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Fig. 189 Changing the rear window wiper blade.

Wiper blade release button.

1. To lift a windshield wiper arm, hold it only in the area where it attaches to the wiper blade.

2. Lift the wiper arm and fold it out.

3. Press and hold the release button ﬁg. 189

.

4. Tilt the wiper blade toward the wiper arm ﬁg. 189

while removing it in the direction of the arrow

. You may need t

use more force to do this.

5. Slide a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow until it

engages ﬁg. 189 . For this to work, the wiper blade has to be folded out ﬁg. 189

.

6. Place the wiper arm carefully on the rear window.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Always clean dirty wiper blades.

Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the window glass sufﬁciently.

NOTICE

Cleaning wiper blades or door windows with unsuitable cleaning agents may cause damage.

Do not clean the wiper blades and windshield and windows with fuel, nail polish remover, paint thinner, or other

similar ﬂuids.

Do not clean the wiper blades with rough sponges or other sharp objects.

If there is wax residue on the windshield and rear window from car wash systems and other products, this can cause the

windshield wipers to rub. Remove any wax residue with a special cleaner or cleaning towels.

Exterior lighting

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Introduction

Before performing bulb replacement, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LED light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced

by yourself. Depending on the model and on the vehicle equipment, if the exterior lighting uses LED technology, it is not

possible to replace the LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an indication tha

more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LED lights checked and replaced if necessary by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.

Additional bulb speciﬁcations

Some bulbs may have certain manufacturer speciﬁcations that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will

be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.

WARNING

If the vehicle lighting is not used appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufﬁciently. The

vehicle will not be visible to other road users or will be difﬁcult to see. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Regularly check the vehicle's lighting system and turn signals.

Have the vehicle's lighting system repaired immediately when necessary.

WARNING

Work in the engine compartment can result in accidents and serious injuries if bulb replacements are carried out

incorrectly.

Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required activities.

If you are not sure how to carry out a bulb replacement, have the work required carried out by suitably qualiﬁed

professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

WARNING

During the bulb replacement, the sharp-edged parts of bulb housings and hot or exploding bulbs can cause serious

injuries.

Only change bulbs when they have cooled down completely.

Always protect your hands during bulb replacement.

NOTICE

Water entering the headlight housing can damage the electrical system.

Following a bulb replacement, always install the covers on the headlight housing.

Always check that the covers are properly secured after installation.

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Information on bulb replacement

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Always perform the following activities for bulb replacement in the speciﬁed sequence ⇒

and Introduction.

:

1. Safely park the vehicle on a horizontal and ﬁrm surface, and a safe distance away from moving trafﬁc where possible

⇒ Parking.

2. Set the electronic parking brake.

3. Switch the lights off.

4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated.

5. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Engage the parking lock

6. Switch the ignition off.

.

7. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off.

8. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.

9. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out ⇒

Introduction.

10. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions ⇒

.

A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass

bulb.

Do not touch the glass bulbs with your bare ﬁngers. The residue from ﬁngerprints can impair the brightness of the

headlight.

11. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed.

If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connector may no

have been plugged in correctly.

12. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

If the steps described for the bulb replacement are ignored, accidents may occur. Serious injuries may result.

Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

NOTICE

Removing and inserting trim panels and headlights incorrectly can damage the vehicle paint and body.

Always be careful when removing and inserting the trim panels and headlights.

Replacing bulbs in the vehicle body

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Preparations

Only perform these activities in the speciﬁed order:

1. Refer to the information on bulb replacement and carry out the activities ⇒ Information on bulb replacement.

2. Open the trunk lid.

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3. Remove the taillight from the vehicle body.

Replacing bulbs

Fig. 190 Side of the luggage compartment: removing the taillight.

Fuse for taillight connector.

Connector for taillight.

Fixing screw for taillight.

Removing the taillight

1. Open the section of the side trim panel in the luggage compartment near the taillight in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 19

2. Remove the red securing clip on the connector ﬁg. 190

and remove the connector ﬁg. 190

. If necessary, use a

suitable tool to help loosen the red locking mechanism.

3. Remove the screw counterclockwise ﬁg. 190

.

4. Carefully pull the taillight toward the rear and out of the body.

5. Remove the taillight and place it on a clean, ﬂat surface.

Replacing bulbs

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise until the stop and then remove it carefully from the taillight with the bulb.

2. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.

3. Insert the bulb holder carefully in the taillight and turn clockwise until the bulb holder locks into place.

Installing the taillight

1. Fit the connector ﬁg. 190

and press the red locking mechanism into the connector ﬁg. 190

.

2. Insert the taillight carefully into the opening on the body.

3. Hold the taillight in the installation position with one hand and tighten the screw with the other hand ﬁg. 190

.

4. Make sure the taillight is installed correctly and is secure.

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5. Connect the connector to the bulb holder and press in the red securing clip.

6. Close the section of the side trim panel in the luggage compartment near the taillight in the opposite direction of the arrow

7. Close the trunk lid.

The illustration shows the left taillight. The right taillight housing is a mirror image of the left.

There are different versions of the taillights. The locations and versions of the bulb holders and bulbs may vary from the

images.

In LED taillights, some lighting elements may be equipped with “standard” bulbs. These bulbs can be replaced.

Replacing fuses

Introduction

Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of

multiple electrical equipment items using one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print.

Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment

items may use multiple fuses.

Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been ﬁxed.

1. If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably qualiﬁed professionals.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

The high voltage in the electrical system may cause electric shocks and severe burns. Contact with electric wires in the

ignition system may result in serious or fatal injuries.

Never touch the electrical wires in the ignition system.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or bridging a circuit without fuses can lead to serious damage or a ﬁre in the

vehicle. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Replace fuses only with fuses of same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty

fuse.

Never repair fuses.

Never use metal strips, paper clips or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.

NOTICE

Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the engine is running, the light is switched on, or other electrical

equipment is switched on could cause damage to the electrical system.

Switch off the engine and turn off the light and other electrical equipment.

Make sure that the engine cannot be started while a fuse is being replaced.

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