What are the hidden features of the Volkswagen Golf VI?
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The hidden features of the Volkswagen Golf VI include the steering wheel and car key. Steering Wheel: The "OK" button on the steering wheel also has hidden functions. In the central information display on the dashboard, any items marked with "1" or "2" in the upper right corner, such as driving time or mileage, can be reset by long-pressing the "OK" button! A short press will switch between "1" and "2". The "Mute button" on the steering wheel can activate the CD (DVD) player on the center console (this is the button with a microphone symbol located below the left side of the steering wheel). Car Key: Long-press the unlock button to open all four windows. Long-press the lock button to close all four windows. While the car is locked, holding the trunk release button can open the trunk. When you close the trunk door, it will automatically lock without needing to press the lock button again. You can remotely lock the doors while they are open, and then closing the doors will automatically lock them (provided the driver's front left door is closed first). Pressing the lock button once will prevent the doors from being opened from both inside and outside the car. Pressing the lock button twice in succession will prevent the doors from being opened from outside but allow them to be opened from inside. Pressing the unlock button once will only unlock the driver's side door. Pressing the unlock button twice within one second will unlock all doors. There is a small slit inside the trunk; you can insert the key and turn it to the right to open the trunk from inside the car. When the remote key battery is dead, you can pry open the small cover on the driver's side door handle and use the key to open the door manually.
The sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf has quite a few hidden features that are incredibly practical, as I've discovered over several years of driving it. For instance, holding down the unlock button on the remote key for a few seconds automatically lowers all windows and the sunroof, allowing for ventilation before getting in on hot days. Similarly, holding the lock button raises the windows, so you don't have to worry if you forget to close them or if it starts raining. You can adjust the brightness of the parking lights in the instrument menu to make your car more visible when parked at night. Another useful feature is the automatic door lock setting in the central control, which locks the doors after you start driving, enhancing security by preventing forgotten locks. Putting the wipers into maintenance position is also simple—just pull the wiper lever immediately after turning off the engine to stop them in the middle for easy blade replacement. These small details significantly improve the driving experience, and I highly recommend giving them a try.
