Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Ashtray in the drink holder
Fig. 123 shows the removable ashtray for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7, designed to sit in one of the drink holders in the front centre console or rear armrest. This page gives the exact opening and closing motion for the ashtray cover, and how to remove it entirely when not needed.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings

To use, place the removable ashtray in one of the drink holders in the front centre console or in the rear centre armrest .
Opening and closing the ashtray
- To open, lift the ashtray cover in the direction of the arrow .
- To close, push the lid down in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Emptying the removable ashtray
- Lift the removable ashtray out of the drink holder.
- Open the removable ashtray and empty the cooled ashes into a suitable waste container.
- Once it has been emptied, place the removable ashtray back into the drink holder from above.
Questions & answers
Ashtray in the drink holder — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I use the Golf Mk7 removable ashtray?
Place it in one of the front centre console or rear armrest drink holders. Lift the cover to use and close it afterward to contain ash and odour.
Can the Golf Mk7 ashtray be emptied and cleaned?
Yes. Lift it out of the holder, empty the contents into a rubbish bin, and clean the ashtray with water. Ensure all smoking materials are completely extinguished before emptying.


