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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Opening or closing the windows electrically

Fig. 39 keys the window switches in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 driver door: separate buttons for the front and rear windows, plus a safety button that can disable the rear window switches from the driver's position. This page lists the exact button actions for opening and closing each window.

Fig. 39 In the driver door: buttons for the front and rear electric windows

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Buttons in the driver door

Key for  :

  1. For the windows in the front doors.
  2. For the windows in the rear doors.
  3. Safety button.

Opening and closing the windows

Function Action
Opening Press the  button.
Closing Pull the  button.
Stopping the one-touch function Press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
The safety switch   disables the electric window buttons in the rear doors. The yellow indicator lamp in the button will light up.

The electric windows will only function when the ignition is switched on.

The windows can still be operated using the buttons several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened. If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, all electric windows can be opened or closed by operating and holding the window button in the driver door. After a few seconds, convenience opening/closing is started   .

    Questions & answers

    Opening or closing the windows electrically — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I open and close the Golf Mk7 windows electrically?
    Press the button in the driver door to open the window, or pull it up to close. Front-left and front-right buttons control the front windows; rear-left and rear-right control the rear.
    What is the safety button on the Golf Mk7 driver door window panel?
    It disables the rear window switches so rear-seat passengers — especially children — cannot operate the rear windows. Front windows remain fully functional.
    How do I stop a Golf Mk7 window mid-travel?
    Press or pull the button briefly in the opposite direction while the window is moving. The one-touch function stops immediately.
    Can I operate the Golf Mk7 windows from the rear seats?
    Yes, each rear door has its own window button — unless the driver has pressed the safety button on the driver door, which disables all rear window switches.
    Introduction
    This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Opening or closing the windows electrically    → Electric windows – functions    → Roll-back function for ...

    Electric windows – functions
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