Changing wiper blades
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Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.
Press and hold the release button ⇒ꢀfig. 176 (1) and pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
ꢀ Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it latches.
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Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
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Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.
Rotate the wiper blade 90°.
Support the wiper arm with one hand.
ꢀ Pull the release on bracket in the direction of the arrow ⇒ꢀfig. 177 (1). This may require a moderate
force.
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Fold back the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow (2) this will create a gap between the wiper
arm and the latch (3) (magnifying glass).
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Pull the wiper blade to the direction of the vehicle outside (direction of arrow) (4).
Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite
direction of the arrow (4) until it latches.
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Support the wiper arm with one hand.
Slide the release in the opposite direction of the arrow (3) in order to secure the wiper blade.
Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe
injuries.
ꢀ Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the
windows sufficiently.
NOTICE
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Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield and the rear window.
ꢀ Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on
the wiper blades.
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Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids.
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.
Waxing and polishing vehicle paint
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Waxing
A good coat of wax helps to protect the vehicle paint. When water no longer forms small drops and
runs off when the paint is clean, apply a new coat of good hard wax to protect the vehicle again.
Even if a wax solution is used regularly at the car wash, Volkswagen recommends applying a coat of
hard wax at least twice a year to protect the paint.
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