5 Features You Didn't Know About The 2006-10 Volkswagen Jetta

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[@brandonfriesen5389]

I have a 2006 with the diesel engine. Currently has 533,000 miles on it and it is still more reliable than any car I've ever owned. Would take it cross country in a heartbeat. AC blows ice cold for the summer, and the heat and heated seats work amazing in the winter. Amazing car, you drive this car and then drive a comparable Toyota Corolla or Civic from the same year, and the Jetta feels like a luxury car compared to them.

[@alpine9996]

Yep. I’ve got one also. It’s like a little luxury car.

[@prisilamendezdelgado644]

Yep same here my has 168.000 miles diesel

[@A1Aquatics204]

Can the gas engines last as long ?

[@carlossalazar2322]

@@A1Aquatics204 yes i have my car is a gas 2010 Jetta se and has 200.000 miles on it and runs perfect nothing broke down yet!!!!

[@Rk_103ci]

You missed the automatic window up down with the key lock. If your windows are down and your outside your car you can turn the key on the door lock clockwise and hold it to roll the windows down and counter clockwise to roll them up…your welcome.

[@justletitsliiide]

Did you know you can do the same thing with the lock and unlock buttons? I can drop my windows from easily 30 feet away

[@leeisenberg]

Thanks for sharing. - take care

[@johnsmathers21]

And with VCDS you can code it to control the sunroof too

[@granderondeproductions3286]

trying this now!

[@aliciaborchardt5554]

That does not work on my car

[@nydrell1969]

One feature that you missed and a lot of ppl dont know about is when you first unlock and open the driver door...you activate the fuel pump....without turning on the ignition

[@christopherkolbe7304]

I tell people it's my car's heart

[@ETOOHUGO]

They call it prime feature

[@louis5555gmail]

What's the benefit of activating the fuel pump? What if I am not driving the car and I just want to sit there waiting for a friend?

[@benjaminabel8596]

​@@louis5555gmail It takes less cranks to turn over the engine if you haven't turned it on in a while. My Dodge only starts the fuel pump when key is in "On" position. I now do it every time before starting but before it would take a few cranks to get it going.

[@wandryrafael]

You missed this one! While driving the oil disappears from the engine, it's like magic! Great feature.

[@SyracuseIsOranges]

😂😂😂😂 these cars are trash

[@CS-en5xz]

Dont know what car youre driving. Got one of these for a great price and it has been flawless since purchase after fixing brake booster and some chewed wires

[@Richard5873]

@@CS-en5xz I'm thinking about buying a 2007 TDI 1.9

[@louis5555gmail]

wandry, I have had a few issues with my 2009 Jetta: ABS not working, key stuck in the ignition, plastic door cover peeling off. Other than that the car drives will with the 2.5L engine with manual transmission. The engine is so good. I do have to add a pint of oil like once a month though.

[@alfonso2501]

Never had that feature on mine

[@nick-un9pk]

Im 67. Bought my first Volkswagen 2 months ago. 2012 Jetta 2.5 with 150k miles. Totally impressed with it even though my cousin who owns a car repair shop recommended to not buy it due to high repair costs.. I love this car.

[@mrsantana9094]

When you set the wipers to continuous mode, they stop wiping when you stop the car and then star again when drive off

[@leeisenberg]

Thanks for sharing, didn't know that. - take care

[@louis5555gmail]

How useful is that feature? I want to see through the windshield even if the car isn't moving.

[@texusmad6202]

@@louis5555gmail It doesn't stop completely, it goes into "interval mode", meaning it goes every few seconds, depending on how you set it like the first position on the wind shield wiper

[@gamersroost]

If you live in the northern part of the north-east (Maine) another neat "feature" of that glove box vent is: If you leave that glovebox vent open, it will 100% have mice in the car in winter. I don't know why that one friggin' vent makes mice able to access every part of the car, but it does. Close it and no mice. Regardless, Use Peppermint oil to completely rid any small space of mice. I digress. I wanted to share another pretty friggin' awesome feature of almost every single VW MK's - Steering wheel telescope and tilt, standard. It makes a huge difference in your Fahrvergnügen . :)

[@collingasch1933]

Snakes in the warmer places 🙃

[@Dave-gg8gm]

Two months of ownership of my 2006 Passat I found a hole in my driver's door with an umbrella...kind of a cool touch by Volkswagen.

[@geraldg4631]

Being able to lock the rear door like that was super helpful to me since the rear right button is broken, thank you this deserved my like

[@dairyist]

I didn't know of a few of these on my 2010 jetta. Always wondered why there was a vent in the glove box. Didn't know about rolling the windows down with the key fob! My Jetta came with some L shaped plastic things in a plastic sleeve and one day I opened them and they have Velcro on one side so that I can support things placed in the trunk so they don't roll all over. Now I'll also use the hook!

[@818Cali_Tali]

Most MK 5 models had a feature that you could not only recline the front passenger seat back, but also recline it forward completely flat for more space to haul very long items. I was able to do that with my 2008 MK 5.

[@danidavis3716]

I’m so glad I came across this video. I have an 09 with 145k miles. I don’t drive it everyday or very far. Currently I have several lights on on my dash. Now I know how to use the aux & hopefully get my Echo Auto set up!!

[@coldbrew6104]

Let me just say, your 60 FPS for your videos is just fantastic.

[@midliferc1165]

Nice job, the arm rest moves forward and back also

[@boomerguy9935]

This is especially helpful for access to the hand brake lever.

[@alfonsogonzalez2099]

I can't seem to get any cold air to the glove box area i even opened the vent thats in there?? Does a dirty cabin filter affect this??

[@soupytoast_6872]

If you aren’t the first owner chances are someone took the glovebox off. Perhaps for the filter or for the blower motor and in doing so they probably disconnected the hose that routes cold air in there. Take the glovebox off and try to reconnect it

[@alfonsogonzalez2099]

@@soupytoast_6872 wow thanks ill look into it fist thing tomorrow 🙂

[@louis5555gmail]

@@alfonsogonzalez2099, what did you find?

[@pdx_itsyaboyblue8403]

You can put ice cream in the storage under the armrest too lol there’s another one routed there too

[@lightdark00]

The coolest thing is open or close all windows with either holding the key or the remote(if enabled). The sunroof/moonroof does not open with the function, but it will close with the close.

[@jimmalchin5953]

If you live where it snows, you can shut the engine off, hit the mist on the wipers and they’ll stop in the full up position. This allows you to clean the snow off your windshield without packing it down into the cowl. You can start the car and let it warm up and the wipers won’t go back down until you hit the mist or start to move.

[@chadg8432]

I believe that's service mode for changing the wiper blades. Gives you room to lift the wipers since they won't clear the hood when they're down. Definitely helps in snowy weather too.

[@A1Aquatics204]

Same with Audi a3

[@NickJardine]

The circle between the two main cupholders is perfectly sized for a Red Bull or similar can to fit snug

[@greggureckijr.1268]

Yes you turn your key into the door to the unlocked position twice and holding it on the 2nd term

[@leeisenberg]

Thanks for sharing. Didn't even realize I had a key lock cylinder in the driver's side door, good to know. Where is the fuse for the power windows, power mirrors, & interior power door locks? Thanks again.

[@dairyist]

I want to say it's in the side panel on driver's side dash

[@MichaelNewton-mydroneclub]

@@dairyist you are correct

[@baraajad8484]

The you pop out of the trunk got me cracking 😂

[@TarusMixes]

My jetta came with this cool feature where the previous owner ripped out the "buttons" on the panic button for the keys. After about a couple years of owning the car I think there is lint or something stuck on one of the sensors because I've had to take the batteries out of my keys to prevent the alarm from going off constantly. Could be something else but this is what I chalked my alarm going off constantly if I touch my keys up to, hasn't happened since I removed the battery from my keys

[@myc8959]

I have an 09 2.5 manual. Needs all new suspension, at least 2 rims, AC doesn't blow hard or cold, vacuum pump leak, oil leak, and the alternator went out. Where do I get quality parts that arnt goin to cost my limbs?

[@kett7761]

the dramatic reenactment was the funniest part of this whole video

[@Sly-y7x]

So what is that square thing on top of the dash above the ac vents? Mine was rattling on a dirt road and I accidentally cracked the plastic thing trying to stop the rattle.

[@chrisbaldock1742]

hahahah I love your dramatic re-enactment of the groceries. And great video all around, thanks a lot

[@Backpacker1uk]

Interior boot light not working. Does the light just clip off does it have contact switches

[@1AAuto]

+Backpacker1uk We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@brianlighty6697]

You can put all the windows up and down simultaneously by turning the key, holding and letting go. Right to lock and put them up, left to unlock and put them down. And you can pull out the key to your desired window height.

[@jeffkelly636]

What? That is very cool! No pun intended. I've often wondered what that round thing in the glove box is for. 😂

[@or7631]

what aftermarket fog lights do you recommend to install on my jetta ?

[@carlossalazar2322]

Hey there what is the media adapter under the arm rest for and or how does it work?

