Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Overview of the driver door
Fig. 4 labels the controls built into the driver door of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (left-hand drive layout shown; right-hand drive is a mirror image): the door release lever, the central locking buttons for locking and unlocking the whole vehicle, the switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors, the mirror heating control, and the button for folding in the exterior mirrors. Use the numbered key alongside the diagram to match each button to its function.
Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicles) The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles
Key for :
Door release lever 
Central locking buttons for locking
and unlocking the vehicle 
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Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors
- Exterior mirror setting
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- Exterior mirror heating
- Folding in the exterior mirrors
- Exterior mirror setting
Indicator lamp for anti-theft alarm
or SAFELOCK mechanism 
Buttons for operating the electric windows
- Electric windows
- Safety button for the rear electric windows
- Electric windows
Handle for releasing the bonnet
Bottle holder 
Stowage compartment for high-visibility
waistcoat 
Reflector
Questions & answers
Overview of the driver door — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What controls are in the Golf Mk7 driver door?
The driver door panel houses the door release lever, central locking buttons, the exterior mirror adjustment switch (including mirror heating and folding), the anti-theft alarm indicator, the master window switches for all four windows, and the safety button that disables the rear electric windows.
How do I adjust the exterior mirrors from inside the Golf Mk7?
Use the mirror adjustment switch in the driver door. Select the left or right mirror, then tilt the joystick to adjust. A separate position activates mirror heating, and on equipped cars the mirrors can also be folded electrically.
What is the safety button for the rear electric windows on the Golf Mk7?
The safety button in the driver door disables the electric window switches in the rear doors. When activated, rear-seat passengers — especially children — cannot open or close the rear windows.
Where is the anti-theft alarm indicator on the Golf Mk7?
A small indicator lamp is built into the driver door panel. It flashes when the anti-theft alarm or SAFELOCK mechanism is armed, confirming the system is active.
Does the Golf Mk7 driver door panel differ between models?
The basic layout is the same across the range, but some models add features like memory seat buttons or electric folding mirror controls. The numbered key in the manual covers all variants.
