If there is an obstacle for the wipers on the window glass, the wipers will attempt to remove it. If it continues to block the wipers, the wipers will stop moving.
1. Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers on again.
Mirrors
General safety precautions
Using the outside mirrors and the interior rearview mirror, the driver can observe traffic and adjust their driving based on traffic.
For driving safety, it is important that the driver adjusts the outside mirrors and the interior rearview mirror correctly before starting to drive.
It is not possible to oversee the entire side and rear area of the vehicle by looking in the outside and interior rearview mirrors. These areas that are not visible are
called blind spots. Other road users and objects could be in the blind spot.
WARNING
Adjusting the outside mirrors and interior rearview mirror while driving can distract the driver. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Only adjust the outside mirror and interior rearview mirror when the vehicle is stationary.
Always make sure that the mirrors are adjusted correctly and visibility to the rear is not limited by ice, snow, fog, or other objects.
WARNING
The view in the outside mirrors and interior rearview mirror does not cover the entire area around the side and rear of the vehicle. Other road users and objects
could be in these blind spots. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
When parking, changing lanes, passing, and turning, always pay attention to your surroundings.
WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and allow objects in the mirror to appear smaller and farther away. This can make it
difficult to estimate the exact distance from the vehicles behind, e.g. when changing lane. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Use the interior rearview mirror as much as possible to more accurately determine the distance to vehicles or other objects behind you.
Make sure there is sufficient visibility of the area behind the vehicle.
WARNING
An automatic dimming rearview mirror contains an electrolyte fluid that can leak out if the mirror glass breaks. Coming into contact with this liquid can irritate the
skin, eyes, and respiratory organs, especially in individuals with asthma or similar illnesses. This may cause serious injuries.
If electrolyte fluid is swallowed, rinse out the mouth immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting unless it ordered to
do so by a doctor. Call for medical assistance immediately.
Immediately get plenty of fresh air and exit the vehicle. If this is not possible, open all the windows and doors.
If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the affected area immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water and seek
medical assistance.
If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with your shoes or clothing, wash it for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Clean the shoes and clothing
thoroughly before wearing them again.
NOTICE
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror breaks, electrolyte fluid can leak out. This fluid damages plastic surfaces.
Remove any leaking fluid as soon as possible, for instance using a wet sponge.
Interior rearview mirror
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Fig. 78 On the windshield: automatic dimming interior rearview mirror.
Sensor for light entering from the rear.
Sensor for light entering from the front.
Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror
When the ignition is on, the sensors measure the amount of light entering from the rear fig. 78
Depending on the measured values, the interior rearview mirror will dim automatically.
and from the front
.
If the amount of light entering the sensors is limited or interrupted, for example by a sunshade or attachment, the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror may no
function or may malfunction. Mobile navigation devices on the windshield or near the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror can also affect the sensors ⇒
.
Automatic dimming will be deactivated in some situations, for example when reverse gear is engaged.
WARNING
The illuminated display of a mobile navigation system may interfere with the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror. This may stop you from using the
interior rearview mirror to accurately determine the distance from vehicles or other objects behind you. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.
Switch the mobile navigation system off in such cases.
Outside mirrors
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Fig. 79 In the driver door: knob for the outside mirrors.
The following information describes the outside mirror functions for left-hand drive vehicles. Position corresponds to the outside mirror on the driver's side, and
position corresponds to the outside mirror on the passenger's side. For right-hand drive vehicles, proceed in the reverse order.
Adjusting outside mirrors
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Turn the knob in the driver door until the desired symbol lights up fig. 79.
3. To adjust the outside mirror, push the knob forward, back, right or left in the direction of the arrow.
The corresponding symbol remains lit while the selected function is active.
Fold the outside mirror in towards the vehicle body ⇒
.
Switch on the outside mirror heating. The exterior mirror heating only works when the ambient temperature is below approx. 20 °C (around 68 °F) and
provides the most heat when it first turns on. After about two minutes, the mirrors will be heated depending on the ambient temperature.
Adjusts the left outside mirror.
Adjusts the right outside mirror.
Activating outside mirror functions
The following outside mirror functions must be activated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system before they are used for the first time ⇒ Vehicle settings
menu.
Synchronized mirror adjustment
The synchronized mirror adjustment feature simultaneously adjusts the right-side outside mirror to match adjustments to the left-side outside mirror.
1. Turn rotary knob to position
.
2. Adjusts the left outside mirror. The right outside mirror will be adjusted the same way (synchronized).
3. To correct the adjustment of the right outside mirror, if necessary, turn the knob to the
position and adjust the right outside mirror.
Folding the outside mirrors in while parking
If the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside, the outside mirrors can automatically fold in or out, depending on the vehicle equipment. For this to happen, th
knob must be in the
,
,
position.
If the knob for power exterior mirrors is in the
position, the outside mirrors will remain folded in.
Save the passenger-side outside mirror settings when reversing
1. Unlock the vehicle using the key, to which the setting is allocated.
2. Select the reverse gear.
3. Adjust the front passenger outside mirror so that, for example, the edge of the curb can be seen clearly.
4. Shift the transmission to neutral.
5. Switch the ignition off.
The selected mirror position will be stored and assigned to the vehicle key.
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Opening the front passenger outside mirror settings for driving in reverse
1. Turn rotary knob for the outside mirrors to the relevant position for adjusting the front passenger outside mirror.
2. With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.
The front passenger outside mirror will adjust to the stored position.
The front passenger outside mirror will exit the position stored for driving in reverse when you begin driving forward faster than about 15 km/h (about 9 mph) or whe
the knob is turned to any other position.
WARNING
If you fold the outside mirrors against the vehicle or back without taking care, you could get your fingers jammed between the outside mirror and the mirror
base. This can cause serious injuries.
Do not fold the outside mirrors out or in if there are any obstacles in the path.
NOTICE
If outside mirrors are not folded in when driving through a car wash, they can get damaged.
Always fold in the outside mirrors.
NOTICE
Folding in the power exterior mirror manually can worsen wear and tear or damage the mirror motor.
Do not fold power exterior mirrors in or out by hand.
Leave the outside mirror heating on only as long as it is needed. Otherwise power will be used unnecessarily.
If there is a malfunction in the power outside mirror, you can adjust the position of the mirror manually by hand by pushing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Sunshade
Sun visors
Fig. 80 In the front of the headliner: sun visor.
Light.
Remove from holder.
Slide cover open.
Adjustment options for the driver and front passenger sun visors
Fold toward the windshield.
Remove from the holder and tilt toward the door fig. 80.
Slide the sun visor that is swung towards the door backwards in a longitudinal direction
⇒
.
Illuminated vanity mirror
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
