Glovebox
The glovebox is the lidded storage compartment in the dashboard in front of the front passenger.
What is Glovebox?
On many cars the cabin air filter is reached behind or under it. Some gloveboxes can be cooled by the air conditioning. The owner’s manual and service book are often kept here. Some gloveboxes can be locked with the key to keep valuables out of sight.
How it works
A hinged lid with dampers opens to a moulded box clipped into the dashboard.
Why it matters for your car
Do not keep the spare key or registration document in the car. A lid that drops open can indicate a broken damper or catch.
Other terms
- 12-volt Socket (Accessory Socket)
- Battery Cell
- Booster Seat (Child Booster)
- Carburettor
- Coasting (Sailing Mode)
- Cold Air Intake
- Column Gear Shift
- Coupé
- Driving Licence Categories
- Hill Descent Control
- Main Beam (High Beam, Full Beam)
- Ratchet Strap
- Steering Rack
- Thermal Runaway
- Tow Bar (Trailer Hitch)
- Voltage Regulator
- Welcome Lights (Approach Lighting)
- Wheel Alignment
- Wiper Blade
- WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure)