Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Note for the windscreen wipers:
move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them
⇒
Wipers
.
• When lifting the wiper arm hold it
only
by the wiper blade mounting.
• Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp sponge
⇒
.
• Carefully place the wiper arms on the windscreen.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
• Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting
⇒
Wipers
.
• When lifting the wiper arm hold it
only
by the wiper blade mounting.
• Press and hold the release button
⇒
Fig. 202
①
and simultaneously pull off the wiper blade in
the direction of the arrow.
• Insert a new wiper blade with the
same length and design
onto the wiper arm. Push it on until
it engages.
• Carefully place the wiper arms on the windscreen.
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window
• When lifting the wiper arm hold it
only
by the wiper blade mounting.
• Lift and fold back the wiper arm.
• Press and hold the release button
⇒
Fig. 203
①
.
• Tilt the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm
⇒
Fig. 203
(arrow
Ⓐ
) and pull it off in the
direction of the arrow
Ⓑ
at the same time. You may need to use some force to do this.
• Insert a new wiper blade with the
same length and design
onto the wiper arm in the opposite
direction of the arrow. Push it on until it engages
⇒
Fig. 203
Ⓑ
. The wiper blade must be in the
folded back position
⇒
Fig. 203
(arrow
Ⓐ
).
• Carefully place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.
Wax deposits on the windscreen and rear window could cause the wiper blades to rub.
Remove wax residue using a special cleaning product or cleaning cloths.
Changing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒
Checklist
⇒
Changing bulbs in the headlights (halogen bulbs)
⇒
Changing bulbs in the front bumper
⇒
Changing bulbs in the front bumper (R-Line)
⇒
Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster in the body
⇒
Troubleshooting
Changing the vehicle bulbs requires considerable technical skill. Volkswagen therefore
recommends having bulbs replaced by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. The work must
always be performed by an expert if other vehicle parts around the affected bulbs need to be
removed. Volkswagen recommends having bulbs replaced by a Volkswagen dealership.
You should keep a box with spare light bulbs for the lights that ensure the vehicle is roadworthy in
the vehicle at all times. Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen dealerships. In some countries
it is a legal requirement to have these spare bulbs in the vehicle.
It may be illegal to drive with a defective bulb in the exterior lighting.
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents
and severe injuries.
• Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the
window properly.
WARNING
Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers can scratch the windscreen.
• Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents, hard sponges and other sharp
objects, as they can damage the graphite coating of the wiper blades during cleaning.
• Do not use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to clean the
windows.
NOTICE
