Get Lights and Visibility Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

WARNING

Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious injuries.

● Always assume the correct sitting position before the start of the journey and maintain this position during the journey. This also

applies to all passengers.

● Switch the massage function on and off only when the vehicle is stationary.

● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from seat’s moving parts and adjustment range.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

A

B

Indicate right

Indicate left

.

Switching turn signals on and off

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Move the lever from the centre position to the required position → Fig. 1.

3. To switch off the turn signal, move the lever to the basic position.

Go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the vehicle checked if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched

on. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Convenience turn signal

1. Push the lever up or down to the point where you encounter resistance and then release the lever.

The turn signal flashes three times.

To cancel the lane change flash, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to the pressure point and then release it.

The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu).

WARNING

Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can confuse other road users. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or turning manoeuvres.

● Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been completed.

The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

Next to the steering wheel: touch panel for switching on the

exterior lighting.

Switching lights on

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Tap the

function button as often as required until the corresponding indicator lamps light up.

The dipped beam headlights are switched on. The indicator lamp lights up green.

Automatic lighting control: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level → , (→ Automatic lighting

control).

Side lights switched on, the indicator lamp lights up green. The automatic lighting control function

speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).

is activated from a

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Display only in the instrument cluster display: a text message appears stating that the lights are switched off. The automatic

lighting control function is activated from a speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph) or when a distance of around 100 m

(around 328 ft) has been covered.

Switching off the lights

1. Switch off the ignition.

The orientation lighting can be switched on (→ Orientation lighting).

Side lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on . The indicator lamp lights up green.

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Display only in the instrument cluster display: a text message appears stating that the lights are switched off.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights can increase the visibility of the vehicle in traffic during the day.

The daytime running lights are switched on (if brightness is detected) when the ignition is switched on.

The daytime running lights cannot be switched off or on manually as from a speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).

NOTICE

The headlights may ice up at very low outside temperatures. Improper cleaning may damage the vehicle.

● Do not use excessively hard or abrasive cleaning tools.

● Thaw ice with a suitable de-icer or with Volkswagen Genuine de-icer.

WARNING

If the vehicle lighting is not switched on as appropriate for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufficiently. Other

road users may have difficulty seeing the vehicle or may not see it at all. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always switch on dipped beam when it is dark or raining and when visibility is poor.

● Regularly check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.

WARNING

The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are

able to see you. The tail lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. The vehicle cannot be seen by other road users

in darkness, precipitation and poor visibility without the rear lights switched on. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always switch on dipped beam when it is dark or raining and when visibility is poor.

WARNING

The automatic lighting control function

correctly. The automatic lighting control function

assists the driver. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting being switched on

switches the dipped beam headlights on and off when there is a change in the

level of brightness. An insufficiently lit road can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Switch the dipped beam on manually if required by the weather conditions, e.g. in the event of fog.

To illuminate the surroundings better when manoeuvring, the cornering lights are switched on for both sides of the vehicle

when reverse gear is engaged.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

A

B

Switch on the main beam.

Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam.

When the main beam or headlight flasher is switched on, the blue indicator lamp

lights up in the instrument cluster display →

.

Switching on the main beam

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Switch on dipped beam.

3. Press the lever forward from the centre position → Fig. 1 A .

Switching off the main beam

1. Pull the lever to the rear from the centre position → Fig. 1 B .

Switching the headlight flasher on and off

1. Pull the lever to the rear from the centre position and hold it → Fig. 1 B .

Release the lever to switch off.

Main-beam control

Depending on the vehicle equipment, automatic main-beam control may be available (→ Main-beam control (static)) (→ Main-beam

control (dynamic)).

WARNING

Using the main beam incorrectly can distract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Use main beam only if other road users cannot be distracted or dazzled.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

Main-beam control (Light Assist) automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles driving in front are detected.

Light Assist normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.

Within the limits of the system, main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on the surroundings and traffic conditions

and on the driving speed →

.

Switching on

Light Assist

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Switch on automatic lighting control

(→ Dipped beam).

3. Tap the lever forward from the basic position → Fig. 1 A .

When Light Assist is activated, the

indicator lamp lights up white in the instrument cluster display. When Light Assist is switched on,

the indicator lamp for the main beam lights up blue in the instrument cluster display.

