2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owners Manual

Always keep the Owner's Manual in this slot.
Holders for pen and coins
There are holders for a pen and for coins in the glove compartment cover (2).
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden
braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in
the glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall
through these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises
and damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Depending on options, a factory-installed Media Device Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN) may be
located in the glove compartment ⇒Booklet Radio, or ⇒Booklet Navigation system.
Storage compartment in the rear center console

Fig. 98 In the rear center console: Storage compartment.

Other storage compartments

Cup holders

Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 99 In the front center console: Cup holders.

12 Volt sockets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 101 12 Volt socket.

Fig. 102 In the center console: 12 Volt socket.

If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery will be drained by any device that
is plugged in and turned on. For this reason, never use the electrical sockets unless the engine is
running.
To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a
12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:
x In the storage compartment in the front center console ⇒fig. 91.
x In the storage compartment in the rear center console ⇒fig. 101.
x In the rear center console ⇒fig. 102.
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.

Starting and stopping the engine