2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN hood release

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror
(2) Front windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on both left and right)
(5) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on both left and right, if equipped)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)

Driver door overview

Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door.
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Door handle
(2) Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle 0 – 1
(3) Knob for adjusting the outside mirrors
– Adjusting outside mirrors , – / – 2
– Outside mirror heating ?
(4) Buttons for operating the power windows
– Power windows
– Safety switch for rear power windows _
(5) Indicator light for the power locking system
(6) Lever for releasing the engine hood
(7) Storage compartment
(8) Bottle holder
(9) Reflector
(10) Rear hatch release switch q

Move the lever to the desired position ⇒ :
(B) z Intermittent wiping for the windshield.
Adjust the interval settings with switch ⇒ fig. 89 (1).
(C) LOW Slow wiper speed.
(D) HIGH Fast wiper speed.
(E) 1x One-tap wiping – brief wiping. Hold the lever pressed down longer to wipe more often.
(F) W Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to activate the front windshield washers, then release.
(G) Z Intermittent wiping for the rear window. The wiper wipes about every 6 seconds.
(H) \ Press the lever forward as far as it will go to activate the rear window washers, then release.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do not freeze to the windshield, Windshield wiper service position.
x If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the wipers will continue at the same wiping speed when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other objects on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor.
x Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driving.
x If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.
NOTICE
Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can be scratched.
On some vehicles, the windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and the engine hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine hood is opened. The rear window wiper turns off when the rear hatch is opened.
The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the front wipers are on, the rear wiper is switched on automatically when backing up.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.

¥ Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
¥ Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving, Braking and parking.
¥ Shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only), Shifting.
¥ Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch, Starting and stopping the engine.
¥ Let the engine cool down sufficiently.
¥ Keep children and others away from the vehicle.
¥ Make sure the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may result in serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
Opening or closing the engine compartment

Fig. 161 In the footwell on the driver side: Inside engine hood release lever.

Fig. 162 Above the radiator grille: Outside engine hood release.

Opening the engine hood
x Before you open the hood, make sure that the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield
⇒ .
x Open the driver door and pull the inside hood release lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 161.
The engine hood is released from its latch by a spring ⇒ .
x Push the outside hood release lever ⇒ fig. 162 (arrow) and lift the hood all the way up. A gas-filled strut will hold the hood up.
Closing the engine hood
x Pull the hood down to overcome the resistance of the gas-pressure strut ⇒ .
x Lower the engine hood by hand until it is about 8 in. (20 cm) above its latch and then let it drop into place to latch it. Do not push down on it afterwards!
If the hood does not close completely, open it again and close it properly.
When the hood is properly closed, you can see that it fits flush with the other body parts. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will go out, Warning light.
WARNING
If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up and block your view while you are driving. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x After closing the engine hood, check that the hood release lever is properly latched into the hood latch. The engine hood must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
x If you ever notice that the hood latch is not properly secured when the vehicle is moving, stop at once and close it.
x Never let anyone get in the way of the hood when closing it.
NOTICE
x Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off and the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield before you open the hood. Otherwise, the windshield wipers and the hood may be damaged.
x Always put the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the vehicle.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the engine hood, make sure there is enough room to do so, for example when the vehicle is in a garage.

x Pull the release on the bracket in the direction of the arrow (A). This may require moderate force.
x Pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow (B).
x Install a new wiper blade of the same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow (B) until it latches.
x Slide the release in the opposite direction of the arrow (A) to secure the wiper blade.
x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.
x Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the windows sufficiently.
NOTICE
x Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield.
x Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades.
x Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids.
x To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service position.
Waxing and polishing vehicle paint