Switching off Light Assist

1. Switch off automatic lighting control

(→ Dipped beam).

if Light Assist is switched on and active, pull the lever back → Fig. 1 B .

if Light Assist is switched on and not active, tap the lever forward → Fig. 1 A . Manual main beam is now switched on. To

switch off the manual main beam again, pull back the lever B .

System limits

The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by Light Assist in time or at all:

—In badly lit towns that the system cannot recognise as towns.

—In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs.

—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.

—In the case of crossing traffic at right-angled junctions.

—In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-hidden.

—With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.

—In fog, snow or heavy rain.

—In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up.

—Damage to the windscreen in the camera’s field of vision.

—If the camera window is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.

—If the camera is switched off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the

camera is available again, Lane Assist will also be available once more.

—If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Light Assist may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations. Light Assist

supports the driver. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting being switched on correctly. Improperly switching on the main

beam can distract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always check the lighting yourself and adjust it to suit the light, visibility and traffic conditions.

● Switch off the main beam manually if it may cause dazzle to other road users.

WARNING

If the camera window is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of Light Assist may be impaired. This also applies if changes are

made to the vehicle’s lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

● Clean the camera window at regular intervals, and keep it free from snow and ice.

● Do not cover the camera window.

● Check the area of the windscreen which is in the camera’s field of view for damage at regular intervals.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic Light Assist) provides maximum illumination for the road and the edges of the road. At the

same time, it prevents vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles from being dazzled. The system uses a camera to detect other self-

illuminated road users and their distance from your vehicle and deactivates areas within the light distribution in a targeted manner. If

the system can no longer prevent other road users from being dazzled, main beam is switched off completely. Dynamic Light Assist

normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.

Within the limits of the system, main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on the surroundings and traffic conditions

and on the driving speed →

.

Dynamic Light Assist can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Switching on Dynamic Light Assist

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Switch on automatic lighting control

(→ Dipped beam).

3. Tap the lever forward from the basic position → Fig. 1 A .

When Dynamic Light Assist is activated, the

indicator lamp lights up white in the instrument cluster display. When Dynamic Light

Assist is switched on, the

indicator lamp for main beam lights up blue in the instrument cluster.

Switching off Dynamic Light Assist

1. Switch off automatic lighting control

(→ Dipped beam).

if Dynamic Light Assist is switched on and active, pull the lever back → Fig. 1 B .

if Dynamic Light Assist is switched on and not active, tap the lever forward → Fig. 1 A . Manual main beam is now switched

on. To switch off the manual main beam again, pull back the lever.

System limits

The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by Dynamic Light Assist in time

or not at all:

—In badly lit towns that the system cannot recognise as towns.

—In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs.

—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.

—In the case of crossing traffic at right-angled junctions.

—In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-hidden.

—With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.

—In fog, snow or heavy rain.

—In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up.

—Damage to the windscreen in the camera’s field of vision.

—If the camera window is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.

—If the camera is switched off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the

camera is available again, Dynamic Light Assist will also be available once more.

—If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Dynamic Light Assist may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations.

Dynamic Light Assist supports the driver. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting being switched on correctly. Improperly

switching on the main beam can distract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always check the lighting yourself and adjust it to suit the light, visibility and traffic conditions.

● Switch off the main beam manually if it may cause dazzle to other road users.

WARNING

If the camera window is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of Dynamic Light Assist may be impaired. This also applies if changes

are made to the vehicle’s lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

● Clean the camera window at regular intervals, and keep it free from snow and ice.

● Do not cover the camera window.

● Check the area of the windscreen which is in the camera’s field of view for damage at regular intervals.

The dynamic cornering light permits optimum illumination of the road.

The dynamic cornering light works only when the automatic lighting control

(around 6 mph).

is switched on and at speeds above around 10 km/h

The dynamic cornering light can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu).

The poor weather light allows the driver to improve illumination of the road in poor visibility conditions.

The poor weather light can be switched on only when the ignition is switched on.

Switching on poor weather light

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Tap

button (→ Dipped beam).

The indicator lamp in the button lights up green. In addition, the indicator lamp lights up for a few seconds in the instrument cluster

display.

Switching off poor weather light

1. Press the

button again.

If the poor weather light is switched on with switched-off lights, switched-on side lights

or switched-on automatic lighting

control , the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on regardless of the ambient brightness level.

Turn signal indicator lamp

The indicator lamp flashes green.

If a turn signal on the vehicle has failed, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.

1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Trailer turn signal indicator lamp

The indicator lamp flashes green.

The indicator lamp goes out if a trailer turn signal or all trailer lights stop working.

1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Exterior drive lighting not working

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely.

1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Fault in rain and light sensor

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

When automatic lighting control (

1. Switch the ignition off and on.

) is switched on, the vehicle lighting is not switched on or off automatically.

2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Dynamic cornering light

In vehicles with driving profile selection, the selected driving profile can affect the swivelling motion of the lights.

A corresponding display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a dynamic cornering light fault. Go to a suitably qualified

workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Touch panels react differently than expected

Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panels.

1. Always keep touch panels clean and dry.

Light assist systems do not react as expected

Travel mode deactivates the dynamic cornering light.

1. Make sure that travel mode is not activated when it is not needed (→ Vehicle settings menu).

The rear fog light can only be switched on when the ignition is switched on (→ Dipped beam).

Switching on the rear fog light

1. Tap the

function button.

The indicator lamp in the button lights up. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display additionally lights up yellow.

Switching off the rear fog light

1. Tap the

function button again.

If the rear fog light is switched on with switched-off lights, switched-on side lights

or switched-on automatic lighting

control , the dipped beam headlights will be switched on independently of the ambient brightness level.

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle’s rear fog light is not switched on if a trailer with rear fog light is

electrically connected to the vehicle.

When the side lights

are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light clusters, the

number plate light and various buttons in the vehicle interior. The automatic lighting control is activated from a speed of around

10 km/h (6 mph) or when a distance of about 100 m (around 328 ft) has been driven.

If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off and the side lights are switched on, the continuous parking

light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce the load on the 12-volt vehicle battery

(→ Parking light).

Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights

The vehicle detects a weak 12-volt battery and switches off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the vehicle’s drive

system can still be activated – however, at the earliest after two hours.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for two hours, the 12-volt vehicle

battery may discharge so far that the vehicle’s drive system can no longer be activated →

.

WARNING

Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have

difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.

● Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting.

● Observe any applicable country-specific legal requirements.

● Switch on the parking light on the right or left side if possible if illumination of the vehicle for several hours is necessary.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

A

B

Right-hand parking light is switched on.

Left-hand parking light is switched on.

Switching one-sided parking lights on and off

When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight with side light and parts of the tail light cluster on the corresponding side of

the vehicle light up. The activation duration of the one-sided parking light is generally twice that of the continuous parking light on

both sides.

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Move the lever from the centre position to the desired position → Fig. 1.

3. To switch off the one-sided parking light, move the lever to the basic position.

Switching the continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle on and off

Both headlights light up with side lights as well as parts of the tail light clusters if continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle

is switched on:

1. Switch on the side lights

2. Switch off the ignition.

.

3. Lock the vehicle from outside.

4. To switch off the continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle, unlock the vehicle from the outside.

Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights

The vehicle detects a weak 12-volt battery and switches off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the vehicle’s drive

system can still be activated – however, at the earliest after two hours.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for two hours, the 12-volt vehicle

battery may discharge so far that the vehicle’s drive system can no longer be activated →

.

WARNING

Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have

difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.

● Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting.

● Observe any applicable country-specific legal requirements.

● Switch on the parking light on the right or left side if possible if illumination of the vehicle for several hours is necessary.

The entry and exit lighting illuminates the area immediately surrounding the vehicle when you get in or out of the vehicle.

Switching on entry lighting

1. Unlock the vehicle when the automatic lighting control function

is switched on.

Switching off entry lighting

1. Automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.

lock the vehicle.

tap the

button repeatedly until the light is switched off.

switch on the ignition.

Switching on exit lighting

1. Switch off the ignition.

The exit lighting is switched on if the automatic lighting control function

is switched on.

The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid is closed.

Switching off exit lighting

1. Switch on the ignition.

tap the

button repeatedly until the light is switched off.

automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.

automatically if a vehicle door or the boot lid is opened approximately 30 seconds after switch-on.

Adjusting entry and exit lighting

The switch-off delay can be set and the function activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

Depending on the equipment, the behaviour of the exterior lighting can be set in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

It is possible to choose between two display strategies in the Convenience light settings menu:

—Classic entry and exit lighting.

