The short sweep is switched on. keeping the
AND
Visibility
lever pressed down longer, sweeping speeds
up.
Glass cleaner
F
Pulling the lever engages the sweep
automatic wiper. The Cli matronic switches
on the air recirculation for approx. 30 seconds
Operate the window wiper lever
to prevent the smell of window washer fluid
from entering the passenger compartment.
1
Control to adjust the duration of the wiping
intervals (vehicles without rain and light sensor)
or the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.
The intermittent sweep of the light is connected
G.
net. The rear window wiper works in intervals
of approx. 6 seconds.
h
By keeping the lever pressed, the automatic
sweeping of the window wiper is activated.
WARNING
If not enough antifreeze is added to the washer fluid,
it could freeze on the glass and impede visibility.
Fig. 109 On the right side of the steering column:
Wiper control.
· When temperatures are wintery, do not use the
window washer without first adding sufficient
antifreeze.
· When temperatures are winter, do not
never use the windscreen washer without first
heating the windscreen, e.g. e.g. with the ventilation
system. Otherwise, the mixture of windscreen
washer fluid and antifreeze could freeze on the
windshield and impede visibility.
WARNING
When worn or dirty wiper blades are used, visibility
is reduced and the risk of accidents and serious
injuries is increased.
Fig. 110 On the right side of the steering column:
control of the rear window wiper.
The wiper only works with the ignition on and the
bonnet or tailgate closed.
· Replace the wiper blades whenever they are in
poor condition or worn and no longer clean the
windows sufficiently ÿ p. 313.
Move the wiper lever to the desired position ÿ :
WARNING
TO
The window cleaner is off.
B.
The intermittent wipe of the windshield is
activated or the rain sensor is activated. The
Before driving away and before switching on the
ignition, check the following to prevent damage to the
glass, the wiper blades and the wiper motor:
intermittent wipe of the windshield is carried out
depending on the speed at which you are driving.
The faster you drive, the more often the
window cleaner will sweep.
The window wiper lever is in the
basic position.
Slow sweep is turned on.
C.
· You have removed or removed any snow and ice that
might be on the wipers and windows.
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Quick scan is turned on.
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· You have carefully detached any frozen wiper
blades from the glass. Volks wagen recommends
an anti-icing spray for this.
Rain and light sensor
WARNING
Do not connect the glass cleaner when the glass is dry. Dry
wiping with wiper blades can damage the glass.
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the wiper on, it
will temporarily operate at the next lower wipe level.
Some settings can be saved to user accounts in the
personalization function.
Fig. 111 On the right side of the steering column:
wiper lever.
zation and change automatically when switching user accounts
ÿ p. 40.
When activated, the rain and light sensor automatically
controls window wiper intervals based on the amount of
precipitation.
In winter, the service position of the windscreen wipers
can be useful to better lift the windscreen wiper blades
when leaving the vehicle parked ÿ p. 313.
Activate and deactivate the rain and light sensor
Push the lever to the desired position ÿ fig. 111: —
Position A - The rain and light sensor is deactivated.
Window wiper operation
— Position B - The rain and light sensor is activated and
automatic wiping will be carried out if necessary.
Automatic rear window wiper The rear
window wiper is activated automatically when reverse gear is
engaged with the windscreen wiper on. The automatic switching
on of the rear window wiper when engaging reverse gear can be
Automatic wipe can be activated and deactivated in the
activated and deactivated in the infotainment system in the vehicle
infotainment system, in the vehicle settings menu ÿ p. 41.
settings ÿ p. 41.
When auto wipe is deactivated in the infotainment system, the
duration of the intervals is set at fixed levels.
Heated window washer nozzles The heater
defrosts the window washer nozzles that have frozen. The heat
output is automatically regulated depending on the ambient
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor The
temperature when the ignition is switched on. The heating only
defrosts the ejectors, but not the flexible tubes through which the
sensitivity of the rain and light sensor can be manually adjusted
using the knob on the wiper lever ÿ fig. 111 1 ÿ .
window washer fluid passes.
— Moving the knob to the right: level of
high sensitivity.
— By moving the joystick to the left: level of
low sensitivity.
WARNING
The rain and light sensor cannot always detect precipitation
accurately enough and switch on the wiper conveniently.
tea.
· If necessary, switch on the window wiper
manually when water on the windscreen
obstructs visibility.
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Visibility
Some settings can be saved in
— Dirt: The presence of dry dust, wax, protective
films (lotus effect), traces of detergent (from the
automatic car wash system), etc., on the
windscreen can cause the rain and light sensor
to react in a negative way. less sensitive way,
later, more slowly, or not reacting at all. Regularly
clean the sensitive surface of the rain and light
sensor and check the wiper blades for damage ÿ
p. 385.
personalization function user accounts and
are changed automatically when you switch user
accounts ÿ p. 40.
Problems and solutions
Window washer fluid level too low
— Crack in the windshield: The impact of a stone
causes the windshield wipers to perform a wipe
cycle if the rain and light sensor is activated.
The sensor then detects that the sensitive
surfaces have been reduced and adapts.
Depending on the size of the impact, the
The control indicator lights up yellow.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir at the next
available opportunity ÿ p. 335.
Malfunction in the wiper
activation behavior of the sensor may change.
The control indicator lights up yellow.
The window cleaner doesn't work.
If the window cleaner finds an obstacle on the
glass, it will try to sweep it away. If the obstacle
continues to block the operation of the window
wiper, it will stop. Remove the obstacle and switch
on the wiper again.
1. Switch the ignition off and on again.
2. If the fault persists, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
Failure in the rain and light sensor
Rear view mirrors
The control indicator lights up yellow.
General safety instructions
The window wiper does not turn on automatically in
case of rain even though the rain and light sensor is
activated.
Through the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror,
1. Switch the ignition off and on again.
the driver can observe the vehicles behind and
adapt his driving behavior accordingly.
2. If the fault persists, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
For safe driving it is important that the driver
adjusts the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror
correctly before setting off.
Abnormal operation of the rain and light sensor
Some examples of possible causes of anomalies
and false interpretations in the area of the sensitive
surface ÿ p. 8 of the rain and light sensor:
When looking through the exterior mirrors and the
interior mirror, it is not possible to see the entire area
behind and to the sides of the vehicle. These areas
that are outside the visual field are called blind spots.
Other road users and objects may be in the blind spot.
— Wiper blades in poor condition: The pre
The presence of a film or streaks of water due to
poor condition of the wiper blades can cause the
wiper operation to be prolonged, the wiping
intervals to be considerably shortened or the
wiping to become rapid and continuous.
WARNING
Adjusting the exterior mirrors and the interior
mirror while driving can distract the driver. This
can lead to accidents and serious injury.
— Insects: The impact of mosquitoes on the
windshield can cause the wipers to start operating.
· Adjust the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror
only when the vehicle is in
had.
— Traces of salt: In winter, the windscreen wipers
may work longer than normal due to the presence
of traces of salt on the windshield almost
dry.
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