2024 Volkswagen T-Roc Windscreen Wiper Guide

2024 Volkswagen T-Roc Windscreen Wiper Guide

Within the world of automotive innovation, where each part is crucial to delivering a flawless driving experience, the 2024 Volkswagen T-Roc stands out as an example of careful engineering and well-considered design. In all of its advanced capabilities, it’s easy to forget about the simple but essential windscreen wiper. But in the dynamic silhouette of the T-Roc, the windshield wiper is more than just a practical requirement—it’s a symbol of Volkswagen’s attention to detail excellence. The 2024 T-Roc’s windscreen wiper is a beautifully designed piece of equipment that combines functionality and precision. Designed to remove snow, rain, and debris with ease, it provides maximum visibility in even the most difficult driving situations, enabling drivers to navigate with assurance and precision. Beyond its practical use, the T-Roc’s windscreen wiper represents Volkswagen’s commitment to improving convenience and safety while also representing the company’s unrelenting quest for automotive excellence.

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Operating the wiper lever

The wipers function only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet or boot lid are closed.

Move the wiper lever to the desired position:

• OFF: The wipers switched off.
• INT: Interval wipes for the windscreen or rain sensor mode. The interval wipe for the windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle moves faster.
• LOW: Slow wiping.
• HIGH: Fast wiping.
• 1x: Flick wipe – short wiping.
• Pulling the lever activates the automatic wipe/wash function for cleaning the windscreen. The Climatronic will switch to air-recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the windscreen washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior.

1. Use the switch to adjust the wipe intervals (vehicles without a rain and light sensor) or the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

Move the wiper lever to the desired position:

• Intermittent wiping for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every six seconds.
• Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.

WARNING
Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer fluid may freeze onto the windscreen and obscure your view. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• At winter temperatures, use the window washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has been added.
• Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation system.

WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.

• Always change the wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen properly (→ Wiper blades).

NOTICE
Incorrect handling of the wipers can lead to damage to the windscreen and wiper blades and also to the wiper motor.

• Before starting your journey and switching on the ignition, check to make sure that the wiper lever is in its basic position.
• Remove snow and ice from the wipers and windows.
• Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have become frozen onto the window.
• Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry.
  • When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.
  • If the vehicle is parked during cold weather, the service position of the windscreen wiper may be helpful in order to be able to release the wiper blades better from the windscreen (→ Wiper blades).

Wiper function

Automatic activation of the rear window wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically when the windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged. Automatic activation when reverse gear is engaged can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched on, depending on the ambient temperature. Only the washer jets are heated and not the hoses carrying washer fluid.

Rain and light sensor

1. Switch for setting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.
   • The rain and light sensor is deactivated.
   • The rain and light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary.

When the rain and light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency of the wiper intervals, depending on the intensity of the rain.

Activating and deactivating the rain and light sensor

1. Push the lever into the required position Fig. 1.

The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu). If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at fixed levels.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper leve→r Fig. 1 1 ,→.

• Switch to the right – high sensitivity.
• Switch to the left – low sensitivity.

WARNING
The rain and light sensor cannot always detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the wipers. If visibility is restricted, this can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• If necessary, switch on the wipers manually if the water on the windscreen restricts the field of vision.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

Troubleshooting

Washer fluid level too low
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

1. Fill up the washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible (→ Washer fluid).

Fault in wipers
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The wipers do not wipe.

1.  Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

Fault in rain and light sensor
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The wipers are not switched on automatically if it rains during rain and light sensor operation.

1. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

Changes in the response of the rain and light sensor
Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations relating to the sensitive surface of the rain and light sensor (→ Front view) include:

• 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 surface 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.
• Soiling: dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lotus effect), or detergent deposits (from an automatic car wash) can cause the rain and light sensor to become less sensitive and react too slowly, or prevent it from reacting at all. Clean the sensitive surface of the rain and light sensor at regular intervals and inspect the wiper blades for damage (→ Vehicle care, exterior) .
• Crack in the windscreen: a wipe cycle will be triggered if the rain and light sensor is switched on when the windscreen is impacted by a stone. The rain and light sensor will then register the reduction in sensitivity of the surfaces and adjust accordingly. The size of the crack can affect the way in which the rain and light sensor activates the wipers.
  • The wipers will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the window. The wipers will stop moving if the obstacle blocks their path.

Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers back on again.

FAQs

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