Get Storage areas -> Other storage compartments Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Opening or closing the center armrest storage compartment

To open, press the button ⇒ꢀfig. 126 (small arrow) when the center

armrest is folded down and then open the cover upward.

To close, fold the lid down ⇒ꢀ .

WARNING

The center armrest must always be folded up and the storage

compartment and cup holders closed to reduce the risk of inju-

ries when the vehicle is moving.

Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center

armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the arm-

rest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase

the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Close the storage compartment only if no one is in the way.

NOTICE

Do not press on the cup holder cover when raising the center

armrest. The cup holder could open and be damaged.

Other storage compartments

Fig. 127 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 lug-

gage compartment. The side panels can be removed by pulling up-

ward in the direction of the arrow ⇒ꢀfig. 127 to make room for larger

objects in the luggage compartment.

Additional storage:

In the front and rear center consoles.

In the door trim panels (front and rear).

Shelf behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or simi-

lar objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!

Coat hooks on the center door pillars and on the overhead grab

handles in the rear.

WARNING

Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat

backrest may limit visibility and cause accidents and severe

personal injuries.

Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.

Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight cloth-

ing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets

that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause per-

sonal injury in a collision.

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