Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Before driving / Lights and vision / Sun protection / Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Fig. 85 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue shaded area).

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒

Introduction to the subject

Windshields made of insulating glass have a transparent metallic infrared-reflecting coating. There is an uncoated area (communications window) just above the inside rearview mirror ⇒ Fig. 85 . This serves as a communications window for transmitting signals to and from electronic components and accessories.

The uncoated area must not be blocked on the inside or outside or covered with stickers because this can cause the electronic components to malfunction.

Sun visors

Fig. 84 Sun visor. Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject Sun visor adjustment: Flip the sun visor down toward the windshiel ...

Windshield wiper and washer

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