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Windows for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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WINDOWS  
Power Windows  
You can control either the front or rear windows using  
switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The  
switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in  
the ON or ACC position and during power accessory  
delay.  
Power Vent Windows  
Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver  
operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.  
NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active  
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been  
turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting.  
Opening a front door will cancel this feature.  
Power Vent Window Switch  
1 – Power Vent Window Switch Open/Close  
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Driver’s Master Power Window Switches  
Power Window Lockout Switch  
The driver may lock out all power windows by depress-  
ing the bar switch just below the power window  
switches.  
Driver’s Master Power Window Switches  
1 – Right Rear  
2 – Left Rear  
3 – Right Front  
4 – Left Front  
Power Window Lockout Switch  
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Front Passenger Power Window Switch  
There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door  
trim panel which operates the passenger door window  
and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate  
only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC  
position and during power accessory delay.  
Front Passenger Power Switches  
1 - Window Open/Close  
2 - Doors Lock  
3 - Doors Unlock  
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Auto Up Feature With Anti–Pinch Protection — If  
Equipped  
The front window switches may be equipped with an  
Auto Up feature. Lift the window switch to the second  
detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.  
Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger  
the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto-  
closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the  
first detent and hold to close window manually.  
WARNING!  
To stop the window from going all the way up during the  
Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.  
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window  
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to  
clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from  
the window path before closing.  
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to  
the first detent and release when you want the window to  
stop.  
NOTE:  
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped  
To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following  
steps after vehicle power is restored:  
If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-  
closure, it will reverse direction and then go back  
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window  
switch again to close the window.  
1. Pull the window switch up to close the window  
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an  
additional two seconds after the window is closed.  
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2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second  
detent to open the window completely and continue to  
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after  
the window is fully open.  
Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If  
Equipped  
Second row passengers may power the sliding door  
window by a single switch on the door handle assembly.  
The switches will operate only when the ignition switch  
is in the ON or ACC position and during power acces-  
sory delay.  
Sliding Door Power Window Switch  
NOTE: Please note that the sliding door windows do  
not fully recline, stopping several inches above the  
window sill.  
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Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped  
Wind Buffeting  
The front window switches may be equipped with an Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of  
Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the  
detent, release, and the window will go down automati- ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the  
cally.  
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain  
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-  
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with  
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows  
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs  
To open the window part way, press the window switch  
part way and release it when you want the window to  
stop.  
The power window switches remain active for up to with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to  
10 minutes (depending on the accessory delay setting) minimize the buffeting.  
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening a  
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.