2017-2024 Volkswagen Arteon 4 Door Visibility User Manual
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Visibility  
Window wipers  
Operating the windshield wiper lever  
Fig. 84 On the right side of the steering column: operating the windshield wipers.  
The windshield wipers only work when the ignition is switched on and the hood is closed. Move the wiper lever into the desired position  
Wipers are switched off.  
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Interval wiping for the windshield or rain sensor mode. Interval wiping for the windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster  
the wipers will move.  
Slow wiper speed.  
Fast wiping.  
One-tap wiping – brief wiping. Press and hold the lever down longer to wipe faster.  
Pull the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the windshield. While the wiper/washer system is active, the Climatronic system  
switches to recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to help prevent the washer fluid odor from entering the vehicle interior.  
Switch for interval levels (vehicles without rain/light sensor) or to adjust the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.  
WARNING  
Without the sufficient freeze protection, washer fluid can freeze on the window glass and reduce visibility.  
Only use the washer system with sufficient freeze protection in winter temperatures.  
Never use the windshield washer system in winter temperatures if the windshield has not been warmed up, e.g. with the air conditioning system.  
Otherwise, the freeze protection mixture can freeze on the windshield and limit visibility.  
WARNING  
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.  
Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the window glass sufficiently ⇒ Cleaning and changing wiper  
blades.  
NOTICE  
Incorrect handling of the windshield wipers can cause damage to the windshield, the wiper blades and the wiper motor.  
Before driving and before the ignition is switched on, check that the windshield wiper lever is in the basic position.  
Remove any snow and ice from the windshield wipers and the windshield.  
Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have frozen onto the windshield from the windshield.  
NOTICE  
Do not use the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. The window glass can be damaged if wiper blades wipe a dry window.  
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Do not turn on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry.  
The activated wiper speed temporarily changes to the next lower speed when the vehicle is stationary.  
When parking the vehicle in cold weather conditions, moving the windshield wipers to the service position may be helpful for loosening the wiper blades more  
easily from the windshield ⇒ Putting the windshield wipers in the service position .  
Wiper function  
Heated washer nozzles  
The heat thaws frozen washer fluid nozzles. The heat output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched on and is dependent on the outside  
temperature. Only the window washer nozzles are heated and not the washer fluid hoses.  
Rain/light sensor  
Fig. 85 On the right side of the steering column: windshield wiper lever.  
Switch for adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.  
Rain/light sensor deactivated.  
Rain/light sensor activated, automatic wiping as necessary.  
When switched on, the rain/light sensor automatically shortens or lengthens the delay between wiping cycles depending on how hard it is raining.  
Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor  
1. Press the lever into the desired position fig. 85.  
Automatic wiping can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.  
If automatic wiping is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the interval time will be set in fixed stages.  
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor  
The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be manually adjusted with the switch in the windshield wiper lever fig. 85 , ⇒  
Move the switch to the right – high sensitivity.  
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Move the switch to the left – low sensitivity.  
WARNING  
The rain/light sensor cannot detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the windshield wipers accordingly.  
If necessary, switch on the windshield wipers manually if water on the windshield is impairing visibility.  
Troubleshooting  
Washer fluid level too low  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
1. Fill the washer fluid reservoir ⇒ Washer fluid.  
Windshield wiper malfunction  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
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The windshield wipers are not working.  
1. Switch the ignition off and on.  
2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Rain/light sensor malfunction  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
The windshield wipers will not be automatically activated in rain/light sensor mode when it is raining.  
1. Switch the ignition off and on.  
2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Changes to rain/light sensor reaction  
Some possible reasons for malfunctions and misinterpretations in the sensor area of the rain/light sensor ⇒ View from the front could be:  
Damaged wiper blades: damaged wiper blades can leave a film of water or streaks on the window, and this can extend the activation time, greatly shorten the  
wiper intervals, or cause fast wiping time.  
Insects: insects hitting the windshield may trigger the wipers.  
Salt streaks: salt streaks on the windshield from driving in the winter can cause the wipers to wipe more frequently or continuously on a window that is almost  
dry.  
Dirt: dried dust, wax, any other build-up on the windshield (lotus effect), or washing product residue (car wash) can lower the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor  
and cause it to react too slowly or not at all. Clean the sensor area for the rain/light sensor regularly and check the wiper blades for damage ⇒ Exterior care  
and cleaning.  