[@johanvazquez263]

I just got a 2006 Jetta 2.5, is there any way to view how many miles are left on the tank? I had it in my 2002 Passat not sure if this one has it

[@isthianthomas6386]

I have an 07 jetta and my back door wouldn't lock, but thanks for letting me know how cuz I definitely did not know lol

[@Trixie_Tang]

Mine too! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@davebj8258]

Same

[@hundeyinoluwatosin3511]

I used the hole luck everyday for the back door, how can stopped this hole luck thing because I am really pissed off.

[@jaredyoung6519]

Center console ratchets up and down but it also pulls out forward with makes it nice on windy road to hold your beverages in the cupholders

[@mogeaux]

Thank you for all that!!!! Loved the outtakes!😅

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[@alanwood5857]

got an '06 with 2.5L with 80,000 miles. Didn't know 3 of those 5. Mk5 great car.

[@collingasch1933]

Turning the sunroof switch past the last setting and to open it 100% had my car almost 7 years before someone hopped I'm my passenger seat one day and did it I looked at them like they just discovered fire 😂😂😂

[@dayletjie123]

Hi. I have a 2009 VW Jetta 1.9TDi and cant seem to get my bluetooth to work. I search on my phone but it doesnt pick up the Jetta bluetooth and i don't know how to switch it on in the car. Can you maybe help??

[@dantheman070]

I had one with A/C in the center console as well.

[@vijaybhutiya542]

Hello I have 2007 volkwagen Jetta city , my driver side door not locking from key fob !! May I know what’s the problem

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[@brianlighty6697]

There is also another vent under the adjustable arm rest for more space to keep beverages cold.

[@alexandraday7021]

I just got my Jetta. I love it but the doors are automatically locking. Could you tell me how to keep them unlocked?

[@briangarrity4725]

The armrest extends the centre console under the armrest is also a cooler

[@johancoertze5890]

Did you guys know that the centre cup holder seperator, can be removed and serves as a bottle opener

[@LuisRivas-yb1gq]

only in GTIs tho

[@louis5555gmail]

Don't drink and drive.

[@rickyoffvaporu]

how do you un-push the button for locking the back doors with key?

[@eyeemknotlion1873]

You rock! Totally helped me "hack" more of my own car. 😂

[@mollyberginc8808]

Yeah, you can open the windows and sun roof from the outside with the key, maybe you knew that because it usually says it in the owners manual, just thought you would have mentioned it.

[@robingroves5472]

I have a 2008; does it only hook up through the speakers with an iPod? it doesn't seem to be compatible with an iPhone.

[@charliehage189]

I have a 2007 jetta and the aux port is in the glove box on the top and it should be compatible with an iPod.

[@jasonkelley6185]

This guy is awesome.

[@jebishop8542]

Hi, how do u repair dashboard left side lights?

[@Premier87]

Wanted to get a used 2009 Jetta with the 1.4 TSI (Turbo Supercharged) and has quite high kms on it (around 180k). Can anyone tell me if it's a good idea to buy or just avoid it at all cost? What can possibly go wrong and what about the reliability?

[@DejaEvans2]

Dont forget the safety feature on the window! If you're closing the window and your hand or bodypart is in the window, the window will hit it and the start to open back up

[@34Gabe]

I have 2009 VW Jetta and It did not pass the inspection test because the unable to communicate with OBD So whats your comments or. What the solution Thanks

[@childrenslivesmatter3073]

It's still a darn nice car 🚗👌🙂

[@nolan6769]

Anyone know how to get aux to play? I have a 2009

[@ryanriedinger3580]

If you’ve got the option on your radio where it says FM AM CD then some arrows, you need to hit the CD button, then hit it again. The aux port for mine is in the center console. Might be different for you but it took me a while to find on mine. Best of luck.

[@oskkkarortiz8532]

Just press the CD botton, twice lol

[@louis5555gmail]

Nolan, If I were you, I wouldn't bother. You can buy a good car stereo for about 50 bucks with bluetooth and usb and you can connect your phone to it for handfree phone conversation and also play music from your phone. My 2009 Jetta Sportswagen came with a great unit with a 5 disc changer. I replaced it. Old technology. Who uses CDs nowadays? I copied all my CDs (over 100) on a tiny usb flash drive (32 GB) and left the flash drive permanently attached to the stereo. That way I have all my music with me wherever I go. More convenient than copying the songs on the phone and then play from the phone.

[@petec3857]

Question how do you reset the door ajar light on the dash board

[@JoseLopez-ke7jb]

Disconnect the battery and plug it back in, also remember to always unplug the negative first before positive

[@parkerparker9771]

My 05 jetta seat moves forward and back straight up while I'm driving

[@guillermolozano1104]

Hello there! I have an 07 Jetta manual transmission, can i swap the automatic transmission from a 09 jetta?

[@Zacharias3]

That would be alot of work and expense. Check and see.

[@alpikenanov]

Great review! I'm thinking about bying a 2010 Jetta with an 2.0 TDI 140hp Common Rail engine. Any thoughts on that?

[@keej9296]

It’s a great car you can trust tf outta that thing

[@bigtimez908]

Best decision I’ve made is buying a tdi vw

[@hundeyinoluwatosin3511]

I used the 2008, I’m buying the 2010 or 2013 next year. I love this Jetta so much.

[@ryanm.3681]

the armrest also slides back and forth for even more adjustability

[@RS49059]

My sister in law just bought a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta from my neighbor who left state so we can't get ahold of him.... Both key fobs have been worn down to barely an imprint on the main buttons, 1 of the key fobs quit working and it has the red button/flap missing from the side. We are wondering if it's the battery in the fob that isn't working or is the red thing something it needs to function? Either way does she need to buy a new one or is the red button/flap a way to charge it? We can't open or move the one that's still there... But the missing one almost looks like some sort of port because it's so deep. I'm trying to Google it (that's how I got here 😅) but am only finding links to buy a new fob and no answers on what the red button is/does.

[@lightdark00]

The red button is the panic button, to set off the alarm. Years ago I looked and you could get replacement FOBs on ebay, but you had to change all the parts and circuit board over.

[@Zacharias3]

@@lightdark00 Last I check the keys can only be made at the dealerships now - even for older models. Costs a fortune!

[@jenrandolph9039]

Just get a new battery for it

[@Daniel-vs7qm]

Not the sharpest pencil in the drawer eh...

[@bidohalcyon2715]

The centre arm rest is great but with time it gets torn by the elbow.

[@gasa1165]

from 06-10 your flywheel may begin to rattle especially on higher milage ones

[@ninadchodancar7981]

You can move the hand rest forward

[@joseluisramirez3804]

Wow, very impresive 😨

[@68chevelletype]

Great video !!!!! didn't know this

[@boomerguy9935]

If you have your front wipers on, the rear one will activate when in reverse gear.

[@dzsonikalakatos4369]

Jetta has no rear wiper ... :)

[@YKN_Nelson]

@@dzsonikalakatos4369 The jetta wagon does

[@louis5555gmail]

@@dzsonikalakatos4369 , my 2009 Jetta Sportwagen does have a rear wiper.

[@louis5555gmail]

Boomer Guy, I never noticed. Thanks.

[@alexthfp9553]

That arm rest actually pulls out as well

[@EZ4allages]

The middle console also slides forward and back

[@oscartrifundio3340]

a video of how to level the hinges and door for a ford explorer 2008

[@billtaglia2865]

As Audi and VW are together as car makers, does an Audi have some of those features?

[@vL07k]

yes indeed

[@georgedefeo8809]

I bet it would have gotten even colder in the glove box if u closed the door all the way. Believe it or not, it makes a difference.

[@dragun2147]

I own one beautiful 2010 black jetta. I didn't know some of this features and i have to activate the windows up and down from the main key. Also something i didn't like was the dlr light so i turned off. And i love this car.

[@OwenC1]

You missed the armrest’s telescoping feature!

[@Bobsteroid]

The center console armrest cubby may also have a vent like the glovebox. And RTFOM! ;-)

[@luismarty1685]

Thank you.

[@ljones2752]

There's also a vent in the center console. At least of mine.

[@catfisher420]

I knew them all! You forgot to mention that the driver side door keyhole will also roll up and down all the windows and sunroof

[@MARAVILLASBIBLICAS]

Amazing! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Bison162]

There’s also a cup holder that would fit a Red Bull skinny can

[@Lutra8]

I have Jetta 2010 for several years and I had no clue...

[@xEvilNeverDiesx]

Yeah you can also hold the unlock button on the key fob to roll down the windows, or hold lock to roll them up. Works with audis aswell

[@caffeineismydrug]

One of the first things we did was order another grocery hook for the passenger side of the trunk

[@musamilton5613]

You left a feature of pressing and holding the unlock button on the key then it open the windows, then long press the lock button then it closes the windows

[@pizzaparker4107]

im glad he got to eat the icecream

[@river1403]

Andy did a Scotty lol

[@Zacharias3]

Yeah it had to hard to get into a Jetta trunk!

