wiper VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2018 Owners Manual

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror with sensor on mirror base for:
– Rain sensor (if equipped)
– Low-light sensor (if equipped)
– Light Assist (if equipped)
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on left and right)
(5) Fog lights (on left and right, if equipped) ,
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)
(7) Side marker lights (on left and right)
(8) Sensor for the Forward Collision Warning system (behind the Volkswagen emblem)

Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 15 On the right side of the steering column (vehicles without a multi-function steering wheel): Windshield wiper lever with controls for instrument cluster menus and displays.

Fig. 16 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel (if equipped): Controls for the menus in the instrument cluster display.

Displaying a submenu
x Press the /+ button ⇒ fig. 16 to display submenu items. For instance, after scrolling to MFI data in the Settings main menu, press the /+ button to display items available under the MFI data submenu.
Selecting a setting
x Windshield wiper lever: Use the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 15 (2) on the windshield wiper lever to scroll through the available options, then press the /+

Display Function
Route -- mi Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Route -- km
Average speed -- mph Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes may appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. Average speed -- km/h
-- mph Digital display of the current vehicle speed.
-- km/h
Oil temperature ---°F Current engine oil temperature.
Oil temperature ---°C
Speed warning --- mph When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster display. Speed warning --- km/h

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons (* and +) on the multi-function steering wheel or use the 42)0
rocker switch on the windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 15 (2).
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Select the Speed warning or c display.
x Press the /+ button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel or use the 42)0
rocker switch ⇒ fig. 15 (2) to set a different speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the /+ button a second time or just wait a few seconds. The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to Speed warning or c and press the /+ button. The set speed is deleted.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Select the trip memory to be erased.
x Press the /+ button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays (Premium version)
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data to enable displays you want to be available under the MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed can also be changed
⇒  Settings menu.

Daytime running lights (DRL)
Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights (DRL).
The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in position / or !54/.
When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on ⇒ .
If the light switch is in position !54/, a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the instru-ment and switch lighting on and off automatically.
Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature
Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature that switches the daytime running lights off when the parking brake is engaged and the ignition is switched on.

Function Action
Switching the DRL off: – Switch the ignition on. – Turn the light switch to the / position. – Set the parking brake.
Switching the DRL back on: – Release the parking brake.

Static cornering lights
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static cor-nering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on automatically when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlights
(headlight switch in the !54/ position ⇒ fig. 80), they work only when the headlights have been auto-matically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in the /
position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on ⇒  Switching lights on and off.
Automatic headlights (!54/)
Your vehicle may be equipped with automatic headlights (!54/), which are a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and driving situations.
If the light switch is in the !54/ position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are
automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for example when driving through a tunnel. If sufficient brightness is registered.
If the rain sensor recognizes rain and switches the windshield wipers on. If the windshield wipers have not moved for several minutes.

Windshield wipers and washer

Windshield wiper lever

Fig. 84 Operating the front windshield wipers.

NOTICE
Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can be scratched.
On some vehicles, the windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and the engine hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine hood is opened.
The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.
Windshield wiper functions

Windshield wiper service position

Fig. 85 Windshield wiper in service position.

Rain sensor

Fig. 86 Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting the rain sensor 1 (if equipped).

Fig. 87 Inside the front windshield above the inside mirror: Sensitive rain sensor surface.