Crack in the windshield: if a stone strikes and chips the sensor area while the rain/light sensor is on, this will trigger a wiper cycle. After that, the rain/light  
sensor will detect this irregularity on the sensor surface and react to it. Depending on the size of the chip, the reaction behavior of the rain/light sensor may or  
may not change.  
If there is an obstacle for the wipers on the window glass, the wipers will attempt to remove it. If it continues to block the wipers, the wipers will stop moving.  
1. Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers on again.  
Mirrors  
General safety precautions  
Using the outside mirrors and the interior rearview mirror, the driver can observe traffic and adjust their driving based on traffic.  
For driving safety, it is important that the driver adjusts the outside mirrors and the interior rearview mirror correctly before starting to drive.  
It is not possible to oversee the entire side and rear area of the vehicle by looking in the outside and interior rearview mirrors. These areas that are not visible are  
called blind spots. Other road users and objects could be in the blind spot.  
WARNING  
Adjusting the outside mirrors and interior rearview mirror while driving can distract the driver. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Only adjust the outside mirror and interior rearview mirror when the vehicle is stationary.  
When parking, changing lanes, passing, and turning, always pay attention to your surroundings, because other road users and objects could be within  
the blind spot.  
Always make sure that the mirrors are adjusted correctly and visibility to the rear is not limited by ice, snow, fog, or other objects.  
WARNING  
Inaccurate prediction of distance to vehicles behind you can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Curved mirror surfaces (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and allow objects in the mirror to appear smaller and farther away.  
Using the curved mirrors to estimate the distance from vehicles behind you when changing lanes is imprecise and may cause accidents and serious  
injuries.  
Use the interior rearview mirror as much as possible to more accurately determine the distance to vehicles or other objects behind you.  
Make sure there is sufficient visibility of the area behind the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
An automatic dimming rearview mirror contains an electrolyte fluid that can leak out if the mirror glass breaks.  
The leaking electrolyte fluid can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs, especially in individuals with asthma or similar illnesses. Immediately try to  
exit the vehicle to get fresh air. If this is not possible, open all the windows and doors.  
If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the affected area immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water and seek  
medical assistance.  
If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with your shoes or clothing, wash it for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Clean the shoes and clothing  
thoroughly before wearing them again.  
If electrolyte fluid is swallowed, rinse out the mouth immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting unless it ordered to  
do so by a doctor. Call for medical assistance immediately.  
NOTICE  
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror breaks, electrolyte fluid can leak out. This fluid damages plastic surfaces.  
Remove any leaking fluid as soon as possible, for instance using a wet sponge.  
Interior rearview mirror  
Fig. 86 On the windshield: automatic dimming interior rearview mirror.  
Sensor for light entering from the rear.  
Sensor for light entering from the front.  
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Fig. 87 On the windshield: manual dimming interior rearview mirror.  
Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror  
When the ignition is on, the sensors measure the amount of light entering from the rear fig. 86  
Depending on the measured values, the interior rearview mirror will dim automatically.  
and from the front  
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If the amount of light entering the sensors is limited or interrupted, for example by a sunshade or attachment, the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror may no  
function or may malfunction. Mobile navigation devices on the windshield or near the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror can also affect the sensors ⇒  
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Automatic dimming will be deactivated in some situations, for example when reverse gear is engaged.  
Manual dimming interior rearview mirror  
Base position: lever on the lower edge of the mirror points forward toward the windshield.  
To dim, pull the lever back fig. 87.  
WARNING  
The illuminated display on a mobile navigation device can cause the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror to malfunction, which can result in accidents  
and serious injuries.  
If the automatic dimming function malfunctions, it may not be possible to use the interior rearview mirror to evaluate the exact distance to vehicles or  
other objects behind the vehicle.  
Outside mirrors  
Fig. 88 In the driver door: knob for the outside mirrors.  
The following information describes the outside mirror functions for left-hand drive vehicles. Position corresponds to the outside mirror on the driver's side, and  
position corresponds to the outside mirror on the passenger's side. For right-hand drive vehicles, proceed in the reverse order.  
Adjusting outside mirrors  
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1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Turn the knob in the driver door to the preferred symbol fig. 88.  
3. To adjust the outside mirror, push the knob forward, back, right or left in the direction of the arrow.  
The scope and the representation of the controls in the driver door vary depending on the vehicle equipment:  
Fold the outside mirror in towards the vehicle body ⇒  
Fold the outside mirror in towards the vehicle body ⇒  
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Switch on the outside mirror heating. The exterior mirror heating only works when the ambient temperature is below approx. 20 °C (around 68 °F) and  
provides the most heat when it first turns on. After about two minutes, the mirrors will be heated depending on the ambient temperature.  
