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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Electric windows – functions

The Volkswagen Golf Mk7's electric windows support one-touch opening and closing — a brief pull or push fully opens or closes a window without holding the button down throughout the movement. This page explains exactly how to trigger the one-touch function on each window and how it differs from simply holding the switch.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

One-touch opening and closing

One-touch opening and closing makes it possible to fully open and close the windows. The individual buttons do not have to be held down to do this.

For one-touch closing: pull the button for the appropriate window up briefly into the second position.

For one-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second position.

Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.

Restoring one-touch opening and closing

One-touch opening and closing is deactivated if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged while the windows were not fully closed. The function will have to be reset.

  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Switch on the ignition.
  • Pull up the button for the window and hold it in this position for longer than 2 seconds.
  • Let go of the button then pull it up again and hold it in this position. One-touch opening and closing is now ready for operation.

The one-touch function can be restored for individual windows or for several windows at the same time.

Convenience opening and closing

The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key:

  • Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. All electric windows will be either opened or closed.
  • To interrupt this function, let go of the locking or unlocking button.

During convenience closing, the windows and the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof close.

A variety of settings related to window operation can be made and adjusted using the button and the and Open and close function buttons   .

WARNING

Improper or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
  • The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their operating area.
  • Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.
  • Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows can still be operated using the buttons several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
  • When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should always be deactivated using the safety button so that they cannot be opened or closed.

One-touch opening and closing and the roll-back function will not work if there is a fault in the electric windows. Go to a qualified workshop.

    Questions & answers

    Electric windows – functions — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What is the one-touch window function on the Golf Mk7?
    Pull the button briefly to the second position and release it — the window closes fully on its own. Press the button briefly to the second position to open it fully. You do not need to hold the button.
    Can I open all Golf Mk7 windows at once with the key?
    Yes. Press and hold the unlock button on the key to activate convenience opening — all windows and the sunroof (if fitted) open. Press and hold the lock button for convenience closing.
    Does the Golf Mk7 one-touch closing work on all four windows?
    On most models, yes — all four windows have one-touch opening and closing. The driver door master switches control all four, and each passenger door switch controls its own window.
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    Roll-back function for the electric windows
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