The surround lighting, headlights and tail light clusters are switched on and off simultaneously.

—Dynamic entry and exit lighting.

The surround lighting, headlights and tail light clusters are switched on and off dynamically and in some cases with animation.

Switching on of the entry lighting when the vehicle is approached can be activated or deactivated on vehicles with the keyless

locking and starting system Keyless Access.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

When dipped beam is switched on, a cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or driving around very tight bends.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on both sides of the vehicle switches on to provide better illumination of the

surrounding area when manoeuvring.

When the automatic lighting control

under the following conditions:

is switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and switch lighting will switch on

—The light sensor has detected darkness.

—The windscreen wipers have been switched on for an extended period.

When the lights are switched on, the indicator lamp

lights up yellow (→ Dipped beam).

The automatic lighting control is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving situations.

In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights can be set in the vehicle settings in

the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

In the Infotainment system: touch slider for headlight range

control.

1

Touch slider for headlight range control.

Headlight range control can be used to adjust the light cone of the dipped beam headlights to the vehicle load level. This gives the

driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the headlight range can be adjusted in the Infotainment system → Fig. 1 1 , →

.

Manual headlight range control

Adjustment using the touch slider in the Infotainment system:

1. Tap the Vehicle function button.

2. Tap the Lighting function button to open the Headlight range control menu option → Fig. 1 1 .

3. Tap the required position (typical vehicle load level).

Front seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Towing a trailer with a low drawbar load.

Only the driver seat occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Towing a trailer with maximum drawbar load.

Dynamic headlight range control

The headlight range cannot be adjusted manually if the vehicle has dynamic headlight range control. The headlight range is

automatically adapted to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the headlights are switched on →

.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle can change the ride height so that the headlights dazzle and distract other road users. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always adapt the light cone to the load level of the vehicle to avoid dazzling other road users.

WARNING

Failure or malfunction in the headlight range control can cause the headlights to dazzle or distract other road users. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Have the headlight range control checked by a suitably qualified workshop as soon as possible. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the dipped beam of vehicles with advanced

main-beam control or dynamic cornering light may dazzle oncoming traffic. For this reason, the headlight alignment of vehicles with

this equipment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu (travel mode) (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Adjustment of the headlights is not necessary on vehicles without advanced main-beam control and without dynamic cornering light.

Travel mode may only be used for a short period. Please contact a suitably qualified workshop if permanent alteration is

required. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

When the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, acoustic warnings will sound under the following conditions:

—If the parking light is switched on.

—If the side lights

are switched on.

—If the rear fog light is switched on.

When the orientation lighting is switched on, no acoustic warning will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched on when

leaving the vehicle (→ Orientation lighting).

The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

Depending on equipment, it is possible to adjust the basic brightness level of the head-up display (→ Head-up display).

The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing ambient light conditions in the vehicle.

When the automatic lighting control

is switched on, a sensor automatically detects the ambient brightness level and switches the

dipped beam and the lighting in the instruments and switches on and off.

In the roof console: touch-sensitive reading lights.

Switching the interior and reading lights on or off

Tap the corresponding symbol:

Switch the interior lights on or off.

Function switched off: the interior lights switch on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or left.

Touch-sensitive reading lights with manual dimming function

There may be touch-sensitive reading lights in the roof console and above the rear doors, depending on the vehicle equipment

→ Fig. 1. The individual reading lights can be switched on or off by tapping the light surface.

To activate the manual dimming function, keep touching the light surface until the desired brightness level is reached.

Glove box and luggage compartment lights

Depending on equipment, the glove box and luggage compartment may be equipped with lights.

The respective light will be switched on or off when the glove box or boot lid is opened or closed.

Background lighting

The background lighting provides indirect light in the various areas of the vehicle interior.

The brightness and, depending on equipment level, colour of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Background lighting menu

in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu). If the setting Auto is selected, the colour of the background lighting changes

depending on the driving profile setting.

If the ignition has been switched off, the lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or they switch off automatically after a few

minutes. This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

The wipers function only when the ignition is switched on and the driver and front passenger doors and the bonnet are closed.

1

2

Operating the front windscreen wipers

Operating the front windscreen flick wipe function and the wash and wipe system.

Switch on the windscreen wipers

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the switch to the required position → Fig. 1 1 :

Fast wipe.

Slow wipe.

