All, Attached you'll find ALL 14 of the OFFICIAL VW Manuals for the Golf R / GTI 2016 U.S Edition Some of these files will come in both epub (native) and PDF formats.Note: All EPUB files have been uploaded. PDF conversions are pending, stay tuned!. If you're on a Mac, you can use iBooks to view the file. If you're using Windows, check here for a list of compatible viewers - Links updated on: November 1st, 2015 @ 9:22AM. Owner's Manual - Golf GTI, Golf R U.S.

• 2012 Vw Golf Owners Manual Pdf

Also epub to pdf is a quick google search for anyone not wanting epub files. But thanks again to OP!Thanks BluePanda and yes, there's a few online sites that will do the conversion. One note though, some of those tools strip the table of contents / index from the file which means that clicking on the blue text (hyperlinks) within the document won't take you to the subsequent page within the manual you're viewing. So long as you're ok with that, by all means. Let me know if you find one that preserves the formatting and such. Anyhow, I'll try to knock out the remaining PDF documents over the next few days for those who don't mind waiting. Good point Cyket - I don't think the hyperlinks do work (at least not in foxit).

I'm just happy to have the manual outside of my car - so I didn't even manage to worry about the format! Thanks again. It's great to have it on hand when reading posts here and or just thinking about changes (mods) to the car while maintaining the copy IN the car.BluePanda, that's been my experience with the online converters, not entirely sure why it operates like that. At any rate, I've found 2 great open source tools that have the ability to perform the document conversion. First one is called Calibre. The second is Sigil. This is what I used to convert the Owners manual to PDF from EPUB.

And agreed, it's great having a version that can be viewed on multiple electronic devices. This is awesome. I was asking about this in a different post. Thanks!:-) btw is it possible to share the epub links for all? I am seeing it only for the ones that does not have a pdf link.You're welcome! To answer your question in regards to the EPUB documents, there's only 5 that come that way natively. Owners Manual, Infotainment system, Performance Monitor, Warranty and Maintenance and lastly the Think Blue Trainer.

All 5 of those documents are in an archive thats password protected on the VW iOwn application. The 'EPUB' archive files were built and formatted specifically for the iPad application.

2012 Vw Golf Owners Manual Pdf

Once you view any of the aforementioned documents within the iOwn app, they're unpacked and loaded into memory (and on disk ) using the archive password. Having said all of that, some fixing was needed in order to convert the documents back to a native EPUB format structure. I'm assuming VW did this because they never had any intention of making any of these 5 manuals available for download - I still don't understand the reason behind that, perhaps so that they could charge for the manuals in the future? Anyhow, it's possible to go from PDF to EPUB but would take some work to build the TOC / Indexes. If there's enough interest, I'll consider doing this for the native PDF documents.

For an overview of all generations of the Golf, see. Volkswagen EA47 prototype (1953/55) Volkswagen began producing prototypes of possible Beetle replacements as far back as the early 1950s, and may have received design proposals from earlier than that. All of the internal projects' names started with 'EA', standing for 'Entwicklungsauftrag' and meaning 'Development assignment'.

This work began during the tenure of, who was Director General of Volkswagen from 1948 to 1968. In 1952 the company built the EA41 in collaboration with. Essentially a rebodied Beetle, it never went into production. The first EA47 prototype appeared in 1953; at least 11 more EA47 variations were built over the next three years. By the mid- to late-1950s questions about the future of the Beetle began to be asked from outside the company. In 1957 an article with the title 'Is the Volkswagen dated?' Appeared in the West German magazine.

Two years later a similar headline was used in an article in weekly news.: 236 In 1958 Porsche began a project numbered 728 for a revised Beetle. A few years later this became the Volkswagen EA53. This project continued for a number of years and produced several prototypes, with early ones having bodywork designed by Porsche and later ones styled. The EA53 eventually led to the Type 3 model.: 92 In 1957 another design study, the EA97, was started. This exercise was larger than the Beetle, but kept the usual rear-mounted powertrain. 200 instances of this design were built.

