Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Rear view
Fig. 3 is the key to the rear of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: the high-mounted brake light, the heated rear window, the rear wiper, the tail light cluster and tailgate, the rear ParkPilot or Park Assist sensors, a concealed mounting for the rear towing eye behind a cover, the number plate holder and lights, the area around a factory towing bracket, and — on equipped cars — the reversing camera. Use it to trace any rear-end feature back to its full explanation elsewhere in the manual.
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle
Key for :
High-mounted brake light 
Rear window
- Rear window heating
Rear wiper 
Tail light cluster 
Tailgate 
Rear sensors for the ParkPilot or Park
Assist system 
Mounting for the rear towing eye behind
a cover 
Rear number plate holder 
Area of towing bracket 
Number plate lights 
Area of the reverse assist system (Rear
Assist) 
Volkswagen badge for opening the tailgate
Questions & answers
Rear view — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What features are labelled in the Golf Mk7 rear view?
The diagram identifies the high-mounted brake light, rear window and its heating element, rear wiper, tail light clusters, tailgate, rear parking sensors, towing eye mounting, number plate holder and lights, and the Rear Assist camera area.
How do I open the Golf Mk7 tailgate from outside?
Press the VW badge on the tailgate — it doubles as a release button — while the car is unlocked. The badge location is marked in the rear view diagram.
Where is the Rear Assist camera on the Golf Mk7?
The reversing camera is located in the area of the VW badge or just above the number plate, as indicated in the rear view diagram. It activates when reverse gear is selected.
Does the Golf Mk7 have a rear wiper?
Yes. The rear wiper is mounted on the tailgate, as shown in the rear view. It is operated from the wiper lever on the right of the steering column.
