VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2013 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

WARNING
The center armrest can restrict the driver's arm movement and cause crashes and serious
personal injury.
x Always keep storage compartments in the center armrest closed while driving.
WARNING
Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest.
There may be an AUX-IN jack, a Media Device Interface (MDI) / (MEDIA-IN), or a phone holder
for the mobile phone package in the upper section of the center armrest storage compartment. See
⇒ Booklet Radio, ⇒ Booklet Navigation system, or ⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package.
Applicable only in the United States
Glove compartment

Fig. 111 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 112 Inside the glove compartment.

Opening and closing the glove compartment
If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.
To open, pull the handle ⇒ fig. 111.
To close, push the lid up.
Owner's Manual slot
The slot at the top of the glove compartment is designed to hold the Owner's Manual.
The Owner's Manual is in this glove compartment slot ⇒ fig. 112 (1).
Always keep the Owner's Manual in this slot.
Cooling the glove compartment
There is an air vent (2) in the back of the glove compartment. Cool air can be directed into the glove
compartment if the air conditioner is on. Open or close the air vent by turning it.
Button in the glove compartment
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) SET button (3) is also located in the glove compartment
.
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden
braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and
damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Applicable only in Canada
Glove compartment

Fig. 113 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 114 Inside the glove compartment.

Storage compartment in the rear center console

Fig. 115 In the rear center console: Storage compartment.

x Luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or similar
objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!
x Coat hooks on the center door pillars (four-door vehicles only) and the overhead grab handles in
the rear.
WARNING
Clothes or other items on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest may
limit visibility and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
x Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause
personal injury in a collision.

Cup holders

Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 117 In the front center console: Cup holders.

12 Volt sockets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 119 In the front center console storage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

Fig. 120 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may
be damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies
with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.