Practical equipment for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Practical equipment  
Stowage areas  
Introduction to the topic  
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.  
Stow objects only in closed stowage compartments.  
Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.  
WARNING  
If the glove box is left open, this can increase the risk of serious injury in the event of an  
accident or during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres.  
Always keep the stowage compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion.  
WARNING  
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious  
burns and other injuries.  
Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the  
movable parts of the seat.  
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in  
the way.  
Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle.  
High surface temperatures, especially in summer, may cause cigarette lighters to self-ignite.  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the drink holders can cause injury.  
Never place hot drinks in a drink holder. Hot drinks in a drink holder could be spilled and  
cause scalding in any sudden braking manoeuvre or accident.  
WARNING  
Closed drink bottles can explode in the vehicle in extreme heat or burst in extremely cold  
temperatures.  
Never leave closed drink bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle for extended  
periods.  
NOTICE  
Do not stow any temperature-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 transparent  
suction cups on the windows, can concentrate the sun's rays and thus cause damage to the  
vehicle.  
Ashtray and cigarette lighter  
Introduction to the topic  
WARNING  
Improper use of the cigarette lighter or ashtray could cause fires, burns and other serious  
injuries.  
Always use the cigarette lighter properly.  
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used when the  
ignition is switched on.  
Never put paper or any other combustible materials in the ashtray.  
Cigarette lighter  
Fig. 1 In the lower part of the centre console: cigarette lighter.  
With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter.  
Wait for the lighter to pop out.  
Pull out the cigarette lighter and use (→ Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Introduction/General  
information).  
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12-volt socket.  
Sockets  
Introduction to the topic  
Electrical equipment can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.  
The electrical devices must be in good condition. Do not use faulty devices.  
The 12-volt socket will work only when the ignition is switched on.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the sockets and electrical accessories can cause fires and severe injuries.  
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Sockets and the devices connected to them  
can be used when the ignition is switched on.  
If the electrical device gets too hot, switch off the device immediately and disconnect it  
from the socket.  
NOTICE  
In order to prevent damage to the electrical system, never connect equipment that supplies  
electric power, such as solar panels or battery chargers for charging the 12-volt battery, to  
the 12-volt socket.  
Use only electrical devices that have been approved in accordance with current guidelines  
concerning electromagnetic compatibility.  
In order to avoid damage due to voltage fluctuations, always switch off any electrical  
devices before switching the ignition on or off and before activating the hybrid drive.  
Never connect electrical devices requiring more than the rated power to a 12-volt socket.  
The vehicle's electrical system can be damaged if the maximum power output is exceeded.  
Observe the operating instructions of the electrical devices.  
Using electrical consumers with the electric drive activated and the ignition switched on  
will drain the 12-volt vehicle battery.  
Unshielded devices can cause interference with radio reception and vehicle electronics.  
Sockets in the vehicle  
Fig. 1 In the lower part of the centre console and in the luggage compartment: fold-open 12-volt  
socket 1 or 12-volt socket with removable cover 2 .  
Maximum power rating  
12-volt socket 120 watts  
The maximum power rating of the individual sockets should never be exceeded.  
The power rating of each device is stated on its type plate.  
If there are several sockets in the vehicle and two or more devices are connected at the same  
time, the overall power consumption of all connected electrical devices must never exceed  
190 W (→ Sockets, Introduction/General information).