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x The short sweep is switched on. By keeping

the lever pressed down for a longer time,

the sweep becomes faster.

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Pull the lever to switch on the automatic

windscreen wiper sweep. The Climatronic

switches on the air recirculation for approx.

30 seconds to prevent the smell of washer

fluid from entering the passenger

compartment.

Operating the windscreen wiper

lever

Knob for adjusting the duration of the wiping

intervals (vehicles without rain and light

sensor) or the sensitivity of the rain and

light sensor.

The intermittent wiping of the windscreen is

switched on. The windscreen wiper operates

at intervals of approx. 6 seconds.

Press and hold the lever to stop the

automatic wiper sweeping.

WARNING

Fig. 112 On the right-hand side of the steering

column: operation of the windscreen wiper.

If insufficient antifreeze is added to the

washer fluid, it may freeze on the glass and

impair visibility.

● In winter temperatures, do not use the

windscreen washer without adding

sufficient antifreeze to the washer fluid

beforehand.

● In winter temperatures, never use the

windscreen washer without first heating the

windscreen with the windscreen heater or

ventilation system. Otherwise, the mixture

of washer fluid and antifreeze could congeal

on the windscreen and impair visibility.

Fig. 113 On the right-hand side of the steering

column: operation of the windscreen wiper.

The windscreen wiper only works when the

ignition is switched on and the engine bonnet or

tailgate is closed.

WARNING

When worn or dirty wiper blades are used,

visibility is reduced and the risk of accidents

and serious injury is increased.

Move the wiper lever to the desired position →

● Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or

worn out and no longer clean the windows

sufficiently → p. 295.

The windscreen wiper is switched off.

The intermittent windscreen wiping is

switched on or the rain sensor and light

sensor are activated. The intermittent wiping

of the windscreen depends on the driving

speed. The faster you drive, the more

frequently the windscreen wipers wipe.

NOTICE

Before driving off and before switching on the

ignition, check the following to prevent damage

to the glass, wiper blades and wiper motor

Slow sweep is switched on.

Quick scan is switched on.

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To ensure that the headlamp wash functions

properly even in winter, clear any snow from the

ejector covers on the bumper. If necessary,

● The wiper lever is in the basic position.

● You have removed any snow or ice from the

windscreen wipers and windows.

de-icing

remove any ice with a

● You have carefully removed any frozen

window-cleaning wiper blades from the

window . Volkswagen recommends an anti-

freeze airbrush for this purpose.

pray

Rain and light sensor

NOTICE

Do not switch on the wiper when the glass is

dry. Dry wiping of the wiper blades can

damage the glass.

When the vehicle stops, the windscreen

wiper temporarily switches over to the

sweep level immediately below.

In winter, the operating position of the

windscreen wipers can be useful when the

windscreen wipers are in use.

The wiper blades can be lifted more easily when

the vehicle is left parked.

p. 295.

Fig. 114 On the right-hand side of the steering

column: windscreen wiper lever.

→

When activated, the rain and light sensor

automatically controls the window cleaning intervals

according to the intensity of rainfall.

Operation of the window

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Activate and deactivate the rain and light sensor.

Automatic wiper sweep

Push the lever to the desired position.

→ fi g. 1 14 :

The windscreen wiper switches on

automatically when, with the windscreen

wipers switched on, the

engages reverse gear.

– Position

- The rain and light sensor is

deactivated.

Heated windscreen washer nozzles

– Position - The rain and light sensor is

activated and automatic wiping will take

place if necessary.

The heating system defrosts any frozen window

washer nozzles. The heat output is regulated

automatically when the ignition is switched on

according to the ambient temperature. The

heating only defrosts the ejectors, but not the

hoses through which the washer fluid flows.

The automatic scan can be activated and

deactivated in the infotainment system.

– Switch on the ignition.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Headlamp washers

The headlamp washer cleans the headlamp lens

and only works when the low beam is on.

Settings

function button .

Light and visibility

– Select the menu option

Rain Sensor

– Press the

function button to

After the ignition has been switched on, the

headlamps are also washed when the

automatic wiper is activated for the first time

and then every fifth time. Regularly clean any

dirt that has become embedded in the

headlamps, e.g. insect debris.

activate or deactivate the rain and light

sensor.

When the automatic scanning is deactivated in

the infotainment system, the duration of the scan

is adjusted.

The intervals in fixed levels.

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Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain and light

sensor

The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor can be

adjusted manually with the remote control.

–

Windscreen wiper blades in poor condition:

The presence of a film or streaks of water

due to poor wiper blades can lead to

prolonged wiper operation, significantly

shortened wiping intervals or rapid and

continuous wiping.

→ fig. 114

located on the windscreen

wiper lever → .

– Insects: The impact of mosquitoes on the

windscreen can cause the windscreen wiper

to start.

– Moving the knob to the right: high sensitivity

level.

– Moving the knob to the left: low sensitivity

level.

– Traces of salt: In winter, the windscreen

wiper may operate longer than normal due to

traces of salt on the almost dry windscreen.

WARNING

– Dirt: Dried dust, wax, protective films (lotus

effect), detergent residues (from the car

wash), etc. on the windscreen can cause the

rain and light sensor to react less sensitively,

later, more slowly or not at all. Regularly

clean the reference surface of the rain and

light sensor → p. 372 and check the wiper

blades for damage.

The rain and light sensor cannot always

detect precipitation accurately enough and

switch the wiper on properly.

● If necessary, switch on the windscreen

wiper manually in good time if water on

the windscreen makes it difficult to see.

–

Crack in windscreen: The impact of a foot- dra

causes the windscreen wiper to perform a

wiping cycle if the rain and light sensor is

activated. The sensor then detects that the

reference surfaces have been reduced and

adapts. Depending on the size of the impact,

the activation behaviour of the sensor may

change.

Problems and solutions

The washer fluid level is too low. Fill the

washer fluid reservoir at the next

opportunity → page 319.

There is a fault in the rain and light

sensor. Switch the ignition off and on

again. If, after switching on the ignition,

the indicator light comes on

permanently, call in a qualified

technician.

There is a fault in the windscreen wiper.

Switch off and switch the ignition back

on. If, after switching on the ignition, the

indicator light comes on continuously

again, seek the assistance of qualified

personnel.

To remove wax or polish residues, it is

recommended to use a glass cleaner containing

alcohol.

If the wiper encounters an obstacle on the

glass, it will try to sweep it away. If the

If the obstacle continues to block the operation

of the wiper, the wiper will stop. Remove the

Obstacle and connect the wiper again.

Abnormal operation of the rain and light

sensor

Examples of possible causes of anom- alies and

misinterpretations in the area of the reference

surface → p. 7 of the rain and light sensor:

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