VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2012 Owners Manual

(F) 25.6 inches (649 mm)
(G) 41.0 inches (1041 mm)
WARNING
Improper or incorrect connections to the vehicle electrical system can cause malfunctions
that affect the entire vehicle electrical system and cause accidents and serious personal
injury.
x Never connect the electrical system of the trailer directly to the electrical connections of
the rear lights or other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to provide
power to the trailer.
x Have any trailer hitch retrofit or other work on a trailer hitch done by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
An improperly installed or unsuitable trailer hitch can cause the trailer to separate from the
towing vehicle and result in a major accident with serious personal injuries.
Maximum permissible trailer weight

NOTICE
Exceeding the gross weight ratings can cause extensive vehicle damage that is not covered by
any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
NOTICE
Towing a trailer of any kind with a vehicle that has a diesel engine and DSG automatic
transmission will cause overheating and expensive engine as well as other damage to your
vehicle that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Never install a trailer
hitch on one of these vehicles.

Storage areas

NOTICE
x The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by hard or sharp
things on the shelf below the rear window.
x Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to heat or cold in the vehicle. They
can be damaged or made unusable by heat or cold.
x Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, or
transparent suction cups on the windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.
The ventilation slots beneath the side windows in the luggage area must not be blocked so that
stale air can escape from the vehicle.
Storage compartment in the driver door

Fig. 109 In the driver door: Storage compartment.

Your vehicle may have a storage compartment that can be used for storing eyeglasses or other light
objects.
To open, briefly press and release the button ⇒ fig. 110 (arrow) on the storage compartment cover.
To close, push the lid up until it latches.
Storage compartment in the front center console

Fig. 111 In the front center console: Storage compartment.

Fig. 112 In the front center console: Storage compartment with 12 Volt socket.

Storage compartment in the front center armrest

Fig. 113 In the front center armrest: Storage compartment.

Applicable only in the United States
Glove compartment

Fig. 114 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 115 Inside the glove compartment.

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.
Depending on options, a factory-installed Media Device Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN) may be
located in the glove compartment ⇒ Booklet Radio, or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system.
Applicable only in Canada
Glove compartment

Fig. 116 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 117 Inside the glove compartment.

Storage compartment in the rear center console

Fig. 118 In the rear center console: Storage compartment.