What are the correct steps to start and park the eighth-generation Golf?

[AlinaDella]

Press the engine-start button. In summer, you can shift gears and drive immediately, but it's recommended to warm up the car for about a minute before driving. After stopping the vehicle, if on level ground, shift to P gear, engage the handbrake, and press the engine-start button once to turn off the engine. Check whether the air conditioning and audio system are turned off.

[OJesse]

Before driving, check that the gear is in P (Park), press the one-touch start button while keeping your foot on the brake, and the dashboard will light up—that’s it. Before turning off the engine, shift to P (Park) and note that the electronic parking brake will automatically engage, indicated by a red light—this car’s anti-rollaway feature is very reliable. If parked on a slope, make sure you hear a click when shifting to P (Park), confirming the locking mechanism is engaged. Always turn off the AC and headlights before shutting down the engine to reduce battery load on the next start. The electronic parking brake doesn’t require manual operation—it activates automatically in P (Park), making it hassle-free.