Get Lights and Vision -> Windshield wipers Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Operating the windshield wiper lever

Fig. 1 On the right side of the steering column: operating

the windshield wipers.

The windshield wipers only work when the ignition is switched on and the hood or trunk lid is closed. Move the wiper

lever into the desired position →

:

A

B

Wipers are switched off.

Interval wiping for the windshield or rain sensor mode. Interval wiping for the windshield depends on the

driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers will move.

C

D

E

F

Slow wiper speed.

Fast wiping.

One-tap wiping – brief wiping.

Pull the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the windshield. The Climatronic

switches to air recirculation for approximately 30 seconds to help prevent the windshield washer fluid odor

from entering the vehicle interior.

1

Switch for interval levels(vehicles without rain/light sensor)or to adjust the sensitivity of the rain/light

sensor.

Fig. 2 On the right side of the steering column: operating

the rear window wiper.

Move the wiper lever into the desired position→

:

G

H

Interval wiping for the rear window. The wiper moves approximately every six seconds.

Press the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the rear window.

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WARNING

Without the sufficient freeze protection, washer fluid can freeze on the window glass and reduce visibility. This can

cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Only use the washer system with sufficient freeze protection in winter temperatures.

● Never use the window washer system in winter temperatures if the windshield has not been warmed up with the

air conditioning system.

WARNING

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

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

(→ Wiper blades).

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the windshield wipers can cause damage to the windshield, the wiper blades and the wiper

motor.

● Before driving and before the ignition is switched on, check that the windshield wiper lever is in the basic

position.

● Remove any snow and ice from the windshield wipers and the windshield.

● Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have frozen onto the windshield from the windshield.

● Do not turn on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry.

The activated wiper speed temporarily changes to the next lower speed when the vehicle is

stationary.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

When parking the vehicle in cold weather conditions, moving the windshield wipers to the service position

may be helpful for loosening the wiper blades more easily from the windshield (→ Wiper blades).

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Wiper function

Wiper/washer system for cleaning the windshield or rear window

The wiper/washer system cleans the windshield or rear window with the windshield wipers and windshield washer

fluid. To guarantee correct functioning in all weather conditions, sufficient freeze protection must be added to the

windshield washer fluid (→ Washer fluid).

NOTICE

Without sufficient freeze protection, windshield washer fluid can freeze in the hoses filled with water and in the

windshield washer tank at low temperatures. This can cause damage to the windshield washer pump.

● Always use windshield washer fluid with sufficient freeze protection.

Automatic rear window wiping

The rear window wiper switches on automatically when the windshield wipers are switched on and reverse gear is

engaged. The automatic activation in reverse gear function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in

the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Heated washer nozzles

The heat thaws frozen washer fluid nozzles. The heat output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched

on and is dependent on the outside temperature. Only the window washer nozzles are heated and not the washer

fluid hoses.

Headlight washer system

The headlight washer system washes the headlight lenses and works only when the dipped beam or high beam

headlights are switched on. If the low windshield washer fluid indicator light is lit, the headlight washer system

will not come on (→ Windshield wipers).

When you switch on the ignition, the first time you activate the wash and wipe system for the windshield, and

thereafter every tenth time you activate it, the headlights will also be washed.

—Dirt stuck to the headlight lenses, e.g. insect remnants, should be removed at regular intervals.

—To ensure that the headlight washer system works properly even in winter, clear any snow from the covers on the

headlight washer system in the bumper before using it. If necessary, remove any ice using de-icer spray.

Cleaning system of the Rear View Camera system

The cleaning system of the Rear View Camera system cleans the Rear View Camera system and works with the

automatic wiper washing system to clean the rear window.

If, after washing the camera several times, the camera's view is still limited, clean the camera lens manually (→ Rear

view), (→ Vehicle care exterior).

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Rain/light sensor

Fig. 1 On the right side of the steering column: windshield

wiper lever.

1

A

B

Switch for adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.

Rain/light sensor deactivated.

Rain/light sensor activated, automatic wiping as necessary.

When switched on, the rain/light sensor automatically shortens or lengthens the delay between wiping cycles

depending on how hard it is raining.

Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor

1. Press the lever into the desired position→ fig. 1.

Automatic wiping can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

If automatic wiping is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the interval time will be set in fixed stages.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor

The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be manually adjusted with the switch in the windshield wiper lever

1

→ fig. 1

, →

.

—Move the switch to the right – high sensitivity.

—Move the switch to the left – low sensitivity.

WARNING

The rain/light sensor cannot detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the windshield wipers accordingly.

Reduced visibility can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● If necessary, switch on the windshield wipers manually if water on the windshield is impairing visibility.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

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Troubleshooting

Washer fluid level too low

The yellow indicator light turns on.

1. Fill the washer fluid reservoir (→ Washer fluid).

Windshield wiper malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The windshield wipers are not working.

1. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Rain/light sensor malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The windshield wipers will not be automatically activated in rain/light sensor mode when it is raining.

1. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Changes to rain/light sensor reaction

Some possible reasons for malfunctions and misinterpretations in the sensor area of the rain/light sensor (→ Front

view) could be:

—Damaged wiper blades: damaged wiper blades can leave a film of water or streaks on the window, and this can

extend the activation time, greatly shorten the wiper intervals, or cause fast wiping time.

—Insects: insects hitting the windshield may trigger the wipers.

—Salt streaks: salt streaks on the windshield from driving in the winter can cause the wipers to wipe more frequently

or continuously on a window that is almost dry.

—Dirt: dried dust, wax, any other build-up on the windshield(lotus effect), or washing product residue (car wash)can

lower the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor and cause it to react too slowly or not at all. Clean the sensor area for

the rain/light sensor regularly and check the wiper blades for damage (→ Vehicle care exterior).

—Crack in the windshield: if a stone strikes and chips the sensor area while the rain/light sensor is on, this will

trigger a wiper cycle. After that, the rain/light sensor will detect this irregularity on the sensor surface and react to

it. Depending on the size of the chip, the reaction behavior of the rain/light sensor may or may not change.

If there is an obstacle for the wipers on the window glass, the wipers will attempt to remove it. If it continues

to block the wipers, the wipers will stop moving.

1.

Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers on

again.

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