Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

This introduction to the ashtray and cigarette lighter chapter carries a direct warning: improper use of either on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 can cause fires and burns. Read it before using either accessory, and before considering any electrical accessory connected via the same socket.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Ashtray in the drink holder 

 → Cigarette lighter  

Additional information and warnings:

• Electrical sockets  

• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts  

WARNING

Improper use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter can cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.

• Never put paper or any other combustible materials in the ashtray.

Questions & answers

Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What safety warnings does the Golf Mk7 manual give about the cigarette lighter?

Improper use can cause fires, burns and serious injuries. Never leave the lighter pressed in unattended, keep it away from children, and only use it for its intended purpose.

Is the Golf Mk7 ashtray fireproof?

The removable ashtray has a self-closing lid that restricts airflow, but the manual warns it is not fully fireproof. Extinguish all smoking materials completely before closing the lid.

Ashtray and cigarette lighter

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Ashtray in the drink holder

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  Fig. 123 Removable ashtray To use, place the removable ashtray in one of the drink holders in the front centre console ...

Other materials:

• Cigarette lighter
• Ashtray in the drink holder
• Special driving situations
• After changing a wheel
• Controls for the air conditioning system