Styling varied, depending on whether a particular car's bodywork was done by VW or by Ghia. Some cars looks echo the later Type 3 cars, although the EA97 was smaller. The last EA97 was built in 1960. The EA97 would provide the basis for the model from.: 158 The EA158 was a Beetle-successor project that started in 1962 with a study by Pininfarina. As the project progressed the car grew in size and weight.

Eventually it was rejected as a Beetle replacement, but served as the foundation of the subsequent model. Golf GTI Mk1 Rear In August 1979 a 5-speed manual transmission became standard. In 1982 the engine's bore and stroke were enlarged to 81 and 86.4 millimetres respectively, which resulted in a total displacement of 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in). Compression had also been increased to 10.0:1. Power rose to 112 PS (110.5 hp) @ 5800 rpm, and torque to 153 N⋅m (112.8 ft⋅lb) @ 3500 rpm.

The GTI appeared on the British market in 1977 as a special order only in left-hand drive form. A factory right-hand drive version finally became available in July 1979, priced at £4705. The Rabbit GTI did not arrive in the United States until the 1983 model year. Although cars of a generally similar concept, such as the 1967 and the 1971 had appeared earlier, the 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI is considered by many to be the archetypal ', a class of sporty small cars popular in the 1970s and early 1980s. Total production of Golf Mk1 GTIs eventually reached 462,000 units.: 26 In 2004, declared the Golf Mk1 GTI to be the 3rd best car of the 1980s. GTI special editions After the GTI was upgraded to 1.8 litres, special editions of the model were sold under different names in several European countries.

These were distinguished externally by a quad-lamp front grille, tinted glass, factory sliding sunroof and Pirelli P 6Jx14 alloy wheels. The interior featured a leather-wrapped steering wheel, internal mirror adjusters and the MFA trip computer system.

The names of these editions, by country were:. GTI Campaign (England). GTI Pirelli (Germany). GTI Plus (France). GTI Trophy (Switzerland) Two additional special editions of the GTI were available in France.

One was called the Golf GTI Rabbit. This model was a GTI with some normally standard equipment deleted, making it less expensive than the regular GTI. The other French special edition, which pre-dated the 1.8 L GTI and was also available in Switzerland, was the Golf GTI 16 S Oettinger. GTIs were shipped from Germany to the Oettinger factory where they received, among other modifications, a 16-valve cylinder head. The resulting engine developed 101.4 kW (136 hp).

Golf Diesel A Golf powered by a normally aspirated diesel engine first appeared in September 1976. Equipping a compact car with a heavier, noisier and less powerful diesel engine was unusual in Germany at the time, with among the few competitors offering a comparable model. The 1.5 litre Golf Diesel, which used fuel at the rate of 6.5 l/100 km (36.2 mpg ‑US), was one of the most fuel-efficient compact cars of the 1970s. The diesel engine was derived from the existing EA827 Audi petrol engine. To withstand the higher stresses imposed by the diesel conversion, many engine components, including the cooling system, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons and piston pins, cylinder head and timing belt, were reinforced or otherwise redesigned.

Swirl chambers were added to the cylinder head. In the place previously occupied by the ignition distributor was a vacuum pump for the brake booster.

The diesel injection pump was driven by the camshaft drive belt. The diesel engine was no larger than the 1.5-litre gasoline engine. Early diesel engines had a displacement of 1.5 liters and developed the same 37 kW (50 hp) as the 1.3 litre petrol engine. Later engines displaced 1.6 liters and produced 40 kW (54 hp). The (NVH) characteristics of the early diesels were still unsatisfactory. When the turbocharged 70 hp diesel engine appeared the turbo not only boosted the power output but dampened engine noise as well.

Rabbit Pickup/VW Caddy. VW Rabbit Pickup A Golf-derived utility model with a style rear bed was developed for the American market. This Mk1 variant was called the Rabbit Pickup in the US, and entered production in 1978 at the Westmoreland plant.

