2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owners Manual

Maximum power
output (SAE net)
Engine code Transmission Trailer
with
brake
Trailer
without
brake
Tongue
weight
DSG® 6S automatic This vehicle cannot be used to
tow a trailer ⇒

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating must not be exceeded, even with
a trailer. These ratings are listed on the safety compliance label on the driver front door jamb When a
trailer is towed, the weight of the ball mount and the tongue weight of the trailer are added to the
vehicle weight , Determining the correct load limit.
The trailer weight ratings given above are valid only up to altitudes of 3000 ft (1000 m) above sea
level. The maximum permissible combined towing weight must be reduced by about 10% for every
3000 ft (1000 m), or portion thereof, of additional altitude.
WARNING
Exceeding the gross trailer weight rating and tongue weight can cause accidents and serious
personal injury.
x Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Never let the combined front and rear weights exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR).

NOTICE
Exceeding the gross weight ratings can cause extensive vehicle damage that is not covered by
any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

NOTICE
Towing a trailer of any kind with a vehicle that has a diesel engine and DSG automatic
transmission will cause overheating and expensive engine as well as other damage to your
vehicle that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Never install a trailer
hitch on one of these vehicles.

Storage areas

WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injuries.
x Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
x Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.
x Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.
x Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE
x The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by hard or
sharp things on the shelf below the rear window.
x Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to heat or cold in the vehicle. They
can be damaged or made unusable by heat or cold.
x Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, or
transparent suction cups on the windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.
The ventilation slots between the rear window and the shelf behind the rear seat backrest must
not be blocked so that stale air can escape from the vehicle.
Storage compartment in the driver door

Fig. 89 In the driver door: Storage compartment.

Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Fig. 90 In the overhead console: Storage compartment.

Card holder in the front center console

Fig. 92 In the front center console: Card holder.

WARNING
The center armrest can restrict the driver's arm movement and cause crashes and serious
personal injury.
x Always keep storage compartments in the center armrest closed while driving.

WARNING
Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest.
A phone holder for the mobile phone package may be in the upper section of the center armrest
storage compartment ⇒Booklet Mobile Phone Package.
Applicable only in the United States
Glove compartment

Fig. 94 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 95 Inside the glove compartment.

Applicable only in Canada
Glove compartment

Fig. 96 On the passenger side: Glove compartment.

Fig. 97 Inside the glove compartment.