Get Lights and vision Guide for Volkswagen T-Roc SUV First Generation (2017-2025)

On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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: light switch (one variant).

Switching lights on

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the light switch to the corresponding position → Fig. 1:

The daytime running lights are switched on.

Automatic lighting control: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level and the weather conditions →

, (→ Automatic lighting control).

The side lights and daytime running lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.

Dipped beam is switched on.

Switching off the lights

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Turn the light switch to the corresponding position:

The lights are switched off.

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

The side lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle are switched on . The symbol in the light switch lights up

green.

Dipped beam is switched off.

Vehicles with ignition lock: the side lights will stay on while the vehicle key is in the ignition lock.

Vehicles with starter button: the side lights will stay on while the driver door is closed.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights (dependent on equipment level) can increase the visibility of your vehicle in traffic during the day.

If the light switch is in position ,

ignition is switched on.

or

(with detected brightness), the daytime running lights are switched on each time the

The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.

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 in darkness, rain or snow and conditions with poor visibility. 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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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.

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 (with factory-fitted towing bracket)

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.

In light switch position

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

1. Switch the ignition off and on.

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

The fog lights can be switched on when the ignition is switched on and when the light switch is in the

beam positions (→ Dipped beam).

, side lights

and dipped

Switching on the fog lights

1. Pull the light switch out to the first stop.

The indicator lamp in the light switch lights up green.

Switching off the fog lights

1. Press in the light switch or turn to position.

If the fog lights are switched on while the automatic lighting control is switched on

switched on irrespective of the prevailing light conditions outside.

, the dipped beam will also be

The rear fog light can be switched on when the ignition is switched on and when the light switch is in the

and dipped beam

positions (→ Dipped beam):

Switching on the rear fog light

1. Pull out the light switch.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow.

Switching off the rear fog light

1. Press in the light switch or turn to position.

If the rear fog light is switched on while the automatic headlight control is switched on

also be switched on irrespective of the prevailing light conditions outside.

, the dipped beam headlights will

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.

If the

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

plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel. The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is

switched on.

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 will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the engine

can still be started – however, this will occur after 2 hours at the earliest.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for 2 hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery

can be discharged to such an extent that it is no longer possible to start the engine →

.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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 will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the engine

can still be started – however, this will occur after 2 hours at the earliest.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for 2 hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery

can be discharged to such an extent that it is no longer possible to start the engine →

.

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 Coming Home and Leaving Home function lights up the area immediately surrounding the vehicle when you get in or out of the

vehicle in darkness.

Depending on equipment, the vehicle can have an automatic or manual Coming Home function:

—

the Coming Home and Leaving Home functions are controlled automatically by a rain and light

sensor.

—

the Coming Home function is switched on manually.

The Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a rain and light sensor.

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

settings menu).

Switching on the automatic Coming Home function

1. Switch off the ignition.

The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the light switch is in position

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

and the rain and light sensor detects darkness.

Switching on the manual Coming Home function

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Operate headlight flasher.

The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the driver door is opened. The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the

boot lid has been closed.

Switching off the Coming Home function

1. 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.

switch off the lights.

switch on the ignition.

Switching on the Leaving Home function

1. Unlock the vehicle when the automatic headlights function

is switched on and the rain and light sensor detects darkness.

Switching off the Leaving Home function

1. Automatically after the switch-off delay.

lock the vehicle.

switch off the lights.

switch on the ignition.

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).

Next to the steering wheel: control for headlight range

control.

1

Control 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 →

.

Manual headlight range control

1. Turn the control → Fig. 1 1 to the required position (typical vehicle load level).

If you have different loads, you can also select a position between the settings.

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

Depending on equipment, the dynamic headlight range control automatically adapts the headlight range to suit the vehicle load as

soon as the headlights are switched on → . The headlight range cannot be adjusted manually if the vehicle has dynamic headlight

range control.

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 asymmetric dipped beam headlights may

dazzle oncoming traffic. The headlights must therefore be switched over when you travel to these countries.

With some equipment levels, the headlight alignment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

In vehicles in which the headlights cannot be adjusted via the menu, stickers should be applied to certain parts of the headlight lenses,

or the headlights should be adjusted by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen

repairer.

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).

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.

When the lights are switched off and the ignition switched on, the instrument and switch lighting (needles and scales) is

switched on. As the ambient light becomes lower, the lighting of the scales is automatically reduced and may be switched off

entirely. This function is intended to remind the driver to switch on the dipped beam in good time, i.e. when driving through

tunnels.

Switching the interior and reading lights on or off

The functions and design of the controls in the roof vary depending on the vehicle equipment.

Press the corresponding button:

Switch off the interior lights.

Switch on the interior lights.

The interior lights switch on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or left.

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

Switch the reading light on or off.

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

Depending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in the various areas of the vehicle interior.

Other areas can also be illuminated, e.g. the footwell.

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

menu).

Vehicles with starter button: 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.

Vehicles with ignition lock: If the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition lock, 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 right-hand side of the steering column: operating the

windscreen wipers.

The wipers function only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet or boot lid are closed. Move the wiper lever to the desired

position→

:

A

B

Wipers switched off.

Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain sensor mode. The interval wipe for the windscreen depends on the speed of the

vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle moves faster.

C

D

E

F

Slow wiping.

Fast wiping.

Flick wipe – short wiping.

Pulling the lever activates the automatic wipe/wash function for cleaning the windscreen. To avoid the smell of the washer

fluid in the vehicle interior, Climatronic switches to air recirculation mode for around 30 seconds.

1

Use the

sensor.

switch to adjust the wipe intervals (vehicles without a rain and light sensor) or the sensitivity of the rain and light

On the right-hand side of the steering column: operating the

rear window wiper.

Move the wiper lever to the desired position→

:

G

H

Interval wipe for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every six seconds.

Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.

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.

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.

Automatic activation of the rear window wiper

The rear window wiper is switched on automatically when the windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged.

Automatic activation when reverse gear is engaged can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.

1

A

B

Switch for setting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

The rain and light sensor is deactivated.

The rain and light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary.

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

the rain.

Activating and deactivating the rain and light sensor

1. Push the lever into the required position → Fig. 1.

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

menu).

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

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor

The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever → Fig. 1 1 , →

.

—Switch to the right – high sensitivity.

—Switch to the left – low sensitivity.

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.

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