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Windshield wiper and washer -> Windshield wiper functions for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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.  
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.  
NOTICE  
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 and the engine hood is closed. The  
windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine hood 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 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:  
The wiper speed changes temporarily to the next lower  
speed.  
During automatic wipe/wash:  
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 wiper service position  
Fig. 104 Windshield wiper in service position.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted away from the windshield ⇒ꢀfig. 104. The wipers  
are moved to the service position as follows:  
The engine hood must be closed, Working in the engine compartment.  
Switch the ignition off, turn it on briefly, and then off again.  
Press the windshield wiper lever down briefly ⇒ꢀfig. 103 (E) when the ignition is off.  
Wipers move into service position.  
Carefully fold the wiper arms back onto the windshield before driving! Switch the ignition on and press  
the windshield wiper lever down briefly ⇒ꢀfig. 103 (E). The wiper arms move back to their original  
position.  
Lifting the wiper blades and tilting them away from the windshield  
Put the wiper arms in service position ⇒ꢀ  
Do not handle the wiper blades, handle the wiper arms only at the attachment above the wiper  
blades.  
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NOTICE  
To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper  
arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service position.  
Always carefully fold the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving  
the vehicle.