Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Owner's Manual PDF

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Adelaide, SA
    Posts
    88
    Users Country Flag

    Owner's Manual PDF

    Can anyone direct me where to download a PDF of the Golf 8 owner's manual, please?

    I much prefer to use the search function in a pdf viewer, rather than manually searching using the unreliable index (stupid things, like looking up the index for "Battery" says "see Vehicle battery"; or "Key" says "see Vehicle key"). I found a place on the VW UK website to see it on-line, but not in a form able to be downloaded as a pdf

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Newcastle
    Posts
    5,758
    Users Country Flag
    Haven't been able to find anything other than what I assume is the same UK based VW online version of the owners manual which cannot be downloaded/saved.
    2017 Ford Fiesta ST
    2015 Audi SQ5 bi-turbo V6 TDI family hauler

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    94
    There's some MK8 PDF Manuals available from this forum you can download:-

    Golf 8 Manual pdf edition.. | GOLFMK8 - VW GTI MK8 Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MK8 Forum / VW e-Golf Forum

    One of them doesn't seem to be searchable, the GTE one does allow searching.
    It would be good in VW AUS would allow download of the manual with VIN like the UK.
    MY21 Golf MK8 GTI | Kings Red Metallic | all options |
    MY16 Golf MK7 GTI PP | White | With Leather |
    MY11 Golf MK6 GTI DSG | CW | 5dr | Bi-Xenons | ACC | 18" Detroits | RNS510 with Dynaudio| RVC | MDI |

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Adelaide, SA
    Posts
    88
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    That GTE manual is great, and searchable. Obviously it's pretty much identical to our models for most functions. Many thanks, AJW.

    Volkswagen ought to get with the times, and provide searchable pdf manuals for download, at least to owners, if not freely available.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    94
    I've got a MK8 GTI and it took me a couple of days on and off to read the paper manual it came with.
    It's much better reading and being able to search a PDF version.
    There's a lot more going on in these cars now so you really need to read the manual.
    Ideally VW needs to be doing "user videos" broken into various topics, as it's easier seeing someone do something rather than trying to read it, especially with the new Infotainment system and dash.
    I'm still trying to work out how to see the Odometer (total km) without going for a drive and stopping the ignition where it comes up on the display.
    MY21 Golf MK8 GTI | Kings Red Metallic | all options |
    MY16 Golf MK7 GTI PP | White | With Leather |
    MY11 Golf MK6 GTI DSG | CW | 5dr | Bi-Xenons | ACC | 18" Detroits | RNS510 with Dynaudio| RVC | MDI |

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Pacific Paradise QLD
    Posts
    7,151
    Users Country Flag
    Quote Originally Posted by AJW View Post
    I've got a MK8 GTI and it took me a couple of days on and off to read the paper manual it came with.
    It's much better reading and being able to search a PDF version.
    There's a lot more going on in these cars now so you really need to read the manual.
    Ideally VW needs to be doing "user videos" broken into various topics, as it's easier seeing someone do something rather than trying to read it, especially with the new Infotainment system and dash.
    I'm still trying to work out how to see the Odometer (total km) without going for a drive and stopping the ignition where it comes up on the display.
    Turn off your Adaptive CC then and all will be revealed
    2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
    Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    94
    Quote Originally Posted by Hillbilly View Post
    Turn off your Adaptive CC then and all will be revealed
    That fixed it thanks.
    Thought I'd tried that but obviously didn't completely turn it off.
    MY21 Golf MK8 GTI | Kings Red Metallic | all options |
    MY16 Golf MK7 GTI PP | White | With Leather |
    MY11 Golf MK6 GTI DSG | CW | 5dr | Bi-Xenons | ACC | 18" Detroits | RNS510 with Dynaudio| RVC | MDI |

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Adelaide, SA
    Posts
    88
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter

    Quote Originally Posted by AJW View Post
    Ideally VW needs to be doing "user videos" broken into various topics, as it's easier seeing someone do something rather than trying to read it, especially with the new Infotainment system and dash
    I've found a few videos (compared to reading 601 pages from the GTE pdf manual), including some from an Aussie VW dealer. If you find any other instructional videos, please share

    From Ringwood Volkswagen in Melbourne, their vehicle handover videos:
    MY21 Mark 8 Golf base model
    MARK VIII GOLF - YouTube

    MY21 Mark 8 Golf R-Line
    MY21 MARK 8 GOLF R LINE - YouTube

    MY21 Mark 8 Golf GTI
    MY21 GOLF GTI - YouTube

    From "Volkswizard" in the UK – this guy knows his stuff:
    10 Cool Hidden Features of Mk8 VW Golf!!
    10 COOL HIDDEN FEATURES OF MK8 VW GOLF!! - YouTube

    ESC off/sport shortcut VW Golf GTI mk8
    ESC off/sport shortcut VW Golf GTI mk8 - YouTube

    How To: Hot Switch Esc button Golf 8 GTI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxAOW2YKyfM

    How To: Activate Launch Control on Golf 8 GTI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcK81DpRLTY

    Golf 8 travel assist
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJzbt_-G8do

    Travel Assist/Emergency Assist
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zniGprG1dlw

    The new Volkswagen Golf 8 - Infotainment System
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NsoS2tHYkU

    VW Golf 8, MY2020 - memory function activation for Lane Assist
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUxB4jhbn9o

    VW Golf 8, MY2020 - lock/unlock beep confirmation activation
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJgHrZq1Uqc

    VW Golf 8, MY2020 - engine power display activation
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r37G_tsmkjY

    VW Golf 8 GTI, MY2021 - Active Info Display overview
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1HWPG1Mb_8

    The new Volkswagen Golf 8 - Infotainment System
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NsoS2tHYkU

    VW Golf 8, MY2020 – activation of map display on digital cockpit from Discover Media
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIadPR1ltds

    VW Golf 8, MY2020 – simultaneous map display on AID display from Discover Media activation
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWDCwmjeq_Q

    Volkswagen Golf Mark 8 R Line
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozKatCqOOsw&t=120s

    New Volkswagen MIB3 Multimedia Infotainment System & Cockpit 2021 Review
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UtJhFACROw

    Probably not relevant to us here in Australia, as VW has said our cars will initially not have "over the air" features:
    VW Golf 8 ALEXA, VW Shop & We Connect VW App
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iar269DMa3Q
    Golf VIII R-Line MY21.5 fully loaded – sunroof, sound & vision package (head-up display + Harman/Kardon stereo), Pomelo Yellow premium metallic (a.k.a. Lime Yellow in most markets) – ordered 18/3/21, delivered 17/8/21.
    Previous VW group cars: Golf VII Comfortline DSG MY15.5 pacific blue; Golf IV Sport MY04 reflex silver with sunroof; Golf III CL bahama blue; Audi A4 MY95 tornado red; Porsche 928S3 MY85 guards red with sunroof.

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |