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Fig. 172 In the lower center console: 12 Volt socket (vehicles with parking brake lever).  
Fig. 173 In the lower center console: 12 Volt socket (vehicles with electronic parking brake).  
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first Introduction to the subjectꢀ  
Maximum power draw  
Socket Maximum power draw  
12 Volts 120 watts  
If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the total power draw of all connected devices must never be more than 190 watts  
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The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have information on them that says how much power they draw.  
12 Volt socket  
The 12 Volt socket works only when the ignition is switched on.  
If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery will be drained by any device that is plugged in and turned on. For this reason, never use the  
electrical sockets unless the engine is running.  
To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a 12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the  
engine.  
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:  
In the lower center console Fig. 172ꢀ or Fig. 173ꢀ, depending on equipment.  
In the luggage compartment.  
In the front center armrest storage compartment Storage compartment in the front center armrest (Golf, Golf GTI) ꢀ.  
NOTE  
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!  
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may be damaged.  
12 Volt socket:  
Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.  
Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.  
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.  
Media and audio components  
Removing the subwoofer  
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Fig. 174 Under the luggage compartment floor: Subwoofer (if equipped).  
The subwoofer, if equipped, is located under the luggage compartment floor and must be removed to access the spare wheel.  
Checklist  
Follow these steps in the order listed:  
Raise and secure the luggage compartment floor Storage.  
Unscrew the handwheel in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).  
To release the electrical connector, press and hold the center tab down with one hand .  
With the other hand, grasp the connector socket on both sides and lift the subwoofer slightly. Carefully pull the connector out of the socket in the direction of  
the arrow (magnified view). Put the electric cable aside.  
Remove the subwoofer carefully and place in a clean storage location.  
Checklist  
Reinstall the subwoofer carefully back into the recess. The tip of the arrow symbol FRONT on the subwoofer must point toward the front of the vehicle  
Insert the connector into the socket (in the opposite direction of the arrow) until it clicks into place.  
Turn the handwheel clockwise to secure the subwoofer.  
Carefully lower the luggage compartment floor back into place.  
VW Car-Net®  
VW Car-Net: Connecting you and your vehicle  
Applicable only in the United States  
Introduction to the subject  
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:  
VW Car-Net Security & Serviceꢀ  
Featuresꢀ  
Application software (“apps”)ꢀ  
3-button moduleꢀ  
VW Car-Net® services are provided by Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) and are available only on select models. Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) may be engaged  
for up to 6 months without activating a trial or paid subscription; Manual Emergency Call service and all other VW Car-Net services require a trial or paid  
subscription. VW Car-Net may collect location information. See applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at for details.  
Data Collection and Privacy  
Vehicle location information is transmitted to Volkswagen and our VW Car-Net service provider, Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT), anytime you press a VW Car-Net in-  
car button, when an ACN event occurs or periodically in connection with the operation of VW Car-Net.  
Unless VW Car-Net equipment is disabled in the vehicle, it is possible for Volkswagen and VzT to determine the car’s location if required to do so by law, court  
order, subpoena or other legal requirement. For more information, please contact the VW Car-Net Response Center at 1-877-820-2290.  
Calls may be monitored or recorded.  
Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses, and shares information about you and your vehicle in accordance with the VW Car-Net Terms of Service and  
WARNING  
Application software and VW Car-Net services that are unsuitable or improperly used can cause accidents, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.  
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