Vehicles without rain and light sensor: Interval wipe. There are two wiping interval settings.

Vehicles with rain and light sensor: Automatic wiping depending on the intensity of the rain. There are two settings for the

sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

Switching off the front windscreen wipers

1. Turn switch → Fig. 1 1 to the

position.

Flick wipe – switching short wiping on and off

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push the → Fig. 1 2 button to the first position and hold →

.

To switch off the flick wipe function, release the button.

Switching the wash and wipe system on and off for cleaning the front windscreen

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push the → Fig. 1 2 button to the second position and hold →

.

To switch off the wash and wipe system, release the button.

To avoid the smell of the washer fluid in the vehicle interior, Climatronic switches to air recirculation mode for around

30 seconds.

WARNING

Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer fluid may freeze onto the windscreen and obscure your view. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● At winter temperatures, use the window washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has been added.

● Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation

system.

WARNING

Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.

● Always change the wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen properly (→ Wiper blades).

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the wipers can lead to damage to the windscreen and wiper blades and also to the wiper motor.

● Before starting your journey and switching on the ignition, check to make sure that the wiper lever is in its basic position.

● Remove snow and ice from the wipers and windows.

● Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have become frozen onto the window.

● Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry.

When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the vehicle is stationary.

If the driver door is opened when the vehicle is stationary, the windscreen wipers will move to their initial position and will be

switched off. If the door is closed within a few seconds or the wiper lever is moved, the wipers will be switched back on again.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

If the vehicle is parked during cold weather, the service position of the windscreen wiper may be helpful in order to be able to

release the wiper blades better from the windscreen (→ Wiper blades).

Window wipe/wash system for cleaning the windscreen or rear window

The window wipe/wash system cleans the windscreen or rear window with the wipers and washer fluid. To ensure that the system

functions correctly in all weather conditions, sufficient anti-freeze must be added to the washer fluid (→ Washer fluid).

NOTICE

Washer fluid without sufficient anti-freeze can freeze in the water-carrying hoses and washer fluid reservoir at low temperatures.

This can result in damage to the washer fluid pump.

● Always use washer fluid with sufficient anti-freeze.

Heated washer jets

The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched on, depending on

the ambient temperature. Only the washer jets are heated and not the hoses carrying washer fluid.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

A

B

C

The rain and light sensor is deactivated.

Rain and light sensor activated, setting 1.

Rain and light sensor activated, setting 2.

When the rain and light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency and speed of the wipers, depending on the intensity

of the rain.

The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu) →

.

Activating the rain and light sensor

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the switch to the required position → Fig. 1:

—Position B : Low sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

—Position C : High sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at fixed levels.

Deactivating the rain and light sensor

1. Turn the switch to position → Fig. 1 A .

WARNING

The rain and light sensor cannot always detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the wipers. If visibility is restricted, this can

cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually if the water on the windscreen restricts the field of vision.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

Washer fluid level too low

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

1. Fill up the washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible (→ Washer fluid).

Fault in wipers

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

The wipers do not wipe.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Fault in rain and light sensor

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

The wipers are not switched on automatically if it rains during rain and light sensor operation.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Changes in the response of the rain and light sensor

Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations relating to the sensitive surface of the rain and light sensor (→ Front view) include:

—

a film of water or smears caused by damaged wiper blades can increase the time the wipers are switched on,

can shorten the length of the intervals between wipes or cause the wipers to run quickly and continuously.

—

insects hitting the windscreen surface can cause the wipers to be activated.

in winter, salt deposits can cause the wipers to continue to wipe the windscreen when it is almost dry.

dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lotus effect), or detergent deposits (from an automatic car wash) can cause the rain and

light sensor to become less sensitive and react too slowly, or prevent it from reacting at all. Clean the sensitive surface of the rain

and light sensor at regular intervals and inspect the wiper blades for damage (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—

a wipe cycle will be triggered if the rain and light sensor is switched on when the windscreen is impacted

by a stone. The rain and light sensor will then register the reduction in sensitivity of the surfaces and adjust accordingly. The size of

the crack can affect the way in which the rain and light sensor activates the wipers.

The wipers will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the window. The wipers will stop moving if the obstacle blocks their

path.

1. Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers back on again.

The driver can use the exterior mirrors and interior mirror to observe the traffic behind and adjust the driving style accordingly.

