Activating the service position via the exit menu
The service position of the wiper blades can also be activated for a limited period in the exit menu. The ignition must be switched off
for this.
Lifting the windscreen wiper arms
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting →
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2. Hold and lift the wiper arms only in the area of the wiper blade mounting.
Placing the wiper arms on the windscreen
1. Before starting your journey, take hold of the wiper arms carefully and only in the area of the wiper blade mounting and place
them on the windscreen.
2. To move the wiper arms back to their starting position, operate the “flick wipe” function with the ignition switched on
(→ Wipers).
The wiper arms move back to their initial position.
NOTICE
If due care is not taken when working on the wiper arms, this can result in damage to the bonnet, windscreen or wiper arms.
● Lift the wiper arms carefully and always only when in service position.
● Never open the bonnet when the wiper arms have been lifted.
● Always place the wiper arms carefully back on the windscreen before starting a journey.
The factory-fitted windscreen wiper blades are coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the wiper blade moves quietly
over the window. If the graphite coating is damaged, the wiper will become louder.
—Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regular basis.
—Wiper blades that judder 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 suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen
recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Cleaning wiper blades
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position (→ Wiper blades).
2. Lift the wiper arms, holding hold them only in the area of the wiper blade mounting.
3. Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp sponge →
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4. Place the wiper arms carefully back onto the windscreen.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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