VW Golf GTD - hidden features and ONE that could get you out of trouble!
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- After eight years with my Golf GTD, I thought I would create a video for you about some of the surprising features that this great car has. Some may be quite well known and some not so.
It would be great to hear if this video has surprised you with a feature you didn't know about and also, please let me know in the comments about any discoveries you may have made.
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Wiper service mode, fuel cap storage, comfort window open/close and mirror dipping has been on Golf since Mk4 since late 1990s, possibly earlier!
Agree, but I don't think the mk4 needed wiper service mode. I could lift up the arms on mine without this. Sadly I also had 'beach keys', which I could take into the sea on my mk4. These could open door but not start car as they didn't have the chip. The mk4 also had a service key. I find the mk7's keys a pain, but I would miss the adaptice cruise.
TIP...if you replace your wiper blades whether using service mode...or not (easier using it) put a large thick sheet of cardboard or a nice thick towel on the screen adjacent to the wiper arm position. Once the blade is removed if you should accidentally knock the arm it comes crashing down on the screen with enough force to crack your windscreen ...ask me how I know 😪😪😪
Very good tip and easily done I imagine as it seems you may have found out - ouch! 🤥
ouch!
Save trying to find a paper just use your floor mats from the back
I have owned 4 mk7/7.5 cars and I have just learnt new things. Great vid!
Superb!
Excellent video, unfortunately I knew every hidden feature you mentioned haha but it's still good for others to see, keep it up :)
Thank you for watching and will do 😊
Thanks for these tips. Never knew about the wiper service thingy.
Handy isn’t it 😎
Great video! Good tips that I did not know about it 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you! ☺
you can set the comfort opening of the windows VIA the key fob, in the windows setting - you can set it to open all of the windows, only the drivers one or, you can disable that feature example: your kid plays with the key and opens the windows, in the meantime the rain is pouring outside.
Or another, did you know that if you leave your lights on Auto, and set your wipers on auto as well the lights go ON if it rains :)
Or install stronger (at least 800N originals are around 500N) hydraulic Trunk Lift Supports and hold the trunk button for few second the trunk opens by it self :)
Thanks for the comment, some great tips there 👍
I’m currently looking to buy a mk7 gtd. I’ve owned every other mark of golf from mk1 to mk5 (ok, I’ve missed the 6) and I can’t wait to get back into a golf with a mk7. Such a well designed and thought out car.
I’ve loved your videos and glad you seem to have had such a good experience with yours.
Thanks for your kind comment and for watching. I hope you find a good genuine Mk7 soon and hope you enjoy as much as I do :)
did you find any gtd? i want to buy one too but idk about the motor, the gearbox, do you have any tips?
Cool. I think I've found all these, but not worked out how to activate the wider service mode till now. Will try this next time to check. As others have said many of these 'features' were on earlier models. There's also an underseat draw on the passengar side. The mk7 GTD is still an excellent car but I wish its rear seats folded the same as the mk4. That said the adaptive cruise, multilink rear suspension, xenon headlamps, better infotainment and more power are huge improvements. There are also plenty of minor ones, but a few steps back, too.
Hi ..Great tips...Just changed the wiper blades from watching the vidio...😊
Superb! Glad to have been of assistance ☺ Thanks for watching.
Ha ! Two I didn't know about: the turnkey entry if key battery fails, and four window opening ! How on earth did I miss them in 8 years 😂 Thank you.
Ha, ha, the four window feature is a delight, enjoy using it 😂 Thanks for watching.
The windows can also be opened and closed by holding a finger on the handle. 👍
Superb 👍
That’s three I didn’t know about great video thank you I just love my MK7 VW Golf GT 2.0 TDI in my mind probably the best Golf ever built. I’ve had 2 Mk2’s,a Mk4,a Mk6, a Mk6 which was great but I got T Boned in my local Tesco’s Car Park. Car was written off (only done 67k) 11 years old and it was “mint”. Hopefully the Mk7 will last us another 10 years (if I live that long) it’s done 58k and is 9 years old.
A bit of Golf history there, wow! Enjoy the new features.
Hi ..Must say thanks for using the on getting into the car...Had a mishap whilst installing a dash cam....Car locked when outside of the car ..Key fob would not responed at all....Used your advice and was able to gain entry ..Using the key...Thank you
Superb, such a handy thing to know isn't it. Thanks for watching :)
You can also program the mirrors not to fold in automatically.Good video.
