Cup holders -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Cup holders  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Cup holders in the front center console  
Cup holders in the rear center armrest  
More information:  
Interior care and cleaning  
WARNING  
Improper use of beverage holders can cause injuries.  
Never put hot drinks in the cup holders. During normal or  
sudden maneuvers, sudden braking or in a collision, hot liquid  
can be spilled and cause burns!  
Make certain that bottles or other items cannot fall into the  
driver's footwell while the vehicle is moving and interfere with  
the movement of the pedals.  
Never put heavy cups, food or other heavy items in the cup  
holders. Heavy items can fly through the passenger compart-  
ment in a crash and cause serious injury.  
WARNING  
Hot or freezing temperatures in the passenger compartment  
can cause closed bottles to explode or break.  
Never leave closed bottles in a very hot or cold vehicle.  
WARNING  
Bottles and other things can fall into the driver's footwell and  
interfere with the pedals while driving.  
Make sure that bottles cannot fall into the driver's footwell  
during driving to avoid obstructing the pedals.  
NOTICE  
Never put open drinks in the cup holder when the vehicle is  
moving. The drinks can spill and damage the vehicle, including  
the electrical system.  
The cup holder inserts can be removed for cleaning.  
Cup holders in the front center console  
Fig. 128 In the front center console: Cup holders.  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Place the drink in the cup holder fig. 128.