Blank buttons near gearstick question.

[hog_hedge]

What is the 6th blank button for? (if you had the option specced)

I take it that the left 3 are auto start/stop, traction control and normal/sport mode. Then the other two on the right are parking sensors and maybe park assist?

It's a shame that VW couldn't have switched the buttons to the opposite sides on RHD cars.

[GeoBog]

It seems it is for some sort of tire pressure monitoring system

[SRGTD]

I suspect that on later cars with the MIB gen 2 infotainment unit where the TPMS is reset through the vehicle settings via the infotainment screen, the top right (6th) button by the gear lever is no longer used and is always a blank

[golfdave]

TPMS switch..

The MK7 was designed for 6 functioning buttons, just that the bean counters decided to renegade the TPMS & ASR/ESC function buttons to the touch screen to save costs. Some countries spec the higher end cars (GTI/R) with the ASR/ESC button & only China spec the TPMS button. So no Europe made TPMS button, so ebay & China for the module.

All ABS units have two slave outputs for Aux switches for safety, ASR/ESC & TPMS function, I have wired both switches into my car, fiddly to install yes, but way quicker than the slow infotainment screen.

Also if the infotainment screen goes down how do you reset the ABS unit for the TPMS function if you have altered the tyre pressures? Flipping VW!

Link
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25216

my how to guide list of MK7 Golf forum, all info over there.

[Zack]

Dave, some useful stuff from yourself thank you, I intend to copy the thread with acknowledgement to yourself re the screen wash cap onto another forum, as I think it is very useful. If not already a member could I draw your attention to VWROC.  Thanks Zack

[golfdave]

Dave, some useful stuff from yourself thank you, I intend to copy the thread with acknowledgement to yourself re the screen wash cap onto another forum, as I think it is very useful.  Thanks Zack

No problem, info is there to be used, so long as properly accredited!.

[fredgroves]

Oh no!

I have just realised that those with OCD will never be able to own a Golf. Their listless souls will drift in purgatory forever due to the lack of a 6th button in the UK.

[Rhyso]

Oh no!

I have just realised that those with OCD will never be able to own a Golf. Their listless souls will drift in purgatory forever due to the lack of a 6th button in the UK.

Get the Tipex out and create your own 

[Gtiless]

I think someone (maybe on here?) wired a remote garage door opener onto the blank sixth button.

[fredgroves]