For safety reasons, it is important that the driver positions the exterior and interior mirrors correctly before starting a journey.

Looking in the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror does not allow the driver to see the entire area around the side and rear of the

vehicle. The area that cannot be seen is known as the blind spot. There may be objects and other road users in the blind spot.

WARNING

Adjusting the exterior and interior mirrors while driving may cause the driver to become distracted. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● Adjust the exterior mirrors and interior mirror only when the vehicle is stationary.

● Always ensure that the mirrors are positioned correctly and that the rear view is not restricted by ice, snow, condensation or any

other objects.

WARNING

The fields of view of the exterior mirrors and interior mirror do not cover the entire area around the vehicle at the sides and rear.

There may be objects and other road users in these blind spots. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● When parking, changing lane, overtaking or turning, always pay careful attention to the area around the vehicle.

WARNING

Curved mirrors (depending on country: convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and can make objects in the mirror seem smaller

and further away than they actually are. This leads to an inaccurate estimation of the distance from vehicles following behind (e.g.

when changing lanes). This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance between your vehicle and following traffic or other objects.

● Ensure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which could leak if the mirror is broken. Contact with this fluid can cause

irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs, especially in people who suffer from asthma or similar illnesses. This can cause

serious injuries.

● If you have swallowed electrolyte fluid, rinse your mouth immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce

vomiting unless instructed to do so by a doctor. Seek medical assistance immediately.

● Immediately make sure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air and get out of the vehicle or, if this is not possible, open all

windows and doors.

● If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash the affected location immediately with plenty of water for at

least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.

● If your shoes or clothing come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash them immediately with plenty of water for at least

15 minutes. Clean shoes and clothes thoroughly before wearing them again.

NOTICE

If the glass of an automatic anti-dazzle mirror is broken, electrolyte fluid can leak from the mirror. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces.

● Remove any fluid that has leaked out as soon as possible, e.g. with a wet sponge.

On the windscreen: automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror.

1

2

Sensor for light incidence from the rear.

Sensor for light incidence from the front.

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors measure the incident light from the rear → Fig. 1 1 and from the front 2 .

The interior mirror dims automatically depending on the values measured.

If the incident light on the sensors is hindered or interrupted, e.g. by a sun blind or other hanging objects, the automatic anti-dazzle

interior mirror will not function or will not function correctly. Mobile navigation devices attached to the windscreen or near the interior

automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror can also influence the sensors →

.

The automatic anti-dazzle function will be deactivated in some situations, e.g. when the interior lighting in the roof console is

switched on or when reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

The illuminated display of a mobile navigation system can interfere with operation of the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror. As a

result, the interior mirror cannot be used to check the exact distance between your vehicle and following traffic or other objects. This

can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Switch off the mobile navigation system in such cases.

In the driver door: rotary knob for the exterior mirrors.

The exterior mirror functions for left-hand drive vehicles are described below. Position corresponds to the exterior mirror on the

driver side and position to the exterior mirror on the front passenger side. These instructions are mirrored for right-hand drive

vehicles.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the rotary knob in the driver door until the desired symbol lights up → Fig. 1.

3. To adjust the exterior mirror, press the rotary knob forward, back, right or left in the direction of the arrows.

The selected function is active as long as the corresponding symbol lights up.

Fold exterior mirrors into the body electrically →

.

Switch on the exterior mirror heating. The exterior mirror heating heats only at ambient temperatures below around +20°C

(around +68°F) and initially with the highest setting. Heating takes place dependent on the ambient temperature after around

two minutes.

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror.

Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror.

Activating the exterior mirror functions

The following exterior mirror functions must be activated once in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu).

Synchronous mirror adjustment

The synchronous mirror adjustment function simultaneously adjusts the right exterior mirror when the left exterior mirror is adjusted.

1. Turn the rotary knob to position .

2. Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right-hand exterior mirror will be adjusted at the same time (synchronous adjustment).

3. To correct the adjustment of the right exterior mirror if necessary, turn the rotary knob to position and adjust the right exterior

mirror.

Folding in the exterior mirrors while parking

The exterior mirrors can fold in or out automatically when the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside, depending on equipment.

For this, the rotary knob must be in position

,

or .

The exterior mirrors remain folded in if the rotary knob for the electrically adjustable exterior mirrors is in the position

.

Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing

1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key to which the settings should be assigned.

2. Select reverse gear.

3. Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side so that you have a good view of the kerb area, for example.

4. Put the gearbox into neutral.

5. Switch off the ignition.

The settings for the mirror position will be saved and assigned to the vehicle key.

Activating the front passenger exterior mirror setting for reversing

1. Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirrors to the position for adjusting the front passenger exterior mirror.

2. With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.

The front passenger exterior mirror will now adjust itself to the stored position.

The front passenger exterior mirror will move out of the position saved for reversing when the vehicle is driven forwards faster than

approximately 15 km/h (around 9 mph) or when the rotary knob is turned to another position.

WARNING

If the exterior mirrors are folded out or in without paying due attention, fingers can be trapped between the exterior mirror and the

mirror base. This can cause serious injuries.

● Fold the exterior mirrors in or out only when there is no obstruction in the path of the mirror.

NOTICE

Exterior mirrors may be damaged if they are not folded in when driving through a car wash.

● Always fold in the exterior mirrors.

NOTICE

Folding in the electrically adjustable exterior mirrors mechanically can lead to increased wear or damage the electric drive.

● Do not fold electrically adjustable exterior mirrors in or out by hand.

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed. Energy is otherwise wasted.

In the event of a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the outer edge of the mirror.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

In the front headliner: sun visor.

1

A

B

Light.

Pull out of the holder.

Slide the cover open.

Adjustment options for the driver and front passenger sun visors:

—Folded down over the windscreen.

—Pulled out of the bracket and swung over towards the door → Fig. 1 A .

Illuminated vanity mirror

There is a vanity mirror behind a cover on the inside of the sun visor. When you open the cover → Fig. 1 B , the lamp → Fig. 1 1

lights up.

WARNING

Driving with the sun visors folded down and the sun blinds pulled out can reduce your view of the road. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● Sun visors should always be folded away and sun blinds should always be retracted if they are not being used.

In certain circumstances, the lamp above the sun visor will go out automatically after a few minutes. This prevents the 12-volt

battery from discharging.

In the roof: function button for controlling the sun blind.

The electric sun blind functions when the ignition is switched on and can be opened and closed via the function button in the headliner

or the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

If your vehicle has the relevant equipment, you can use voice control to open and close the sun blind (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Opening the sun blind

— One-touch function: Swipe backwards over the function button → Fig. 1. The one-tap function is interrupted by tapping the

function button.

—Manual operation: swipe backwards over the function button and hold until the desired position is reached.

Closing the sun blind

— One-touch function: Swipe forwards over the function button → Fig. 1. The one-tap function is interrupted by tapping the function

button.

—Manual operation: Swipe forwards over the function button and hold until the desired position is reached.

Roll-back function for the sun blind

The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injuries when closing the sun blind → . The sun blind will open again automatically if it

is unable to close because it is stiff or obstructed.

1. Check to see why the sun blind has not closed.

2. Try to close the sun blind again.

The sun blind will open again immediately if it is still unable to close because it is stiff or obstructed. After opening, the sun blind

can be closed again within a short period of time without the roll-back function.

3. If the sun blind still cannot be closed, close it without the roll-back function.

Closing the sun blind without the roll-back function

1. Try to close the sun blind again.

2. If the sun blind still cannot be closed, swipe forward over the function button within 5 seconds and hold → Fig. 1 until the sun

blind is fully closed.

The sun blind will now close without the roll-back function.

3. Please go to a suitably qualified workshop if the sun blind still cannot be closed. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

If you let go of the function button during the closing procedure, the sun blind will open automatically.

Touch panel reacts differently than expected

Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panel.

1. Always keep the touch panel clean and dry.

WARNING

Closing the sun blind without the roll-back function can cause serious injuries.

● Always take care when closing the sun blind.

● Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the sun blind, especially if the roll-back function is not active when it is closed.

Next to the mirror base: communication window

(illustration).

Heat-insulating glass windscreens may have an infrared-reflecting coating and can be heated wirelessly with some equipment levels.

To ensure that any radio equipment purchased as an accessory, e.g. a toll system, functions properly, there are uncoated areas

(communication windows) on either side of the interior mirror → Fig. 1.

The uncoated areas should not be covered either from the outside or the inside, nor should any stickers be applied to this area as this

could cause a fault.

Lights and Visibility for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

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