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The wipers do not wipe. 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Switch the ignition off and on. 
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop. 
Changes in the activation behaviour of the rain/light sensor 
Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations relating to the sensitive surface of the rain/light 
sensor 
Damaged wiper blades: a film of water or smears caused by damaged wiper blades can increase the 
time the wipers are switched on, can shorten the length of the intervals between wipes or cause the 
wipers to run quickly and continuously. 
Insects: insects hitting the windscreen can cause the wipers to be activated. 
Salt deposits: in winter, salt deposits can cause the wipers to continue to wipe the windscreen when 
it is almost dry. 
Dirt: dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lotus effect), or detergent deposits (from an automatic car 
wash) can cause the rain/light sensor to become less sensitive and react too slowly, or prevent it 
from reacting at all. Clean the sensitive surface of the rain/light sensor Caring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exteriorat regular intervals and inspect the wiper blades for damage. 
Crack in the windscreen: a wipe cycle will be triggered if the rain/light sensor is on when the 
windscreen is impacted by a stone. The rain/light sensor will then register the impairment of the 
sensitive surfaces and adjust accordingly. Depending on the size of the stone impact, the activation 
behaviour of the rain/light sensor may be changed. 
We recommend that you use an alcohol-based glass cleaner to remove wax and polish. 
 
The wipers will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the window. The wiper will stop moving if 
the obstacle continues to block its path. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper back on again. 
Mirrors 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Interior mirror
Exterior mirrors
You can use the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror to observe traffic behind you and adjust 
your driving style accordingly.  
     
        
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move unpredictably. 
Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they are 
visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations. 
If items protrude out of the luggage compartment, never use the boot lid to wedge them into place 
or hold them in position. 
If you have to drive with the boot lid open, you must remove any carriers and the loads attached to 
them from the boot lid. 
 
WARNING 
Poisonous exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior when the boot lid is open. This could result 
in loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents. 
You should always drive with the boot lid closed in order to prevent poisonous exhaust fumes from 
entering the vehicle. 
If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open boot lid, you must do the following to 
reduce the amount of poisonous exhaust fumes that could enter into the vehicle: 
Close all windows and the glass roof. 
Switch off the air recirculation mode of the heating and fresh air system or air conditioning system. 
Open all vents in the dash panel. 
Switch the blower for the heating and fresh air system or for the air conditioning system to the 
highest setting. 
 
NOTICE 
The vehicle height, and possibly the length, are different when the boot lid is open. 
Driving through water 
Please follow these points in order to prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, 
for example on flooded streets: 
Check how deep the water is before driving through it. The water may be no higher than the lower 
edge of the body  
Do not drive faster than walking speed. 
Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water. 
Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an 
extent that it is not safe to drive through the water. 
Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water Start/stop system  
     
        
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eplaced immediately. Wiper blades are available from a qualified 
workshop. 
Cleaning wiper blades 
Note for the front windscreen wipers: move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting 
them Service position 
 only in the area of the wiper blade mounting. 
 
 
Changing the windscreen wiper blades 
fting Service position 
 
Fig. 164
 
r blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm. Push it on until it 
engages. 
 
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window 
iper blade mounting. 
 
Fig. 165
Fig. 165(arrow 
direction of the arrow at the same time. You may need to use some force to do this. 
direction of the arrow. Push it on until it engages Fig. 165
folded back position Fig. 165(arrow  
 
 
WARNING 
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries. 
nd no longer clean the windows 
properly. 
  
     
        
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Avoid heavy impacts and drive round obstacles whenever possible. Tyres can be deformed by 
potholes and kerb edges especially. This can cause damage to the tyres and wheel rims. 
 
Old tyres should be disposed of as required by legislation. 
 
Volkswagen-approved tyres are guaranteed to have the dimensions that are suitable for the vehicle. 
In the case of other tyres, the tyre seller must provide a certificate from the tyre manufacturer 
stating that the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. This certificate must be stored in a safe place in 
the vehicle. 
Wheel rims and wheel bolts 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Wheel rims, tyres and wheel bolts are matched to the vehicle type. If different wheel rims are fitted, 
the correct wheel bolts with the correct length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. 
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheel rims from other vehicles. This can 
also apply to wheel rims of the same vehicle type. 
The tightening torque of the wheel bolts must be checked regularly with a properly functioning 
torque wrench. 
Wheel bolts 
The correct wheel bolts must be used for each vehicle type; these bolts must always be tightened 
with the correct tightening torque Wheel bolts 
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings or trim elements 
Rims with bolted-on rings or trim elements consist of several components. These components are 
joined together using special bolts. Damaged wheel rims must be replaced and must always be 
repaired only by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for 
this purpose  
Wheel rim identification 
In some countries, new wheel rims must contain information on certain properties. The following 
information may appear on the wheel rim: 
 
 
 
ed (month/year)