Dial inside glove box does what

jetta08 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 03:32 PM

My jetta 08 has a little dial inside the glove box (on the roof of the box when it's open). On its rim, the dial has a mirror sign and a snowflake/crystal sign, they are about an inch apart, and there is a line/arrow connecting the two signs. I can rotate it just about a quarter (maybe 1/3) of a full turn.

Is it for adjusting the temperature inside the glove compartment? Or does it have something to do with the mirrors?

I googled it and came across references to "refrigerated glove box" but nothing that specifically addresses the dial; I contacted the dealership but they didn't know either.

ccmnova · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 04:31 PM

The dial controls conditioned air into the glove compartment.

Administrator · #3 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 10:12 AM

That is awesome! Leave it to VW to come up with crazy features like a climate controlled glove box!

Nadeem

MYwolfsburg03 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 02:16 PM

it is a refridgerated glove box, my brothers 2006 passat has it and his 2008 gti had it and it the passat theres one it the center console. its to keep soda or a small lunch cold on a drive.

RSchyns · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 11:56 AM

I wouldn't call it a refrigerated glove box.
I doubt there is any cold air if you dont run the A/C and only have the heat on.