Get Windshield wipers and washer -> Windshield wiper lever Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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Possible cause

Proper response

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Not enough windshield washer fluid for

the front and rear windshield washers.

Refill windshield washer reservoir at the next

opportunity

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Windshield wiper lever

Fig. 81 Operating the front windshield wipers.

Fig. 82 Operating the rear wiper.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Move the lever to the desired position ⇒

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

ꢁꢂꢂ

ꢃꢄꢅ

Wiper switched off.

Intermittent wiping for the front windshield.

ꢆꢁꢇ

ꢈꢃꢉꢈ

ꢊx

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 front windshield washers, then

release.

(F)

ꢋ

ꢌ

(G)

Intermittent wiping for the rear window. The wiper wipes about every 6 seconds.

Press the lever forward as far as it will go to activate the rear window washers, then

release to stay in intermittent wiping mode (position (G)). Pull the lever toward the

steering wheel to turn the rear wiper off.

(H)

(1)

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Switch for adjusting the windshield wiper interval settings (vehicles without rain

sensors) or the sensitivity of the rain sensor (vehicles with rain sensors).

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NOTICE

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.

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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.

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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.

NOTICE

Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can

be scratched.

On some vehicles, the windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and the engine

hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine hood is opened. The

rear window wiper turns off when the rear hatch is opened.

The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the

speed, the faster the wipers move.

If the front wipers are on, the rear wiper is switched on automatically when backing up.

On appropriately equipped vehicles, this feature can be turned on and off in the Infotainment

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system by pressing the ꢎꢏꢐ button followed by the ꢁ and Mirror and wipers function keys ⇒ Menu

and system settings (SETUP).

If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends

using a deicing spray.

Windshield wiper functions

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Wiper performance in different situations:

When the vehicle is not moving:

During automatic wipe/wash:

The wiper speed changes temporarily to the next lower

speed.

While the washer system is working, the Climatronic

switches to recirculation for about 30 seconds to help

prevent the washer fluid odor from entering the vehicle

interior.

During intermittent wiping:

Speed-dependent interval control: The higher the vehicle

speed, the faster the wipers move.

Heated washer nozzles

The heating thaws frozen washer nozzles, but not the fluid supply hoses. When the ignition is switched

on, the heat applied to the washer nozzles is automatically regulated depending on the outside air

temperature.

If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it away. If it continues to block

the wiper, the wiper will stop moving. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again.

Windshield wipers and washer -> Windshield wiper lever for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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