Breakdown assistance -> Wipers service position for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Service position  
Fig. 1 On the windscreen: Wipers in service position  
(illustration).  
The wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service position→ Fig. 1. Carry out the following steps  
to move the wipers to the service position:  
1. Park the vehicle.  
2. Close the bonnet.  
3. Switch the ignition on and then off again.  
4. Push the wiper lever downwards briefly.  
Wipers move to service position.  
Activating the service position via the Infotainment system  
1. Park the vehicle.  
2. Close the bonnet.  
3. Switch on the ignition.  
4. Tap the  
function button.  
Mirrors and  
5. Select and tap function button wipers  
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Windscreen wipers in service  
6. Tap the position  
function button to activate or deactivate the service position.  
If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the function is switched on.  
Lifting the wiper blades  
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting→  
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2. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
Place the wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away. With the ignition switched on, briefly press the  
wiper lever down to bring the wiper arms back to the original position.  
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NOTICE  
To avoid damage to the bonnet, windscreen and wiper arms:  
Lift the wiper arms only when in service position.  
Always place the wiper arms back on the windscreen before starting a journey.  
Cleaning and replacing wiper blades  
The factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the wiper blade moves  
quietly over the windscreen. If the graphite coating is damaged, the windscreen wiper will become louder.  
Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regular basis.Rubbing wiper blades should be changed if damaged or  
cleaned if dirty →  
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Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Wiper blades are available from a correspondingly qualified  
workshop.  
Cleaning wiper blades  
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting.  
2. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
3. Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp sponge→  
4. Carefully place the wiper arms back onto the windscreen.  
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Changing the windscreen wiper blades  
Fig. 1 On the windscreen: Changing the windscreen wiper  
blades.  
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Release button.  
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting.  
2. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
3. Press and hold the release button and simultaneously pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow  
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→ Fig. 1  
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4. Insert a new wiper blade with thesame length and designonto the wiper arm. Push it on until it engages.  
5. Place the wiper arms carefully back onto the windscreen.  
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Changing the wiper blade for the rear window  
Fig. 2 At the rear of the vehicle: Changing the rear window  
wiper blade.  
1
Release button.  
1. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
2. Lift and fold back the wiper arm.  
3. Press and hold the release button→ Fig. 2  
1
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A
4. Tilt the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm→ Fig. 2  
B
at the same time. You may need to use some force to do this.  
and pull it off in the direction of the arrow  
5. Insert a new wiper blade with thesame length and designonto the wiper arm in the opposite direction of the  
B
arrow → Fig. 2  
and push it on until it engages. The wiper blade must be in folded-down position to do this  
A
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6. Carefully place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.  
WARNING  
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.  
Always change windscreen wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen  
properly.  
NOTICE  
Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers can scratch the windscreen.  
Do not use any detergents containing solvents, hard sponges or other sharp objects, as they can damage the  
graphite coating of the wiper blades during cleaning.  
Do not use nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to clean the windows.  
Introduction  
Before changing bulbs, check whether a bulb or anLED  
light unit has failed. You can normally change bulbs yourself. If the exterior lighting is realised using LED technology  
(depending on model and vehicle equipment), it is not possible for you to change theLED light units or individual  
LEDs yourself. If some LEDs fail, this may be an indication that moreLEDs are on the point of failure. In this case,  
have the light units checked and renewed if necessary at a suitably qualified workshop.  
You should keep a box with spare light bulbs for the lights that ensure the vehicle is roadworthy in the vehicle at all  
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