Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 keys every control on the upper centre console of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag switch-off function, a dash vent, the factory-fitted infotainment system display with its radio and navigation functions, the button for the right seat heating, and the main controls for the heating and fresh air system or Climatronic. Cross-reference the numbers against the diagram, then follow the links to the radio, navigation or air conditioning chapters for full operating instructions.
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key for :
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
front airbag switch-off function 
Vent 
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Infotainment system (factory-fitted)
- Operating display
- Radio ⇒ BookletRadio,
- Navigation system ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Button for the right seat heating
Controls for:
- Heating and fresh air system
- Air conditioning system (manual)
- Climatronic
- Auxiliary heater (supplementary heating system)
Button for the left seat heating
Hazard warning lights button
Questions & answers
Upper section of the centre console — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What controls are in the upper section of the Golf Mk7 centre console?
The upper console holds the front passenger airbag indicator lamp, left and right air vents, the infotainment screen (radio or navigation), seat heating buttons for both front seats, the heating or Climatronic climate controls, and the hazard warning light button.
Where are the seat heating buttons on the Golf Mk7?
The seat heating buttons sit on either side of the climate control panel in the upper centre console — left button for the driver seat, right button for the front passenger seat.
Does the Golf Mk7 centre console layout change with different infotainment systems?
The physical console layout remains the same, but the screen size and controls vary depending on whether the car has the basic Composition radio, Discover navigation, or a higher-spec system. The surrounding buttons and vents stay identical.
Where is the hazard warning light button on the Golf Mk7?
The red triangle hazard warning button is in the upper centre console, typically between the air vents or just below the infotainment screen, depending on the model year.
