Windshield Wiper, Bringing Into Service Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. 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.
- Do not drive a vehicle with windshield wiper arms folded up.
- The windshield wipers automatically retract to their rest position when the windshield wiper switch is activated or when driving faster than 6 km/h (3.7 mph).
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the wiper blades due to freezing.
- If frost is present, check to see if the wiper blades are frozen.
CAUTION:
If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the procedure, the front lid must be completely closed, otherwise the power supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.
-- Briefly turn the ignition on and then off again.
-- Operate the windshield wiper switch in the "one-touch wiping" position.
- The windshield wipers run in the "service position".