Sunshade
Sun visors
Fig. 99 In the front of the headliner: sun visor.
Light.
Remove from holder.
Slide cover open.
Adjustment options for the sun visors
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Fold toward the windshield.
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Remove from the holder and tilt toward the door .
Adjustment options for the sun visor
In some vehicle models, the sun visor can be moved farther toward the rear when it is tilted toward the door.
Illuminated vanity mirror
When the sun visor is folded down, there is a vanity mirror located behind a cover. The lights turn on when the cover slides open.
The lighting for the vanity mirror switches off in the following situations:
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The cover is closed.
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The sun visor is swung upwards or fully forwards.
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The sun visor is pushed in a longitudinal direction or not fully pushed in.
WARNING
Visibility may be reduced when sun visors are folded down and the sunshades are extended.
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Always guide sun visors and sunshades back into their holders when they are no longer needed.
Under certain conditions, the light above the sun visor will turn off automatically after several minutes. This reduces the risk of the 12 V vehicle battery being drained.
Sunshade in the sunroof
Fig. 100 In the headliner: buttons for controlling the sunshade.
- Button for opening the sunshade.
Button for closing the sunshade.
The power sunshade only works when the ignition is switched on.
When the sunroof is tilted all the way open, the sunshade automatically moves into a position that provides ventilation. The sunshade will remain in the ventilation position after the sunroof is closed.
The and buttons have two detents. In the first detent, the sunshade can be opened or closed either completely or partially.
In the second detent, pressing the button briefly opens or closes the sunshade completely. Pressing the button again stops the one-touch feature.
Opening the sunshade
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Press the
button to the first level.Automatic process: Press the
button briefly to the second level. -
To interrupt the automatic opening process, press the button
again briefly.
Closing the sunshade
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Press the
button to the first level.Automatic process: Press the
button briefly to the second level. -
To interrupt the automatic closing process, press the button
again briefly.
The sunshade can still be opened or closed for several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the driver’s or front passenger door has not been opened.
Sunshade pinch protection
The pinch protection can reduce the risk of being pinched and injured when the sunshade is closing . If the sunshade encounters resistance or an obstacle when closing, the sunroof or sunshade will open again immediately.
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Check why the sunroof did not close.
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Try again to close the sunshade.
If the sunshade still encounters resistance or an obstacle and will not close, open the sunshade again. Within a short time after opening, you can close the sunshade again without pinch protection.
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If the sunshade is still not able to close, close the sunshade without pinch protection.
Closing the sunshade without pinch protection
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Within approximately five seconds after pinch protection is triggered, press and hold the button until the sunshade is completely closed.
This will close the sunshade without pinch protection.
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If the sunshade still will not close, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Closing the sunshade without pinch protection may result in serious injuries.
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Always be careful when closing the sunshade.
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Ensure that nobody is within the range of operation of the sunshade, especially if it is closing without pinch protection.
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The pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other parts of the body from becoming injured by being pressed against the roof frame.
When the sunroof is open, the power sunshade can only be closed to the front edge of the sunroof.
Sunshade for the rear side windows
Fig. 101 In the right rear window: sunshade.
The sunshades for the rear side windows are installed in the door trim panels on the windows.
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Pull the sunshade all the way upward by the handle in the direction of the arrow (enlarged section).
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Secure the rod with both eyelets in its holder. Check that the extended sunshade is securely attached in the holder (smaller arrow).
To roll down, release the sunshade at the top and guide it downward by hand .
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of damaging the sunshade or the interior trim panel, do not let the sunshade roll down “quickly”.
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