2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI radio

12 Volt sockets
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
12 Volt sockets in the vehicle
Electrical devices can be connected to the vehicle 12 Volt sockets.
The connected devices must be in good working order.
More information:
x Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
x Consumer information
WARNING
Improper use of electrical sockets and electrical devices may start a fire and cause severe
personal injury.
x Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Sockets and connected devices can be
used when the ignition is switched on.
x If the connected device gets warm, immediately switch it off and disconnect the power
supply.
NOTICE
x To help prevent damage to the electrical system, never connect any accessories such as a
solar panel or vehicle battery charger to a 12 Volt socket.
x Only use accessories which have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility with a
motor vehicle.
x To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical consumers
connected to the 12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.
x Never connect devices to a 12 Volt socket that draw more than the maximum wattage the
socket can supply. Drawing too much power can damage the vehicle electrical system.
Please turn off the engine when you stop for any length of time.
The vehicle battery will drain if you use electrical equipment when the engine is not running.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.
Operating electrical devices near the windshield-integrated antenna may interfere with AM radio
reception.

NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may
be damaged.
x 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.

Applicable only in the United States
Heating and air conditioning
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Controls
Controls
Air conditioner operation
Air vents
Air recirculation
Air recirculation
Manual air conditioning (AC) and Climatronic
Your vehicle is equipped either with a Manual AC climate control system or a Climatronic
climate control system.
On vehicles with Climatronic climate control, Climatronic information appears in the Climatronic display
and/or on the screen of the factory-installed Radio system or Radio & Navigation system.
The temperature units (Fahrenheit or Celsius) in the factory-installed Radio system or Radio &
Navigation system screen can be changed in the Settings menu in the Premium instrument cluster
display in appropriately equipped vehicles.
The dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with an activated carbon insert reduces the entry of pollutants into the
passenger compartment.
The dust and pollen filter must be replaced at the intervals recommended in ⇒ Booklet Warranty and
Maintenance so that the air conditioner can work properly.
If the effectiveness of the filter decreases prematurely due to operating the vehicle where the outside
air is heavily polluted, the dust and pollen filter should be replaced more frequently than indicated.
More information:
x Exterior views
x Passenger compartment
x Volkswagen Information System
x Seat functions
x Windshield wiper and washer
x Starting and stopping the engine
x Exterior care and cleaning

Refueling
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator lights and fuel gauge
Refueling
Fuel capacities
Refueling checklist
The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right side of the vehicle.
More information:
x Exterior views
x Fuel
x Preparations for working in the engine compartment
WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel is dangerous and can cause fire, explosion, and severe
burns.
x Always make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on all the way. This helps keep fuel
from spilling out or evaporating.
x Fuel is highly flammable and explosive; it can cause severe burns and other severe
injuries.
x Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert the pump nozzle all the way
into the fuel filler neck can cause fuel to overflow and to spray out. Fuel spray and
overflowing fuel are dangerous because they can cause fire and serious personal injury.
x During refueling, the engine and the ignition must be switched off for safety reasons.
x Never use a cellular telephone, CB radio, or other radio equipment while refueling. The
electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.
x Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in exceptional circumstances you must
get back in your vehicle while refueling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal
to discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again. This helps avoid the
build-up of static electricity, which can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released
during refueling.
x Never smoke or have an open flame (or sparks, cigarettes, or other smoldering objects)
anywhere in or near your vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
x Follow all safety instructions and procedures that apply at the service station where you
refuel.
x Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the luggage compartment.

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Break-in period
Parts and accessories
Operating fluids and equipment
Repairs and technical modifications
Repairs and other things that can affect Advanced Airbag performance
Repairs and other things that can affect Airbag performance
CB radio equipment
Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules
Using a mobile phone in a motor vehicle when it is not connected to the vehicle telephone
antenna - some important things to know
Lift points for the vehicle
More information:
x Safety belts
x Airbag system
x Roof rack
x Trailer towing
x 12 Volt sockets
x Braking, stopping and parking
x Starting assistance systems
x Cruise control system (CCS)
x Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
x Preparations for working in the engine compartment
x Engine oil
x Engine coolant
x Vehicle battery
x Exterior care and cleaning
x Interior care and cleaning
x Consumer information
x ⇒ Booklet Radio
x ⇒ Booklet Navigation system
x ⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package

x Accessories and other things installed in front of the cooling air intakes impair the
efficiency of the engine coolant. The engine can overheat under high outside temperatures or
under high engine loads!
Leaking operating fluids can pollute the environment. Collect leaking operating fluids in suitable
containers and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations.
CB radio equipment

WARNING
A mobile phone on the seat, instrument panel or in other places can be thrown around the
inside of the vehicle during a sudden braking maneuver, a crash or other accident and injure
vehicle occupants.
x Never place or attach accessories or other objects (such as cup holders, telephone
brackets, note pads, navigation systems, large, heavy or bulky objects) on the doors, on the
windshield, over or near the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, instrument panel,
backrests or between these areas and the occupant. Such objects could cause serious injury
in a collision, especially if an airbag inflates.
WARNING
Using a mobile phone or CB radio inside the vehicle without a properly installed and separate
outside antenna can be dangerous to your health and that of your passengers because the
electromagnetic radiation energy that cell phones and CB radios emit may be above
established limits. This also applies if the outside antenna is not installed properly.
x Always keep the mobile phone antenna at least 8 in. (20 cm) away from pacemakers. Heart
specialists advise that cell phones can adversely affect the way pacemakers work.
x Never carry a mobile phone that is switched on in the breast pocket directly over a
pacemaker.
x If you suspect there may be interference with a pacemaker or other medical device, switch
the mobile phone off immediately.

Consumer information
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Stickers and labels
Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada
Radio antenna and reception
UTQG classification
Volkswagen service information
More information:
x Exterior views
x Starting assistance systems
x Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
x ⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance
WARNING
Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.
x Obey all applicable legal requirements.
x Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.
NOTICE
Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, can result in
damage to the vehicle.
x Obey all applicable legal requirements.
x Perform service according to the specifications in the ⇒ Booklet Warranty and
Maintenance.
x Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.
Stickers and labels