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

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→

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.

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.

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→

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.

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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