Power windows
Opening and closing power windows
Using the power window switches
The power window switches are in the vehicle doors.
- Opening: Press the
switch.
- Closing: Pull the
- Stopping automatic movement: Press/pull the respective switch again.
- Activating the safety switch for the rear windows: Press the safety switch
in the driver door to deactivate the power windows in the rear doors. The yellow indicator light in the switch comes on.
You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front 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.
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.
Convenience opening and closing
Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience opening and closing feature, which lets you open and close the windows and the power sunroof when the ignition is switched off:
- Convenience opening from inside the vehicle: Push down and hold the switch for the driver window until all windows open and the sunroof tilts.
- Convenience closing for 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 the sunroof close . All turn signals flash when the windows and sunroof are completely closed.
- Release the switch or remove your finger from the lock sensor surface to stop convenience opening or closing.
You can configure settings for the convenience opening feature in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system .
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 front 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.
- Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
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.
Convenience closing only works when the one-touch feature is active.
Certain settings are automatically saved by the driver personalization feature .
Power window pinch protection
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 .
Tips and troubleshooting
If the one-touch feature does not work
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dies when 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.
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