"Vent" in place of convenience buttons....

[Guardrunner]

I just purchased a 2014 Jetta TDI w/ Premium and Im not sure what the "vent" is that's located where a row of convenience buttons usually is. It's right in front of the gear shift boot under the A/C controls.

 

[Guardrunner]

So far 67 views of the post above and no one knows what I am referring to ...

 

[fowvey]

Know exactly what you're referring to, don't know what it is.

 

[Locnar]

I've not actually seen this other than photos, but it looks like something you would stick coins in for tolls or parking. Convenience feature?! I've got the buttons so know what you are talking about, but not sure what it is. Sorry!

 

[Guardrunner]

I can't even find a picture of it on the internet. Im sure it's not for coins. It looks more like a air/filter vent.

 

[vtbigdog]

How about posting a picture on this thread?

 

[Guardrunner]

Just found this one online...
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...league-second-place-jetta-1-8-se-tsi-manual/#

 

[I800C0LLECT]

I've seen it. It's not a vent. It can hold cards or coins though

 

[sinnettc]

I was told it's for cards - business or credit I guess. We pretty much ignore it.

 

[Lightflyer1]

Just found this one online...
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...league-second-place-jetta-1-8-se-tsi-manual/#

No you didn't.

"Not Found
The requested URL /2013/09/2013-volkswagen-intramural-league-second-place-jetta-1-8-se-tsi-manual/ was not found on this server."

 

[torrimac]

No you didn't.

"Not Found
The requested URL /2013/09/2013-volkswagen-intramural-league-second-place-jetta-1-8-se-tsi-manual/ was not found on this server."

Just worked for me.

 

[torrimac]

Try this

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp...edium-550x366.jpg.pagespeed.ic.q2K0I4m7pz.jpg

might upset someone though.

 

[Lightflyer1]

Must be me then.

 

[Lightflyer1]

Try this

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp...edium-550x366.jpg.pagespeed.ic.q2K0I4m7pz.jpg

might upset someone though.

Same when I go there. When I shorten the address to just the main part I get this:

"It works!

This is the default web page for this server.
The web server software is running but no content has been added, yet."

 

[FVWVWF]

I've seen it. It's not a vent. It can hold cards or coins though

Thats not a smart idea....not sure what they were thinking.

 

[cleaver]

I was told it's for cards - business or credit I guess. We pretty much ignore it.

God, you guys are all wrong. How can forum users be so stupid. Those slots are to collect lint and dirt - just like you belly button. Once those slots get filled, it is time to trade in the car and buy a new one.

You guys can be so dumb sometimes....

 

[Cerebus]

I complained about it on my VAG survey, told them it was useless

 

[Guardrunner]

Could it be replaced easily with the row of convenience buttons or would that require a different trim?

 

[Cerebus]

I think it's a direct replacement.

 

[SkeeterMark]

God, you guys are all wrong. How can forum users be so stupid. Those slots are to collect lint and dirt - just like you belly button. Once those slots get filled, it is time to trade in the car and buy a new one.

You guys can be so dumb sometimes....

Exactly what I was thinking. And for hard core enthusiasts, you can do the "expanded dirt collection" mod. This involves dremmeling out the bottoms of the slots to directly port the dirt underneath the console area, thus increasing your dirt storage capacity, which in turn increases your range before trade-in.

 

[TJGarvin]

Pretty sure it's simply a filler panel instead of the blank button fillers (which I have). Saves them a couple of bucks a car. Doesn't seem like much until you multiply it out by the number of cars built (150,000 they sold in 2012). Gotta pay for that exec's pool somehow.

 

[khaki08]

The owners manual calls it a card holder... Not sure who came up with this idea but I agree it is pretty much worthless...