Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[Eaglehawk]

1. I get this too, reading manual didn't help me clear up anything. But the car works right?
2. Which bonnet release? The one inside the driver's foot well, or the front of the car?
3. I've got a 6 speed DSG, can't help you there.
4. RainX?

My turn:

5. I find that the automatic rear view mirror anti glare isn't sensitive enough and still allows of bright light to hit you. Is there a way to adjust this to be more sensitive? I tested it using the LED flash of my smartphone, and it does work, but normal night driving it's practically useless.

[Harrydhillon]

Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

Hi
Re the wiper... My my13.5 polo gti had the same issue...shuddering... They sorted themselves out after a little use and big downpour last week.

Hope this help.


Harry
MY13.5 Red Polo GTI

[Mountainman]

Also interesting was that I was told the base model comes with hub caps with the optional alloys being dealer fit only, not factory order-able... seems like the dealerships are likely to end up with lots of spare stock rims?... although how many 90TSI vs the Comfortline will be sold? especially those upgrading the rims at near $1,000 for the set (which his a huge chunk of the difference between the models). Again it seems they have a basic base model almost so they can claim a lower starting price...

My dealer ended up charging me $900 for the Comfortline rims and tyres. That is the only option I got for my manual base model so I paid $2600 less than the Comfortline would have cost me. The dual zone climate control & reversing camera were the only things from the Comfortline I would have really liked but not at that price. Under seat drawers, rear centre armrest with cupholders, 12 volt power outlet in the luggage compartment & rear map lights were worth nothing to me as the rear seat will rarely get used. Auto lights and rain sensing wipers I've never had so don't miss them. What I do like is the brushed aluminium trim on the Comfortline rather than the plain look of the base model and both are much nicer than that piano black of the Highline.

[Mkj]

1. Everytime you shut down it states "safteylock" or something to that effect. Without browsing the novel of a manual , is this something I should be looking into ?

I'm not completely sure if this is correct, but I was told by the dealer the 'check safety lock' message is because the car has both an internal lock and external lock. So if leaving someone in the car you should check that the internal lock is unlocked so they can get out if needed?

My bonnet release was quite stiff to start with, perhaps yours is the same? I haven't noticed that in the DSG and my wipers so far have been great, so I can't help you with that...

[DoggieHowser]

Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

Safety Lock basically means that if you lock the car using the remote, if you have an occupant inside, they can't unlock the doors from the inside. It's a security feature though it can be a problem if your kids or passengers need to get out in an emergency.

[wai]

Safety Lock basically means that if you lock the car using the remote, if you have an occupant inside, they can't unlock the doors from the inside. It's a security feature though it can be a problem if your kids or passengers need to get out in an emergency.

If it is anything like previous models, then press the remote control twice to lock and now it will be locked from the outside, but not the inside. If you have an alarm, then pressing it one more time will see the alarm fire (panic alarm)

[Eaglehawk]

If it is anything like previous models, then press the remote control twice to lock and now it will be locked from the outside, but not the inside. If you have an alarm, then pressing it one more time will see the alarm fire (panic alarm)

I remember the dealer telling me the twice to lock thing has now been removed in the Mk7.

[VUU]

If it is anything like previous models, then press the remote control twice to lock and now it will be locked from the outside, but not the inside. If you have an alarm, then pressing it one more time will see the alarm fire (panic alarm)

Being new to VW, I wondered the same when I first saw the message. My dealer confirmed what Wai and DoggieHowser say above.
In other words it is not an issue, just an alert telling you that Safety Lock will be activated when you lock the car.

[wai]

In other words it is not an issue, just an alert telling you that Safety Lock will be activated when you lock the car.

Unless you are the one locked in

Things like deadlocking the car (which is what it is) should always be the option and not the default, particularly when they keep changing descriptions that don't necessarily match what's in the manual.

[VUU]

Unless you are the one locked in

Things like deadlocking the car (which is what it is) should always be the option and not the default, particularly when they keep changing descriptions that don't necessarily match what's in the manual.

You have a point there

The displayed message initially gave me the impression there was a fault/setting that should be corrected. The truth only became apparent after reading the tome I found in the glovebox...gave me something to do whilst locked in the car

[tonymy01]

Re: Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

The displayed message initially gave me the impression there was a fault/setting that should be corrected.

Same here on my Mk6, could never quite work out what it was warning me, given the manual explanation of how to lock doors but don't arm internal alarm(double press) didn't really explain why it was warning me. Thought that little B pillar button was maybe pressed when it shouldn't be or vice versa.



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[firstvw]

Anyone with 90TSI DSG, hearing a rattle sound (engine area) during acceleration from standstill or from 1st gear to 4th gear?

Sound only started around 600km

[Eaglehawk]

Drove to Sydney and back (from Canberra) yesterday. I must say, the cruise control is the best I've used. The ability to go up/down in 10km/h increments makes it easier to deal with those numpties that block you at the last second, and then the ability to use 1km/h increments for those to drive properly is great! And the MFD shows the set speed too. (I came from a Mk5)

I only managed to get 787km out of the first tank (with 50km remaining according to the MFD). The old Mk5 could do 900km without a sweat. I hope the improved Bluemotion stuff can compensate for the smaller tank size.

Seats were very comfortable, and the Bluetooth streaming from the S3 worked perfectly.

When the fuel low message came on, the SatNAV popped up asking me if I wanted to select the nearest petrol station. (Neat!)

However going to said petrol station didn't seem to clear it from the destination list.

I also noticed that the SatNAV voice was too low compared to the music, so I might need to adjust that. I couldn't find any option to mute the music during announcements. (Only calls)

When I drove into Sydney, I got stuck in mini-jam, and I must admit, the stop/start system becomes VERY annoying because you're only stopped for 5 secs before the traffic moves 2m. The system should only activate at traffic lights (which I reckon it could work out using the built in map). That sort of wear/tear would kill a car, no matter how much it's been designed for it.

Oh, 120km/h MFD seems to be bout 114km/h on the GPS on the phone.

[wys]

Hi all, first thanks for all the information people have been posting about their purchases and experiences so far, much appreciated I have a couple of questions for those who have a new MK7.

1. What sort of real-world fuel consumption figures are people with MK7's seeing and how have you been driving the car (frugal or pushing it hard)? I've seen some reviews that (for eg) state a 90tsi get more like 7.5+ in the real world which is quite a difference.

2. Those with the drivers assistance package - how have you found it, in particular the different profiles? Do you feel it's been worth getting?

I have done 2200km now, roughly half traffic half freeway maybe freeway a bit more, and I'm averaging 5.5L to 5.7L/100km.

[buddy03]

I've been averaging around 8.5L/100km on my 103tsi. Mostly around the city traffic with some highway driving.

I'm a mild driver so it's a bit disappointing as I was expecting closer to 6.5L/100km for city driving as per the specifications.

Anyone with 103tsi experiencing the same or is there something wrong with my car?