ignition VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Depending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in various areas of
the vehicle interior.
The front footwell may also be illuminated.
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle
settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .

The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is
removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation .
Visibility
Wipers
Operating the wiper lever

Fig. 83 On the right of the steering column: operating the windscreen wipers.

Fig. 84 On the right of the steering column: operating the rear window wiper.
The wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and boot lid are closed.
Move the wiper lever to the desired position ⇒ :

Before setting off and before switching on the ignition, always check the following to avoid damage
to the windscreen, the wiper blades and the wiper motor:
The wiper lever is located in the basic position.
Snow and ice have been removed from the wiper blades and door windows.
Wiper blades that have become frozen onto the glass have been carefully loosened. Volkswagen
recommends using a de-icer spray for this.

NOTICE
Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry. Using the wipers when the window is dry can
damage the glass.

When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the
vehicle is stationary.

When parking the vehicle in cold weather, it may be helpful to leave the front windscreen wipers in
the service position to make it easier to loosen the wiper blades ⇒ Wiper blades .
Wiper function
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the windscreen wipers are switched on and
reverse gear is engaged. Automatic switch-on when reverse gear is selected can be activated and
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls
and displays .
Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is automatically regulated depending on
the ambient temperature when the ignition is switched on. Only the jets are heated, not the hoses
that the washer fluid flows through.
Rain/light sensor

Fig. 85 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.

When the rain/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/light sensor
Position Ⓐ - the rain/light sensor is deactivated.
Position Ⓑ - the rain/light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary.
The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at
fixed levels.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever
⇒ Fig. 85  ① ⇒ .
Switch to the right – high sensitivity.
Switch to the left – low sensitivity.

WARNING
The rain/light sensor cannot always adequately detect all precipitation and activate the wipers
correspondingly.
If necessary, switch on the wipers manually in good time if the water on the windscreen restricts the
field of vision.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation .
Troubleshooting
Washer fluid level too low
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir at the next opportunity ⇒ Washer fluid 
Fault in rain/light sensor
The wipers are not switched on automatically if it rains during rain/light sensor operation.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Switch the ignition off and on.
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.

Fault in wipers
The wipers do not wipe.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Switch the ignition off and on.
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.
Changes in the activation behaviour of the rain/light sensor
Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations relating to the sensitive surface of the rain/light
sensor ⇒ Vehicle overviews  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 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.
Dirt: dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lotus effect), or detergent deposits (from an automatic car
wash) can cause the rain/light sensor to become less sensitive and react too slowly, or prevent it
from reacting at all. Clean the sensitive surface of the rain/light sensor ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior  at regular intervals and inspect the wiper blades for damage.
Crack in the windscreen: a wipe cycle will be triggered if the rain/light sensor is on when the
windscreen is impacted by a stone. The rain/light sensor will then register the impairment of the
sensitive surfaces and adjust accordingly. Depending on the size of the stone impact, the activation
behaviour of the rain/light sensor may be changed.
We recommend that you use an alcohol-based glass cleaner to remove wax and polish.

The wipers will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the window. The wiper will stop moving if
the obstacle continues to block its path. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper back on again.
Mirrors
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Interior mirror 
⇒ Exterior mirrors 
You can use the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror to observe traffic behind you and adjust
your driving style accordingly.

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
When the ignition is switched on, the sensors measure the incident light from the rear ⇒ Fig. 86  ①
and from the front ②.
Depending on the values measured, the interior mirror dips automatically.
If the incident light on the sensors is hindered or interrupted, e.g. by a sun blind or other hanging
objects, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror will not function or will not function correctly.
Mobile navigation systems fitted to the windscreen or near the interior automatic anti-dazzle
interior mirror can also affect the sensors ⇒ .
The automatic anti-dazzle function will be deactivated in some situations, e.g. when reverse gear is
engaged.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.
Pull the lever to the back to use the anti-dazzle function ⇒ Fig. 87 .

WARNING
The illuminated display from a mobile navigation device can lead to malfunctions of the interior
automatic anti-dazzle mirror and cause accidents or serious injuries.
You may not be able to precisely determine the distance from vehicles travelling behind you or from
other objects if the automatic anti-dazzle function malfunctions.
Exterior mirrors

Fig. 88 In the driver door: rotary knob for the exterior mirrors.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Switch on the ignition.
Turn the rotary knob in the driver door to the desired symbol ⇒ Fig. 88 .

Swivel the rotary knob forwards, backwards, right or left in the direction of the arrow in order to
adjust the exterior mirror.
Electrically fold in the exterior mirrors ⇒ .Switch on the exterior mirror heating. The
exterior mirror heating heats only at ambient temperatures below +20°C (+68°F) and initially with
the highest setting. Heating takes place dependent on the ambient temperature after around
two minutes.Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror.Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror.Zero
position. The exterior mirror cannot be adjusted and all functions are switched off.
Activating the exterior mirror functions
The following exterior mirror functions must be activated once in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays :
Synchronous mirror adjustment
Synchronous mirror adjustment means that the right-hand exterior mirror is also adjusted at the
same time when you adjust the left-hand exterior mirror.
Turn the rotary knob to position .
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right-hand exterior mirror will be adjusted at the same time
(synchronously).
Correct the settings for the right-hand exterior mirror if necessary: swivel the rotary knob to
position and adjust the right-hand exterior mirror.
Folding in the exterior mirrors while parking
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside, the exterior mirrors fold in or out
automatically. For this, the rotary knob must be in position , , or .
If the rotary knob for the electrically adjustable exterior mirrors is in position , the exterior
mirrors stay folded in.
Saving and recalling the front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing
Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key to which the settings should be assigned.
Switch on the electronic parking brake.
Switch on the ignition.
Put the gearbox into neutral.
Select reverse gear.
Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you have a good view of the kerb area, for
example.
The set mirror position will be saved and assigned to the vehicle key.
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirrors to position .