[@michaelguthrie6803]

If you turn in the locking spot on the outside of the car turn and hold one way all windows down and unlock turn and hold other way all windows up and lock

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Guthrie Thanks for the feedback!

[@MajorGainz-704]

I knew all of these features already, good insight for other people though

[@DaddyBear1971]

Yes thanks for letting us know. I have not had VW so I had no idea they existed.

[@ohnoao9847]

Those features still don't make up for the funky electrical issues. I received an 08 jetta from my Mom 2 years ago with only 27,000 original miles on it and I've had nothing, but weird electrical things occur. It started with a funky tick that comes from the passenger glove box area, then the headlights went out one after the other, then it stopped beeping when locking, then the rear drivers door wouldn't open from the outside and the window stopped too, then it opened again, but still won't lock and no window, the passenger defrost mirror blew out so I had a grey mirror, till I found a stick on mirror for $10. So currently still no beep, still no locked rear door oh and I just replaced another headlight. Anyone else this lucky?

[@sweetsuee3005]

I bought an 06 jetta, boy am I ever sorry. Money pitt..

[@brookeelmore2504]

I have that exact issue with the rear driver door not opening. It locks and stays locked. My driver front window won't come down either. But all in all I love my Lil funk trap 🤣🥰

[@newtY2K]

mine only beeps every other time. if i lock my doors with the fob then unlock them to get in, my alarm goes off. every. time.

[@axx64x425]

Mine have similar issues

[@samueldusciuc6401]

Headlights go out for a number of reasons. Cold, humidity or a combination and I would check fuses. Disconnect your battery before doing the following. The lack of beeping is probably a blown fuse. There are 2 fuse boxes, one in the engine bay and one on the driver side when you open the door right in the dash itself (use your key to pop off the panel). Cannot recall where every fuse is exactly. Your odd clicking noise in the glovebox is probably a failed little motor ($20 USD) for the vent that controls in cabin flow or from outside flow. Change the cabin air filter while in there. Defrost mirror is either your unit failed and needs replacement ($30 ~ $60 USD or so on Amazon) or another fuse. The only thing that truly is defect on this car is your failed locks. I have the same issue everything else is wear and tear. Run LIQUI MOLY 5W-40 MOLYGEN for your engine oil and change out the transmission oil to Liqui Moly ATF 1200 as this oil is not lifetime and should be changed every 80,000 miles or so. Also, wait till the engine is warmed up before gassing it and ensure you do get it over 2000 rpms when you do here and there. The engine is from the Audi TT line and it likes to go. It will build up soot if you idle it and cruise it always under 3000 rpms. If you get this car to high miles (mine is 172,000mi) don't forget a new fuel filter, a solenoid valve (releases gases from the gas tank and is easily found on Amazon and I would stay far away from Ebay for this part) and a gas cap for proper fuel economy. If you commute a lot in the dark purchase led fogs and put them into your highbeams (make sure you get some under 6000 lumens as to not blind others) and replace the rear sway to aftermarket (do NOT forget locknuts). I recommend Nokian WR G4 tires if you're looking for serious grip. Lastly note the American fuel has lower standards of rating (our premium is not the same quality as European premium). I do not run unleaded, only premium 92/93 and I add 32oz of Marvel MM13R Mystery Oil every few months on a fill up here and there ($30 or so for a gallon on Amazon). Careful with such a setup with fresh tires, which are broken in after 1000 miles or so and such work will make you put torque down quite well.

[@LakhvirSingh-zm6ju]

Thankyou 😮😮😮

[@CS-hy6es]

LOVE IT

[@wakiwi4469]

i forgot my ben and jerrys birthday icecream in my glove box and it melted :(

[@onthego18]

Hate the arm rest one lol

[@boomerguy9935]

The only part of the arm rest I don't like is that you should not lean on it with your elbow while it is ratcheted. It feels like it wants to break. Other than that, it is very comfortable for trips. I use the storage area underneath it for gloves and phone charging cord.

[@zainkhan6989]

Automatic dimming of interior rear view mirror , auto adjusting volume on deck due to road noise , defrosting rear view door mirrors

[@gregrudl6678]

Unrelated, but I just opened the hood on my 2008 and two rats scrambled away--they were trying to make a winter home in the hood insulation pad. Time to replace that.

[@haroldlm64]

Nice..

[@terrywhite6107]

Lol how can you forget about the vent in the center console. If on a road trip that's where I put my road trip Reese's cups. It's not gonna freeze them, but they will stay delicious.

[@ukariah]

my arm rest is broken lmao itll stay in place jus not hold weight