Windshield wipers and washer -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Windshield wipers and washer  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Indicator light  
Windshield wiper lever  
Windshield wiper functions  
Windshield wiper service position  
Rain sensor  
Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid  
More information:  
Exterior views  
Climate control  
Working in the engine compartment  
Exterior care and cleaning  
WARNING  
Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can  
freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.  
Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protec-  
tion for winter temperatures.  
Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing  
without first defrosting the windshield. The washer solution  
may freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.  
WARNING  
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the  
risk of accidents and severe injuries.  
Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do  
not keep the windshield clear.  
NOTICE  
To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor  
when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not  
frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the  
windshield wiper service position can be helpful in cold weather  
so the wipers do not freeze to the windshield Windshield wip-  
er service position.  
Indicator light  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Lights  
up  
Possible cause  
Proper response  
Not enough windshield  
washer fluid.  
Refill windshield washer reser-  
voir at the next opportunity  
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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights  
come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.  
NOTICE  
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in  
vehicle damage.