
Gearbox

Reversible
belt tensioners

Dynamic cornering light

Main beam assist

Operating and
display unit

Display in the
dash panel insert

StartStop

Driving mode selection

Engine
Damper control
DCC

Steering
Adaptive
cruise control
ACC

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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

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.

Flexible oil change

service
LongLife service without
oil every 30,000 km
Oil change service

Oil change service

LongLife service with oil

every 30,000 km

Inspection

LongLife service without

oil every 60,000km

Interval service
Inspection service

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

Service interval display

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Service schedule
Invoice

APOS

Service list

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

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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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Example illustration

Legend
QI 1

Service interval display 5,000 km or 1 year

(fixed)

QI 5

For Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles only

(fixed)

QI 2

Service interval display 7,500 km or 1 year

(fixed)

QI 6

Service interval display 30,000 km or 2 years

(flexible)

QI 3

Service interval display 10,000 km or 1 year

(fixed)

QI 7

Service interval display 10,000 miles or 1 year

(fixed)

QI 4

Service interval display 15,000 km or 1 year

(fixed)

QI 8

For Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles only

(flexible)

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.

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
T
OC
QI 4
fixed
QI 6
flexible

EI
T

OC

15,000km
12 months

T
OC

T
OC

OC

30,000km
24 months

45,000km
36 months

60,000km
48 months

75,000km
60 months

OC

OC

EI

T
EI

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

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* ESI = Extended Servicing Interval

Legend

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EI

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

AT

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

OC

Oil change service

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

The additional tasks are listed according to mileage or running time. The corresponding intervals for the
additional tasks are described in the service literature.

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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