Get Storage areas Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

Storage areas

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Storage compartments in the doors

Storage compartment on the driver side

Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Storage compartment in the front center console

Card holder in the front center console

Storage compartment in the front center armrest

Glove compartment

Storage compartment under the driver seat

Other storage compartments

Store only lightweight or small objects in storage compartments.

More information:

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Passenger compartment

Power locking system

Driver assistance systems

Interior care and cleaning

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⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System

WARNING

Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicle when the vehicle is moving,

especially during sudden maneuvers and hard braking. This can cause serious personal

injuries and even make the driver lose control of the vehicle.

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Never let animals ride in the vehicle's open storage compartments, on top of the

instrument panel, or on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrests.

Never put hard, heavy or sharp objects in these places or in articles of clothing or bags in

the passenger compartment.

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Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause loss

of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injuries.

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Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.

Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.

Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.

Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can

result in serious burns and vehicle damage.

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Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts

before adjusting the seats.

Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be

activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel, or in

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other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a

parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside

temperatures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to

catch fire.

NOTICE

ꢀ The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by hard or sharp

things on the shelf below the rear window.

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Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to heat or cold in the vehicle. They

can be damaged or made unusable by heat or cold.

Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, or

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transparent suction cups on the windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.

Storage compartments in the doors

Fig. 108 In the driver door: Storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is a storage compartment in each vehicle door ⇒ fig. 108 (1).

Storage compartment on the driver side

Fig. 109 On the driver side: Storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

To open the compartment, pull the handle ⇒ fig. 109 (1) in the direction of the arrow.

To close, push the lid up until it latches.

On some vehicles, there is a holder for SD cards on the inside of the storage compartment lid.

Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Fig. 110 In the overhead console: Storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Your vehicle may have a storage compartment that can be used for storing eyeglasses or other light

objects.

To open, briefly press and release the button ⇒ fig. 110 (arrow) on the storage compartment cover.

To close, push the lid up until it latches.

Storage compartment in the front center console

Fig. 111 In the front center console: Storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

To open, briefly press the lower edge of the cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 111.

To close, press the lid down completely.

The front center console storage compartment may have an AUX-in jack ꢀ or a Media Device

Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN) ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System.

Card holder in the front center console

Fig. 112 In the front center console: Card holder.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Depending on equipment, the lower part of the front center console ⇒ fig. 112 may have a card holder

to store coins, gas cards, parking receipts, or similar items.

To prevent theft and unauthorized use, do not use a card holder to store ATM cards or credit

cards.

Storage compartment in the front center armrest

Fig. 113 In the front center armrest: Storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Depending on equipment, your vehicle may have a storage compartment under the front center

armrest.

To open, push the release button (small arrow), and pull the armrest up as far as it will go in the

direction of the large arrow ⇒ fig. 113.

To close, put the center armrest down.

WARNING

The center armrest can restrict the driver's arm movement and cause crashes and serious

personal injury.

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Always keep storage compartments in the center armrest closed while driving.

WARNING

Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest.

There may be a 12 volt socket ⇒ Power outlets or a phone holder in the front center armrest

storage compartment ⇒ Booklet Radio, Navigation System.

Glove compartment

Fig. 114 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 115 Inside the glove compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Key to ⇒ fig. 115:

(1)

SD card holders

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Infotainment system accessories (if equipped) ⇒ Chapter Radio, Navigation System

Card holders and coin holder

Owner's Manual

Additional holders for coins, cards, or sunglasses

(6)

Air vent ⇒ Heating and air conditioning

Opening and closing the glove compartment

If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.

To open, pull the handle ⇒ fig. 114.

To close, push the lid up.

Infotainment system accessories

Vehicles equipped with an Infotainment system may have a CD player, SD card readers, or other

Infotainment System accessories ⇒ fig. 115 (2) in the glove compartment. See ⇒ Chapter Radio,

Navigation System for further information.

Owner's Manual

If the vehicle is not equipped with an Infotainment system, there is a slot for the Owner's Manual in the

upper part of the glove compartment. Always keep the Owner's Manual in this slot or in the glove

compartment as shown in (4).

Holders

Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be holders for SD cards (1), other types of cards (3), and

a coin holder in the upper part of the glove compartment.

There may also be additional holders for coins, cards, or sunglasses in the glove compartment cover

(5).

Cooling the glove compartment

There is an air vent (6) in the glove compartment. Cool air can be directed into the glove compartment

if the air conditioner is on. Open or close the air vent by turning it.

WARNING

An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden

braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.

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Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the

glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through

these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and

damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.

Storage compartment under the driver seat

Fig. 116 Under the driver seat: Storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Some vehicles are equipped with a storage compartment ⇒ fig. 116 under the driver seat. A first aid

kit can be stored in this storage compartment.

Opening and closing the storage compartment

To open: Press the opening handle and pull the storage compartment out.

To close: Push the storage compartment toward the seat until it engages securely.

WARNING

An open storage compartment can interfere with the pedals and cause accidents and severe

personal injuries.

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Always keep the storage compartment closed when the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, the

storage compartment cover and other objects could get into the driver footwell and interfere

with the pedals.

Other storage compartments

Fig. 117 In the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Storage compartments in the luggage compartment

Additional storage compartments are located in the sides of the luggage compartment. The side

panels can be removed by pulling upward in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 117 to make room for

larger objects in the luggage compartment.

Additional storage:

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In the center console.

Pockets in the backrests of the front seats.

Luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or similar

objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!

Coat hooks on the center door pillars (4-door vehicles only) and the overhead grab handles in the

rear.

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WARNING

Clothes or other items on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest may

limit visibility and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.

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Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.

Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or

sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause

personal injury in a collision.

Storage areas for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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