2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI light

Menu Function See
MFI Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) information. .26
Audio
Station indicator in radio mode.
Track display in CD mode.
Track display in media mode.
⇒ Booklet Radio or
⇒ Booklet Navigation
system
Navigation
Information displays on the navigation system (if applica-
ble):
When destination guidance is active, turn arrows and
proximity bars are shown. The illustration is similar to the
symbol display in the navigation system.
If destination guidance is inactive, driving direction (com-
pass function) and the current street name are displayed.
⇒ Booklet Navigation
system
Phone Information and settings of the mobile phone package. ⇒ Booklet Mobile
Phone Package
Assistants Turn the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) on and off
(if applicable).
Vehicle
status
Current warning and information messages.
This menu item is only displayed when warning or infor-
mation messages are available. The number of available
messages is shown in the display. Example: 1/1 or 2/2.
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Settings
Includes the Convenience and Lights & Vision submenus,
as well as many settings, such as time, speed warning for
winter tires, language, and units.

MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator)

Convenience
menu Function
Factory
setting Resets the features in the Convenience submenu back to the factory settings.
Back The display returns to the Settings menu.

Lights & Vision submenu

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 21 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

Doors
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning light
Child safety lock
More information:
x Exterior views
x Vehicle key set
x Power locking and closing system
x Power windows
x Emergency closing and opening
WARNING
A door that is not closed properly may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause
severe injuries.
x Stop immediately and close the door.
x Make sure that the door is safely and completely latched when closed. The closed door
must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
x Open or close doors only if no one is in the way.
WARNING
A door kept open with the door stop may close in strong winds or on inclines and cause
injuries.
x Always hold doors by the door handle while opening and closing.
Child safety lock

Fig. 28 In the left rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Rear hatch
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning light
Opening the rear hatch
Closing the rear hatch
More information:
x Exterior views
x Power locking system
x Transporting
x Emergency closing and opening
WARNING
Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the rear hatch
when someone is in the way.
x Only open or close the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
x Never close the rear hatch by pushing on the rear window with your hand. The rear
window could break and cause injuries.
x After closing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is properly closed and locked so that
it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed rear hatch must be flush
with the surrounding auto body parts.
x Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle.
x Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for example,
there are bicycles on a carrier on the rear hatch, it is possible that the rear hatch will be
difficult to open. An open rear hatch may fall on its own because of the additional weight. If
necessary, prop open the rear hatch. Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.
x Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure
that no one is left inside the vehicle.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
when the rear hatch is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold,
depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat build-up 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. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can
cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
x Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They
may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for
example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.

Switches in the driver door
Key to fig. 33:
(1) For the windows in the front doors.
(2) For the windows in the rear doors.
(3) Safety switch.
Opening or closing windows

Function Action
Opening: Press the switch.
Closing: Pull the switch.
Stopping automatic
movement:
Press/pull the switch again.
_ The safety switch (3) deactivates the power windows
in the rear doors. The yellow indicator light in the
switch comes on.

You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or front passenger door has not been opened. When the vehicle key has been removed from
the ignition and the driver door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.
A separate button for controlling the window is located in the front passenger door.
Power windows – features

WARNING
Always adjust seat, safety belts, and head restraints properly before driving and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
x Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be sure that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
x Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches
(25 cm) between your breastbone and the steering wheel.
x Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor
while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent. The distance to the instrument panel in the knee
area must be at least 4 inches (10 cm).
x If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive
equipment is available.
x Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands
at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
x Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places
inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag
inflates.
x Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to
help protect you in a collision.
x Never drive with backrests reclined or tilted back farther than necessary to drive
comfortably. The farther back the backrests are tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by
incorrect positioning of the safety belts and improper seating position.
x Never drive with the front seat passenger backrest tilted forward. If the front airbag
deploys, the front backrest can be forced backward and injure passengers on the rear seat.
x Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel and the instrument panel.
x Always sit upright with your back against the backrest with the front seats properly
adjusted. Never lean against or place any part of your body too close to the area where the
airbags are located.
x Rear seat passengers who are not properly seated and restrained are more likely to be
seriously injured in a crash.
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.
x Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly and
you could lose control of the vehicle. In addition, you will not be in the correct seating
position while adjusting the seats.
x Adjust the front seat height, angle and longitudinal direction only if the seat adjustment
area is clear.
x The adjustment of the front seats must not be restricted by things in the footwell in front
or behind the seats.
Examples of improper seating positions

x Adjust the seat backrest angle to an upright position so that your back is in full contact with it when
the vehicle is moving.
x Always keep both feet on the floor and in the footwell whenever the vehicle is moving.
x Always adjust and fasten safety belts properly
Driver–seat and steering wheel adjustment:
x Adjust the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel
and your breast bone ⇒ fig. 35. When adjusting the proper distance to the steering wheel, grasp the
top of the steering wheel with your elbows slightly bent.
x Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands at the
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag inflates.
x Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can
cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag inflates.
x Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel cover points at your chest and not at your
face. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to help
protect you in a collision.
x Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor while keeping
your knee(s) slightly bent. The distance to the instrument panel in the knee area must be at least
4 inches (10 cm).
x Adjust the seat height so that the top point of the steering wheel can be reached.
x Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in control of the vehicle at all times.
Passenger–front seat adjustment:
x Push the passenger seat as far back as possible in order to ensure optimum protection if the
airbag is deployed.
Manual controls on the driver and passenger seat

Fig. 37 Controls on the left front seat.