An almost identical version for Europe called the VW Caddy went into production in 1983 at the Tvornica Automobila Sarajevo (TAS) plant in near Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Approximately 200,000 units were produced at this location until the factory was destroyed in 1992 during the Bosnian War. VW Jetta Mk1 2-door (1979–1984) In August 1979 a version of the Golf called the Jetta was introduced. Essentially a Golf Mk1 with a trunk grafted on, this three-box body style was offered in two- and four-door versions and was targeted at more conservative buyers. In North America the Jetta was a sales success, but sales numbers in Europe lagged behind expectations. In 1980 Karmann produced a prototype of a convertible Jetta based on the 2-door body. Sales of the hard-top Jetta did not justify putting the convertible into production.

Golf Cabriolet. Mark 1 Golf Cabriolet A convertible version of the Golf was presented to Volkswagen's management by coachbuilder as early as 1976. This early prototype lacked the roll-over bar of the later version, and had a flat body line in the rear, where the soft top folded down below the sill level. The production version of the convertible Golf was designated Type 155. In Europe and Canada it was called the Golf Cabriolet, while in the United States it was sold as the Rabbit Convertible until 1985, when it was also renamed 'Cabriolet'.

The Cabriolet was sold from 1980 to 1993. It had a reinforced body, a transverse roll-over bar, and a high level of trim. From stamping to final assembly the Mk1 Cabriolet was built entirely at the Karmann factory.

Volkswagen supplied engines, suspension, and interior trim for Karmann to install. The tops, of vinyl or cloth, were heavily insulated, with a heated glass rear window. The top was raised and lowered manually until 1991, when it became electrically operated. The body of the Cabriolet did not change through the entire production run except for a larger fuel tank. It kept the pre-1980 style of rear lamp clusters. A space saver spare wheel was fitted from the outset, including 1978 pre-production models, unlike the saloon which did not adopt this until 1984.

All Cabriolets from 1988 on left the factory fitted with a 'Clipper' bodykit that featured smooth body-coloured bumpers, wheel-arch extensions, and side skirts. Prior to the 1984 model year the highest standard specification Cabriolet was the GLI, which was essentially a GTI in all but name. It was only in late 1983 with the introduction of the 1984 model that an officially badged GTI version of the cabriolet finally became available.

Cabriolet special editions Special editions of the Cabriolet included the, Carat, CC, Wolfsburg, and Best Seller models. Golf GTD. VW Golf GTD Presented at the March 1982, the Golf GTD combined performance and economy. The car's appearance package and suspension were based on the Mk1 Golf GTI. The engine was a version of the 827 model diesel, with power boosted by a system.

To increase the performance of the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated diesel, the GTD was equipped with a with a maximum boost of 0.7 bar (10.2 psi), which raised power output to 51 kW (68.4 hp) and maximum torque to 130 N⋅m (95.9 lbf⋅ft) at 2600 rpm from the 40 kW (53.6 hp) and 98 N⋅m (72.3 lbf⋅ft) at 2300 rpm of the naturally aspirated engine. To make this power increase possible, more than 30 changes to the base engine were made, including increased oil circulation, a more efficient oil pump and reinforced or higher quality components. Due to the increased thermal load on the pistons, they were cooled from below by means of oil jets, and the engine was equipped with an oil-to-water on the flange of the oil filter element. The turbo engine weighed about 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) more than the naturally aspirated diesel, and once all the accessories were factored in weight grew by 18 kg (39.7 lb). Average fuel consumption of less than 6 l/100 km (39.2 mpg ‑US) was possible. Regional variations Volkswagen Caribe (Mexico, 1977-1987). A Mexican spec 1982 Volkswagen Caribe L In May 1977 the Mk1 Golf was launched in Mexico as the Volkswagen Caribe.

It came standard with a 4-speed manual transaxle and a 1.6 litre 66 hp (49.2 kW) carbureted engine. The car was an instant success. At first only the 5-door body was offered, but in 1978 the lineup expanded with the 3-door body.

Two initial trim levels were offered: 'Base' and 'L', with the 'GL' trim level added in 1979. The 1980 Caribe lineup remained essentially unchanged except for a slightly restyled front grille with squared type headlamps.