Thanks for the tip and for watching.
Im loking forwqI'm sure this will be my next car. I have a '98 Corolla as my first car and this would be the best option to have the best of both worlds. Thank you for the videos about this wonderful car.
You're welcome and more videos to come. It's a great car to own so I hope you get one soon :)
Re: front seat drawer - my 7.5 GTI Performance doesn't have one. I asked VW about it and they said that the seats adjust to a lower setting than in the mk7's.
Aha, that's what I had heard and now I know why. Thanks for sharing this.
Looks like you have keyless entry too which is handy if you have your hands full. With the key in your pocket just press your thumb on the small indented line on the handle and the car will unlock. Same for locking.
Certainly do...very handy as you say. Thanks for watching.
Brilliant information video
The VW Golf are just great cars
Excellent episode thank you
Thank you for your kind words, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.
Does anyone know what those holes/slots on the right of the interior of the glove box are for?
Coins?
hey mate, is this car any good? i want to buy one too but i m kinda scared. idk about the reliability of the car, is it gonna burn my pockets with repairs
If you watch this video czcams.com/video/KV4r5xTTLqk/video.html you can see how much mine has cost me over the years. Hope that helps.
i added the drawer to my mk6 Jetta
Great idea! 👍
I dont know if its a hidden feature but i managed to transfer around about 200 albums woth album art on to my car may be a good thing fpr people who dont have android auto available.
Brilliant and yes I’ve heard this can be done, nice. 👍
Whats the average mpg?
55-56 mpg
Your videos make me sleepy 😄
Nothing like a good night's sleep 😊
Hi Mike yes my 7.5 GTD hasn’t got a drawer 🥲
Thanks for confirming that David, a shame they got rid of it, although you have some nice touches on the 7.5 🙂
And I can’t mange to do the wiper blade service setting either 😢 but I have found the air con for the glove box 🎉
@@David-kq1jc Hmm, that's interesting it should work for you, hope it does, it's very handy just like the a/c in the glove box.
My 7.5 GTD has a drawer, but I've got leather seats so maybe that's the reason@@mikereports
@@bornakovac3869 Yeah, it could be I guess, good point.
Not even watched it yet but my guess is every “hidden feature” is clearly listed in the owners manual. Begging the question, how are they hidden exactly? But i’ll watch it anyway.
Update, the mk7.5 does have the under seat draw.
Aha, good to know 👍
Great video, needs a better title
Thanks, any suggestions?
For discovery media are some tutorials how to download new codes which can give more features.
there are also a couple of chips in the trunk, you can change its height, just lift and pull the floor towards yourself and closer to the rear seats there will be teeth to insert it lower by -1 and -2 levels
And many more will not notice but if you need to pull out the spare wheel, then lifting the floor along the trunk box there is a lock that holds this floor is in the raised position.
And the upper curtain, which is held on ropes, if it interferes, then it can be folded, it must be disconnected from the trunk lid, filled out from the trunk, unfolded and inserted back as on these 2 rollers on which it was held at the seats, then it can be lifted and pushed so that the curtain is tightly pressed to the rear seats, and then the trunk will not be limited by the curtain in height
(sorry for the mistakes I write from the translator)
Good to know, thanks!
I have a 7.5 GTI PP, key battery died no warning, called VW assist out….did I feel stupid🤣🤣🤣😝. Have to say I didn’t know about holding fob to side of steering column till the guy showed me
Yeah, it's one of those things that can catch you out. Unusual not to get the low battery warning, unlucky! Thanks for watching.
@@mikereports Thank you for a great video Mike, didn't know about the fuel filler one! Low battery did catch me out once, and there is not a great deal of warning at all, maybe only a few days! Lesson learned there!
@@paulwoods4094 Thanks Paul 👍
Car porn at its best 😜 well a surprise for a lot of folk I own the same car the same colour 66 plate but I do no about all them hidden features but it’s great video 👍
Superb, glad to see you are 'in the know' Thanks for watching 👍
Embarrassing but I just find out my golf 7 has headlights washer 😅 🫣🫣🫣
Too many toys in the Golf eh 😂 👌