2022 VOLKSWAGEN UP! Owners Manual

Windscreen wiper lever
Fig. 65 Operating the front windscreen wiper
Fig. 66 Operating the rear window wiper
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Move the lever into the required position ⇒:
⓪Switches off the windscreen wiper.
①Interval wipe for the windscreen.
②Slow wipe.
③Fast wipe.
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The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on.
The interval wipe for the windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will
wipe more frequently as the vehicle moves faster.
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are
switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
Windscreen wiper functions
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Introduction
Windscreen wiper response in various situations:
When the vehicle is
stationary:
When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next
setting down.
When the interval wipe is
switched on:
The wiper intervals are adjusted depending on the vehicle speed.
The faster the vehicle is travelling, the shorter the interval.
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen. The wiper will stop
moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper back on again.
Service position for the front windscreen wipers
Fig. 67 Wiper blades in service position
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The windscreen wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service position ⇒ Fig. 67.
Carry out the following steps to move the windscreen wipers to the service position:
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Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 68 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir
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The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
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allow the driver to see the entre side and rear area of the vehicle. The area that cannot be seen is
known as the blind spot. Objects and other road users may also be located in the blind spot.
Additional information and warnings:
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Fig. 71 In the driver door: rotary knob for the electric exterior mirrors
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The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 70 or the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71.
Turn the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71 to the required position:
Switch on the exterior mirror heating.
Set the left exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary knob.
Neutral position. Exterior mirror heating is switched off, it is not possible to adjust
the exterior mirrors.
Set the right exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary
knob.
The exterior mirrors can be folded in and back from the vehicle. To do this, carefully push the
exterior mirror housing in towards the side window or back from the side window until the exterior
mirror perceptibly engages.
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed. Fuel is
otherwise wasted.
If there is a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
outside of the mirror.
Transporting
Driving notes
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowing items of luggage
⇒ Driving with an open tailgate
⇒ Driving a loaded vehicle
⇒ Vehicle-specific weight ratings
Heavy objects must always be stowed securely in the luggage compartment and you must ensure
that the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable
securing straps with the fastening rings to secure heavy items. Never exceed the vehicle's
maximum payload. Both the payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an
effect on the driving response and braking distance ⇒.
Additional information and warnings:
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Driving a loaded vehicle
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For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
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spare tyre ⇒. Additional equipment and retrofitted accessories increase the stated kerb weight
and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.
The load comprises the weights of the following:
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