Windshield wiper lever
Fig. 91 Operating the front windshield wipers.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒
Introduction to the subject
Move the lever to the desired position ⇒ : |
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| Ⓐ | Wiper switched off. | |
| Ⓑ | Intermittent wiping for the windshield. Adjust the interval settings with switch ⇒ Fig. 91① (vehicles without a rain sensor) or the sensitivity of the rain sensor (vehicles with a rain sensor). |
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| Ⓒ | Slow wiper speed. | |
| Ⓓ | Fast wiper speed. | |
| Ⓔ | One-tap wiping – brief wiping. Hold the lever pressed down longer to wipe more often. | |
| Ⓕ | Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to activate the windshield washers, then release. | |
NOTE
To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do not freeze to the windshield ⇒ Windshield wiper service position .
- If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the wipers will continue at the same wiping speed when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other objects on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor.
- Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driving.
- If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.
NOTE
Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can be scratched.
The windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on.
The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.
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