Windshield Wiper, Bringing Into Service Position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the front lid by moving the windshield wipers back to the basic setting.

- Never move a vehicle with the windshield wiper arms folded up.

NOTE:

The windshield wiper motor runs only if the hood is completely closed.

-- At freezing temperatures, check that the wiper blades are not frozen on the windshield.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "one-touch wiping".

-- Switch off the ignition.

The windshield wipers run in the "service position".