Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Protection from the sun
This section covers how the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 shields occupants from sun and heat: an introduction, the sun visors and their vanity mirrors, and the insulating glass windscreen that reflects infrared radiation to keep the cabin cooler in direct sunlight.
Questions & answers
Protection from the sun — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What sun protection does the Golf Mk7 have?
The chapter covers the front sun visors (with vanity mirrors and lights) and the insulating glass windscreen, which has a special coating to reflect infrared heat.
Does the Golf Mk7 have a rear sun blind?
Some Golf Mk7 models were offered with an optional manual roller blind for the rear window. Sun blinds for the rear side windows were also available as accessories.
Is the Golf Mk7 windscreen heat-reflective?
On equipped models, yes. The insulating glass windscreen has a metal coating that reflects infrared radiation, keeping the cabin cooler in sunlight.
