NOTE
Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield and the rear window.
Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades.
Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids.
To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service
position.
Replacing light bulbs
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Indicator lightꢀ
Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. Therefore, Volkswagen recommends having the light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are generally required when other vehicle parts must be disassembled to replace a bulb
You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement bulbs required for traffic safety. Replacement bulbs are available from your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have replacement bulbs in the vehicle.
Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.
Additional light bulb specifications
Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights may have different specifications than conventional light bulbs. Specifications are on the glass
bulb or on the metal base.
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists.
WARNING
Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious personal injury.
Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine compartment ⇒ In the engine compartmentꢀ. The engine compartment of
any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to serious personal injury.
HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled
improperly.
H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high pressure and can explode if handled improperly.
Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.
Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how
to carry out the job and have the correct tools and light bulbs.
If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another
qualified workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.
Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause
the reflector to cloud.
There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace
bulbs.
NOTE
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help
prevent water from getting into the electrical connections and the headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.
Individual LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Indicator light
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ
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