The short sweep is switched on. By holding
the stick down longer, the sweep speeds up.
AND
Visibility
Pulling the lever engages the automatic
sweep of the windscreen wiper. The Clima
F
Glass cleaner
tronic switches on the air recirculation for approx.
Operate the window
wiper lever
30 seconds to prevent the smell of window washer
fluid from entering the passenger compartment.
Control to adjust the duration of the wiping
intervals (vehicles without rain and light sensor) or
the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.
1
The intermittent sweep of the moon is connected
G
H
ta. The rear window wiper works in intervals
of approx. 6 seconds.
By keeping the lever pressed, the automatic
sweep of the rear window wiper is engaged.
WARNING
If not enough antifreeze is added to the washer fluid,
it could freeze on the glass and impede visibility.
Fig. 103 On the right side of the steering column:
Wiper control.
· When temperatures are winter, do not
use the window washer without first adding
enough antifreeze to the window washer fluid.
· When temperatures are winter, do not
Never use the windshield washer without first
heating the windscreen with the windshield heater
or with the ventilation system. Otherwise, the
mixture of washer fluid and antifreeze could freeze
on the windshield and impede visibility.
WARNING
When worn or dirty wiper blades are used, visibility
is reduced and the risk of accidents and serious
injuries is increased.
Fig. 104 On the right side of the steering column:
rear window wiper control (Variant only).
The window wiper only works with the ignition on and
the bonnet or tailgate closed.
· Replace the wiper blades whenever they are in
poor condition or worn and no longer clean the
windows sufficiently ÿ p. 300.
Move the wiper lever to the desired position ÿ :
NOTICE
A
Before driving away and before switching on the
ignition, check the following to prevent damage to the
glass, the wiper blades and the wiper motor: · The
wiper lever is in the basic position.
The window cleaner is off.
The intermittent wipe of the windshield is
connected or the rain and light sensor is activated.
The intermittent wipe of the windshield is carried
out depending on the speed at which you are
driving. The faster you drive, the more often the
B
window cleaner will sweep.
Slow sweep is turned on.
· You have removed or removed any snow and ice
that might be on the wipers and windows.
C
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Quick scan is turned on.
D
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Glass cleaner
· You have carefully detached any frozen wiper
blades from the glass. Volks wagen recommends
an anti-icing spray for this.
Rain and light sensor
NOTICE
Do not connect the glass cleaner when the glass is dry. Dry
wiping with wiper blades can damage the glass.
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the wiper on, it
will temporarily operate at the next lower wipe level.
Some settings can be saved to user accounts in the
personalization function.
Fig. 105 On the right side of the steering column:
wiper lever.
zation and change automatically when switching user accounts
ÿ p. 39.
When activated, the rain and light sensor automatically
controls window wiper intervals based on the amount of
precipitation.
In winter, the service position of the windscreen wipers
can be useful to better lift the windscreen wiper blades
when leaving the vehicle parked ÿ p. 300.
Activate and deactivate the rain and light sensor
Push the lever to the desired position ÿ fig. 105: —
Position A - The rain and light sensor is deactivated.
Window wiper operation
— Position B - The rain and light sensor is activated and
automatic wiping will be carried out if necessary.
Automatic wiper sweep (Variant)
The rear window wiper comes on automatically when reverse
gear is engaged with the windscreen wiper on. The automatic
switching on of the rear window wiper when engaging reverse
gear can be activated and deactivated in the infotainment system
in the vehicle settings menu ÿ p. 36.
Automatic wipe can be activated and deactivated in the
infotainment system, in the vehicle settings menu ÿ p. 36.
When auto scan is disabled in the
infotainment system, the duration of the intervals is set in fixed
Heated window washer nozzles The heater
levels.
defrosts the window washer nozzles that have frozen. The heat
output is automatically regulated depending on the ambient
Adjust the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor
temperature when the ignition is switched on. The heating only
defrosts the ejectors, but not the flexible tubes through which the
The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor can be manually
adjusted using the knob located on the wiper lever ÿ fig. 105 1
window washer fluid passes.
ÿ .
— Moving the knob to the right: level of
high sensitivity.
— Moving the knob to the left: low sensitivity level.
WARNING
The rain and light sensor cannot always detect precipitation
accurately enough and switch on the wiper properly.
· If necessary, switch on the window wiper
manually when water on the windscreen
obstructs visibility.
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Visibility
Some settings can be saved in
People (from the car wash system), etc., on
the windscreen can cause the rain and light
sensor to react less sensitively, later, more slowly
or not at all. Regularly clean the reference surface
of the rain and light sensor and check the wiper
blades for damage ÿ p. 369.
personalization function user accounts and
are changed automatically when you switch user
accounts ÿ p. 39.
Problems and solutions
— Crack in the windshield: The impact of a stone
causes the windshield wipers to perform a wipe
cycle if the rain and light sensor is activated.
The sensor then detects that the reference
surfaces have been reduced and adapts.
Window washer fluid level too low
The control indicator lights up yellow.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir at the next
available opportunity ÿ p. 319.
Depending on the size of the impact, the activation
behavior of the sensor may change.
To remove traces of wax or polish, it is recommended
Failure in the rain and light sensor
to use a glass cleaning product that contains alcohol.
The control indicator lights up yellow.
The window wiper does not turn on automatically in
case of rain even though the rain and light sensor is
activated.
If the window cleaner finds an obstacle on the
glass, it will try to sweep it away. If the obstacle
continues to block the operation of the window
wiper, it will stop. Remove the obstacle and switch
on the wiper again.
— Switch the ignition off and on again.
— If the fault persists, go to a specialized workshop
do.
Malfunction in the wiper
Rear view mirrors
The control indicator lights up yellow.
The window cleaner doesn't work.
General safety instructions
— Switch the ignition off and on again.
— If the fault persists, go to a specialized workshop
do.
Through the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror,
the driver can observe the vehicles behind and
adapt his driving behavior accordingly.
Abnormal operation of the rain and light sensor
For safe driving it is important that the driver
adjusts the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror
correctly before setting off.
Some examples of possible causes of anomalies and
false interpretations in the reference surface area ÿ
p. 6 of the rain and light sensor:
— Wiper blades in poor condition: The pre
The presence of a film or streaks of water due to
poor condition of the wiper blades can cause the
wiper operation to be prolonged, the wiping
intervals to be considerably shortened or the
wiping to become rapid and continuous.
When looking through the exterior mirrors and the
interior mirror, it is not possible to see the entire area
behind and to the sides of the vehicle. These areas
that are outside the visual field are called blind spots.
Other road users and objects may be in the blind spot.
— Insects: The impact of mosquitoes on the
windshield can cause the wipers to start operating.
WARNING
Adjusting the exterior mirrors and the interior
mirror while driving can distract the driver. This
can lead to accidents and serious injury.
— Traces of salt: In winter, the windscreen wipers
may work longer than normal due to the presence
of traces of salt on the windshield almost
dry.
· Adjust the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror
only when the vehicle is in
had.
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— Dirt: The presence of dry dust, wax, protective
films (lotus effect), remains of detergent
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Rear view mirrors
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