2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI radio antenna

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.

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

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

NOTICE
Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be damaged by abrasive objects or by
corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals. Do not place any stickers on the
windshield-integrated antenna and never clean the antenna with corrosive or acidic cleaning
agents or other chemicals.
If electrical devices are operated close to the integrated windshield antenna, interference with AM
radio reception may occur.
UTQG classification