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 windshield sufficiently.
NOTICE
Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the window glass.
Do not use any cleaning materials containing solvents, hard sponges, and other sharp-edged objects because they can damage the graphite coating on
the wiper blades.
Do not clean the windshield and windows with fuel, nail polish remover, paint thinner, or other similar fluids.
If there is wax residue on the windshield and rear window from car wash systems and other products, this can cause the windshield wipers to rub. Remove any
wax residue with a special cleaner or cleaning towels.
Exterior lighting
Introduction
Before performing bulb replacement, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LEDs light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced by yourself. If the exterior lighting on
your vehicle is equipped with LED technology, it is not possible to change LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an
indication that more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LEDs checked and/or replaced if necessary by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.
Additional bulb specifications
Some bulbs may have certain manufacturer specifications that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.
WARNING
Accidents can occur if the road is not well lit and the vehicle cannot be seen by others on the road, or is very difficult to see by others.
WARNING
Changing the bulbs incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Always read and observe the warnings before performing any work in the engine compartment ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine
compartment. The engine compartment in any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area that can cause serious personal injury.
Be aware that halogen bulbs are under pressure and can break during bulb replacement.
Only change affected bulbs when they have cooled down completely.
Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required activities. If you are not sure what to do, have the work performed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Components with sharp edges are located on the headlight housing and on the taillight housing. Protect your hands during bulb replacement.
NOTICE
Water entering the headlight housing can damage the electrical system.
After a bulb replacement, always fit the covers on the headlight housing.
Always check that the covers have been fitted correctly.
Information on bulb replacement
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Always perform the following activities for bulb replacement in the specified sequence ⇒
:
1. Park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving traffic on level and solid ground as soon as possible.
2. Set the electronic parking brake.
3. Switch the lights off.
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