In 1981 an improved Caribe was offered to the Mexican market, with looks matching the recently face-lifted North American-spec Mk1 Golf: the Volkswagen Rabbit. New features included revised bumpers, new taillights and a new front grille design. A diesel engine became an option that year. In 1983, the Caribe range got an improved dashboard designed for the 1980 European Golf. Trim levels were also updated, with the previous 'Base' entry-level rebadged as the 'Caribe C', the 'GL' level unchanged, and the mid-level 'L' trim level being dropped. In 1984, inspired by the worldwide success of the Mk1 Golf GTI, VW Mexico produced its own 'hot' derivative: the Caribe GT.

This souped-up version featured a 85 hp (63 kW) 1.8 L engine with dual-carburetor injection system, rather than the electronic fuel injection of the GTIs. Close to the end of the model production, VW Mexico offered, through 1986 and 1987, three special Caribe versions: 'City', 'Pro' and 'Plus'. The 'Caribe City' was primarily based on the entry-level Caribe 'C'. It was offered only in Pearl Gray or Turquoise Blue paintwork and featured a distinctive 'City' badge. The 'Caribe Pro' was a somewhat downgraded version of the GTI-like Caribe GT. The 'Pro' retained the sporty feel of the GT and was offered only in 3-door body, with two paint choices: Tornado Red or Black.

'PRO' label graphics were attached to the lower doors and the hatch. The 'Caribe Plus' was the last special edition in the range. The 'Plus' had GL level trim, and was offered only in Alpine White paintwork for the body colour and much of the trim, including the front grille and the bumpers (which were of the plastic-molded type sported by European Mk1 Golfs since 1980).

The interior's upholstery and carpets were also Alpine White in this edition. After 10 years of success, 1987 was the last production year for the Mexican Mk1 Golf-based Volkswagen Caribe series.

The 'Plus' special version could be considered the 'Last Edition' Caribe, since it had a short production run before the discontinuation of the model lineup in March 1987, when the whole Caribe range was dropped in favor of the production and introduction in Mexico of the. Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf (U.S.A./Canada). Volkswagen Rabbit (facelifted, 1981) The Golf Mk1 was first introduced to the United States in 1975, but in that market the car was called the Volkswagen Rabbit. These early US Rabbits were produced in Germany and exported to North America.

In 1978 Volkswagen began building the Rabbit at its plant. Former engineer was chosen to run the factory, which was built to lower the cost of the Rabbit in North America by producing it locally. Unfortunately, McLernon tried to 'Americanize' the Golf/Rabbit (Volkswagen executive Werner Schmidt referred to the act as 'Malibuing' the car) by softening the suspension and using cheaper materials for the interior.

VW purists in America and company executives in Germany were displeased. For the 1983 model year the Pennsylvania plant went back to using stiffer shocks and suspension with higher-quality interior. The plant also began producing the GTI for the North American market in the fall of 1982, for the 1983 model year. 'Rabbits' were built in Pennsylvania until 1984. The first Volkswagen Caddy pick-up, based on the Mk1 Golf, was also created at the Pennsylvania plant. Canada continued to import the more desirable German-made Rabbit until the 1981 model year when Volkswagen Canada began to import the US made version.

The original U.S.-spec Golf saw use in a taxi fleet. The of, bought eleven Rabbits in the late seventies as part of an effort to save money on fuel, estimating an annual savings of $135,000 in gasoline costs. Two other companies considered using the Rabbit as the basis for a taxicab. The and the both built prototype taxis using Rabbits with much longer wheelbases than factory. Checker built one prototype and Wayne built three, but neither project went into production.

By 1982 the gasoline powered Rabbit had a 1,715 cc (104.7 cu in) engine, an iteration used only in North America, which offered 74 hp (55 kW). The Volkswagen Rabbit GTI, the North American version of the high-performance Golf GTI, debuted in Canada in 1979 and the United States for 1983. Assembled from parts made in Mexico, Canada, Germany and the U.S. In Volkswagen's assembly plant, it had the same Mk1 chassis, and the same A1 body type as the Mk1 Golf GTI that had been on sale in Europe since 1976, with a few exceptions. Key distinct features of the Rabbit GTI were its squared front end styling, and its alloy 'snowflake' wheels. The interior came in red or blue felt and leatherette trim.

