Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Stowage compartment on the driver side  

 → Stowage compartment in the roof console (glasses compartment)  

 → Stowage compartment in the front centre console  

 → Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest  

 → Stowage compartment on the front passenger side  

 → Stowage compartment in the rear centre console 

 → Drawers  

 → Other stowage compartments  

Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.

Additional information and warnings:

• Vehicle interior  

• Cleaning and caring for the interior  

• ⇒ BookletRadio , or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,

WARNING

Loose objects may be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

• Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects in the vehicle's open stowage compartments, on the dash panel, on the shelf behind the rear seats, or in items of clothing and bags in the vehicle interior.

• Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can hinder pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.

• Please ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.

• The foot mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.

• No additional foot mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.

• Ensure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

• Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear window and cause damage.

• Do not store any heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle. Hot and cold temperatures could damage them or render them unusable.

• Objects stored in the vehicle that are made from transparent materials, such as glasses, magnifying glasses or transparent suction cups on the windows, can concentrate the sun's rays and thus cause damage to the vehicle.

Questions & answers

Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What stowage compartments does the Golf Mk7 introduction list?

Driver side, roof console (glasses compartment), front centre console, front centre armrest, front passenger side (glove box), rear centre console, under-seat drawers and luggage compartment side areas.

Does the Golf Mk7 manual warn about stowage compartments?

Yes. It warns to keep compartment lids closed while driving so they do not obstruct the driver or fly open in a collision, injuring occupants.

Can stowage items become dangerous in a Golf Mk7 accident?

Yes. Hard or heavy items left in open compartments can become projectiles. Keep compartments closed and avoid storing loose heavy objects on the dashboard.