[jerry can]

Guys, a strange thing has happened on my 2019 Vento TSI, The central locking horn beep feature has got activated on its own! All was normal till last night but this morning when I unlocked the car it beeped, then I tried locking and unlocking several times and it beeps every time now. How could this have got activated on its own?? That's my main worry, not that I mind the Beeps...

[saisailendra]

This is something I noticed when I go for drives which last more than 20 minutes or so. When we place something in the compartment below the AC controls, and drive with the AC continuously switched on, the items we place also get reasonably cooled.

Basically that place also doubles as a bottle holder. So I guess, this feature is to keep the cold drinks cold when we travel with AC set to cold in a hot climate, and vice versa.

I could see two holes just above the compartment, which I am guessing are designed to let some of the air from the AC flow to this place.

[TheHelix0202]

^ ^I can confirm this. It’s in our Rapid as well. Nice Easter egg

[saisailendra]

Okay Ventonians. Now this one is another little feature I've discovered lately. I have a 2017 Vento, so not sure if it's there on the pre - facelift versions.

Now if you like to keep your car super neat and if you clean your interiors often, you must've noticed the small area on the dashboard on the passenger side which is a little odd while wiping it. I too faced the same odd feeling.

No matter with what cleaning liquid I try to wipe with, the microfiber just wouldn't move smoothly over that part. This made my mind wonder,
"Is there an issue with VWs QC processes ?" ,
"Is this piece manufactured by a different company who's cutting costs with quality ?" ,
"Is there an issue with only my unit ?" ,
"What's with this finish ? Did the factory miss spraying a coat of finishing lacquer on my unit ?" ,
"Is it because of the AirBag" ?

To all my questions came the answer when I placed a folder made of cloth and Artificial leather, and tried to take the car out from our parking through the steep ramp, in reverse.

I placed the folder on the dashboard on the passenger's side, almost near the windshield. As I was reversing down the steep ramp, the folder started to slide towards the seat and was about to fall. So I placed my hand in the air, in such a way that I'd catch the folder if it falls off. But as soon as the folder reached the odd part of the dash which I've been talking about, it stopped sliding. It just stayed there, in spite of the crazy inclination.. It's then that I realized, it's an "Anti-Skid" finish that VW put in there for our convenience.

I'm not sure if it'll be able to prevent mobile phones from sliding, but it sure does provides some resistance to surfaces of clutches, wallets, semi - leather and cloth folders. Any substance with a rubber or rubbery finish will surely refuse to slide on it. Go ahead and try. Do Experiment manually before taking any risks though.

This is the area that I'm talking about. I'm sorry for the weird angle as I took the photo from the Driver's seat.

I believe using a dashboard protectant might mask this Anti-Skid effect as it makes the surface slippery. Try to use a cleaner like Colin or any All Purpose Cleaner like CarPro Multi X or maybe just soapy water if you have a layer of dashboard protectant on this area.

[DheerajNK]

I'm facing an issue in my Vento TDI 2013 highline since today evening. Both the indicators and tail lights ( brake lights) are not working. When I switch the indicator on, the corresponding green light on the instrument cluster blinks but at faster than normal intervals. Headlights, cabin lights, parking lightd, horn and all other electricals are working fine. Could this be an issue with the fuse or something else? Planning to get this checked tomorrow.

Thanks,
Dheeraj

[el lobo 6061]

Originally Posted by saisailendra

I'm not sure if it'll be able to prevent mobile phones from sliding, but it sure does provides some resistance to surfaces of clutches, wallets, semi - leather and cloth folders. Any substance with a rubber or rubbery finish will surely refuse to slide on it. Go ahead and try. Do Experiment manually before taking any risks though.

That is where passenger airbag sits.

You better not keep anything on top it for safety reasons.

I'm sure German engineers wouldn't want to make airbag surface anti skid to keep stuff on top it.

[saisailendra]

Originally Posted by el lobo 6061

That is where passenger airbag sits.

You better not keep anything on top it for safety reasons.

Haha, Yeah, I'm aware of the Airbag being there. I don't place anything on the Dash while driving. I like it clean. That day I was making a trip to the airport and placed a folder there just till I took the car out of the parking and noticed this happen.

It was removed as soon as my Dad got in the car. Even if it wasn't, I'd have taken it from there and placed in the rear seat before driving.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by saisailendra

I could see two holes just above the compartment, which I am guessing are designed to let some of the air from the AC flow to this place.

Attachment 1928387

Originally Posted by TheHelix0202

^ ^I can confirm this. It’s in our Rapid as well. Nice Easter egg

No, those holes are for the screws to secure the climatronic unit.



Source – VW workshop manuals

[saisailendra]

That's a doubt I too had in mind. But the cooling does occur at that place. Might not be because of those holes. But sure does happen to cool the place.

[TheHelix0202]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

No, those holes are for the screws to secure the climatronic unit.

Attachment 1943210

Source – VW workshop manuals

Wow, nice quirk! But it’s not just for the climatronic- the manual AC gets it too.

[JoshMachine]

Originally Posted by saisailendra

Okay Ventonians. Now this one is another little feature I've discovered lately

This is the place for the SRS Airbag, as seen in this pic:-

[Asif 6959]

Hi,
Looking for your inputs - is the steering on 2016 Vento's features both reach and rake feature or is it specific to certain variants only.

Have previously faced issue of getting in and out in my friends car as the steering almost hits my thighs and hence wanted to re-verify as I was planning to go for a used Vento.

Thanks in advance.

[akash_v12]

Originally Posted by Asif 6959

Looking for your inputs - is the steering on 2016 Vento's features both reach and rake feature or is it specific to certain variants only.

Hi Asif! The steering on all Vento's are rake & reach adjustable. Ours is a January 2016 Highline and that has both adjustments.

[mbz180]

Hi everyone.

I recently had a look at a sparingly used, December 2018 manufacture Vento TDI MT Comfortline. I was under the impression that all variants of the Vento have the window roll down & roll up feature by a long press of the unlock/lock button on the key fob but this car doesn't seem to have that feature. I tried. Did VW discontinue this useful feature after a point? Can it be enabled at the ASC?

Thanks in advance

[teja030]

The fuse layout on my 2022 Vento HL Plus TSI AT is completely different from my 2012 VW Polo GT TDI’s. The 12V Cigarette lighter socket blew up and when I opened up to check & this was the layout. There was a 30A fuse for the 12V socket instead of the usual 15A on my VW Polo. Not sure if this was intentionally put that way to handle both the Front and Rear 12V sockets or it could’ve been a mistake from factory. Could any of you confirm if it’s the same with your car ! As per my knowledge, 15A to 20A fuse is the norm with most 12V sockets across segments.