Windshield wipers and washer -> Windshield wiper functions for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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 posi-  
tion.  
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 driv-  
ing.  
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them care-  
fully. 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 automatical-  
ly 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 careful-  
ly. 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.  
Wiper performance in different situations:  
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 vehi-  
cle 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.  
Headlight washer system  
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight glass.  
If the ignition and the headlights (high or low beams) are switched on,  
the headlights are cleaned the first time and every fifth time the front  
windshield washers are activated. This happens only when the low or  
high beams are on when the windshield wiper lever is pulled towards  
the steering wheel. However, the headlights must still be washed by  
hand periodically (for instance, during refueling) in order to get rid of  
hard-to-remove dirt (like insect splatter).  
To help make sure that the headlight cleaning system works during  
winter weather, always keep the headlight washer nozzles free of  
snow and remove any ice with a deicer spray before driving. Use a  
deicer spray to remove any ice.  
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.