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2015 Volkswagen GTI Owners Manual - Cup holders



Cup holders

 Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

Bottle holders

There is a place for bottles in the open compartments in the driver and passenger doors. The bottle volume must not exceed 16.9 oz (0.5 liter)  .

More information:
  • Interior care and cleaning  

WARNING

Improper use of beverage holders can cause injuries.

  • Never put hot drinks in the cup holders. During normal or sudden maneuvers, sudden braking or in a collision, hot liquid can be spilled and cause burns!
  • Make certain that bottles or other items cannot fall into the driver's footwell while the vehicle is moving and interfere with the movement of the pedals.
  • Never put heavy cups, food or other heavy items in the cup holders. Heavy items can fly through the passenger compartment in a crash and cause serious injury.

WARNING

Hot or freezing temperatures in the passenger compartment can cause closed bottles to explode or break.

  • Never leave closed bottles in a very hot or cold vehicle.

WARNING

Bottles and other things can fall into the driver's footwell and interfere with the pedals while driving.

  • Make sure that bottles cannot fall into the driver's footwell during driving to avoid obstructing the pedals.
  • Use the bottle holders only for standard beverage bottles holding no more than 16.9 oz (0.5 liter).

NOTE

Never put open drinks in the cup holders when the vehicle is moving. The drinks can spill and damage the vehicle, including the electrical system.

Some cup holder inserts can be removed for cleaning.

Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 116 In the front center console: Cup holders.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first

Place the drink in the cup holder  .

Cup holders in the rear center armrest

Fig. 117 Cup holders in the rear center armrest.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first

Your vehicle may be equipped with cup holders in the rear center armrest.

To open, fold the center armrest down.

To close, fold the center armrest up.

WARNING

Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving to reduce the risk of injury.

  • Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the armrest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Cup holders in the rear trim

Fig. 118 In the trim next to the rear seats (2-door models only): Cup holder.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first

Some 2-door vehicles are equipped with open cup holders in the trim next to the rear seats  .


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