2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Visibility -> Mirrors User Manual
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir Washer fluid.  
Changes to rain/light sensor reaction  
Some possible reasons for malfunctions and misinterpretations in the sensor area of the rain/light sensor Front view 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.  
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.  
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.  
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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. 78 On the windshield: automatic dimming interior rearview mirror.  
Fig. 79 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. 78  
and from the front  
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Depending on the measured values, the interior rearview mirror will dim automatically.  
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. 79.  
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. 80 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.  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Turn the knob in the driver door to the preferred symbol fig. 80.  
3. Press the knob forward, back, right, or left in the direction of the arrow to adjust the outside mirror.  
Fold the outside mirror in towards the vehicle body ⇒  
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Switch on the outside mirror heating. The outside mirror heating only works when the outside temperature is below 68 °F (20 °C) 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.  
Synchronized mirror adjustment  
1. In the menu Settings - Comfort select the option for the outside mirrors to be adjusted simultaneously Settings menu.  
2. Turn rotary knob to position  
3. Adjusts the left outside mirror. The right outside mirror will be adjusted the same way (synchronized).  
4. If necessary, correct the settings for the right-hand mirror: Turn the rotary knob to position and adjust the right-hand outside mirror.  
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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 parking brake.  
3. Switch the ignition on.  
4. Shift the transmission to neutral.  
5. In the Settings - Comfort menu, activate the Mirror reading function.  
6. Select the reverse gear.  
7. Adjust the front passenger outside mirror so that, for example, the edge of the curb can be seen clearly.  
8. Shift the transmission to neutral.  
9. Switch the ignition off.  
10. The selected mirror position will be stored and assigned to the vehicle key.  
Open the front passenger outside mirror setting  
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.  
3. The front passenger outside mirror will exit the position stored for driving in reverse when you begin driving forward faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h) or when  
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 way.  
Always make sure your fingers do not get pinched between the outside mirror and the mirror base when moving the mirror.  
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. 81 In the front of the headliner: sun visor.  
Adjustment options for the sun visors  
Fold toward the windshield.  
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