VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2012 Workshop Manual

Warning light

Fig. 31 Opening rear hatch from the outside.

Closing the rear hatch

Fig. 32 Opened rear hatch: Recessed grips for closing.

Power windows

(2) For the windows in the rear doors.
(3) Safety switch.
Opening or closing windows

Function Action
Opening: Press the switch.
Closing: Pull the switch.
Stopping
automatic
movement:
Press/pull the switch again.
¦_ The safety switch (3) deactivates the power windows
in the rear doors. The yellow indicator light in the
switch comes on.

You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or front passenger door has not been opened. When the vehicle key has been removed from
the ignition and the driver door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.
A separate button for controlling the window is located in the front passenger door.
Power windows – features

Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,
remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power
windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front
passenger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power
windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not
work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right
away.
If convenience closing of the power windows from the outside requires removing the cover cap of
the lock cylinder on the driver door, the cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked .

Power sunroof

Opening and closing the power sunroof

Fig. 34 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. A: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. B: Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious
and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special
knowledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help
prevent damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.
The comfort position (2) provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.
Opening or closing the sunshade

Fig. 35 In the headliner: Buttons for the sunshade.

x Turn the vehicle key bit in the lock of the driver door to the closing position and hold it there. The
power sunroof is closed. Release the vehicle key in order to stop the process.
x Vehicles with Keyless Access: hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the
door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof.
In the menu Settings - Convenience - Window Op. you can select your preferred settings for
opening the windows and power sunroof
Convenience closing of the power sunroof from the outside leaves the rotary switch in the last
selected position. The switch must be newly positioned when starting to drive again.
If convenience closing of the power sunroof requires removing the cover cap of the lock cylinder
on the driver door, the cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked .
Initializing the power sunroof