wipers VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

Front view

Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 2 :

Windscreen:
Vehicle identification number ⇒ Technical data 
Windscreen wipers ⇒ Wipers ⇒ Wiper blades 
Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror ⇒ Rain/light sensor ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior 
Sensor for lighting functions ⇒ Light functions ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Bonnet opening lever ⇒ In the engine compartment 
Behind the Volkswagen badge: radar sensor for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior 
Sensors for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ Driver assist systems 
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye ⇒ Tow-starting or towing 
Lights in the bumper ⇒ Lights ⇒ Changing bulbs 

Rear view

Fig. 4 Overview of the rear of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 4 :
High-level brake light

Rear window:
Rear window heating ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system 
Rear window wiper ⇒ Wipers ⇒ Wiper blades 

Volkswagen badge:
To open the boot lid ⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid 
With camera for assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems 
Sensors for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Towing bracket ⇒ Trailer towing 
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye ⇒ Tow-starting or towing 

Bonnet release lever ⇒ In the engine compartment 
Fuse box cover ⇒ Changing fuses 
Lever for adjusting the steering column position ⇒ Steering wheel 
Light switch ⇒ Vehicle lighting 

Turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ Vehicle lighting 
With switches and buttons for the driver assist systems ⇒ Button for driver assist systems ⇒ Driver
assist systems 
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system 

Instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster 
With warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Symbols in instrument cluster 

Lever for wipers and washers ⇒ Wipers 
With buttons for operating the menus ⇒ Instrument cluster 

Controls on the multifunction steering wheel:
Operating driver assist systems ⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Driver assist
systems 
Audio, navigation
Opening the telephone menu or accepting telephone calls
Volume adjustment
Activating voice control (no function in some models)
Horn
Location of the driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system 
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine 
Pedals ⇒ Pedals 

Symbol Meaning
Engine speed limited ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Electromechanical steering function reduced ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Tyre monitoring system ⇒ Troubleshooting for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator .
Fault in the rain/light sensor ⇒ Fault in rain/light sensor , ⇒ Fault in rain/light
sensor .
Fault in wipers ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Fuel tank almost empty ⇒ Fuel gauge .
Particulate filter clogged up ⇒ Particulate filter clogged with soot .
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system ⇒ Indicator lamp .
Front passenger front airbag switched off ⇒ Indicator lamp .
Front passenger front airbag switched on ⇒ Indicator lamp .
Tank cap open ⇒ Fuel gauge .
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC not available. .
Fault in DSG® dual clutch gearbox: gearbox fault ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Manual gearbox: clutch temperature high or clutch is defective ⇒ Troubleshooting .

Area monitoring system (Front Assist) switched off ⇒ Operating the area monitoring
system (Front Assist) .
Adaptive chassis control (DCC) ⇒ Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCC) .
Rear Traffic Alert ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert .
Turn signal ⇒ Switching turn signals on and off .
Depress the brake pedal.

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 ⇒ :

Wipers switched off.
Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain/light 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.
Slow wipe.
Fast wipe.
x Flick wipe – brief wiping. Push down and hold the lever for longer to wipe more quickly.
Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen. Climatronic
will switch to air recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the
washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior.
Switch for interval settings (vehicles without a rain/light sensor) or adjusting the
sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.
Interval wipe 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 an adequate amount of anti-freeze, the washer fluid can freeze on the windscreen and
obscure your view.
In winter temperatures, use the windscreen washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has
been added to the washer fluid.
Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been
heated by the ventilation system. The anti-freeze mixture may otherwise freeze on the windscreen
and restrict vision.

WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.
Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windows properly
⇒ Wiper blades .

NOTICE

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 â’¶ - the rain/light sensor is deactivated.
Position â’· - 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.

The steering assistance provided by the electromechanical steering system automatically adjusts to
the vehicle speed, steering wheel torque and steering wheel angle. The electromechanical steering
functions only when the engine is running.
You will need considerably more strength than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is
reduced or has failed completely.
Counter steering assistance
Counter steering assistance provides the driver with steering assistance in critical driving situations.
Additional steering forces assist the driver when counter steering ⇒ .
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, progressive steering can adjust the steering response in a
driving situation. Progressive steering functions only when the engine is running.
In urban traffic, less steering input is required when parking, manoeuvring, or turning sharply.
When driving on country roads or on the motorway, the progressive steering provides a more
sporty, direct steering response, and a dynamic feel.

WARNING
If the power steering is not working, the steering wheel is difficult to turn, which makes it difficult to
steer the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the power steering functions only when the engine is
running.
Never allow the vehicle to roll if the engine is switched off.
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock
may be activated and it will no longer be possible to steer the vehicle.

WARNING
In conjunction with the ESC, counter steering assistance provides the driver with assistance when
steering in critical driving situations. The driver must steer the vehicle at all times. Counter steering
assistance does not steer the vehicle.

NOTICE
When the vehicle is towed, the ignition must be switched on to prevent the steering wheel from
locking, and so that the turn signals, horn, wipers and window washer system can be used.
Troubleshooting
Steering requires increased force