Power windows
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
- Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
- 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.
- Always switch off the engine and the ignition and 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 passenger door has not been opened.
- Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle – particularly if the ignition is on or a remote control vehicle key is also in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition, and operate the windows.
NOTE
If you leave the windows open, rain or other precipitation may enter the vehicle from outside and can damage the vehicle interior.
Opening or closing power windows
Fig. 62 In the driver door: Switches for the power windows (Beetle Coupe models).
Fig. 63 In the driver door: Switches for the front and rear power windows (Beetle Convertible models).
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Switches in the driver door
Key to :
For the window in the driver door.
For the window in the passenger door.
Key to :
- For the rear side windows.
- For the window in the driver door and to open or close all other windows at the same time.
For the window in the passenger door.
Opening or closing windows (Beetle Coupe)
- Opening: Press the
switch.
- Closing: Pull the
- Stopping automatic movement: Press/pull the respective switch again.
Opening or closing windows (Beetle Convertible)
- Opening: Press the
- Closing: Pull the
- Opening the driver door window: Press the
switch.
- Closing the driver door window: Pull the
- Opening all windows: Press and hold the
- Closing all windows: Pull and hold the
- Stopping automatic movement: Press/pull the respective switch again.
You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or 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 switch for controlling the passenger side window is located in the passenger door.
Power windows – features
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Automatic lowering of the windows
Closed windows in the doors will go down slightly when the vehicle is unlocked, the door handle is pulled, and after the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition .
For vehicles with the single door unlocking function activated, only the window in the driver door will go down slightly when the vehicle is unlocked from the outside. The window in the passenger door will also go down slightly if the vehicle is unlocked a second time.
When the vehicle key is removed from the ignition, only the window in the driver door will go down slightly .
If no doors are opened, the windows will close again after several seconds. The windows will also close if the door is closed or the vehicle is locked.
The windows can freeze to the seals at low outside temperatures and prevent the windows from going down when the vehicle is unlocked or the door is opened. Do not open the door if the window does not go down slightly .
- Lock the vehicle again.
- Remove the ice with deicing spray.
- Unlock the vehicle and retry the function.
- If necessary, repeat until the windows are fully operational.
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch feature automatically opens or closes a power window all the way. The window switch does not have to be held.
For one-touch opening: Press the switch for the window down briefly as far as it goes.
For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up briefly as far as it goes.
Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.
Reactivating the one-touch feature
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not completely closed, the one-touch feature will not work and must be reactivated after the vehicle battery has been recharged or replaced:
- Switch on the ignition.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Pull the switch for the respective window up and hold it for at least 2 seconds in this position.
- Release the switch, pull up and hold again. The one-touch feature is now reactivated.
The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at the same time.
Convenience closing (Beetle Coupe models only)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience closing feature.
The convenience closing feature lets you close the windows and the power sunroof when the ignition is switched off:
- 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 .
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
- Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
- 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.
- Always switch off the engine and the ignition, set the parking brake, and 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 passenger door has not been opened.
- Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle – particularly if the ignition is on or a remote control vehicle key is also in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition, and operate the windows.
NOTE
The windows must go down slightly when you unlock the vehicle. Otherwise the windows and seals could be damaged when opening the doors.
NOTE
If you leave the windows open, rain or other precipitation may enter the vehicle from outside and can damage the vehicle interior.
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.
Power window pinch protection
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Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing a power window . If one-touch window closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and go down again.
- Check why the window did not close.
- Try one-touch window closing again.
- If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and goes back down, one-touch closing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.
- If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the window will close without pinch protection .
Closing the window without pinch protection
- Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the switch. Pinch protection is turned off for a short distance in the window track!
- If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window stops again if there is resistance.
- If the window still will not close, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
- Always be careful when closing power windows.
- Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close power windows!
- Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the window frame; injuries may result.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof .
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