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    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
    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.

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    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.
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    • #3
      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 |

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      • #4
        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.
        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.

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        • #5
          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 |

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          • #6
            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
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            • #7
              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 |

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              • #8
                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


                How To: Activate Launch Control on Golf 8 GTI


                Golf 8 travel assist


                Travel Assist/Emergency Assist


                The new Volkswagen Golf 8 - Infotainment System


                VW Golf 8, MY2020 - memory function activation for Lane Assist


                VW Golf 8, MY2020 - lock/unlock beep confirmation activation


                VW Golf 8, MY2020 - engine power display activation


                VW Golf 8 GTI, MY2021 - Active Info Display overview


                The new Volkswagen Golf 8 - Infotainment System


                VW Golf 8, MY2020 – activation of map display on digital cockpit from Discover Media


                VW Golf 8, MY2020 – simultaneous map display on AID display from Discover Media activation


                Volkswagen Golf Mark 8 R Line


                New Volkswagen MIB3 Multimedia Infotainment System & Cockpit 2021 Review


                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
                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.

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                • #9
                  Found it here - Volkswagen Golf MK8 ➜ Owner's Manual in PDF!. I think it's one of the latest user manuals.

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