Select reverse gear while the ignition is switched on. The right-hand exterior mirror moves to the
saved position.
The front passenger exterior mirror will move out of the position saved for reversing when the
vehicle is driven forwards faster than approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or when the rotary knob is
moved out of position into another position.

WARNING
Injuries can be sustained if you do not take care when folding the exterior mirrors in and out.
Fold the exterior mirrors in or out only when there is no obstruction in the path of the mirror.
Always ensure that no fingers are caught between the exterior mirror and the mirror base when the
exterior mirrors are moved.

NOTICE
Always fold in exterior mirrors before using an automatic car wash.
Do not fold electrically folding exterior mirrors in or out manually as this can damage the electric
drive.

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed. If the heating is left
on, this will result in unnecessary fuel consumption.

If there is a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the outside of
the mirror.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation .
Protection from the sun
Sun visors

Fig. 89 In the front headliner: sun visor.
Adjustment options for the driver and front passenger sun visors:
Folded down over the windscreen.
Pulled out of the bracket and swung over towards the door ⇒ Fig. 89  Ⓐ.
Vanity mirrors
There is a vanity mirror in the folded-down sun visor. Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the
vanity mirror may have a light.
When you open the cover ⇒ Fig. 89  Ⓑ, the lamp ⇒ Fig. 89  ① lights up.

WARNING
Driving with the sun visors folded down and the sun blinds pulled out can reduce your view of the
road.
Sun visors and sun blinds should always be replaced in their holder if they are not being used.

In certain circumstances, the lamp above the sun visor will go out automatically after a few minutes.
This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging.
Sun blind in the glass roof

Fig. 90 In the roof: button for controlling the sun blind.
The electric sun blind works when the ignition is switched on.

When the glass roof is fully tilted, the sun blind is automatically moved to a ventilation position. The
sun blind remains in the ventilation position even after the glass roof is closed.
Opening and closing the sun blind
The buttons ⇒ Fig. 90  ① or ② have two positions. In the first position, the sun blind can be
completely or partially opened or closed.
In the second position, the sun blind automatically moves to the final position when the button is
pressed briefly. Press the button again to stop the one-touch function.
Opening the sun blind: push button ① to position one. One-touch function: push button ① briefly
to position two.
Closing the sun blind: push button ② to position one. One-touch function: push button ② briefly
to position two.
Stopping the one-touch function when opening or closing the blind: push button ① or ② again.
The sun blind can still be opened or closed for several minutes after the ignition has been switched
off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
Roll-back function of the sun blind
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of crush injury when closing the sun blind ⇒ . The glass
roof or sun blind will open again immediately if the sun blind is unable to close because it is stiff or
obstructed.
Check to see why the sun blind has not closed.
Try to close the sun blind again.
The sun blind will open again immediately if it is still unable to close because it is stiff or obstructed.
After opening, the sun blind can be closed again within a short period of time without the roll-back
function.
If the sun blind still cannot be closed, close it without the roll-back function.
Closing the sun blind without the roll-back function
Within approximately five seconds of the roll-back function being activated, press and hold button
⇒ Fig. 90  ② until the sun blind has closed completely.
The sun blind will now close without the roll-back function.
Please go to a qualified workshop if the sun blind still cannot be closed.

WARNING
Closing the sun blind without the roll-back function can cause serious injuries.
Always close the sun blind carefully.

Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch the auxiliary heater on and off when the
ignition is switched off ⇒  .
Touch the function button in the Infotainment system air conditioning settings to access the
Auxiliary heater menu ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation .
The auxiliary heater provides additional heating when the ignition is switched on.
– Blower
Turn the middle rotary control.
When Climatronic is in automatic mode, no blower speed is displayed in the rotary control.
– Air recirculation mode
Press the button.
Air distribution
– air distribution to the upper body via the vents in the dash panel.
– air distribution to footwell.
– air distribution to the upper body and the footwell.
– air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
– air distribution to the windscreen.
| – Defrost function
Manual air conditioning system: turn the right rotary knob to position ⇒ Fig. 91 .
Climatronic: press the button ⇒ Fig. 92 .
Manual air conditioning system: in the defrost function, the air recirculation mode switches off
and the air conditioning compressor for the cooling system switches on in order to dehumidify the
air. When the defrost function is switched on, it is not possible to switch the air recirculation mode
on or the air conditioning compressor off1).
– Rear window heating
Press to switch the rear window heating on or off while the engine is running.
The rear window heating will switch off after 10 minutes at the latest.
Recommended settings for manual air conditioning system
Switch off air recirculation mode.
Set blower to setting or .