Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on
Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the corresponding position:
(0)- Windshield wipers off
(1)- Interval mode. To increase/decrease the wiper intervals, move the switch A to the left/right. In vehicles with a rain sensor*, the wipers turn on in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor* is set (switch A) to the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to moisture on the windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode® in the Infotainment system, which switches the intermittent mode on. Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] button > Vehicle > left control button > Driver assistance > Rain sensor > Off.
(2)- Slow wiping
(3)- Fast wiping
(4)- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this position longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping to fast wiping.
(5) Clean the windshield . The number of wipes and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is held in position (5)).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of driving to remove water droplets. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to position (5)) within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe function is reactivated the next time you switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position (5)) for longer than half a second, the edge wiping feature* will be activated. This moves the wiper closer to the edge of the windshield and performs an afterwipe to clean the residue that results from the wiping process from the edge of the windshield. The function is available when driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
WARNING
— The rain sensor* is only intended to assist the driver. The driver may still be responsible for manually switching the wipers on based on visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with water-repelling windshield coating agents. Under unfavorable conditions, such as wetness, darkness, and when the sun is low, these coatings can cause increased glare, which increases the risk of an accident. They can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper blades are required for a clear view and safe driving.
Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield. Switching on the windshield wipers when the blades are frozen to the windshield can damage the wiper blades.
—The windshield wiper system must be switched off (lever in position 0) before using a car wash. This prevents the wipers from switching on unintentionally and causing damage to the windshield wiper system.
Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the ignition is switched off. You can activate the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched on again by moving the windshield wiper lever to any position.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor* function. Check your windshield wiper blades regularly.
—The washer fluid nozzles in the windshield washer system are heated* at low temperatures when the ignition is on.
—When stopping temporarily, such as at a traffic light, the speed of the windshield wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper streaks. Clean the wiper blades with a soft towel and glass cleaner.
- Place the windshield wiper arms in the service position
- Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the windshield.
WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vision, which increases the risk of an accident.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Windshield wiper service position/blade replacement position
- To bring the windshield wipers into the service position, turn the ignition off and move the windshield wiper lever into position (4)
- To bring the wipers into the starting position, turn the ignition on and move the windshield wiper lever into position (4) for at least two seconds
Removing the wiper blade
- Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.
- Hold the wiper blade firmly. > Press the locking knob (1) on the wiper blade.
- Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
- Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on the wiper arm (2) until you hear it latch into place.
- Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
- Turn the service position off.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper blades should be replaced once or twice each year.
Note
— The windshield wipers must only be folded up when in the service position! Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint on the front lid or the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not drive your vehicle or press the windshield wiper lever when the wiper arms are folded away from the windshield. The windshield wipers would move back into their original position and could damage the front lid and windshield.
Tips
You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to protect the windshield from icing by using a cover.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:
If the indicator light turns on, then there is a windshield wiper malfunction. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
You can still control all functions that are not controlled by the rain sensor using the windshield wiper lever.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
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