The squared styling of the front end, particularly the wraparound direction indicator lights, gave it added safety and slight improvement in performance. Under the hood, the engine was a 1.8 four-cylinder gasoline engine that ran on unleaded fuel, In addition to being marginally larger than the regular engine it also had lightened pistons, bigger valves, a higher compression, and a free-flow exhaust as well as other minor improvements. The JH 1.8 L would peak in stock condition at 90 hp (67 kW), delivered through a five-speed manual transmission. For 1984 the Rabbit GTI was back, now with an updated engine offering 100 hp (75 kW).

In total, 30,000 of these 1.8 L Rabbit GTIs were built in Pennsylvania. When the Rabbit GTI first appeared in Canada, it featured the 78 hp 1.5 L (1979) and 1.6 L (1980) K-Jetronic engine and wide ratio five-speed transmission. It was initially available in red, white, and black. These Canadian cars were German-built and were nearly identical in body shell and interior appearance to the 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp) Golfs built in Europe.

Unfortunately for enthusiasts, the entire drive-line and running gear was identical to the other Canadian versions. Five-MPH bumpers were fitted as well as anti-intrusion bars within the doors. The towing eye integral to the front of the European car was deleted as the crash-worthy bumper's shock absorbers had towing facilities as part of their design and the car had been crash-tested for Canada with the North American front apron. The car was very attractive but drove no better or worse than a Rabbit of the same era.

Only with the arrival of the American GTI was a faster Golf available in Canada, and it was down 22 hp (16 kW) compared to the 1.8 L Golf GTI Mk1. A small number of European specification GTIs made it to Canada under an agreement with the government that allowed foreign soldiers training at Canadian military facilities to bring their personal vehicles with them.

As a result of this, VW made available (for many years) all unique European model parts required through VW of Canada. It was thus possible, although expensive, to build a 'real' GTI. Some enthusiasts did so based on the reputation of the European car. Volkswagen CitiGolf (South Africa, 1984-2009). Main article: From 1984 to 2009, Volkswagen of manufactured two variants of the Mk1 Golf; the five-door Citi Golf and the Volkswagen Caddy. Earlier, the original Golf Mk1 had been manufactured with petrol or diesel engines.

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To celebrate the continued success of the Mk1 based Citi Golf in South Africa, on 22 September 2006 Volkswagen SA announced the limited edition Citi R powered by a 90 (120 /123 PS) 1.8L engine with a five-speed manual transmission as well as a GTI trademark red outlined front grill. The 2007 VW South Africa Citi Golf range starts with a standard Citi Golf, in either 1.4 or 1.6 litre fuel injected models. Variations of the standard version with different options packages included the Citi Rhythm, Citi.com and others. The range topper is the CitiRox, also available in 1.4i and 1.6i, made as sportier versions of the standard Citi to replace the previous sports version, Velociti and Citi Life.

The later Citi Golfs feature modern amenities such as a new dashboard adapted from a, and minor body 'facelifts' such as revised tail-light clusters. The 2009 VW South Africa Citi Golf range consisted of four new models:. CitiRox 1.4i and 1.6i. CitiSport 1.4i and 1.6i.

TenaCiti 1.4i. CitiStorm 1.4i Production of the Citi Golf ended on 2 November 2009 after 377,484 cars had been built.

The final 1000 vehicles manufactured were a special edition Citi Mk1 with a 1.6i engine. The colors available for the Citi Mk1 were 'Shadow Blue' and 'Black Magic Pearl'. Experimental versions and Specials Volkswagen Volkswagen used the Golf Mk1 as the basis of several experimental cars of their own. These included:. ESVW II (1974). This was an experimental safety vehicle that included passive belts and airbags.