Adjusts the left outside mirror.  
Adjusts the right outside mirror.  
Neutral position. The outside mirror cannot be adjusted and all functions are switched off.  
Activating outside mirror functions  
The following outside mirror functions must be activated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system before they are used for the first time ⇒ Vehicle settings  
menu.  
Synchronized mirror adjustment  
The synchronized mirror adjustment feature simultaneously adjusts the right-side outside mirror to match adjustments to the left-side outside mirror.  
1. Turn rotary knob to position  
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2. Adjusts the left outside mirror. The right outside mirror will be adjusted the same way (synchronized).  
3. To correct the adjustment of the right outside mirror, if necessary, turn the knob to the  
position and adjust the right outside mirror.  
Automatic dimming exterior rearview mirror on the driver side  
The automatic dimming exterior rearview mirror is controlled together with the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror ⇒ Interior rearview mirror.  
Folding the outside mirrors in while parking  
If the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside, the outside mirrors will automatically fold in or out. For this to happen, the knob must be in the  
position.  
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If the knob for power exterior mirrors is in the  
or  
position, the outside mirrors will remain folded in.  
Save the passenger-side outside mirror settings when reversing  
1. Unlock the vehicle using the key, to which the setting is allocated.  
2. Set the electronic parking brake.  
3. Switch the ignition on.  
4. Shift the transmission to neutral.  
5. Select the reverse gear.  
6. Adjust the front passenger outside mirror so that, for example, the edge of the curb can be seen clearly.  
7. Shift the transmission to neutral.  
8. Switch the ignition off.  
The selected mirror position will be stored and assigned to the vehicle key.  
Opening the front passenger outside mirror settings for driving in reverse  
1. Turn rotary knob for the outside mirrors to the relevant position for adjusting the front passenger outside mirror.  
2. With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.  
The front passenger outside mirror will adjust to the stored position.  
The front passenger outside mirror will exit the position stored for driving in reverse when you begin driving forward faster than about 15 km/h (about 9 mph) or whe  
the knob is turned to any other position.  
WARNING  
Inattentively folding the outside mirrors out and in can cause injuries.  
Do not fold the outside mirrors out or in if there are any obstacles in the path.  
Always make sure your fingers do not get pinched between the outside mirror and the mirror base when moving the mirror.  
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NOTICE  
If outside mirrors are not folded in when driving through a car wash, they can get damaged.  
Always fold in the outside mirrors.  
Do not fold power outside mirrors in or out by hand because the mirror motor could be damaged.  
Leave the outside mirror heating on only as long as it is needed. Otherwise fuel will be used unnecessarily.  
If there is a malfunction in the power outside mirror, you can adjust the position of the mirror manually by hand by pushing on the edge of the mirror surface.  
Sunshade  
Sun visors  
Fig. 89 In the front of the headliner: sun visor.  
Light.  
Remove from holder.  
Slide cover open.  
Adjustment options for the sun visors  
Fold toward the windshield.  
Remove from the holder and tilt toward the door fig. 89.  
Adjustment options for the sun visor  
In some vehicle models, the sun visor can be moved farther toward the rear when it is tilted toward the door.  
Illuminated vanity mirror  
When the sun visor is folded down, there is a vanity mirror located behind a cover. The lights fig. 89 turn on when the cover fig. 89 slides open.  
The lighting for the vanity mirror switches off in the following situations:  
The cover is closed.  
The sun visor is swung upwards or fully forwards.  
The sun visor is pushed in a longitudinal direction or not fully pushed in.  
WARNING  
Visibility may be reduced when sun visors are folded down and the sunshades are extended.  
Always guide sun visors and sunshades back into their holders when they are no longer needed.  
Under certain conditions, the light above the sun visor will turn off automatically after several minutes. This reduces the risk of the 12 V vehicle battery being  
drained.  
Windshield with communication window  
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Fig. 90 Next to the mirror base: Communication window (general example).  
Windshields made of heat protection glass may have an infrared-reflecting coating and may, depending on the vehicle equipment, be able to be wirelessly heated.  
In order to ensure that wireless equipment from the accessories industry, e.g. toll systems, can function correctly, an uncoated area is present on either side of the  
interior rearview mirror (communication window) fig. 90.  
The uncoated areas must not be covered from the inside or outside, or have stickers on them, because this could cause malfunctions.  
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