Volkswagen Golf R32 - User Manual

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Summary

Introduction to the Golf R32

The R32: Pure Energy

Highlights the R32's motorsport-inspired performance, dynamic handling, and exhilarating excitement.

Golf R32 Interior Features

Visual Performance

Details the stimulating interior experience with features like climate control, premium audio, and unique trim.

Comfort and Control

Focuses on the driver-centric interior, including the multifunction steering wheel and optional sport seats.

Golf R32 Exterior Design

The Ultimate Golf Exterior

Describes the R32's definitive style, aerodynamic body, and sporty exterior elements.

Golf R32 Safety Systems

Uncompromising Safety

Details the R32's comprehensive safety features, including airbags, ESP, ABS, and active head restraints.

Golf R32 Equipment and Options

Standard Equipment Overview

Lists standard equipment across service, exterior, interior, function, and safety categories.

Personalize Your R32

Explores optional equipment to add a personal touch, including sport seats and multimedia systems.

Golf R32 Colours and Upholstery

Paint Options

Presents the available non-metallic, metallic, and pearl effect paint finishes for the Golf R32.

Upholstery Choices

Details the available interior upholstery options, including 'Monte Carlo' cloth and 'Vienna' leather.

Colour Combinations

Shows available combinations of seat upholstery, carpet, and dashboard colours.

Golf R32 Driving Experience

Feel the Power

Describes the powerful 3.2 litre V6 engine, DSG gearbox, and 4MOTION four-wheel drive system.

Golf R32 Technical Specifications

Engine and Performance Data

Provides detailed technical specifications for engine, weights, performance, and environmental information.

Vehicle Dimensions

Lists exterior dimensions, including length, width, height, wheelbase, and luggage capacity.

Volkswagen Service and Support

Volkswagen Warranty Details

Explains the three-year warranty, paint warranty, and body protection warranty.

Service Intervals and Options

Outlines service interval recommendations and options like LongLife Service.

Additional Services

Covers approved accessories, insurance, extended warranty, finance, and assistance services.

The Volkswagen Golf R32 is a high-performance variant of the Golf, designed for enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of sporting prowess and luxury. This brochure, dated November 1, 2005, highlights the key features and specifications of the new Golf R32.

Function Description:

The Golf R32 is engineered to deliver an exhilarating driving experience, drawing inspiration from motorsport technology. It features a powerful 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine, sophisticated 4MOTION four-wheel drive system, and a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic DSG gearbox. The car is designed for dynamic handling and class-leading performance, while also incorporating a wealth of comfort and safety features.

Important Technical Specifications:

Engine: 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine.
Max. Output: 250 PS (184 kW) at 6300 rpm.
Max. Torque: 320 Nm (236 lbs.ft) at 2800 rpm.
Gearbox: Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic DSG.
Acceleration (0-62 mph): 6.5 seconds (manual), 6.2 seconds (DSG).
Top Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h) for manual, 154 mph (248 km/h) for DSG.
Drive System: 4MOTION four-wheel drive.
Suspension: Sports suspension, lowered by approximately 20 mm.
Wheels: 18-inch 'Zolder' alloy wheels with 225/40 R18 tyres.
Brakes: Large diameter discs, front and rear (front ventilated), with blue calipers.
Unladen Weight: 1590 kg (manual), 1617 kg (DSG).
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.1 gallons (55 litres).
Official CO2 Emission: 259 g/km (manual), 235 g/km (DSG).
Emission Class: EURO 4.
Luggage Capacity: 9.7 cu.ft (275 litres) with rear seat upright, 43.4 cu.ft (1230 litres) with rear seat folded.
Dimensions: Length 4246 mm, Width (excluding door mirrors) 1759 mm, Height 1465 mm, Wheelbase 2578 mm.

Usage Features:

The Golf R32 offers a luxurious and comprehensively equipped interior. Standard features include:

Climate Control: 2Zone electronic climate control.
Audio System: Eight-speaker radio/CD player.
Lighting: Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function, dusk sensor, Bi-Xenon headlights with headlight washers and automatic range adjustment.
Visibility: Rain sensor, automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, blue tinted glass.
Seating: Front sport seats upholstered in 'Monte Carlo' cloth with R32 logo, with height and lumbar adjustment. Optional 'Recaro' sport seats are available, also in 'Vienna' leather, which include heated front seats with five individual preset temperature settings.
Steering Wheel: Leather-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel with R32 logo. For DSG models, a multifunction leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shift controls is standard.
Interior Trim: Brushed aluminium trim, unique 'Engine spin' decorative trim, aluminium gear knob, and race-inspired aluminium foot pedals.
Convenience: Electric windows (front and rear for 5-door), electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, remote central locking with two remote folding keys, multifunction computer (Midline for manual, Highline for DSG), load-through provision, cooled glovebox, and various storage compartments.
Optional Equipment: DVD-based navigation system, parking sensors, electric glass sunroof, Volkswagen soundpack with ten speakers, and telephone preparation (requires additional retailer-supplied cradle).

Safety Features:

Safety is a core aspect of the R32's design, earning a five-star NCAP safety rating. Key safety features include:

Body Structure: Laser-welded body for exceptional strength.
Airbags: Driver's and front passenger's airbags (with passenger's airbag deactivation switch), front seat side impact airbags, and curtain airbag system for both front and rear passengers (total of six airbags).
Restraints: Active head restraints for driver and front passenger, three-point seat belts for all seats (height adjustable in front), and Isofix child seat preparation in the two outer rear seats.
Active Safety Systems:
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): With HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) to boost brake pressure during emergency braking.
- ASR (Traction Control): Helps prevent wheelspin in slippery conditions.
- ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme): Reacts to critical driving situations by controlling individual wheel speeds and reducing engine output.
- EDL (Electronic Differential Lock): Integrated into ESP.
Monitoring: Flat tyre indicator alerts to loss of tyre pressure.
Visibility: Bi-Xenon headlights for clearer, brighter light and headlight washers.

Maintenance Features:

Volkswagen offers comprehensive service and warranty provisions for the Golf R32:

Warranty:
- Three-year/60,000 miles warranty: Comprising a two-year manufacturer's warranty with unlimited mileage, plus a further one-year/60,000 miles retailer warranty.
- Three-year Paint Warranty: Covers manufacturing defects in paintwork.
- 12-year Body Protection Warranty: Covers internal body sections and panels against rusting through from the inside.
Service Intervals: Customers can choose between two service types:
- Time and Distance Service: Recommended for vehicles covering less than 10,000 miles per year, primarily urban driving, short journeys, frequent cold starts, high engine loading, or uneconomical driving styles. Intervals are oil change service every 10,000 miles/1 year, interval service every 20,000 miles/2 years, and interval service inspection every 40,000 miles/4 years.
- LongLife Service: Recommended for vehicles with daily mileage over 25 miles, driven regularly on longer distances at constant speeds with minimal vehicle/engine loading, minimal towing, and economical driving. This service allows for intervals between 10,000 and 20,000 miles or 24 months.
Volkswagen Assistance: Every new car is registered for one year of Volkswagen Assistance, providing vehicle recovery in case of breakdown. This can be purchased for subsequent years.
Approved Accessories: Accessories purchased from and fitted by an authorised Volkswagen retailer at the point of vehicle sale benefit from the three-year vehicle warranty.
Extended Warranty: Additional protection can be purchased from an authorised Volkswagen retailer or repairer.
Volkswagen Insurance: Competitive insurance premiums are available, guaranteeing repair work by authorised Volkswagen retailers.
Volkswagen Finance: Various funding solutions (New Solutions, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease, Contract Hire) are available, with optional fixed-cost maintenance plans.